Street Fighter V The 14 Best Fighters For Beginners
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Street Fighter V The 14 Best Fighters For Beginners
Street Fighter V is a fantastic fighting game, but it can be daunting for newer players. Here are the best fighters for newcomers. is the latest entry in franchise. Well, technically Arcade Edition would be if you count that as a separate release. Either way, the game's pretty popular among hardcore fight fans and casual gamers alike. Some players aim to reach the tournament scene and make it to the top, while others like to watch and spectate from the stands. If you're new to fighting games, Street Fighter V's ever-growing roster can seem intimidating. Some characters require immense technical skill to use effectively. Others are so simple that you could roll your face on your control and scrub out a win! So listen up, newcomers: let's analyze 14 of the best SFV characters for beginners. Updated by Juliet Childers on October 10th, 2020: The storied franchise of Street Fighter maintains a voracious fan base and for good reason. to deliver supreme fighting mechanics on top of stylistic character creation that even gets its own fashion collaboration as seen with Chun-Li and Onitsuka sneakers and . Coincidentally, she's just one of the characters on this list that works for beginners. THEGAMER VIDEO OF THE DAY Necalli
Let's start with a fighter that's as new to the Street Fighter scene as most casual gamers. Necalli is a snarling, feral man with a speech impediment and luscious dreads. This guy forgoes discipline and technique for raw aggression and speed. Think Wolverine from the Marvel vs. Capcom games, or Wolverine in general, for the most part. Necalli is what we like to call a 'Rushdown' Character.' If you pick him, your goal is to get in your opponent's face and hack away. If you can trap your foe in one of the stage's corners, then victory is almost assured. Necalli's moves are easy to execute, hit hard and fast, and have generous hitboxes. If worst comes to worst, you can get pretty far button mashing. Juri
Juri Han first debuted in Super Street Fighter IV, kicking tons of butt and looking good while doing it. Most of the new fighters introduced in SFIV fell by the wayside. However, Juri became so popular that fans begged for her inclusion in SFV. Their prayers were answered on July 26, 2016, when Juri became available for purchase. This sultry Street Fighter is another Rushdown Character who excels at close-range combat. However, Han is more technical than Necalli and can be devastating in the right hands. Many of her moves come out lightning-fast and are also easy to pull off. Juri players can pour on the pressure using her intuitive target combos. Han becomes three times more effective if you can trap your foe in a corner. Birdie
Spartan kicking M. Bison in the face might be an idea of a good time for most Street Fighter fans. But Birdie's kit offers more than just offense and he's a fantastic all-rounder. One of his only disadvantages is his size which gives him a slower speed. Players can essentially pounce on still or slow-moving targets, headbutt them, and just plain wail on them. He makes for a great counter against characters like Akuma, Ibuki, and Karin. But he does struggle against opponents with defensive playstyles. Guile
Via: techkee.com We're kicking it old school with this next entry—literally! Colonel William F. Guile is an OG Street Fighter. He first debuted in Street Fighter II: The World Warrior back in 1991. For decades, Guile has whittled away his opponents' health bars and willpower by fighting defensively. As opposed to Necallii and Juri, Guile is a 'Zoning Character.' 'Zoners' try to create as much distance between themselves and their enemies as possible. They then try to lock down foes by hurling a flurry of projectiles until someone gets KO'd. The common Guile tactic is to hop in a corner, spam Sonic Boom, and then Flash Kick anyone that gets too close. You will have to learn how to charge Guile's moves, which can be tricky at first. Keep practicing and you'll get heaps of hate mail in no time! Dhalsim
Dhalsim and Guile are two fighters cut from the same cloth. Both of these guys are Zoners that excel at locking down foes from a distance. But, while Guile relies on his Sonic Booms and Flash Kicks to win the day, Dhalsim prefers a more hands-on approach. Thanks to his Yoga powers, Dhalsim can stretch his limbs like Mr. Fantastic! Dhalsim players can kick their opponent's butts from across the screen using Medium and Heavy attacks. If an enemy manages to close the gap, Dhalsim can teleport to the other side of the screen! SFV also gave Sim the ability to set foes on fire, allowing him to turn up the heat and apply pressure with his V Trigger. Zangief
Aren't wrestling moves just the best? What better way to end an argument than to strap on a mask cut a promo, and then suplex somebody into the ground?! Heck, even Bane used a classic Backbreaker when he crippled Batman, and both of them are some of the best fighters in the DC Universe! If you love wrasslin', SFV has two fighters to scratch your itch; R. Mika and Zangief. R. Mika's insanely difficult to use, however, so we suggest starting with Zangief. His moves are tough to learn but do tons of damage. Depending on who you're fighting, you can win with just one infamous move—the Screw Pile Driver! Balrog
Previous versions of Balrog had him as a more defense-oriented character, but SFV puts him as a straight fighter. His jabs are fast and forward on top of dealing explosive amounts of damage with an average hit. The objective: punch then keep on punching. While Balrog's mechanics are more straight-forward, he's a character that can take a long time to truly master. However, for someone just starting out, he's a great all-around character to get used to offensive combos with. Rashid
As a rule of thumb, fighters with simple movesets tend not to be as strong as more technical fighters. But this SFV newcomer bucks that trend with grace and style! Rashid is character favored by both entry-level players and tournament champions. Even in the wrong hands, Rashid can be a dangerous character to face. His deceptively simplistic moveset makes him easy to use and to master. Rashid's all about crush countering enemies and pulling off multi-hit combos. You won't have to worry about memorizing too many moves, as most of Rashid's techniques have similar inputs. His V Trigger also kicks up a massive tornado that provides cover and pressures opponents. Laura
Laura Matsuda is more than just a walking Fanservice scene; she's a fighter that's easy to use and has great combo potential. Ms. Matsuda first debuted in SFV and was available from the get-go. She's also the older sister of Sean Matsuda—a fan favorite from the Street Fighter III games. A lot of new players like to jump a lot during matches. Most of the time, this bad habit does more harm than good. Laura, however, has a wealth of combos that she starts with jumping attacks. The can then end those attack chains with one of her easy to use special moves. If you want to understand the fundamentals of SFV better, Laura is a great practice character. Ken
Ah, good old player 2. You see, Ken Masters has been the default choice for 2nd players all around the globe since the first Street Fighter game. For the longest time, Ken used to have the same moves as Ryu. Over the years, Ken's developed a unique fighting style that distinguishes himself from others. Typically, Ken is classified as a 'Shoto Character,' which is short for Shotokan Karate. Shotos tend to have similar moves to one another. So, if you learn to use on Shoto, you can pretty much use them all. In SFV, Ken is more of a Rushdown/Shoto hybrid. Most of the time, you'll want to close the gap and pressure your way to victory. However, Ken can also adjust his style on the fly, should the need arise. Ryu
via Capcom The "Endless Challenger." The Wandering Martial Artist. The main character of the series. Ryu is all these things and more! Most importantly, he's the first character that your cursor will land on when you start playing. On instinct, a person who has no idea what their doing might pick Ryu and run with it. Ryu's a great introductory fighter, but he requires time and effort. You can't button mash your way to victory like you can with Necalli. You have to study Ryu's techniques, understand his unique mechanics, and stop jumping around to catch up to your enemies. Should you master Ryu, you'll have access to one of the most balanced and reliable characters in SFV. Chun-Li
Fans of the series know of Chun-Li's ground fighting prowess and that's exactly why newer players should try her out. Those powerful legs also lend her a longer range in order to combo opponents while they're mid-air — not something many other characters in SFV can maintain. Players can maximize their poke-game and practice a more aggressive playstyle until they become more comfortable trying out more complicated characters. Unfortunately, those sweet Onitsuka collaboration skins only came with the extremely limited run of the corresponding sneakers. Akuma
Why would you keep this dude a secret? , but his hair is vibrant and luscious all the same. Akuma debuted in 2017 as an in-your-face bruiser who, though light on defensive stats, devastates with tons of raw offensive power. This character makes sense for beginners in that some newbies may be quite skittish when they first get into the game. They may practice avoiding attacks and only engage when they feel like they'll maximize their damage output. For that, Akuma is great as his combo ability is quite high despite his low HP. Like Rashid, Akuma has plenty of unique tools in his kit, has a fast walk speed, and can corner his opponents onscreen from anywhere. Cammy
Cammy is probably the character in this article with the highest skill ceiling. In other words, she's only as good as the player who's using her is technical. So why would we recommend using such an intricate fighter? Because if you can learn to use her, you can learn to use any other character in the game. Cammy's moveset has fixings and trimmings; she has charge moves, target combos, stance techniques, and a Dragon Punch (or more accurately, a kick.) Another great thing about Cammy is that she requires you to think differently and plan your assault. After you've used everyone else in this article, give her a shot. If you can master this femme fatale, you can use anyone else in SFV.