Curious who ranks highest amongst all the fighters in theStreet Fighter 6 tier list? After spending dozens of hours with the game, playing as them throughout several betas, we have a definitive list of who outranks who and which characters you should pick when heading into an online match.
Street Fighter 6has an impressive, visually diverse, and unique character roster. And, as such, each of the fighters has a variety of specialisms that you will need to make use of to really succeed with them. With such a diverseStreet Fighter 6 characterslist, you will need to be able to separate the good from the bad and find a character for you at the top of the list.
Street Fighter 6 tier list
Here s the current Street Fighter 6 tier list for May 2023:
- S-Tier Ryu, Guile, Kimberly, Juri
- A-Tier Luke, Chun-Li, Ken
- B-Tier Jamie
S-Tier
S-Tier characters are at the top of their game in the current state of the game. They easily overpower everyone else and are easy to pick up and/or have a complex and detailed set of moves that you can make the most of.
Ryu
Ryu is the classic, the original face of Street Fighter and here in Street Fighter 6 he is just as powerful and strong as he almost always has been. Powerful special moves, with the hulking weight of his wide body (literally) mean he can absolutely pummel his opponents in an online match, providing you use your combos well.
You can t go wrong when it comes to choosing Ryu in an online match and really making the most of everything his moveset has to offer.
Guile
Guile is a surprise entry into the S-Tier as many weren t expecting him to perform quite as well as some of the other characters on this list. However, his supers are deadly and can really catch you off guard and pin you into a corner. So, if you are playing him you will want to really make use of each one s utility options.
Guile is a hard character to learn but once you master his moveset you can expect to rise in the ranks in the competitive mode.
Kimberly
Kimberly is the easiest S-Tier character to pick up. Her bouncy moveset, easy specials, and mobility mean she can always keep your opponent guessing, leaving them stunned at some of the moves you are able to pull off. She also has some spectacular special moves that really shine and show off the new visuals in Street Fighter 6.
Kimberly is one of the best new characters in the series here in Street Fighter 6 and you would be crazy to ignore her on the roster.
Juri
Juri is a returning favorite and her legs are the stars of the show, as always. Her immense kick capability and combo potential mean that she can really outshine everyone else on the roster, especially given the amount of damage her combos do.
Our Street Fighter 6 Juri guide goes over some core aspects of her kit you should use. But seasonedJuriplayers are to be feared.
A-Tier
The A-Tier characters in the game are still rock-solid options for you to do well and succeed in fights. However, they aren t quite as strong as the ones in the tier above.
Luke
Luke returns from Street Fighter 5, albeit with a redesigned look and a number of familiar moves. The master puncher is able to completely pin opponents in a corner with far-reaching punches, and a number of heavy-hitting super moves.
His raw power is unmatched apart from the hulking tanky characters in the game and if you want a good beginner character to pick-up, Luke isn t a bad choice.
Chun-Li
Chun-Li sits in the A-tier as the only thing holding her back from the top tier is that she is incredibly difficult to learn. However, despite that her grace, aerial control, and power can really overwhelm newcomers and Chun-Li players will often be the ones you are most frustrated by.
Utilizing her moves, combos, kicks, and range, you can completely close the gap on your opponent. So, if you are looking for a high-finesse character, Chun-Li is your woman.
Ken
Ken comes in at the A-Tier as fans of the character will love how he plays in Street Fighter 6. Back with a redesigned look, but a lot of his old moves, Ken is definitely one to pick up if you like a character that has a diverse range of punches and kicks.
You can then combine these into combos that deal a lot of damage or keep your opponent s back against the wall for a long time.
B-Tier
The B-Tier characters are ok options, but you won t get to use as complete a character because of either issues with their moveset, or the fact they are built around one mechanic.
Jamie
Jamie is the only character sitting at the B-Tier currently. While this newcomer definitely has a lot of style and fulfills the drunken fighter archetype many players had been looking for, his core mechanic lets him down.
The majority of Jamie s strength comes from raising his drink level during a match and that is his downfall too. If you can t raise that, or your opponent keeps you from drinking, you will find yourself severely lacking in the power department.
There you have it for our Street Fighter 6 tier list. As mentioned, this ranking comes from dozens of hours played throughout many betas, and once theSteet Fighter 6 release datearrives you can expect everyone else to slot into this list and some clear standouts to emerge. After all, Street Fighter 6 is shaping up to be one of thebest fighting games. So seasoned fighting game players should find someone they like.