FIGHTER GUIDE IORI'S STRATEGY
Use this hub to reach practical combos, move data, matchup notes, frame data, and Iori's published videos for ZANGIEF.
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
Hellstab = 3MP ー ー = 6MK Headbutt = 6HP Power Stomps = 2cr.MK > MK > MK Double Lariat = PP ODDouble Lariat = PPP Screw Piledriver = +P Borscht Dynamite = during +K Russian Suplex / Siberian Express = 63214K
• The first hit can now be canceled into special moves. • First hit: 9F startup / +4 on hit / -3 on block • 20% starter scaling on the first hit • Smaller hurtbox around the feet
• Forward/back input adjusts position during the attack. • More reliable in combos near the tip of its range.
• Easier to get Russian Suplex regardless of distance, reducing accidental Siberian Express inputs.
cr.LK > st.LP > OD Double Lariat • Approximately +38F after OD Double Lariat
cr.LK > st.LP > CDR > cr.LP > 3MP > Double Lariat • Approximately +27F after the ender
st.LK CH / PC > CDR > cr.MP > 3MP > Double Lariat
3MP > Double Lariat • 7F startup • Forces standing • Special-cancelable
6HP > 3MP > Double Lariat • +8F on hit • +4F on block
DR > st.MP > MP > MP
DR > 6MK on a later active frame > 3MP > Double Lariat
6HK PC > 3MP > Double Lariat
Jcr.HP > 6HP > 3MP > Double Lariat
cr.LK > st.LP > CDR > cr.LP > 3MP > CDR > cr.MP > 3MP > SA2
Simpler alternative: … > 3MP > OD Double Lariat > SA2
cr.LK > st.LP > OD Double Lariat > SA3
Alternatively:
cr.LK > st.LP > CDR > cr.LP > 3MP > OD Double Lariat > SA3
If spacing allows: H Screw Piledriver
Prioritizes okizeme 6HK PC > 3MP > Double Lariat
With meter: 6HK PC > 3MP > OD Double Lariat > SA2 / SA3
DI PC > H Screw Piledriver
Alternatively:
DI PC > 6HP > 3MP > Double Lariat
DI wall splat > 3MP > Double Lariat
Stun > adjust spacing > hold forward and connect the later part of Double Lariat > low-height 3MP > OD Double Lariat > OD Borscht Dynamite
Power Stomps (first hit) > special move Alternatively: Power Stomps (first hit) > CDR
• First-hit starter scaling: 20% • Better suited to creating a favorable situation than maximizing damage
L Screw Piledriver > approximately +30F M Screw Piledriver > approximately +28F H Screw Piledriver > approximately +28F OD Screw Piledriver > approximately +28F Double Lariat > approximately +27–56F OD Double Lariat > approximately +38–57F cr.HK > approximately +36F Russian Suplex > approximately +26F Siberian Express > approximately +29F SA1 > approximately +29F SA3 > approximately +26F
Lariat frame advantage varies with where it hits.
OD Double Lariat > +38F > DR > 6HP late-active-frame meaty
At +4F after the opponent blocks, choose: • 3MP • M Screw Piledriver • Block
OD Double Lariat > DR > cr.MK > 3MP > Double Lariat
OD Double Lariat > DR > M Screw Piledriver
Mix this with DR Headbutt and DR into block.
OD Double Lariat +38 > DR > block If you block an invincible reversal, use H Screw Piledriver or a PC combo.
OD Double Lariat +38 > j.MP > 3MP > Double Lariat • Can allow landing in time to block invincible reversals with 10F or slower startup.
Regular Double Lariat > +27F Options: DR st.MP target combo / DR cr.HK / DR L Screw Piledriver
cr.HK > +36F Options: DR into block / DR 6MK / DR L Screw Piledriver
L Screw Piledriver: +30F M / H / OD: +28F
At midscreen, the distance opens up. Close it again with DR st.MP / DR 6MK / DR cr.HK / DR 6HP, or DR and wait.
Corner: Double Lariat > adjust timing slightly > 6HP At +4F on block, choose 3MP / Screw Piledriver / shimmy / block.
Normal throw with direction 3 > approximately +28F
Corner options include walking into the direction-3 throw, 6HP, or H Screw Piledriver.
6HP on block > +4F
• 3MP: frame trap against a 4F button • Screw Piledriver: open up blocking • Another 6HP: catch escape attempts • Block: read an invincible reversal
At +8F on hit, 6HP > 3MP > Double Lariat combos.
st.HK > block +1F
• st.HK > cr.LP • st.HK > Screw Piledriver Other options are also possible.
6MK on a later active frame Approximately +7F on hit Approximately +2F on block
DR 6MK on a later active frame > 3MP / Screw Piledriver
Light attack > CDR to approach > read the opponent's jump > SA1 Aerial Russian Slam
• Combos • Going through projectiles • Finishing the round
Example: 3MP > held SA2 > airborne follow-up
Especially: • +38F after OD Double Lariat • +4F after Headbutt is blocked • After corner Double Lariat
Mix strikes, Screw Piledriver, and blocking in these situations.
1. 3MP > Double Lariat 2. 6HP > 3MP > Double Lariat 3. cr.LK > st.LP > OD Double Lariat 4. cr.LK > st.LP > CDR > cr.LP > 3MP > Double Lariat 5. DR st.MP > MP > MP 6. DR 6MK on a later active frame > 3MP > Double Lariat 7. OD Double Lariat +38 > DR 6HP > strike / Screw Piledriver / block 8. 6HP on block +4 > 3MP / Screw Piledriver / wait 9. Corner: Double Lariat > 6HP meaty > strike / Screw Piledriver / shimmy 10. Block an invincible reversal > H Screw Piledriver Alternatively: 6HK PC > 3MP > Double Lariat
Walk forward ↓ Approach with Headbutt or DR Knee Hammer ↓ Hellstab > Double Lariat ↓ Drive Rush to close the distance again ↓ Establish strikes ↓ Land Screw Piledriver ↓ Catch jumps with Double Lariat or SA1
• Power Stomps' first hit is special-cancelable. • Power Stomps' first hit has 20% starter scaling. • Regular Double Lariat connects more reliably in combos. • Forward/back input adjusts regular Double Lariat's position. • Heavy Russian Suplex helps avoid accidental Siberian Express. • Frame advantage after Double Lariat varies with hit position.
• Official Street Fighter 6 balance update information • Ultimate Frame Data • Zangief combo and setplay references for 2026-8-3 • Year4 strategy references
Combo and setplay conditions can vary with spacing, active-frame timing, hit position, 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.