Introducion
Basic Tips
Move List
Mega Mode: B, D, DB + LK (1 level required): First introduced in MSHvSF, this transforms Zangief's skin into iron metal. During this state, Zangief can't block and his speed and agility are shot down.
Fun Facts:
-Mega Mode and Double Final Atomic Buster were first
introduced in MSHvSF.
Command Normals
Dashing Grab: Fx2
Zangief's dash as he dashes forward slightly in a grappling position.
Elbow Drop: F + MP (in air, D + MP)
Zangief does an elbow drop which can act as an overhead.
Headbutt: U + MP/HP (super jump only)
Zangief does a headbutt which can only be done in a super jump.
Body Press: D + HP (only in air)
Zangief lands down to the ground body first as a surrounding- type rushing attack.
Special Moves
Lariat: P/Kx3 Zangief spins around in a clothesline position.
Spinning Pile Driver: 360 + P
Zangief grabs the opponent as he launches him into the air in a pile driver position as he spins them around with an explosion upon impact to the ground.
Rising Powerbomb: HCF + K
Zangief walks forward in a grappling postition and when it connects, he grabs the opponent and jumps forward while landing them in a Powerbomb position.
Double Suplex: HCF + K (close only)
Zangief does two German Suplexes one after the other with the last one having incredible air time.
Rising Aerial Slam: F, D, DF + K
Zangief rises up into the air in a grabbing position and when it connects, he simply throws the opponent down to the ground.
Vodka Fire: QCF + P (Mega Mode only)
Zangief does a blue version of what resembles Dhalsim's Yoga Flame from MSHvSF.
Hyper Combos
Final Atomic Buster: 360 + Px2
Zangief does a Double Suplex, followed by a Spinning Pile Driver and ends it off with an elevated version of the Spinning Pile Driver as he launches the opponent up with great elevation.
Ultra Final Atomic Buster: 360 + Kx2 (Level 3 only)
Zangief does an extended version of his Final Atomic Buster but the grab range is incredibly crap as it must be done close only.
Siberian Blizzard: 360 + Kx2 (Mega Mode only)
Zangief does an extended version of his Lariat which does multiple hits as it goes vertically.