FIGHTER GUIDE IORI'S STRATEGY
Use this hub to reach practical combos, move data, matchup notes, frame data, and Iori's published videos for DHALSIM.
Practical routes organized by starter, resources, corner position, and knockdown.
Classic-control routes are grouped by practical situation. Commands, frame values, and route order are preserved from the current Japanese source guide.
Move names use CAPCOM's official English Frame Data terminology. Route order and numerical values are shared with the Japanese guide.
DR = Parry Drive Rush CDR = Cancel Drive Rush PC = Punish Counter CH = Counter Hit
Yoga Fire = 236P Yoga Arch = 236K Yoga Flame = 63214P Yoga Blast = 63214K Yoga Comet = airborne 63214P Yoga Float = 2KK / 3KK Yoga Teleport = 4/6+PPP or KKK
PPP teleport travels farther and can cross behind in some situations.
KKK teleport travels a shorter distance and generally does not cross behind.
Regular Yoga Arch can be used while OD Yoga Fire is on screen.
Regular Yoga Fire can be used while OD Yoga Arch is on screen.
Yoga Comet can also be used alongside them.
Result
A horizontal projectile + a falling projectile + an aerial projectile
These projectiles can be deployed together.
The upper hitbox was expanded. Startup: 4F; on hit: +4; on block: -1.
Dhalsim can act sooner afterward, improving teleport, float, and retreat options after placing the projectile.
OD Yoga Flame gained stronger launch-and-follow-up utility. j.MP can cancel into Yoga Mummy or Drill Kick. j.HP and j.HK were also adjusted to work more easily as aerial combo enders.
st.LP > cr.LP > OD Yoga Fire
A basic knockdown from light attacks. OD Yoga Fire leaves approximately +49F or more.
To finish the round
st.LP > cr.LP > OD Yoga Fire > SA3
cr.LP > CDR > st.LP > 4MP (Yoga Uppercut) > M Yoga Blast > immediate forward PPP teleport
M Yoga Blast > +42F
After the immediate forward teleport: point-blank behind the opponent, at approximately +3F.
This more easily covers both normal recovery and back recovery.
4MK > M Yoga Flame
M Yoga Flame leaves approximately +33F. A basic part of Dhalsim's combos.
cr.MP > CDR > 4MK > H Yoga Flame
H Yoga Flame leaves approximately +45F. Continue with Yoga Fire, Yoga Arch, or Yoga Float.
1HP > M or H Yoga Flame
Use for close-range punishes or after a low Yoga Float j.HP, for example.
Aerial Yoga Float > j.HP > 1HP > M Yoga Flame
A basic combo from an important opening tool.
OD Yoga Flame > cr.HK
OD Yoga Flame launches the opponent. This route uses Drive meter efficiently.
OD Yoga Flame > SA1
In the corner or at point-blank range:
OD Yoga Flame > st.HK > HP version SA1
st.HK PC > 1HP > OD Yoga Flame > cr.HK
In the corner with Super meter
st.HK PC > 1HP > OD Yoga Flame > st.HK > H SA1
4MK > H Yoga Blast > L Yoga Blast
The L Yoga Blast ender leaves approximately +37F and leads into corner setplay.
Startup: 15F; damage: 1200; advantage: +42F. Prioritizes reliability and efficient damage.
Startup: 17F; damage: 1200; advantage: +42F. Applies 20% scaling afterward. Its longer launch time suits follow-ups and setplay.
basic
Choose M Yoga Blast for reliability and damage.
Choose H Yoga Blast for more follow-up time or specific situations.
DR > 4MP CH > M / H Yoga Blast
Depending on hit height:
Options include Yoga Blast into another DR Yoga Uppercut, Yoga Blast into a slide, OD Yoga Blast, or a Super Art.
Choose an appropriate follow-up.
j.MPairborne hit > Yoga Mummy
Alternatively:
j.MPairborne hit > Drill Kick
Use these to follow up against opponents launched by OD Yoga Flame, Yoga Arch, or similar moves.
j.HP and j.HK are also aerial combo ender options.
L Yoga Flame > +33F
M Yoga Flame > +33F
H Yoga Flame > +45F
OD Yoga Flame > +51F
L Yoga Blast > +39F
M Yoga Blast > +42F
H Yoga Blast > +42F
OD Yoga Blast > +42F
OD Yoga Fire > +49F…
forward throw > +31F
back throw > +19F
L / M SA1 > +24F
H SA1 > +27F
SA3 > +19F
The advantage from regular Yoga Fire, Yoga Arch, and Yoga Comet varies considerably with where the projectile connects.
Grounded M Yoga Blast hit > immediate forward PPP teleport > point-blank at approximately +3F
From there: st.LP, throw, low Yoga Float j.HK, or wait briefly and block an invincible reversal.
M Yoga Blast ender > Yoga Arch > cr.HK
Push the opponent while the delayed Yoga Arch falls. This setup maintains screen control.
H Yoga Blast > st.MK follow-up > approximately +11F
From there: / Yoga Fire / Yoga Arch
M / H / OD Yoga Blast > +42F
In the corner, use this as the baseline for a safe jump.
Armor, counters, and unusual anti-airs need separate responses.
forward throw > +31F
DR > cr.MK active frames
Approximate values hit: +12F block: +5F
From there: / strike / throw
If the opponent is looking for a Perfect Parry, throw directly from DR.
forward throw > cr.LK whiff > +5F
Alternative option
forward throw > cr.LK whiff > 4MKactive frames > +3F approximately
4MK > H Yoga Arch
Make the opponent block Yoga Arch to remain within throw range at approximately +3F.
From there: throw, st.LP, Drill Kick, or shimmy.
1HK > L Yoga Arch > point-blank +3F approximately
From there: throw, or st.LP into teleport.
H Yoga Blast > L Yoga Blast > +37F
From there:
Light slide > point-blank at approximately +4F
cr.MK whiff > +7F > shimmy
Whiff st.LP > L Yoga Fire > approximately +3F on block with a meaty projectile
1HK ender > st.LP whiff > H Drill Kick
After the opponent blocks > +4F
Knock down with 1HK or a similar move > meaty H Yoga Flame
Blocking the later active frames leaves approximately +11F.
From there, resume pressure with 1MK > H Yoga Arch or a similar sequence.
Yoga Blast knockdown > OD Yoga Arch on the M / H trajectory > heavy slide
Approach behind Yoga Arch. After it is blocked, continue with a throw or strike.
Place Yoga Arch above the opponent > forward teleport
While the opponent blocks Yoga Arch, choose a same-side jumping attack or a teleport cross-up jumping attack.
This requires the projectile to keep the opponent occupied.
OD Yoga Flame > cr.HK
Pick up as early as possible > approximately +33F
Midscreen: forward dash > approximately +8F > 4MK on a later active frame
Alternatively, walk forward slightly and throw.
With advantage at point-blank range: low Yoga Float / back jump > Drill Kick
Drill Kick gives more advantage when it connects lower, reaching approximately +5F on block at best.
Establish the throw threat, then punish throw-tech attempts with Yoga Float j.HK or Drill Kick.
Example1 OD Yoga Fire ↓ Yoga Arch ↓ Yoga Comet
Example2 OD Yoga Arch ↓ Yoga Fire ↓ Yoga Comet
A horizontal projectile, a falling projectile, and an aerial projectile can share the screen.
Combine them with forward teleport, DR slide, Yoga Float, or long-reaching normals.
Restrict jumps, forward movement, and parries before approaching with Dhalsim himself.
Against a burned-out opponent in the corner, 1MK > H Yoga Arch gives more advantage.
This is not an infinite true blockstring.
Use H Yoga Arch for chip damage, read the opponent's attempts to interrupt, then choose a strike, throw, or more projectiles.
basic st.HK PC > 1HP > OD Yoga Flame
From there: cr.HK, SA1, or in the corner, st.HK > H SA1.
For Dhalsim, returning to setplay through OD Yoga Flame or Yoga Blast can be as important as maximizing damage.
1. st.LP > cr.LP > OD Yoga Fire
2. cr.LP > CDR > st.LP > 4MP > M Yoga Blast > immediate forward teleport > +3F
3. 4MK > M Yoga Flame
4. Aerial Yoga Floatj.HP > 1HP > M Yoga Flame
5. cr.MP > CDR > 4MK > H Yoga Flame
6. OD Yoga Flame > cr.HK or > SA1
7. corner: H Yoga Blast > L Yoga Blast > +37F Setplay
8. Forward throw > DR medium slide > +5F on block > strike / throw
9. Corner: 4MK > H Yoga Arch > +3F within throw range
10. OD Yoga Fire + regular Yoga Arch + Yoga Comet > teleport / DR / Yoga Float
Keep the opponent out with long-reaching attacks and projectiles > respond to movement with anti-airs or whiff punishes > knock down with Yoga Blast > apply teleport / Yoga Arch wake-up pressure > use Yoga Arch, throws, and Drill Kick in the corner > restore screen control with multiple projectiles if separated.
H Yoga Blast starts in 17F and applies 20% scaling afterward.
OD Yoga Flame's follow-up potential was substantially improved in March 2026.
OD Yoga Fire and regular Yoga Arch can coexist from August 2026 onward.
OD Yoga Arch and regular Yoga Fire can coexist from August 2026 onward.
OD Yoga Comet allows Dhalsim to act sooner afterward.
st.LP's upper hitbox was improved.
Sources: official Street Fighter 6 battle adjustments; Ultimate Frame Data; Year 4 Dhalsim guide material; testing after the March / August 2026 adjustments; Season 4 Dhalsim matchup and setplay testing.
Combo and setplay conditions can vary with spacing, late-active hits, hit height, recovery choice, and position relative to the corner.
Recheck in Training Mode before using these routes in matches.
Frame advantage may vary with spacing, airborne hits, recovery options, and corner position. Verify important routes in Training Mode.