
Ken
Ken trained alongside Ryu under the tutelage of Gouken and, after the two had gone separate paths, blazed a path of success in America. Not only did he become the American Street Fighter champ, he also was the successor to his father's business empire. Ken also managed to find true love in his wife Eliza, with whom they are now expecting their first child. However, the lure of battle never leaves Ken, and he has once again entered the world of Street Fighting and, most importantly to Ken, may soon have the chance to face off against his former training brother and true rival Ryu in the ultimate battle.
In a nutshell
Ken is the polar opposite of Ryu. While Ryu focuses on controlling the battle from a distance, Ken is more oriented to those who want a more "in-your-face" style of Shoto. Throughout the years of the series, Ken has evolved into a hard-hitting, fast character with an excellent mixup game. He is one of the few characters who have the ability to kara-throw, making him even deadlier when he's not quite in the range you think he can catch you. His greatest strenght, however, is also his greatest weakness. If one is not careful, the risks players end up taking with Ken can end with horrible consequences, and the loss of a lot of health. For those who want an easy-to-use character with plenty of explosive, offensive potential, Ken may be for you.
Ultra SFIV Changes
TBW
Frame Data (At A Glance)
More detailed Frame Data Table at bottom of page.
Moves
Standing Close Normals
Name | Nickname | Command | Notes | |
File:No image.png | Close lp |
(No uses/strategies) |
{{{6}}} | |
~~ Uses and Strategies ~~ | ||||
File:No image.png | Close mp |
(No uses/strategies) |
{{{6}}} | |
~~ Uses and Strategies ~~ | ||||
File:No image.png | Close hp |
(No uses/strategies) |
{{{6}}} | |
~~ Uses and Strategies ~~ | ||||
File:No image.png | Close lk |
(No uses/strategies) |
{{{6}}} | |
~~ Uses and Strategies ~~ | ||||
File:No image.png | Close mk |
(No uses/strategies) |
{{{6}}} | |
~~ Uses and Strategies ~~ | ||||
File:No image.png | Close hk |
(No uses/strategies) |
{{{6}}} | |
~~ Uses and Strategies ~~ |
Standing Far Normals
Name | Nickname | Command | Notes | |
File:No image.png | lp |
(No uses/strategies) |
{{{6}}} | |
~~ Uses and Strategies ~~ | ||||
File:No image.png | mp |
(No uses/strategies) |
{{{6}}} | |
~~ Uses and Strategies ~~ | ||||
File:No image.png | hp |
(No uses/strategies) |
{{{6}}} | |
~~ Uses and Strategies ~~ | ||||
File:No image.png | lk |
(No uses/strategies) |
{{{6}}} | |
~~ Uses and Strategies ~~ | ||||
File:No image.png | mk |
(No uses/strategies) |
{{{6}}} | |
~~ Uses and Strategies ~~ | ||||
File:No image.png | hk |
(No uses/strategies) |
{{{6}}} | |
~~ Uses and Strategies ~~ |
Crouching Normals
Name | Nickname | Command | Notes | |
File:No image.png | d + lp |
(No uses/strategies) |
{{{6}}} | |
~~ Uses and Strategies ~~ | ||||
File:No image.png | d + mp |
(No uses/strategies) |
{{{6}}} | |
~~ Uses and Strategies ~~ | ||||
File:No image.png | d + hp |
(No uses/strategies) |
{{{6}}} | |
~~ Uses and Strategies ~~ | ||||
File:No image.png | d + lk |
(No uses/strategies) |
{{{6}}} | |
~~ Uses and Strategies ~~ | ||||
File:No image.png | d + mk |
(No uses/strategies) |
{{{6}}} | |
~~ Uses and Strategies ~~ | ||||
File:No image.png | d + hk |
(No uses/strategies) |
{{{6}}} | |
~~ Uses and Strategies ~~ |
Neutral Jump Attacks
Name | Nickname | Command | Notes | |
File:No image.png | u + lp |
(No uses/strategies) |
{{{6}}} | |
~~ Uses and Strategies ~~ | ||||
File:No image.png | u + mp |
(No uses/strategies) |
{{{6}}} | |
~~ Uses and Strategies ~~ | ||||
File:No image.png | u + hp |
(No uses/strategies) |
{{{6}}} | |
~~ Uses and Strategies ~~ | ||||
File:No image.png | u + lk |
(No uses/strategies) |
{{{6}}} | |
~~ Uses and Strategies ~~ | ||||
File:No image.png | u + mk |
(No uses/strategies) |
{{{6}}} | |
~~ Uses and Strategies ~~ | ||||
File:No image.png | u + hk |
(No uses/strategies) |
{{{6}}} | |
~~ Uses and Strategies ~~ |
Angled Jump Attacks
Name | Nickname | Command | Notes | |
File:No image.png | ub / uf + lp |
(No uses/strategies) |
{{{6}}} | |
~~ Uses and Strategies ~~ | ||||
File:No image.png | ub / uf + mp |
(No uses/strategies) |
{{{6}}} | |
~~ Uses and Strategies ~~ | ||||
File:No image.png | ub / uf + hp |
(No uses/strategies) |
{{{6}}} | |
~~ Uses and Strategies ~~ | ||||
File:No image.png | ub / uf + lk |
(No uses/strategies) |
{{{6}}} | |
~~ Uses and Strategies ~~ | ||||
File:No image.png | ub / uf + mk |
(No uses/strategies) |
{{{6}}} | |
~~ Uses and Strategies ~~ | ||||
File:No image.png | ub / uf + hk |
(No uses/strategies) |
{{{6}}} | |
~~ Uses and Strategies ~~ |
Unique Attacks
Name | Nickname | Command | Notes | |
File:No image.png | b + mk |
(No uses/strategies) |
{{{6}}} | |
~~ Uses and Strategies ~~ | ||||
File:No image.png | f + mk |
(No uses/strategies) |
{{{6}}} | |
~~ Uses and Strategies ~~ | ||||
File:No image.png | f + hk | Hold hk to perform a feint |
(No uses/strategies) |
{{{6}}} |
~~ Uses and Strategies ~~ | ||||
File:No image.png | mp --- hp |
(No uses/strategies) |
{{{6}}} | |
~~ Uses and Strategies ~~ |
Focus Attacks
Name | Nickname | Command | Notes | |
File:No image.png | mp + mk |
(No uses/strategies) |
{{{6}}} | |
~~ Uses and Strategies ~~ | ||||
File:No image.png | mp + mk |
(No uses/strategies) |
{{{6}}} | |
~~ Uses and Strategies ~~ | ||||
File:No image.png | mp + mk |
(No uses/strategies) |
{{{6}}} | |
~~ Uses and Strategies ~~ |
Throws
Name | Nickname | Command | Notes | |
File:No image.png | f or n + lp + lk |
(No uses/strategies) |
{{{6}}} | |
~~ Uses and Strategies ~~ | ||||
File:No image.png | b + lp + lk |
(No uses/strategies) |
{{{6}}} | |
~~ Uses and Strategies ~~ |
Special Moves
Name | Nickname | Command | Notes | |
File:No image.png | qcf + p ex |
(No uses/strategies) |
{{{6}}} | |
~~ Uses and Strategies ~~ | ||||
File:No image.png | dp + p ex |
(No uses/strategies) |
{{{6}}} | |
~~ Uses and Strategies ~~ | ||||
File:No image.png | qcb + k ex armorbreak |
(No uses/strategies) |
{{{6}}} | |
~~ Uses and Strategies ~~ | ||||
File:No image.png | (in air) qcb + k ex |
(No uses/strategies) |
{{{6}}} | |
~~ Uses and Strategies ~~ |
Super Combo
Name | Nickname | Command | Notes | |
File:No image.png | qcf qcf + p |
(No uses/strategies) |
{{{6}}} | |
~~ Uses and Strategies ~~ |
Ultra Combos
Name | Nickname | Command | Notes | |
File:No image.png | qcf qcf + 3p |
(No uses/strategies) |
{{{6}}} | |
~~ Uses and Strategies ~~ | ||||
File:No image.png | qcf qcf + 3k |
(No uses/strategies) |
{{{6}}} | |
~~ Uses and Strategies ~~ |
The Basics
Combos
Strategy
Matchups
Frame Data