Street Fighter 6/Rashid

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#SF6_Rashid

Introduction

"The Soaring Eagle of the Desert" that fights using parkour. With the wind as his ally, he outfoxes opponents with his high mobility. Born into nobility, he's a carefree but earnest man. Loves video streaming.

Rashid is a character with a unique focus on strong mobility options and unique "air current" projectiles. These air currents modify Rashid's movement when he passes through them while jumping or performing a special, affecting the way he chooses to approach his opponent.

While Rashid has the traditional shotoclone fireball/DP combo to work with, he puts a number of unique touches on them to make them his own. His fireball Whirlwind Shot travels upwards at a diagonal angle instead of fully horizontal, and can be charged up to leave an air current. His DP Spinning Mixer meanwhile travels in many directions rather than the usual single version. The light version goes horizontally, the medium version travels diagonally up, and the heavy version goes straight upwards. As one can see, Rashid places a lot of emphasis on controlling the space directly in front of him and above him.

The reason why is that Rashid has a number of extremely powerful mobility tools once he's established control over these spaces. Rashid is unique among the cast in that he has a run which activates after he takes a forward dash. He can use 6KK to front flip across the screen, or use Arabian Skyhigh to flip through the air and come down in unique angles. Combining all of these options together, accented further with the air currents he creates, can allow Rashid unprecedented forward movement.

Once he's zoned in on you, Rashid becomes frightening to deal with as a defender. Rashid not only has a throw loop, but his light Spinning Mixer does good Drive Bar damage and is safe on block. Rashid has many ways to threaten quick mixups with 6HP or be plus on block with 2MP. Once he's gotten you launched into a combo, Rashid can layer on Arabian Cyclone during your wakeup to keep you blocking. Even worse, Arabian Cyclone can also be used to set up high/low/throw mixups. If he's got meter to spend, Rashid can also drop the powerful Ysaar onto you to force a checkmate scenario. All in all, Rashid's close-range offense is one of the strongest in the game and something he excels at.

And excel at that offense he must, as Rashid's pokes are very stubby and his footsies in general is lacking. Rashid's kit is very complex and freeform, which both acts as a boon (in that it gives him lots of tools) and a curse (in that picking the best option can be difficult). As well, while Spinning Mixer is a decent anti-air option, it is only air-invulnerable on frame 6 as opposed to the standard frame 1, which combined with his mediocre anti-air buttons makes it hard for him to reactively stuff aerial approaches. All in all, Rashid is excellent for people who want to get in and flex their offense. If you want peerless mobility, excellent close-range pressure and a wealth of style alongside it, ride the waves with Rashid.

Pick if you like:	Avoid if you dislike:
Diverse, powerful, and plentiful mobility options, including: a run with command normal followups, forward-moving specials, crossover flips, and double-jumping air specials Consistent and threatening pressure with many ways to be plus on block Plentiful ways to spend resources and force mixups, including one of the most oppressive projectile supers in the game	Lacking fullscreen options and smaller buttons in neutral, making strong movement a must A large and complex kit, which can make efficient decision making difficult Anti-airs that require precise timing due to their minimal invincibility

Classic & Modern Versions Comparison

List of differences with Modern Rashid

Missing Normals	Standing Light Kick (5LK) Crouching Medium Punch (2MP)
Missing Command Normals	Crescent Kick (6HK)
Shortcut-Only Specials	Whirlwind Shot (5S) MK version by default; change trajectory by holding Forward (LK) or Back (HK) after 5S The strength is determined by which direction is held on frame 10 Eagle Spike (4S) Light/OD Only
Assist Combos	A[L~L~L]: 2LP ~ 5LK ~ L Eagle Spike On Block: stops at 5LK Auto-hitconfirm if opponent is hit by the 2nd light in the string 5L~A[2L~L~L]: 5LP ~ 2LK ~ 5LP ~ M Spinning Mixer Variant ender that lets Rashid get a Light Assist Combo from a chained starter A[M~M~M~M~M~M]: 5MP~HK ~ OD Arabian Cyclone ~ Run~Tempest Moon ~ SA1 Can also choose to manually juggle M Mixer (midscreen) / H Mixer (corner) Burnout: 5MP~HK ~ H Arabian Cyclone ~ Rolling Assault ~ Rolling Nail On Block: stops at 5MP~HK (with plenty of time to react with a safe cancel route) A[H~H~H]: 5HP ~ L Spinning Mixer ~ SA3 On Block: stops at L Spinning Mixer
Miscellaneous Changes	N/A

Rashid
Vitals
Life Points	10000
Ground Movement
Forward Walk Speed	0.045
Backward Walk Speed	0.032
Forward Dash Speed	18
Backward Dash Speed	25
Forward Dash Distance	1.20 (1.86)
Backward Dash Distance	1.10 (1.91)
Drive Rush Min. Distance (Throw)	0.796
Drive Rush Min. Distance (Block)	2.253
Drive Rush Max Distance	2.998
Jumping
Jump Speed	4+38+3
Jump Apex	2.115
Forward Jump Distance	1.90 (5.07)
Backward Jump Distance	1.52 (3.63)
Throws
Throw Range	0.8
Throw Hurtbox	0.33

Frame Data Glossary - SF6
Hitbox Images	🟥 (Red): Attack hitbox Appears pink for Throw hitboxes 🟩 (Green): Vulnerable hurtbox that can be hit by strikes/projectiles If a move's hitbox and hurtbox overlap, the colors blend to appear orange 🟦 (Blue): Vulnerable throw hurtbox Will be thrown if Pink throw hitbox touches Blue throw hurtbox
Active	How many frames a move remains active (can hurt opponents) for. For projectiles with a maximum active period, a value may be listed in [brackets], but this number is not factored into the move's total frame count. For multi-hit moves with no gaps between the active hitboxes, active frames are listed as X,Y (or sometimes X*Y) For multi-hit moves with gaps between hits, active frames are listed as X(n)Y where n = the frame gap between hitboxes.
Cancel	Available options for canceling one move into another move. "Chn": Chain cancel (Light normals; specific chain options listed in Description) "TC": Target Combo "Sp": Special move "SA": Super Art (if a number is listed, refers only to that specific Super; SA3 = Lv.3 Super Art) "Jmp": Jump cancel (usually on hit only, if applicable) "SS": Serenity Stream (Chun-Li's stance) If one hit of a multi-hit attack is cancelable, this can be indicated with (1st), (2nd), etc. Occasionally, a move can be canceled only into a specific follow-up (e.g. Dee Jay [4]6P > 22PP); this can be indicated by listing the move input in the Cancel field, or with an asterisk that is explained in the move notes (Sp*)
Cancel Hitconfirm Windows	Hitconfirm reaction windows into Special Moves, Target Combos, and Super Arts. Refers to the amount of time (in frames) you have to cancel one attack into another attack on reaction e.g. most cancelable 2MKs have a 13 frame window to cancel into a Special/Super on reaction, making them nearly impossible to hitconfirm Counts from the first frame the attack connects until the final cancelable frame Visual effects like hitsparks and HP drain do not actually occur until frame 2; the first frame is still counted to keep the numbers consistent with previous games, and because it is technically possible to start reacting to the character's reeling animation on frame 1 If a Target Combo is cancelable into another attack, the hitconfirm window will include the entire sequence starting from the first hit If there is a frame gap on block between hits of the TC, the hitconfirm window may also be included for just the followup hit Some sequences like Ken's 5MP~HP TC may have a range of values listed (43f~47f). In this example, inputting 5MP~HP at its usual timing gives a 43f hitconfirm into a Special/Super. Delaying the chain into HP gives more total time for the final hitconfirm.
Damage	Attack damage on hit. Multi-hit moves may have the damage listed for individual hits as X,Y (or sometimes X*Y). Sometimes a move's damage changes depending on which active frame connects, or on cinematic vs. non-cinematic hits; in this case, multiple values may be listed, and it will be clarified in the move description.
Damage Scaling	Some moves cause additional damage scaling in combos. Refer to Game Data page for a more detailed breakdown. Scaling Types: Starter: When a move begins the combo, the next attack is scaled by X percent e.g. Ryu 2MK (20% Starter) > Hadoken: Hadoken is at 80% damage scaling Combo: When a move is comboed into, the next attack is scaled by X percent or X number of hits e.g. Ryu 2HP > OD High Blade Kick (2-Hit Combo Scaling) > Shoryuken: Shoryuken is at 70% damage scaling (100% > 100% > [skip 80%] > 70%) e.g. Cammy 5HP > OD Spiral Arrow (5% Combo Scaling) > Cannon Spike: Cannon Spike is at 75% damage scaling (100% > 100% > [80-5 = 75%]) Immediate: When a move is comboed into, this attack is scaled by X percent e.g. Drive Impact Crumple (20% Starter) > Throw (20% Immediate): Throw is at 60% damage scaling Multiplier: A damage scaling multiplier applies after Perfect Parry (50%) and mid-combo Drive Rush (15%). Any hits in the combo continue their usual damage scaling, but reduced by these amounts. These can bring the minimum scaling below the usual 10%, and they stack with each other; as a result, the minimum scaling can reach 4% using a long Drive Rush combo after Perfect Parry. Minimum Scaling: The lowest damage scaling that can be applied to an attack. Super Art Level 1/2/3 generally has 30%/40%/50% minimum scaling respectively. This ensures the attack will still do reasonable damage even at the end of a heavily scaled combo.
Drive Rush Cancel Advantage	Refers to the frame advantage when canceling a normal, command normal, or Target Combo into Drive Rush on hit or block (abbreviated as DRC for Drive Rush Cancel). This is calculated at the moment a follow-up attack can be input, not at the moment the character can block or perform movement options. An attack that with DRC +8 on Hit can link into an 8-frame attack, and DRC +4 on Block can create a true blockstring into a 4-frame attack. Note that any DRC on Block worse than +4 cannot form a true blockstring, allowing the opponent to interrupt with an invincible reversal. Most light normals are slightly negative after a DRC on block, meaning the opponent can mash their fastest normal to guarantee a counter-hit (though this requires fast reactions). The attacking character could punish this with Light > DRC into an immediate invincible attack, but this would be an incredibly expensive and high-risk gambit.
Forced Knockdown	Most airborne command normals, special moves, and Super Arts put the user in a "Forced Knockdown" state. While in this state, an air knockdown will occur when being hit by any attack, even if it would otherwise cause an air reset. As an example, Ryu's 2HP causes an air reset when used as an anti-air. Against a move like Cammy's Hooligan Combination, however, the 2HP puts her into an air knockdown state. This allows Ryu to successfully cancel 2HP into Shoryuken for a juggle, similar to how a Drive Impact wall splat works. Taking advantage of Forced Knockdown juggles is important for dealing with moves like Ken's Dragonlash, Dhalsim's Air Teleport, or Kimberly's 6HK~Hop sequence. Moves that already cause an air knockdown, like most j.MP air-to-airs, will not display the "Forced Knockdown" message.
Guard	Refers to the direction an attack must be blocked. L is for Low attacks (must be blocked crouching), H is for High attacks/overheads (must be blocked standing), LH is for attacks that can be blocked crouching or standing. T is for Throw attacks which cannot be blocked.
Juggles	When a character is put into an Air Knockdown state, it is often possible to follow up with a Juggle attack before they hit the ground. In the simplest terms, there are 2 main juggle states: Free Juggle: any attack can juggle, causing an Air Reset or an Air Knockdown Limited Juggle: only specific attacks with juggle potential may juggle The following is a more detailed overview of the SF6 juggle system: Juggle Count (JC): The status of the character being juggled. A high JC limits which attacks can work in juggles. JC0: free juggle state - any attack that can hit an airborne opponent will work JC1+: limited juggle state - juggle only works if the attack's Juggle Limit ≥ defender's Juggle Count A juggle count of -1 represents a crumple state; this can lead to a grounded or airborne hit depending on timing Juggle Start (JS): When starting a juggle, the opponent's JC will be set to this value. May be different vs. standing and airborne opponents. Attack with Juggle Start value of 3 will put opponent at JC3, so only attacks with Juggle Limit value ≥ 3 can follow up Even for attacks that don't normally start a juggle, this is relevant for Forced Knockdown and Crumple situations Juggle Increase (JI): When opponent is already in a juggle state, attacks will increase the opponent's JC by this amount. Airborne opponent at JC1 followed by attack with Juggle Increase value of 3 will set opponent to JC4 Juggle Limit (JL): Property of an attack hitbox that determines whether it connects on a juggled opponent. The JL must be ≥ the opponent's JC to hit successfully. An uppercut with a JL value of 5 will connect on an opponent at JC5 or below, but will whiff on JC6 opponent Most normals have a JL value of 0, meaning they only work in Free Juggle (JC0) states Some multi-hit attacks have different JL values on each hit, so a 3-hit move may only hit twice in juggles An example to tie everything together: An attack (JS3) launches opponent into the air (Opponent now at JC3) Followed up with an attack (JI2/JL4); it connects, because JL4 ≥ JC3 (Opponent now at JC5) Attempts to juggle again with same attack (JL4), but whiffs because JL4 < JC5 (Opponent hits the ground) Drive Rush notes: DR normals have a Juggle Start/Increase value of 0 DR normals have +3 added to their usual Juggle Limit More recently, the official definitions used by Capcom are slightly different than these community-designated terms. When reading official patch notes, the following terms are used instead: Combo Count Initial Value Combo Count Additional Value Combo Count Upper Limit
On Hit/Block	These are frame advantage values when the attack hits or is blocked. If the number is positive, then the move will recover before the defender can act again. If the number is negative, the defender will be able to act before the attacker and maybe even punish. KD refers to knockdown on hit, and the listed KD Advantage refers to how many frames the attacker can act before the defender finishes their wakeup animation. Note that generally, there is an extra +2 hit advantage on Counterhits and +4 hit advantage on Punish Counters (exceptions are noted in the description).
Recovery	How many frames it takes for a move to finish after the active frames have finished. For projectiles, recovery is considered to begin after the first active frame. Moves with different recovery values on hit/block/whiff may have multiple values listed like X(Y), with specific details listed in the description.
Startup	How many frames it takes before the move becomes 'active' or have a hit box. The last startup frame and the first active frame are the same frame, meaning all values are written as Startup + 1. Moves with multiple relevant startup values may be listed as X(Y); for example, a move that hits airborne first before hitting grounded opponents, or a 2-hit move where the first hit whiffs at some ranges.
IASA / Actionable Recovery	Some moves play out an extended recovery animation when no other button/direction is input (for crouching moves, it applies when holding any down direction). These are often referred to as "actionable recovery" frames; in some games, the term IASA (Interruptible As Soon As) refers to the frame that Actionable Recovery begins. Letting the Actionable Recovery frames play out can change the character's position, potentially setting up spacing traps by recovering farther away. For example, Manon 5HP will recover much farther away from the opponent if no input is performed immediately after her recovery; holding back or down-back to block will keep her much closer to the opponent.

Normals

Standing Normals

5LP

Standing Light Punch

5LP
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5LP

Standing Light Punch

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
4	2	9	Chn Sp SA	300	LH	+4	-1

• Chains into 5LP/2LP/2LK
• Cancel Hitconfirm Window: 12f
• Drive Rush cancel advantage: +5 oH / 0 oB
• Applies 20% damage scaling to next hit when beginning a combo (100/80/70...)

Rashid's 4f button of choice, useful in both pressure and as an abare tool. It can chain up to 3 times, ending in LP or MP Spinning Mixer. It can also link into 5LK on hit, allowing for a stronger 214LK ender.

5MP

Standing Medium Punch

5MP
A[M]

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5MP

Standing Medium Punch

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
6	3	14	TC Sp SA	600	LH	+5	+1

• Chains into 5MP~HK target combo
• Cancel Hitconfirm Window: 15f
• Drive Rush cancel advantage: +12 oH / +8 oB

One of Rashid's two medium normals with advantage on block. 5MP is a bit worse than 2MP in pressure due to its larger pushback, but it gives access to a useful launching Target Combo (5MP~HK) instead. This button also serves as useful combo filler after a 5MK starter.

Rashid can frame trap with light normals after 5MP, but his options out of this are very limited due to his generally stubby buttons. It is a great button to use out of Drive Rush on both hit and block.

5HP

Standing Heavy Punch

5HP
A[H]

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5HP

Standing Heavy Punch

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
9	3	21	Sp SA	800	LH	+1	-4

• Cancel Hitconfirm Window: 17f
  • Special/DR cancel is delayed until after 2nd active frame
• Drive Rush cancel advantage: +14 oH / +9 oB

A decent counterpoke due to its hitbox, but lacking the range to compete with some of the game's stronger buttons. This button is great in many Drive Rush combos, although it is too slow to combo from 2MK > DRC without at least a Counter-hit advantage bonus, or without linking into 5MK or 5MP first.

Rashid has several useful cancel routes like MK/OD Eagle Spike or OD Arabian Cyclone. With a Punish Counter or DR~5HP starter, you gain access to HK Eagle Spike's enormous corner carry as well.

5LK

Standing Light Kick

5LK
A[L~L]

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5LK

Standing Light Kick

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
4	3	10	Sp SA	300	LH	+3	-1

• Cancel Hitconfirm Window: 13f
  • DR cancel is delayed until after active frames
• Drive Rush cancel advantage: +4 oH / 0 oB
• Applies 20% damage scaling to next hit when beginning a combo (100/80/70...)

5LK has the most hitstun of any of Rashid's light normals, allowing it to combo into 214LK. The range is a little short, limiting Rashid's combo options; DR~2LK momentum is needed to link into this from a low chain.

5MK

Standing Medium Kick

5MK
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5MK

Standing Medium Kick

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
8	3	17(19)	-	600	LH	+6	-3

• 2f extra recovery on whiff

One of Rashid's farthest reaching pokes, this combo starter links naturally into 5MP if close enough. Without Drive Rush or Burnout, the block disadvantage will immediately end Rashid's pressure.

At max range, 5MK will not combo into anything, but on Counter-hit it links to itself (or 2MK if you're closer, but still too far away for 5MP) for a little extra damage. Somewhat vulnerable to Drive Impact since it cannot cancel, but Rashid has plenty of options to discourage random DI usage.

5HK

Standing Heavy Kick

5HK
5H

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5HK

Standing Heavy Kick

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
13	8	18	-	800	LH	-1	-5

• Punish Counter: KD +49 Launch (limited juggle state)
• Puts airborne opponents into limited juggle state
  • Anti-air Punish Counter causes opponent to fall toward Rashid for easier follow-up
• Forces Stand on hit; final 2 active frames whiff on crouching opponents unless they extend a vertical hurtbox
• Anti-air hitbox cannot hit cross-up
• Extends a hurtbox 1f before active that is vulnerable to projectiles

A fairly long range kick with high pushback on block; despite the frame disadvantage, most characters will struggle to take their turn back after blocking.

The Punish Counter juggle state makes it great for whiff punishing, allowing a follow-up like MP Spinning Mixer from almost any range. It also gives a juggle off of any airborne hit, but the upward hitbox does not truly begin until the 6th active frame; this makes it a slow but rewarding 18f anti-air if you are ready to predict the opponent's jump timing. Be careful not to attempt this from closer ranges, as Rashid can simply whiff under the opponent.

Crouching Normals

2LP

Crouching Light Punch

2LP
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2LP

Crouching Light Punch

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
5	3	7	Chn Sp SA	300	LH	+5	-1

• Chains into 5LP/2LP/2LK
• Cancel Hitconfirm Window: 13f
  • DR cancel is delayed until after 2nd active frame
• Drive Rush cancel advantage: +4 oH / -2 oB
• Applies 20% damage scaling to next hit when beginning a combo (100/80/70...)
• Topmost hurtbox on frames 1-7 is vulnerable only to aerial attacks, preventing its use as an anti-air

Compared to 5LP, this button has worse range and startup, but compensates with less pushback and better hit advantage. The opponent is more likely to be left in throw range for a mixup between tick throw or a chained light normal. A 3-hit chain starting with 2LP can link into 5LK, which allows better combos than ending with a LP button.

2MP

Crouching Medium Punch

2MP
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2MP

Crouching Medium Punch

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
6	4	13	Sp SA	600	LH	+4	+1

• Anti-air hitbox on frames 7-9 (cannot hit opponents behind Rashid)
• Can whiff on crouching opponents longer ranges unless they extend a vertical hurtbox
• Cancel Hitconfirm Window: 16f
• Drive Rush cancel advantage: +11 oH / +8 oB

Rashid's other plus on block normal alongside 5MP. In comparison, 2MP has more active frames and less pushback, making it better as a meaty tool. It is generally worse as combo filler because it often won't connect on the first active frame, so stick with 5MP for that purpose.

The anti-air hitbox is fairly low to the ground, making it difficult to time against stronger jump-ins, and it is largely ineffective against close jumps.

2HP

Crouching Heavy Punch

2HP
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2HP

Crouching Heavy Punch

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
12	3	21(23)	SA	900	LH	+5	-6

• 2f extra recovery on whiff
• Cancel Hitconfirm Window: 17f (Super)
• Applies 20% damage scaling to next hit when beginning a combo (100/80/70...)

One of Rashid's better ranged pokes, despite being a little slow on startup and recovery. It can be buffered into Supers to greatly increase its damage potential, and can even be canceled on reaction if you're fast enough.

2HP can be used as a punish starter into 5HP, but the high pushback will cause combos to drop outside of close range. Its best combo use is in Drive Rush cancels after 5MP, 5HP, or Punish Counter 2MK, providing the same link options without the finicky range issues.

2LK

Crouching Light Kick

2LK
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2LK

Crouching Light Kick

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
5	3	8	Chn	200	L	+3	-1

• Chains into 5LP/2LP/2LK
• Applies 20% damage scaling to next hit when beginning a combo (100/80/70...)

Rashid's 2LK is fairly standard, allowing for chains into either LP button that can be canceled for a low-damage combo. The pushback is higher than his other lights, so he won't be able to end a combo with 5LK > 214LK, but he can still get a 3-hit combo into Spinning Mixer. When used after Drive Rush, Rashid can frame trap into 5MP, which also allows a quick confirm on hit.

2MK

Crouching Medium Kick

2MK
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2MK

Crouching Medium Kick

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
7	3	18	Sp SA	500	L	-1	-5

• Cancel Hitconfirm Window: 13f
  • DR cancel is delayed until after active frames
• Drive Rush cancel advantage: +8 oH / +4 oB
• Applies 20% damage scaling to next hit when beginning a combo (100/80/70...)

Rashid's farthest reaching special cancelable move. This is an integral neutral tool as it can be useful to setup Drive Rush or buffered special moves. The range is on the lower end when it comes to cancelable 2MKs, but it's also one of the faster ones at 7f startup. After confirming a hit into Drive Rush cancel, Rashid's best link is 5MK, 5HP. If you whiff punish with 2MK, go into 2HP, 5HP instead for extra damage.

2HK

Crouching Heavy Kick

2HK
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2HK

Cyclone Slicer

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
9	3	24(28)	-	900	L	KD +31	-11

• Punish Counter: HKD +47
• Has juggle potential
• 4f extra recovery on block (block disadvantage is fixed regardless of which active frame connects)

Rashid's sweep has fairly short range and is easily punished by most characters even at max range. It is fast enough to use as an occasional whiff punish, or to punish other sweeps if the pushback allows it. It becomes a much better harassment tool against opponents in Burnout as long as they don't have a great 7f normal to punish with.

Jumping Normals

j.LP

Jumping Light Punch

j.LP
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j.LP

Jumping Light Punch

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
4	5	3 land	-	300	H	+8(+9)	+4(+5)

A fast air-to-air normal for situations where other anti-airs may whiff or are too slow.

j.MP

Jumping Medium Punch

j.MP
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j.MP

Jumping Medium Punch

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
9	5	3 land	Sp	600	H	+9(+11)	+5(+7)

• Puts airborne opponents into limited juggle state
• Cancelable into j.214K when used from forward jump
• Lower Body Projectile Invuln 9-22f
  • If input immediately during ascent, can avoid the 2nd hit of JP's OD Amnesia bombs

A useful air-to-air that can lead to some extra damage when canceled. If done late in the jump arc, Rashid can land and pick up a juggle on the ground as well.

j.HP

Jumping Heavy Punch

j.HP
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j.HP

Jumping Heavy Punch

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
8	4(2)3	3 land	-	400x2	H,H	+11(+15)	+7(+11)

• 1st hit puts airborne opponents into limited juggle state
• 2nd hit causes spike knockdown vs. airborne opponents
• Lower Body Projectile Invuln 8-23f (except around the attack hitbox)
  • Cannot be used to avoid the 2nd hit of JP's OD Amnesia bombs

A 2-hit air normal that requires semi-precise timing to ensure both hits connect. As an air-to-air, both hits will connect properly for a knockdown. Ending a juggle with j.HP is generally a weak option, as only one hit will connect. If the first hit is stand blocked, the second hit will not hit overhead against an opponent that immediately crouch blocks.

j.LK

Jumping Light Kick

j.LK
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j.LK

Jumping Light Kick

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
5	5	3 land	-	300	H	+7(+9)	+3(+5)

• Longest horizontal range of Rashid's air normals

Mostly used as an air-to-air due to its long horizontal range.

j.MK

Jumping Medium Kick

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j.MK

Jumping Medium Kick

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
7	6	3 land	-	500	H	+7(+13)	+3(+9)

• Can hit Cross-up
• Lower Body Projectile Invuln 7-20f
  • If input immediately during ascent, can avoid the 2nd hit of JP's OD Amnesia bombs

A cross-up air normal with a somewhat narrow hitbox. Neutral jumping into an Air Current while standing next to the opponent will usually carry Rashid just far enough for j.MK to hit as a cross-up.

j.HK

Jumping Heavy Kick

j.HK
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j.HK

Jumping Heavy Kick

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
10	5	3 land	-	800	H	+8(+15)	+4(+11)

• Spike knockdown vs. airborne opponents when used after j.214K or 214P~4K
• Lower Body Projectile Invuln 10-19f (except around the attack hitbox)
  • Cannot be used to avoid the 2nd hit of JP's OD Amnesia bombs

A heavy jump-in that's easier to time than j.HP due to being a single hit. It does not cause an air knockdown on a normal air connect, but in certain juggle routes it becomes a useful knockdown ender.

Wall Jump

Wall Jump

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9 (against wall)

Wall Jump

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

• Forced Knockdown and Counter-hit state for the entire duration
• Cannot be performed after j.2HP or j.214K
• Can be done from Back or Neutral Jump if fully against the back wall
• Can also be done against a cornered opponent after a Forward Jump
  • Rashid will face the new direction after bouncing off wall, affecting the direction that air attacks come out

While not quite as scary as its SFV counterpart, Rashid's wall jump can be used to escape the corner against unprepared opponents. Even the threat of the wall jump may cause an opponent to hesitate when anti-airing a cornered Rashid.

Command Normals

6MP

Flapping Spin

6MP
6M

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6MP

Flapping Spin

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
8(24)	2(14)2	18	Sp SA (1st)	300x2	LH	+1	-3

• 2 hits; () refers to 2nd hit startup if 1st hit whiffs
  • 1st hit puts airborne opponents into limited juggle state and maintains existing juggle state
  • 2nd hit causes air reset when juggled into
• Counter-hit/Punish Counter bonus advantage applies to both hits
• Cancel Hitconfirm Window: 11f (1st hit only)
• Drive Rush cancel advantage: +13 oH / +7 oB
• Can be affected by Air Current on frames 3-10 (travels fullscreen)

Rashid takes a big step forward while attacking twice. The gap between hits is quite large, so the second hit is easily interrupted if the first hit whiffs in neutral. After a whiff punish, Rashid can link into a light normal to extend the combo. This is much easier to do if there is an Air Current on the screen due to the massive range buff it receives.

The most common use for 6MP is to extend juggle combos by canceling the first hit. For example, after a corner Drive Impact wallsplat, Rashid can juggle 5HP > 214MP, then juggling into 6MP > 236HP. There are various juggles where the height or spacing can be inconsistent, and starting with 6MP simplifies the combo.

6HP

Beak Assault

6HP
6H

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6HP

Beak Assault

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
22	3	21	-	800	H	+3	-3

• Not airborne despite the hopping animation
• Can be affected by Air Current on frames 4-25 (travels nearly fullscreen)

Rashid hops forward and comes down with an overhead elbow that is safe on block and somewhat hard to see. With perfect spacing or meaty timing it is possible to link naturally into a light normal, but this is very precise. The range boost from an Air Current makes 6HP a great surprise attack in neutral, especially if there is an active SA2 tornado on screen.

When used out of Drive Rush, Rashid is slightly plus on block and can link into 5MP on hit, greatly increasing his damage potential.

6HK

Crescent Kick

6HK
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6HK

Crescent Kick

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
16	4	20(23)	-	900	LH	+2(+5)	-3(0)

• Lower Body Strike Invuln: 7-19f (not airborne)
• 3 extra recovery frames on whiff
• Applies 20% damage scaling to next hit when beginning a combo (100/80/70...)
• Can be affected by Air Current on frames 6-19 (travels fullscreen)

A hopkick with decent range that can beat many low pokes in neutral while remaining safe on block. If spaced perfectly, it can be up to +5 on hit and 0 on block even without a Drive Rush enhancement. After successfully punishing a low poke, the forward movement ensures Rashid will be in range to combo into 5MP. 6HK also works well after Drive Rush; if the opponent uses delayed jabs to stuff attempted overheads, using 6HK instead is likely to result in a Counter-hit.

Although Rashid's lower body hurtbox disappears during the flip, this move can still lose to particularly tall lows (such as Zangief's sweep).

j.2HP

Blitz Strike

j.2HP
j.2H

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j.2HP

Blitz Strike

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
10	5	3 land	Sp	850	H	-9(-1)	-29(-21)

• Usable during Forward Jump or after j.214K
• Spike knockdown and OTG juggle state vs. airborne opponents
• Bounces off opponents on hit/block/parry; listed frame advantage assumes grounded connect with no air follow-up
  • Bounce is in a Forced Knockdown state until landing
  • If juggled right as Rashid lands, does not bounce; allows a meterless juggle follow-up
• Cancel Hitconfirm Window: 14f (into j.214K); allows stagger pressure on block
  • Can still input air normals/specials after this cancel window, but Rashid will be higher in the air
• Applies 15% damage scaling to next hit when beginning a combo (100/85/75...)
• Lower Body Projectile Invuln 10-19f (except around the attack hitbox)

An air command normal that can be useful in extended juggles or to confuse grounded opponents with Rashid's various air mobility options. If the attack hits, Rashid can combo into a follow-up j.HP or j.HK to extend the combo. On block, Rashid can be juggled out of the air as he bounces.

Some of Rashid's most optimal juggle combos involve timing a late j.2HP to skip the bounce animation. This is incredibly strict, but gives juggle options that would otherwise be unattainable. When performed after j.214K, Blitz Strike has more juggle potential and does not increase the opponent's juggle counter on hit.

j.8HK

Aerial Shot

j.8HK
j.8H

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j.8HK

Aerial Shot

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
8	5	3 land	-	800	H	+12(+15)	+8(+11)

• During Neutral Jump only; puts airborne opponents into limited juggle state
• Lower Body Projectile Invuln 8-19f
  • If input immediately during ascent, can avoid the 2nd hit of JP's OD Amnesia bombs

Aerial Shot is a good air-to-air due to its knockdown potential, allowing Rashid to pick up juggles depending on the height it connects. The hitbox is relatively high up, making it harder to use against grounded opponents without getting anti-aired. After a Drive Impact crumple, Rashid can use j.8HK to knock the opponent into the air as he descends, opening up some useful juggle routes without excessive scaling or meter use.

6[6] Run

Run

6[6]

Run

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6[6]

Run

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
18	-	5(18)	-	-	-	-	-

• Cancelable into 6P/6K follow-ups on frames 18-72
• 5f recovery when stopping the run; no stopping recovery if canceled into Forward Jump
• After 72f, has 18f stopping recovery for a total 90f Run duration
• Rashid is in a Counter-hit state for the entire run animation
• Can be affected by Air Current for entire duration (except 18f recovery), increasing its speed

By inputting a dash and holding forward, Rashid transitions to a sprint animation. Can lead to 2 possible attack follow-ups. Useful for covering large distances when Rashid has significant knockdown advantage, but Drive Rush is much better for approaching in neutral.

6[6]~6P

Backup

6[6]~6P
6[6]~6L

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6[6]~6P

Backup

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
18+8	10	17	SA (2nd, hit only)	400x2	L,LH	+7	-10(-1)

• Crouching state for entire move duration; cannot hit airborne opponents
• Upper Body Projectile Invuln: 1-19f (on hit, remains invuln for entire duration)
• 2 hits + side switch on hit; 1 hit + no side switch on block
• Cancel Hitconfirm Window: 43f (Super, on hit only)
• Applies 20% damage scaling to next hit when beginning a combo (100/80/70...)
• Counter-hit/Punish Counter bonus advantage applies to both hits
• Can be affected by Air Current on frames 1-17

Rashid's Slide can be used against most standard projectiles, but will not go under fireballs near the ground like Juri's Saihasho, Terry's Power Wave, or Rashid's OD Whirlwind Shot. Because Rashid has to perform a forward dash and wait 20 frames to start the slide, it is not practical as a pure reaction counter. Like most slides, it can be made safe if spaced near max range. This also helps Rashid stay close after a side switch on hit, opening up stronger follow-up routes. Hitting a cornered opponent keeps Rashid at point blank for even easier follow-up conversions, with no Punish Counter required.

6[6]~6K

Tempest Moon

6[6]~6K
6[6]~6M/6H

Tempest Moon 6K

Air Current 1st hit

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Tempest Moon

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
18+16	2(4)3	21	SA (2nd)	600x2	LH,LH	+3	-4

• Airborne/Throw Invuln: 6-21f (Forced Knockdown state)
• Cancel Hitconfirm Window: 30f 2-hit / 14f last hit (Super)
• Counter-hit/Punish Counter bonus advantage applies to both hits
• Applies 15% damage scaling to next hit when beginning a combo (100/85/75...)
• Can be affected by Air Current on frames 1-3 (becomes Enhanced version)

The airborne frames of Run~6K make this useful against throw tech and low pokes, granting a link to 5MP on Punish Counter. This can be especially useful against opponents who wake up with 2MK to call out your shimmy attempt. However, it's unsafe on block unless it is well-spaced (or the opponent is in Burnout); canceling into SA2 is the only other way to keep it safe.

6[6]~6K (Air Current)

Tempest Moon (Air Current)

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
18+9	3(21)2(3)3	22	-	400x2,600	LH,LH	KD +56 OTG / KD +22	-5

• Airborne 21-36f (Forced Knockdown state)
• 1st hit puts opponent into limited juggle OTG state
• Applies 20% damage scaling to next hit when beginning a combo; counts as 2 hits for damage scaling when comboed into (applies to next hit)

The enhanced version of Run~6K is mostly used for corner carry juggles. One common route is 5MP~HK > 214PP, followed by Run~6K to force an OTG bounce. If the first hit doesn't connect, the move can still cause a regular knockdown. However, it's more unsafe than the non-enhanced version due to being -5 and having lots of forward momentum. Unlike the regular version, it cannot be Super canceled.

6KK

Side Flip

6KK
6MH

Can pass through opponents

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6KK

Side Flip

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
32 total	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

• Collision box disappears frames 8-23, allowing Rashid to pass through opponent
• Can be affected by Air Current on frames 2-20 (travels nearly fullscreen)
• Can input 4KK/5KK/6KK follow-up on frames 19-25
• Travel Distance: 1.7 (3.62 enhanced)

6KK~KK

Front Flip

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
18+51 total	-	8 land	-	-	-	-	-

• Airborne 11-43f (Forced Knockdown state); air attacks possible on frames 22-40
• Input during 6KK; holding forward/neutral/back affects the flip distance
• Can be affected by Air Current on frames 1-36 (jumps forward fullscreen)

Side Flip enhances Rashid's already great mobility options, giving him a side switch and multiple air trajectories to confuse the opponent.

With an active Air Current, Rashid gains massive distance on 6KK and on all versions of the flip. This can be useful to escape the corner or for SA2 tornado mixups.

Target Combos

5MP~HK

Rising Kick

5MP~HK
A[M~M]

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5MP~HK

Rising Kick

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
13	4	36	Sp SA	400	LH	KD +42	-20

• Puts opponent into limited juggle state
• True blockstring even at max delay
• Cancel Hitconfirm Window: 49f
  • Special/DR cancel is delayed until after 4th recovery frame
• Drive Rush cancel advantage: KD +65 oH / +3 oB
• Counts as 2 hits for damage scaling when comboed into (applies to next hit)

A useful Target Combo extension from 5MP. The timing of the cancel window doesn't allow Eagle Spike to connect outside of the corner, but Rashid can use 214PP into Run~6K for great corner carry and a follow-up juggle. The two hits of the TC are always a true blockstring, so even on a missed hitconfirm you can simply cancel to 236LP for safety on block.

Throws

Forward Throw (LPLK)

Forward Throw

LPLK
LM

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LPLK

Riding Glider

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
5	3	23	-	1200 (2040)	T	KD +27	-

• Punish Counter: HKD +27
• Applies 20% immediate damage scaling when comboed into (e.g. after Crumple)
• Successful Throw Escape builds 1 Drive Gauge and 10% Super Gauge for defender
  • Awarded to random player if Throws are input simultaneously

Rashid gets excellent knockdown advantage on his forward throw, allowing him to land a throw loop by holding his Run for 18-20 frames, then letting go before inputting Throw. This is 1f more lenient against Blanka, E. Honda, and Zangief. Letting go of the Run early lets Rashid bait the opponent's throw tech in a way that is unreactable to the opponent. If this execution is too demanding, he also has a lenient corner throw loop with Drive Rush, which also vastly improves his strike-based pressure.

Midscreen, the opponent is left too far away for Rashid to get any kind of oki.

Back Throw (4LPLK)

Back Throw

4LPLK
4LM

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4LPLK

Sunset Drop

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
5	3	23	-	1200 (2040)	T	KD +24	-

• Side switch
• Punish Counter: HKD +24
• Applies 20% immediate damage scaling when comboed into (e.g. after Crumple)
• Successful Throw Escape builds 1 Drive Gauge and 10% Super Gauge for defender
  • Awarded to random player if Throws are input simultaneously

After the side switch, Rashid is left far from the opponent. He can chase them down with DR~6HK anywhere on the screen, which will beat wakeup buttons and leave him +1 on block. In the corner, another option is DR~2HP; this has massive pushback on hit or block, but allows a link directly into SA1. Rashid's Drive Rush momentum does not carry him far enough to attempt a throw mixup even if the opponent respects these options and commits to blocking.

Air Throw (LPLK Air)

Air Throw

LPLK (air)
LM (air)

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j.LPLK

Desert Slider

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
5	3	3 land	-	1200 (2040)	T	KD +27	-

• Punish Counter: HKD +27

Air Throw is a good air-to-air against close range jumps. Rashid slides on the opponent like a skateboard, taking them toward the corner. In the corner, he can get follow-up oki with Drive Rush, but midscreen he is left quite far away from the opponent.

Drive System

Drive Impact (HPHK)

Drive Impact

HPHK
DI

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HPHK

Eagle Edge

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
26	2	35	-	800	LH	KD +35 / Wall Splat KD +65	-3 / Wall Splat HKD +72

• Armor (2-hit): 1-27f; Range: 2.579 (1.419 movement + 1.05 hitbox)
• On Hit/PC: Applies 20% damage scaling to next hit when beginning a combo
• On Block: Applies 20% scaling multiplier to all follow-up hits after Wall Splat; the next attack can incur additional Starter Scaling
• Combos when canceled from Punish Counter 5HP/6MP (no corner wallsplat; useful for depleting Drive gauge, especially after Perfect Parry)
• A blocked DI can combo into another DI if opponent is not fully cornered (Stuns if opponent has less than 1.5 Drive bars)
  • This happens because a blocked DI is not considered a "hit" for combo purposes
  • Causes both the 20% Starter and 20% Multiplier scaling to apply to the follow-up combo

See Drive Impact on the Gauges page for more details.

When canceled from a normal, these are the important blockstring gaps; a gap of N will trade with an N-frame startup attack; [] = Burnout

• 5HP: 8[4] (delay cancel to avoid Lock in Burnout)
• 5MP, 2MP, 6MP: 10[6]
• 2MK: 11[7]
• 5MP~HK: 14[10]
• Note: A gap ≥ 6f can be thrown, and a gap ≥ 9f can be jumped out of by most characters

Against the following characters in Burnout:

• JP (22K), frame 3 counter
• Marisa (214K), frame 3 armor
• Zangief (5[HP]), frame 4 armor

It's important to use a blockstring that cannot be absorbed by their armor/counter moves. Ideally, the string should also not be a true combo, or it will cause a Lock and prevent Stun.
* Denotes a move that causes Lock on Counter-hit, allowing the opponent to escape a Stun by mashing on wakeup.

• DR~5HP* > delay DI: 1f blockstring gap prevents opponent from absorbing the hit (delay must be frame-perfect)
• DR~5MP* > DI: 2f blockstring gap prevents opponent from absorbing the hit
• DR~6MP* > DI: 2f blockstring gap prevents opponent from absorbing the hit
• DR~2MP > DI: 2f blockstring gap prevents opponent from absorbing the hit
• DR~2MK > DI: 3f blockstring gap will work vs. Zangief 5[HP]

Drive Reversal (6HPHK)

Drive Reversal

6HPHK
6DI

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6HPHK

Eagle Slash (Block)

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
20	3	26(31)	-	500 recoverable	LH	KD +23	-6

• Full Invuln: 1-22f; Range: 2.254; Armor Break
• 5f extra recovery on hit; 4f screen freeze during startup

6HPHK

Eagle Slash (Recovery)

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
18	3	26(31)	-	500 recoverable	LH	KD +23	-6

• Full Invuln: 1-20f; Range: 2.254; Armor Break
• 5f extra recovery on hit; no screen freeze

See Drive Reversal on the Gauges page for more details.

Drive Parry (MPMK)

Drive Parry

MPMK
DP

"Wachu gonna do?"

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MPMK

Drive Parry

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
1	12 or until released	33(1)(11)	-	-	-	-	-

See Drive Parry on the Gauges page for more details.

• Perfect Parry:
  • Applies a 50% damage scaling multiplier to any punish afterwards
  • vs. strikes, has only 1f recovery and prevents the opponent from canceling their attack
  • vs. projectiles, puts you into a fixed 11f recovery

Drive Rush (MPMK~66)

Drive Rush

MPMK~66
DP~66

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MPMK~66

Parry Drive Rush

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
3+8	-	15(37)	-	-	-	-	-

• 1-bar version performed out of Parry
• Startup is 1+8 immediately after successful Parry

MPMK or 66

Drive Rush Cancel

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
9	-	15(37)	-	-	-	-	-

• 3-bar version performed on hit/block from a cancelable normal
  • Can also be performed from whiffed cancelable light normals

See Drive Rush on the Gauges page for more details. See Strategy page for Blockstring Gaps and Combo Routes

• Startup refers to minimum time before an attack can cancel the Drive Rush animation
• The first 15 recovery frames are cancelable into any attack
• The final 22 recovery frames are cancelable into any attack or movement option or blocking (except Parry)
• Only Normal and Command Normal attacks are enhanced with +4 frame advantage and improved juggle properties
• Applies 15% damage scaling multiplier to any follow-up hits when used mid-combo
  • Only applies scaling once per combo; does not apply when a Drive Rush enhanced attack starts the combo

Distance:

• 0.796 (min, cancel into immediate Throw)
• 2.253 (min, earliest blocking/movement frame)
• 2.998 (max, final DR frame)

Special Moves

Spinning Mixer (236P)

Spinning Mixer

236P
236X or 6S (H)

LP - Grounded

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MP/OD - 45 degree angle

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HP - Straight up

LP - Grounded

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OD - 45 degree angle

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236LP

Spinning Mixer

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
8	3(5)2(4)2	19(24)	SA3 (1st)	300,200x2 (700)	LH	+2	-3

• 5f extra recovery on whiff
• Counter-hit/Punish Counter bonus advantage applies through all hits (especially useful vs. Drive Impact)
• Cancel Hitconfirm Window: 10f (Super, 1st hit)
• Applies 30% damage scaling to next hit when beginning a combo (100/70/60...)
• Can be affected by Air Current on frames 2-16

236MP

Spinning Mixer

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
8	1,2(2)2(5)2(3)2	34+14 land	SA3, (Sp/SA land)	300,100x3,200 (800)	LH	KD +31	-45(-49)

• Anti-Air Invuln: 6-10f (cannot hit cross-up); Airborne 13-60f (Forced Knockdown state)
• The last 11f of landing recovery are cancelable into specials/Supers on hit
• Final hit whiffs on crouch block (4f worse advantage)
• Cancel Hitconfirm Window: 11f (Super)
• Applies 10% damage scaling to next hit when beginning a combo (100/90/80...)
• Can be affected by Air Current on frames 2-8

236HP

Spinning Mixer

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
6	2(2)3(3)3(4) 3(4)3(4)3	24+14 land	-	100x5,700 (1200)	LH	KD +33	-55

• Anti-Air Invuln: 6-12f (works well vs. cross-ups); Throw Invuln: 8-10f; Airborne 8-63f (Forced Knockdown state)
• Can be affected by Air Current on frames 2-5
• Can lead to follow-up juggle if final hit whiffs as an anti-air

236PP

Spinning Mixer

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
6	1,2(2)3(2)4(2) 4(2)4(2)4(2)4(2)3	38+24 land (34+20 land oB)	-	300x2,100x6,200 (1400)	LH	KD +9	-53

• Full Invuln: 1-8f; Anti-Air Invuln: 9-13f (cannot hit cross-up); Airborne 10-86f (Forced Knockdown state)
• 4f less landing recovery on block only; final hit whiffs on crouch block (6f worse advantage)
• Applies 20% damage scaling to next hit when beginning a combo (100/80/70...)
• Can be affected by Air Current on frames 2-8

Spinning Mixer is a great special move due to its versatility; each version brings something unique to the table.

LP Mixer is a good buffer from Rashid's light normals due to its safety on block. While it's not a good idea to consistently put yourself in a -3 situation, Rashid's stubby cancelable normals often don't permit him to get close enough for a proper hitconfirm. Using 5LP > 236LP to interrupt the opponent's pressure is often a good way to take back Rashid's turn, and it has the added benefit of breaking Drive Impact armor if done early enough, allowing a link into another 5LP. On hit, this move does mediocre damage and corner carry, but allows for a strike/throw mixup. If the opponent is in Burnout, 236LP is +1 on block; this allows for some limited follow-up pressure, but the pushback is too high for Rashid to loop this continuously. If the 3rd hit whiffs in a Burnout pressure string, Rashid will still be safe at -3.

MP Mixer also works consistently from light hitconfirms, giving a knockdown and more corner carry than the LP version. The damage is a little lower, but in the corner Rashid can cancel his landing frames into OD Mixer to make it more rewarding. In certain juggles, these landing frames can also juggle into a Super. MP Mixer gives Rashid a reliable meterless pickup after Punish Counter 5HK, which is great for his whiff punish game. It can be used as an anti-air at certain ranges where HP Mixer won't reach, but the timing window is somewhat strict and may lose to strong jump-ins. On a midscreen hit, Rashid can get good oki with Drive Rush, including an auto-timed DR~6HP.

HP Mixer travels straight upward and has a strong anti-air hitbox that works against close jumps, including cross-ups. It is not immediately anti-air invuln, so it must be timed a little early; however, starting too early will make the invuln run out before it connects. As a result, some strong jumpins like Divekicks are difficult for Rashid to anti-air consistently. HP Mixer is the strongest meterless version for ending juggles, but usually only works in the corner due to its short range. After a midscreen hit, Rashid can usually get oki with Drive Rush, but the timing and positioning will vary based on how it connected. Anti-airing a cross-up is likely to give meterless oki with a manually timed Run.

OD Mixer is Rashid's invincible OD reversal. It has the same trajectory as 236MP, making it easy to bait with a neutral jump. Despite having many hits, only the first 2 can connect on a grounded opponent, meaning it will not break DI armor. OD Mixer has better juggle potential than the other versions, notably connecting after a corner 236MP even from a grounded starter. The anti-air invincibility frames extend beyond the full invincibility period, though it can still lose to some air attacks if used too early. Rashid gets no oki on hit outside the corner, and lacks the knockdown advantage for a good SA2 setup. The activation can even be punished by some moves (especially Supers) with full or anti-projectile invincibility.

Spinning Mixer

236P
236X or 6S (H)

LP - Grounded

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HP - Straight up

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236LP (Air Current)

Spinning Mixer

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
6	2(4)3(3)3(4)3(3) 3(4)3(3)3(4)3(3)3	15	SA3 (1st)	200,100x8 (1000)	LH	+4	+2

• Travels fullscreen, giving combos on hit and pressure on block
• Counter-hit/Punish Counter bonus advantage applies through all hits
• Cancel Hitconfirm Window: 9f (Super, 1st hit)
• Applies 20% damage scaling to next hit when beginning a combo; counts as 2 hits for damage scaling when comboed into (applies to next hit)

236MP (Air Current)

Spinning Mixer

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
5	1,2(2)2(4)2(3)2(6) 2(3)2(5)2(3)2(5)2(3)2	37+24 land	SA3	200x2,100x8,200 (1400)	LH	KD +37	-75(-83)(-88)

• Anti-Air Invuln: 3-11f (cannot hit cross-up); Airborne 9-96f (Forced Knockdown state)
• Cancel Hitconfirm Window: 8f (Super)
• 1 less hit (5f worse advantage) vs. crouch block

236HP (Air Current)

Spinning Mixer

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
5	2(2)3(3)3(4)3(3) 3(2)3(2)3(2)3(3)3	39+14 land	-	125x8,800 (1800)	LH	KD +27	-83

• Anti-Air Invuln: 5-11f (works well vs. cross-ups); Throw Invuln: 7-9f; Airborne 7-90f (Forced Knockdown state)

236PP (Air Current)

Spinning Mixer

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
4	1,2(2)3(2)4(2)4(2) 4(2)4(2)4(2)4(2)4	36+24 land	Sp* (air)	200x2,100x8,200 (1400)	LH	KD +42	-77(-89)

• Full Invuln: 1-6f (cannot hit cross-up); Airborne 8-95f (Forced Knockdown state)
• 2 fewer hits (12f worse advantage) vs. crouch block
• Cancel Hitconfirm Window: 99f Hit / 83f Block (j.214K); cancels on frames 67-71 after active period
• Applies 20% damage scaling to next hit when beginning a combo (100/80/70...)

Passing through an air current (such as SA2, charged 236[K], or 214PP) powers up Spinning Mixer and gives each version more damage and improved properties.

Enhanced LP Mixer hits up to 9 times instead of 3, and allows Rashid to link 5LK > 214LK or 5LP > 236MP on hit; if the Mixer Counter-hits, he gets even better rewards on hit. On block, he is +2 for the strike/throw mixup. Because it hits so many times, opponents are likely to use Drive Reversal to knock Rashid away; if the opponent is low on meter, setting this up to make them burn out is a worthwhile endeavor. Since the Enhanced 236LP is so powerful, it's easy to use it predictably as soon as an Air Current is available; opponents can sniff this out with a back jump and punish hard, so be sure to mix up the timing and consider occasionally baiting this jump.

Enhanced MP Mixer travels fullscreen and does almost twice as much damage as the standard version. While it's great at taking the opponent to the corner, it no longer allows a follow-up OD Mixer juggle. To chase down a midscreen opponent on hit, it's best to use Dash + Drive Rush, as Rashid may not get close enough without the Dash.

Enhanced HP Mixer is the highest damage version of Spinning Mixer. Otherwise, it is mostly the same as the standard version, and is useful if the opponent is too late jumping over a charged Whirlwind Shot or a whiffed 214PP. Many SA2 juggles will end with this move.

At only 4f startup, Enhanced OD Mixer is the fastest invincible reversal in the game, though you'll rarely have the opportunity to use it in this context. It can be used to catch jumps or whiffed attacks from long range; however, the invincibility window is shortened to match the faster startup, so it's not always reliable in those situations. The main benefit of Enhanced 236PP is that it cancels to Arabian Skyhigh (j.214K) in mid-air, giving Rashid a high damage extension. This cancel also works on block, which may confuse the opponent enough for them to mess up their punish attempt.

Eagle Spike (214K)

Eagle Spike

Flying Kick

214K
4S (L)

LK Version

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MK/HK/OD Version

LK Version

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MK/HK/OD Version

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214LK

Eagle Spike

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
15	13	11+20 land (19+32 land oB)	SA3 (hit)	1100	LH	KD +30(+42)	-36

• Airborne 9-38f (Forced Knockdown state)
• Cancel Hitconfirm Window: 37f (Super, hit only)
• Puts opponent into limited juggle state on hit (leads to corner juggles if well spaced)
• Can be affected by Air Current on frames 4-14

214MK

Eagle Spike

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
21	13	5+21 land (22+33 land oB)	-	1300	LH	KD +52(+64)	-36

• Airborne 12-38f (Forced Knockdown state)
• Puts opponent into limited juggle state on hit
• Can be affected by Air Current on frames 6-27

214HK

Eagle Spike

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
26	13	6+21 land (22+33 land oB)	-	1500	LH	KD +56(+68)	-36

• Airborne 15-44f (Forced Knockdown state)
• Puts opponent into limited juggle state on hit
• Can be affected by Air Current on frames 6-30

214KK

Eagle Spike

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
21	13	7+19 land (22+33 land oB)	-	1000	LH	KD +53(+65)	-36

• Airborne 12-40f (Forced Knockdown state)
• Puts opponent into limited juggle state on hit; side switches if not in the corner
• Can be affected by Air Current on frames 6-29
• Counts as 2 hits for damage scaling when comboed into (applies to next hit)

Rashid flies forward with a thrusting kick, dealing solid damage and corner carry. It is a stronger combo ender than Spinning Mixer, but the slow startup makes it much more restrictive to use. The LK version is the most useful overall, as it is the most combo-friendly and can cancel to SA3 on hit to secure a kill. The MK and HK versions send the opponent sliding along the ground for great corner carry, and give huge knockdown advantage that lets Rashid set up a fully charged Whirlwind Shot.

OD Eagle Spike can be used in combos to escape the corner and score some extra juggle damage. For the same reason, it is not always worth using midscreen, as Rashid loses any advantageous screen position he once had.

All versions are massively unsafe on block; while he bounces far away, Drive Rush makes it trivial to punish with a strong combo. On all blocked Eagle Spikes, Rashid bounces off with a fixed recovery; this means that he cannot make the move safer by connecting on a later active frame. This does not apply on hit, as he can get better knockdown advantage on a late connect; this even allows unique juggles after a well-spaced corner 214LK, such as 236LP > 236MP > 236PP.

If Eagle Spike passes through an active Air Current, it turns into the enhanced version instead.

Eagle Spike

Flying Kick

214K
4S (L)

LK Version

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MK/HK/OD Version

LK Version

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MK/HK/OD Version

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214LK (Air Current)

Eagle Spike (Air Current)

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
14	13	11+22 land (19+20 land oB)	SA3 (hit)	1300	LH	KD +35(+47)	-24

• Airborne 8-37f (Forced Knockdown state)
• Cancel Hitconfirm Window: 38f (Super, hit only)
• Puts opponent into limited juggle state on hit
• On block, bounces away with extra recovery (block disadvantage is not affected by spacing)

214MK (Air Current)

Eagle Spike (Air Current)

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
17	15	5+45 land (22+12 land oH/oB)	-	1500	LH	KD +59	-15

• Airborne 8-36f (Forced Knockdown state)
• Puts opponent into limited juggle state on hit; great corner carry
• On hit/block, bounces away on recovery (frame advantage is not affected by spacing)
• Punish Counter: KD +113 Tumble (allows follow-up 214K)

214HK (Air Current)

Eagle Spike (Air Current)

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
17	15	5+45 land (22+12 land oH/oB)	-	1500	LH	KD +59	-15

• Airborne 8-36f (Forced Knockdown state)
• Puts opponent into limited juggle state on hit; great corner carry
• On hit/block, bounces away on recovery (frame advantage is not affected by spacing)
• Punish Counter: KD +113 Tumble (allows follow-up 214K)

214KK (Air Current)

Eagle Spike (Air Current)

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
18	14	7+15 land (22+21 land oB)	-	1300	LH	KD +53(+65)	-24

• Projectile Invuln: 7-37f; Airborne 9-37f (Forced Knockdown state)
• Puts opponent into limited juggle state on hit; side switches if not in the corner
• On block, bounces away with extra recovery (block disadvantage is not affected by spacing)

When enhanced by an Air Current, Eagle Spike gets extra damage, faster startup, better block advantage and more block pushback. The LK version gets improved corner carry, putting it more in line with the higher strength versions; it can still be punished by some Supers and character-specific Drive Rush starters, so it's not completely abusable. The MK and HK versions (which are functionally identical to each other) are safe against most of the cast; even a move like Cammy's SA3 will not reach for a midscreen punish. The downside is that they also bounce back fullscreen on hit, causing Rashid to lose his best follow-up oki.

Enhanced OD Eagle Spike has projectile invincibility, and is quite rewarding to land. The damage potential is higher since Rashid is not subjected to extra damage scaling like the standard version. It can be difficult to actually make use of this invincibility since it requires Rashid to set up the Air Current immediately beforehand. Walking in front of the SA2 projectile is one of the few practical scenarios where this might be useful.

Whirlwind Shot (236K)

Whirlwind Shot

Fireball

236K
5S~6/5/4 (L/M/H)

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Full Charge Shot Tornado

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236K

Whirlwind Shot

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
11+6	-	35	SA3	600	LH	-1	-9

• 1-hit projectile; comes out if button is held less than 28f (total startup 17-33f)
• Cancel Hitconfirm Window: 4f (Super)
• Projectile Speed: 0.03 (1-2f), then LK 0.10 / MK 0.07 / HK 0.04

236{K}

Whirlwind Shot (Partial Hold)

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
28+6	-	35	SA3	600,300	LH	+5	0

• 2-hit projectile; button must be held 28-47f (total startup 34-53f)
• Counter-hit/Punish Counter bonus advantage applies to both hits
• Cancel Hitconfirm Window: 4f (Super)
• Projectile Speed: 0.03 (1-2f), then LK 0.10 / MK 0.07 / HK 0.04

236[K]

Whirlwind Shot (Hold)

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
53	-	35	SA3	400x2,200	LH	+16	+8

• 3-hit projectile; button must be held 48f
• Counter-hit/Punish Counter bonus advantage applies to all hits
• Cancel Hitconfirm Window: 9f (Super)
• Projectile Speed: 0.03 (1-2f), then LK 0.10 / MK 0.07 / HK 0.04
• Creates Air Current on frame 51 next to Rashid that lasts 60f and enhances many of his moves

236KK

Whirlwind Shot

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
17	-	35	SA2 SA3	300,400	LH	KD +49	-2

• 2-hit OD projectile; 2nd hit puts opponent into limited juggle state
• Comes out if button is held less than 35f (total startup 17-40f)
• Cancel Hitconfirm Window: 12f (Super)
• Projectile Speed: 0.03 (1-2f), then 0.09 (3f~)
• Applies 25% damage scaling to next hit when beginning a combo; applies an extra 15% damage scaling to next attack when comboed into

236[KK]

Whirlwind Shot (Hold)

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
41	-	35	SA2 SA3	400x3	LH	KD +65	+10

• 3-hit OD projectile; 3rd hit puts opponent into limited juggle state
• Button must be held 32f
• Cancel Hitconfirm Window: 12f (Super)
• Projectile Speed: 0.03 (1-2f), then 0.09 (3f~)
• Applies 20% damage scaling to next hit when beginning a combo; counts as 2 hits for damage scaling when comboed into (applies to next hit)
• Creates Air Current on frame 38 next to Rashid that lasts 70f and enhances many of his moves

Whirlwind Shot is an arcing fireball that can be charged up to enhance its properties. The trajectory depends on the button strength, with LK going the farthest while HK immediately veers upward. The initial hitbox for all versions is large and starts low to the ground, then shrinks as Rashid kicks it away.

If well-spaced, a poke canceled into 236LK is safe on block; however, this should be used sparingly due to the threat of Drive Impact (see below). It takes a long time to charge to a higher level, making it risky to attempt in a blockstring or in neutral. After a knockdown with high advantage like MK/HK Eagle Spike, a charged Whirlwind can be used for oki, though the opponent can easily parry the projectile. If the opponent is cornered, standing at mid-range and charging a Whirlwind can work well if you mix up the strength and charge timings; if you think they may try to jump over the projectile, using a well-spaced HK version can hit them out of the air due to its short arc.

The OD version travels fullscreen straight along the ground, and hits low enough that some anti-projectile moves cannot duck under it. There are only 2 versions of this move, so partially charging it does not enhance its properties. However, a partial charge can still be useful to create an artificial frame gap on block, which may bait the opponent into hitting a button. The threat of an early release may also convince the opponent not to hit a button when canceled from a ranged normal, allowing Rashid to get a full charge and immediate follow-up pressure.

A fully charged Whirlwind Shot is the only meterless way for Rashid to create an Air Current. Setting up oki scenarios into 236[K] allows Rashid to follow up with enhanced Spinning Mixer for even more damage or block pressure. It's important to be aware of the opponent's reversal options when setting this up, however; Level 1 Supers will lose to the projectile release, but some Level 2 or 3 Supers can shut down much of Rashid's Whirlwind oki. The most common scenario to use the full charge is after a DI stun when the opponent is in Burnout; starting with 236[P] lets Rashid link to Enhanced OD Spinning Mixer for huge juggle damage.

A defensive Drive Impact is something you must always consider when doing using charged Whirlwind Shot. The OD version charges fast enough that Rashid can cancel into it from medium or heavy normals to beat DI (but not from 5MP~HK). In neutral, DI is also not a viable reaction; at worst, Rashid would get Counter-hit by an early DI rather than crumpled. Charging the meterless version is a bit more risky; there is plenty of time for the defender to hit DI in neutral or from a canceled poke, since only the fully charged version can break the armor. Again, this will only result in a Counter-hit, so it's not a tremendous risk. Rashid does have an interesting counter strategy against Drive Impact - he can release the Whirlwind on reaction to DI, and immediately cancel into SA3 to break through the armor.

All versions of Whirlwind Shot cannot be used if SA2 is active on the screen. The active hitbox must be fully dissipated before Rashid can start inputting another projectile.

Arabian Cyclone (214P)

Arabian Cyclone

Cyclone

214P
214X or 2S (L)

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214LP

Arabian Cyclone

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
15	3(1)15	28(14)	SA3	400x2	LH	+2	-6

• Leg Projectile Invuln: 15-17f
• 47f total animation; cancelable into 4K or 6K Follow-ups on frames 21-22 (~6K: -5 oH / -13 oB)
• Counter-hit/Punish Counter bonus advantage applies to both hits
• Cancel Hitconfirm Window: 20f (Super)
• The listed 28f recovery starts after tornado's 1st active frame, 14f recovery is after tornado dissipates

214MP

Arabian Cyclone

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
20	3(1)15	26(12)	SA3	400,500	LH	+4	-4

• Leg Projectile Invuln: 20-22f
• 50f total animation; cancelable into 4K or 6K Follow-ups on frames 26-27 (~6K: -5 oH / -13 oB)
• Counter-hit/Punish Counter bonus advantage applies to both hits
• Cancel Hitconfirm Window: 19f (Super)
• The listed 26f recovery starts after tornado's 1st active frame, 12f recovery is after tornado dissipates

214HP

Arabian Cyclone

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
27	3(1)15	29(24)	SA3	400,300x2	LH	KD +40	-2

• Leg Projectile Invuln: 27-29f
• 1st hit puts opponent into limited juggle state (Tornado will not launch grounded opponent)
• 69f total animation; cancelable into 4K or 6K Follow-ups on frames 33-34 (~6K: KD +43 / +1 oB)
• Cancel Hitconfirm Window: 19f (Super)
• The listed 29f recovery starts after tornado's 2nd hit occurs, 24f recovery is after tornado dissipates

214PP

Arabian Cyclone

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
20	3(1)29	25(29)	SA2 SA3	400x2	LH	KD +49	-10

• Leg Projectile Invuln: 20-22f
• 1st hit puts opponent into limited juggle state (Tornado will not launch grounded opponent)
• 49f total animation; cancelable into 4K or 6K Follow-ups on frames 26-27 (~6K: KD +39 / -16 oB)
• 4f extra recovery on block; listed recovery time starts after tornado's 1st active frame
• Cancel Hitconfirm Window: 21f (Super)
• Applies 20% damage scaling to next hit when beginning a combo; counts as 2 hits for damage scaling when comboed into (applies to next hit)
• Creates an Air Current on frame 53 that lasts 60f and enhances many of Rashid's moves

Arabian Cyclone starts with a strike, then spawns a pseudo-projectile tornado with a ton of active frames, making it an incredible meaty on the opponent's wakeup. This tornado will clash with projectiles, but acts as a strike hitbox, making it vulnerable to a reversal SA1 from most characters, as well as a Perfect Parry with screen freeze. Each strength of the meterless Cyclone becomes progressively safer, but has slower startup that limit Rashid's safe cancel options.

LP Cyclone is generally unsafe to cancel into on block, but from a ranged cancel like 2MK or 5HP, it can space out most 6f normals. It forms a true blockstring in all medium/heavy cancel routes except 5MP~HK, where it leaves a 3f gap; opponents who are familiar with the matchup can simply delay a jab after this, stuffing a 214HP cancel while blocking the unsafe 214LP.

MP Cyclone is great in corner combos, consistently linking into 5LK > 214LK. Midscreen, the pushback causes this route to whiff from any canceled normal. It can frame trap when canceled on block from 5HP/5MP/2MP, and creates a potential trade combo when canceled from 6MP. If the opponent is in Burnout, a cancel from 2MK is also a frame trap, and a cancel from 5MP~HK trades with 4f normals. Like the LP version, a spaced out cancel is safe from any punishes. If the opponent tries to Drive Reversal against the last hit of 214MP, Rashid will safely block; this is a fairly common scenario, as the opponent only has a short time to input Drive Reversal against the first hit.

HP Cyclone can be juggled into after 5MP~HK Target Combo for some easy meterless damage, though it won't work midscreen from a farther range 5MP. To combo on a grounded opponent, it requires a Punish Counter or Drive Rush with 5HP. On block, a cancel is always interruptible with 4f normals unless you combine Drive Rush advantage with Burnout's extra blockstun. If the opponent does block 214HP, Rashid can roll forward with 6K to maintain frame advantage. 214HP is uniquely weak to Perfect Parry due to its slow startup; it is also the only version that can be punished by Drive Impact when Perfect Parried.

OD Cyclone is primarily a combo tool, as there is no way to use spacing or follow-ups to keep it safe. It has the same frame trap potential as the MP version in cancels. A cancel into SA2 can bail you out on block, as the cancel window lasts quite long for an easy hitconfirm. On hit, the juggle knockdown allows Rashid to follow-up with an enhanced Run~6K that gives tremendous corner carry.

It is possible to use Arabian Cyclone in projectile wars, but the slow startup forces Rashid to throw his out preemptively. HP Cyclone has 2 hits of durability, but is otherwise the least practical to use. OD Cyclone only has 1 hit of durability, which is not very useful against most other OD projectiles. Canceling a Cyclone into the 6K Roll can potentially allow for a punish if done early enough.

It's important to know how Drive Impact interacts with Rashid's Cyclone blockstrings. To keep it simple:

• 5MP~HK > LP Cyclone: Loses to DI; all other relevant cancels are a true blockstring
• 5HP > MP Cyclone: Safe to DI; other cancels are unsafe
• HP Cyclone: Breaks the DI armor, leaving Rashid -2 (or +1 after a Roll)
• OD Cyclone: All blockstrings lose to DI

It's also possible to react to DI with a Super cancel with good reactions.

Wing Stroke (214P~4K)

Wing Stroke

Glide

214P~4K
214X~4X or 2S~4S

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214P~4K

Wing Stroke

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
32	-	6 land	-	-	-	-	-

• Airborne 22-61f (Forced Knockdown state); cancelable into air normals/specials on frames 32-51
• Can be affected by Air Current on frames 23-47
• 6f landing recovery if no air move is used; 67f total animation
• With immediate j.HK, can glide over some delayed Drive Reversals (Akuma, Blanka, Cammy, Kimberly, Ryu)

Wing Stroke (~4K) lets Rashid perform a low-height glide into an air normal that hits overhead; the unusual look of this glide can be confusing to defend against if you're not familiar with it. It also allows meterless combo extensions after 214HP juggles, ending with a j.HK knockdown. This gives decent meterless damage and corner carry from a midscreen Target Combo starter.

The most important use for Wing Stroke is in Rashid's corner Safe Jump vs. Empty Jump mixup. Juggling into 214LP~4K at low height lets you manually time a late j.HK that can beat reversals, or whiff it early to land for a throw. This is visually much harder to see than a standard empty jump mixup. One common route for this setup is:

• Corner 5MP~HK (no cancel), 214LP (3 hits), 6MP > 214LP~4K ...

Rolling/Nail Assault (214P~6K~K)

Rolling / Nail Assault

Roll / Rolling Kick

214P~6K~K
214X~6X~6X or 2S~6S~6S

6K: Rolling Assault

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6K~K: Nail Assault

6K: Rolling Assault

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6K~K: Nail Assault

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214P~6K

Rolling Assault

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
-	-	33	-	-	-	-	-

• Upper Body Projectile Invuln: 5-30f; Crouching state 6-33f
  • Can still lose to low-height projectiles that travel along the ground
• Cancelable into Nail Assault follow-up on frames 17-20
• Can be affected by Air Current on frames 8-25
• Frame Advantage when canceled from 214P on hit/block:
  • 214LP/214MP: -5 oH / -13 oB
  • 214HP: KD +43 / +1 oB
  • 214PP: KD +39 / -16 oB
  • Note: a late meaty 214P on the opponent's wakeup gives much better advantage after the roll

214P~6K~K

Nail Assault

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
17	3	26	SA3	600	LH	KD +44	-9

• Upper Body Projectile Invuln: 1-19f; crouching state for entire move duration
• On the ground, only combos naturally from 214HP/214PP versions
• Puts opponent into limited juggle state on hit
• Cancel Hitconfirm Window: 16f (Super)
• Applies 20% damage scaling to next hit when beginning a combo (100/80/70...)

Rolling Assault (~6K) can be used to close the gap after a blocked 214HP, giving Rashid frame advantage. Other versions are unsafe on block but may occasionally work as a gimmick if the opponent is not expecting it.

If the HP or OD Cyclone hits, Rashid can cancel his roll into Nail Assault to pick up the juggle, which further cancels into SA3. While the roll and Nail Assault can both duck under standard projectiles, it is difficult to use this as a reaction counter due to the slow startup of Arabian Cyclone.

Arabian Skyhigh (j.214K)

Arabian Skyhigh

Double Jump

j.214K
j.214X or j.S (L)

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OD Follow-up on Hit

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j.214LK

Arabian Skyhigh

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
13(14)	9	3 land	-	600	LH	KD +16(+18)~	-32(-35)

• Leg Projectile Invuln: 1-21f; Forced Knockdown state until landing
• Puts opponent into limited juggle state on hit
• 1st active frame only connects on juggled opponents; () refers to startup outside of combos
• Can be affected by Air Current on frames 1-13 (shifts forward farther before double jump)

j.214MK

Arabian Skyhigh

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
18(19)	9	3 land	-	700	LH	KD +18(+20)~	-35(-38)

• Leg Projectile Invuln: 1-26f; Forced Knockdown state until landing
• Puts opponent into limited juggle state on hit
• 1st active frame only connects on juggled opponents; () refers to startup outside of combos
• Can be affected by Air Current on frames 1-18 (shifts forward farther before double jump)

j.214HK

Arabian Skyhigh

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
21(22)	9	3 land	-	800	LH	KD +20(+22)~	-43(-46)

• Leg Projectile Invuln: 1-29f; Forced Knockdown state until landing
• Puts opponent into limited juggle state on hit
• 1st active frame only connects on juggled opponents; () refers to startup outside of combos
• Can be affected by Air Current on frames 1-21 (shifts forward farther before double jump)

j.214KK

Arabian Skyhigh

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
13(14)	9	3 land	-	1000,500	LH	KD +34(+35)~	-25(-29)

• Leg Projectile Invuln: 1-21f; Forced Knockdown state until landing
• On hit, transitions into projectile invuln divekick follow-up; puts opponent into limited juggle OTG state
• 1st active frame only connects on juggled opponents; () refers to startup outside of combos
• Can be affected by Air Current on frames 1-13 (shifts forward farther before double jump)

Arabian Skyhigh is an aerial flip kick that transitions into a double jump; the trajectory of the jump depends on the button strength, with LK being the shortest/fastest and HK being the farthest/slowest. It can be used after a forward jump (including after a j.MP/j.2HP cancel) or after a 6KK~KK Front Flip. All versions have a minimum height restriction; as an example, they will not activate after a low-connect j.2HP in juggles. This height restriction can be bypassed with a kara-canceled normal; doing this from a Tiger Knee motion requires frame perfect button inputs (e.g. 2149~j.MP~j.214LK).

After the double jump, Rashid can use air normals on the way down. When used in air juggles, his heavy air normals (j.HP, j.HK, or j.2HP) will spike the opponent downward. The OD version causes Rashid to perform a divekick that bounces the opponent; using a route like SA2, Enhanced OD Mixer > j.214KK will give Rashid enough advantage to pick up a 6MP juggle after landing. From there, he can cancel into specials like HP Mixer, 214PP, or MP Mixer > SA1.

Arabian Skyhigh can be used as a throw bait, though it's fairly unrewarding to land. Use j.214LK for this, unless you want to spend meter for j.214KK which deals 1080 more damage on a successful throw punish.

Super Arts

Level 1 Super (236236K)

Super Rashid Kick

Level 1 Super Art

236236K
236236L or 5HS or 6HS

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236236K

Super Rashid Kick

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
9	7	20+56 land (33+42 land oB)	-	2100(1800)	LH	KD +1(+7~14)	-53

• Strike/Throw Invuln: 1-15f; Armor Break
• Airborne 9-35f (Forced Knockdown state)
• Drive Gauge Depletion: 0.5 bars (hit) / 0.25 bars (block)
• 30% minimum damage scaling
• Grounded hit gives a cinematic side switch with extra damage
• Aerial hit does 300 less damage, no side switch, and has variable KD advantage depending on height

Rashid's SA1 is an upward kick that is useful in juggles, as an anti-air, or as an invincible reversal that can help escape the corner. It has a somewhat shallow trajectory, making it weak to jumps right above him, but Rashid already has 236HP to cover this range.

Because the grounded version switches sides, you generally want to avoid ending a grounded combo with this Super if the opponent is near the corner. Instead, use a route that juggles into it; the positioning is worth far more than the slight damage loss.

On block, Rashid bounces far away from the opponent. However, at -53 it is still easy to punish, especially with Drive Rush or a forward dash into Drive Impact.

SA1 only does 500 damage on the first hit in the event of a trade, which can happen if Rashid runs into a projectile as he hits the opponent.

Level 2 Super (214214K)

Ysaar

Level 2 Super Art

214214K
214214M or 4HS

I summon you... BIG WALL!

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214214K

Ysaar

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
11	[349]	22	-	200x5	LH	KD +104	+33

• Armor Break; no invincibility of any kind
• Spawns a 5-hit Super projectile tornado; travels slowly across the screen, covering a full screen distance
  • Can kick the projectile with 214P to make it travel quickly toward the opponent (even after a side switch)
  • Cannot use 236K while Super is active
• Puts opponent into limited juggle state; listed KD/Block Advantage assumes a point blank connect
• Drive Gauge Depletion: 1 bar (hit) / 0.5 bars (block)
  • Distribution: 2000x5 (hit) / 1000x5 (block)
• 40% minimum damage scaling; counts as 2 hits for damage scaling when comboed into (applies to next hit)
• Rashid cannot build additional Super Art gauge until the projectile hitbox has dissipated
• Projectile Speed: 0.01 (starts moving on 7th active frame)
  • After 214P kick: 0.06 (1-7f), 0.115 (8f~)
• Creates an Air Current that lasts until 120f after Super dissipates (enhances many of Rashid's moves)

Rashid summons a slow-moving tornado that gives access to damaging juggles on hit and mixups on block due to the Air Current enhancement. If activating it raw in neutral, it should be done from a long distance so that the opponent cannot interrupt the startup. If Rashid is hit before the tornado spawns, it will not come out and the meter will be wasted. Because the tornado has Super priority, it cannot be dissipated with regular or OD projectiles. Unlike most projectiles, it also does not disappear if it ends up off-screen.

If the opponent attempts to Drive Reversal a button canceled into SA2, Rashid will get knocked down but the tornado will still punish them. Rashid can follow this up with HK Eagle Spike from anywhere on screen, even if he Back Rises. Other juggle options are also possible after a Neutral Rise, such as Drive Rush into enhanced OD Spinning Mixer if you want to spend more meter to optimize the damage. Chun-Li's Drive Reversal will only hit once, leaving Rashid at point blank for an even easier juggle. Dhalsim's also hit once but doesn't knock down at all, giving Rashid much more combo flexibility.

Level 3 Super (236236P)

Altair

Level 3 Super Art

236236P
236236H or 2HS

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Smile for the camera! (Critical Art adds 500 more damage)

Critical Art adds 500 more damage

Hitboxes Off

Hitboxes On

236236P

Altair

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
11	18	82	-	4000	LH	HKD +17	-75

• Full Invuln: 1-15f; Armor Break
• Drive Gauge Depletion: 1.5 bars (hit) / 0.75 bars (block)
  • Cinematic time regenerates ~1.8 Drive bars for Rashid
• 50% minimum damage scaling; applies 10% immediate damage scaling when canceled from special moves

236236P

Altair (CA)

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
11	18	82	-	4500	LH	HKD +18	-75

• Full Invuln: 1-15f; Armor Break
• Available at 25% HP or below
• Drive Gauge Depletion: 2 bars (hit) / 1 bar (block)
  • Cinematic time regenerates ~1.9 Drive bars for Rashid
• 50% minimum damage scaling; applies 10% immediate damage scaling when canceled from special moves

Rashid's SA3 has him performing an invincible version of his LP Spinning Mixer as he glides toward the opponent. The startup is somewhat slow, making it vulnerable to light meaties, and it's even slower at longer ranges due to Rashid's travel time. If it hits, it immediately enters a cinematic; this makes it somewhat useful against projectiles from within ~1/2 screen, as he only needs to clip an extended hurtbox to score a punish. While SA3 is extremely invincible, the full invuln does not last through all active frames. In the event of a trade, it only deals 10 damage and Rashid may be susceptible to trade combos.

Altair can be juggled into, although the slow startup means it will not work in every possible juggle route; for example, a grounded 236MP cannot cancel its landing recovery into SA3. Some common cancel routes include 236LP (1st hit), 236MP (1st/2nd hits), 214P, and Roll > Nail Assault.

After the cinematic, Rashid can apply pressure with a Drive Rush starter anywhere on the screen, although he cannot throw against a reversal 4f light normal. 6HK is also a useful meterless meaty option after a regular SA3 (but not CA); Rashid must walk forward slightly if using this midscreen, otherwise it will whiff on opponents that don't hit a button.

The biggest weakness of SA3 is that SA2 exists; much like Blanka, Rashid's optimal strategy is almost always to throw out SA2 the moment he gets it. The best use case for SA3 is to guarantee a kill in the final round or to use the extra Drive damage to put the opponent into Burnout.

Taunts

Neutral Taunt (5PPPKKK)

Neutral Taunt

5PPPKKK
5LMHS+DP+A

"Do this... this.. and this! It's easy as pie."

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"Do this... this.. and this! It's easy as pie."

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Hitboxes On

5PPPKKK

Neutral Taunt

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
534 (total)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

• Rashid's hurtbox shifts as he hops and dips during the taunt
• Lower Body Invuln: 52-74f, 83-107f, 208-236f
• Low Profile: 121-141f, 169-186f

Forward Taunt (6PPPKKK)

Forward Taunt

6PPPKKK
6LMHS+DP+A

"Hey look, just relax and have fun, alright?"

6PPPKKK

Forward Taunt

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
545 (total)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

Back Taunt (4PPPKKK)

Back Taunt

4PPPKKK
4LMHS+DP+A

"Check this out! *does a flip* Now you try."

4PPPKKK

Back Taunt

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
220 (total)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

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