FIGHTER GUIDE IORI'S STRATEGY
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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 = raw Drive Rush CDR = Cancel Drive Rush PC = Punish Counter CH = Counter Hit
Gou Hadoken = 236P Gou Shoryuken = 623P Tatsumaki Zanku-kyaku = 214K Adamant Flame = 214P Demon Raid = 236K Ashura Senku = 6KKK / 4KKK Oboro Throw = P+K during Ashura Senku
The first hit's lower hitbox was expanded. It now hits crouching opponents, making combos easier without checking whether the opponent is standing or crouching.
Punish Counter pushback was reduced, making 6HP PC > cr.MK easier to connect.
Both regular and OD versions give a better situation on block. Fully charged Gou Hadoken is more valuable as a meaty after knockdown. At close range, a blocked shot can allow a forward dash while retaining +2F or more.
cr.LP > cr.LP > st.LK > H Gou Shoryuken
No standing/crouching confirmation needed. H Gou Shoryuken leaves approximately +30F.
cr.LP > cr.LP > st.LK > L Tatsumaki Zanku-kyaku > cr.HK
Standing opponents only. This now leaves approximately +37F; watch for older guides that list +42F.
cr.LP > cr.LP > st.LK > OD Tatsumaki Zanku-kyaku > M Gou Shoryuken
Works against crouching opponents in Year 4. Leaves approximately +32F.
cr.MP > cr.MP > H Gou Shoryuken
cr.MP > cr.MP > L Tatsumaki Zanku-kyaku > cr.HK
cr.MP > CDR > 6HP > cr.HP > ender
Ender options: H Adamant Flame, Tatsumaki Zanku-kyaku, OD Adamant Flame, or a Super Art.
cr.MK > CDR > st.HP > st.MK > ender
Ender options: H Gou Shoryuken, L Tatsumaki Zanku-kyaku > cr.HK, or OD Tatsumaki Zanku-kyaku.
st.HK > st.MP > st.MP > H Tatsumaki Zanku-kyaku
This uses st.HK's ability to force the opponent to stand.
st.HK > cr.MP > L Tatsumaki Zanku-kyaku > cr.HK
st.HP > H Adamant Flame
Easy to confirm, with strong pressure after knockdown.
cr.LPx2 > st.LK > H Gou Shoryuken
Reliable against both standing and crouching opponents. Gives +30F wake-up pressure.
cr.LPx2 > st.LK > L Tatsumaki Zanku-kyaku > cr.HK
Now leaves +37F. Do not reuse older +42F setups without adjustment.
cr.LPx2 > st.LK > OD Tatsumaki Zanku-kyaku > M Gou Shoryuken
Also works against crouching opponents in Year 4.
cr.MK > CDR > st.HP > st.MK > special move
st.MK forces the opponent to stand, making Tatsumaki Zanku-kyaku follow-ups easier.
On block
cr.MK > CDR > cr.LP
Follow this with:
• throw • shimmy • strike
Continue into these options.
6HP PC > cr.MK > CDR > cr.MP > cr.HP > ender
The August 3 adjustments reduced Punish Counter pushback, improving the reward from midrange 6HP.
stable route
st.HK PC > cr.HP > H Adamant Flame
High-damage option
H Adamant Flame PC > 4HK > L Gou Hadoken > DR st.HP > M Tatsumaki Zanku-kyaku
To finish the round, extend with CDR or SA3.
cr.LP PC > st.HP > H Adamant Flame
cr.MP PC > st.HP > H Adamant Flame
Use after blocking Drive Reversal, for example.
DI wall splat > cr.HP > briefly charged L Gou Hadoken > H Tatsumaki Zanku-kyaku
> +31F
Meter-spending option
DI wall splat > cr.HP > OD Adamant Flame > H Tatsumaki Zanku-kyaku
> +35F approximately
basic Example
cr.HP > OD Adamant Flame > cr.HP > L Gou Hadoken > H Tatsumaki Zanku-kyaku
When using Super meter:
Options include 4HK, OD Demon Raid, fully charged OD Gou Hadoken, OD Tatsumaki Zanku-kyaku, and SA3.
into follow-ups.
forward throw > +28F
H Gou Shoryuken > +30F
DI wall combos > approximately +31F
OD Tatsumaki Zanku-kyaku > M Gou Shoryuken > approximately +32F
H Tatsumaki Zanku-kyaku grounded hit > +34F
L Tatsumaki Zanku-kyaku > cr.HK > +37F
corner H Adamant Flame > L Gou Shoryuken > +37F
corner L Tatsumaki Zanku-kyaku > L Gou Shoryuken > +39F
M Tatsumaki Zanku-kyaku > +41F
H Adamant Flame > +47F
OD Adamant Flame Midscreen > +63F
H Gou Shoryuken > +30F
st.MK whiff > +4F
From there:
• cr.LP • cr.MP • throw • walk-back shimmy
Alternative option
H Gou Shoryuken > st.LK whiff > st.HP active-frame meaty
Approximate values hit: +7F block: +1F
+31F > st.MK whiff > +5F
From there: / strike / throw / shimmy
For example, after OD Tatsumaki Zanku-kyaku > M Gou Shoryuken.
+32F > 6MK whiff > +2F
Alternatively:
+32F > st.MP whiff > st.HP active frames
Approximate values hit: +7F block: +1F
H Tatsumaki Zanku-kyaku > +34F
6MK whiff > +4F
Alternatively:
cr.MP whiff > st.HP active frames
Approximate values hit: +7F block: +1F
L Tatsumaki Zanku-kyaku > cr.HK > +37F
This is not the +42F shown in older guides.
corner Option
Whiff cr.LP > L Gou Hadoken
block > +4F
Alternative option
cr.LP whiff > 6MPactive frames
Approximate values hit: +5F block: +1F
Alternatively:
cr.LP whiff > st.LK
At approximately +5F, choose a strike or throw.
M Tatsumaki Zanku-kyaku > +41F
two forward dashes > +3F
From there: a 4F light attack or throw.
Alternative option
M Tatsumaki Zanku-kyaku > Demon Raid > Demon Low Slashactive frames
Approximate values hit: +8F block: +3F
H Adamant Flame > +47F
H Demon Raid > land without a follow-up > approximately +2F
From there:
• cr.LP • throw • delayed throw • after shimmy
In Year 4, meaty fully charged Gou Hadoken is also a strong option.
OD Adamant Flame > +63F
Ashura Senku > +12F
From there:
st.HP active-frame meaty
Approximate values hit: +7F block: +1F
From Ashura Senku:
Options: Oboro Throw, a strike, delayed strike, or shimmy.
Vary these options.
forward throw > +28F
forward dash 19F > +9F
From there:
• cr.MP • throw • shimmy
Important Year 4 option
forward throw > forward dash > cr.HP > OD Gou Hadoken
On block > point-blank +2F
From there: / cr.MP / throw
easy route
forward throw > forward dash > OD Gou Hadoken
> +2F
Alternative option
Forward throw > Ashura Senku > Oboro Throw
Hits meaty on wake-up. It can beat a 4F interrupt or throw in some situations.
forward throw > DR st.LP > +4F
From there: / throw / strike / shimmy
st.MP on block: +1F.
A late-active meaty can increase the advantage to approximately +5F in some situations.
From there:
Options: walk-up throw, another st.MP, or shimmy.
If the opponent jumps:
st.MP > MP (Viscera Piercer)
Use this to catch the jump.
st.HK > block +3F
From there:
• cr.LP • cr.MP • throw
Be careful: the 2nd hit whiffs against crouching opponents.
From Demon Raid:
Choose Demon Guillotine, Demon Blade Kick, Demon Low Slash, or land without an attack and throw.
Choose among these options to match the opponent's response.
Demon Guillotine gives substantial advantage when blocked low to the ground.
Approximate values > block +4…+7F approx.
Normally, time it after a knockdown rather than using raw Demon Raid.
Knock down > fully charged Gou Hadoken > make the opponent block > forward dash > retain +2F or more in suitable situations.
From there:
• cr.MP • throw
If you expect a Perfect Parry:
Vary the charge time, throw, or use Demon Raid.
Vary these options.
Available only in the CA state.
Representative combo
cr.LP > cr.LP > st.LK > L Adamant Flame > Shun Goku Satsu
For setplay:
+4…+5F approx. point-blank situation > Shun Goku Satsu
Look for these opportunities.
Options
Options: Demon Guillotine into delayed Shun Goku Satsu, or approach after L Tatsumaki Zanku-kyaku > cr.HK and threaten Shun Goku Satsu.
This is not guaranteed: jumps, invincible moves, and pre-buffered actions can beat it.
basic
cr.HP > M Tatsumaki Zanku-kyaku > L Gou Shoryuken > SA3
easy
cr.HP > H Adamant Flame > SA3
For higher damage:
Use OD Adamant Flame, 4HK, OD Demon Raid, OD Gou Hadoken, or OD Tatsumaki Zanku-kyaku.
Incorporate these options into the route.
1. cr.LPx2 > st.LK > H Gou Shoryuken
2. cr.LPx2 > st.LK > L Tatsumaki Zanku-kyaku > cr.HK
3. cr.MPx2 > H Gou Shoryuken
4. cr.MP > CDR > 6HP > cr.HP
5. cr.MK > CDR > st.HP > st.MK
6. st.HK > st.MPx2 > H Tatsumaki Zanku-kyaku
7. 6HP PC > cr.MK > CDR
8. H Gou Shoryuken +30F > st.MK whiff > +4F
9. Corner forward throw > forward dash > cr.HP > OD Gou Hadoken > +2F
10. H Adamant Flame at +47F > H Demon Raid, then land > mix-up at +2F
Make contact with cr.MK, MP, or Gou Hadoken > carry to the corner with a combo > knock down with H Gou Shoryuken or sweep > use a timing move > strike / throw / shimmy > corner forward throw plus OD Gou Hadoken > against a defensive opponent, use Demon Raid, Oboro Throw, or Shun Goku Satsu.
Use the following current-version replacements.
L Tatsumaki Zanku-kyaku > cr.HK now leaves +37F, not +42F.
OD Tatsumaki Zanku-kyaku also hits crouching opponents from Year 4 onward.
6HP PC > cr.MK is easier to connect.
Fully charged Gou Hadoken gives a better situation on block.
UFD lists st.HK at +3F on block for this version.
Sources: official Street Fighter 6 battle adjustments; Ultimate Frame Data; Akuma combo material updated 2026-8-25; wake-up pressure material updated 2026-8-23; research updated 2026-8-22; 2026-8-3 adjustment testing.
Combo and setplay conditions vary with spacing, standing versus crouching hits, late-active timing, 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.