
Akuma
The art known as Ansatsuken (the Assassin's Fist) was created by Goutetsu, and he passed the skills onto two brothers: Gouki and Gouken. However, the dark nature of the art consumed Gouki, and he reveled in its ability to end the life of those who came against it and, thus, came to be known as Akuma. Determined to become the most powerful warrior on the planet, he not only murdered Goutetsu himself, but also turned the Satsui no Hado, "the killing intent," on his own brother Gouken. Now on a hellbent mission to fight against the most worthy opponents, Akuma has set his eyes on Gouken's student Ryu. Although Gouken had removed the Satsui no Hado from his teachings, Akuma intends to being that out in Ryu so the two can engage in the ultimate battle to the death.
In a nutshell
Akuma has always been the "balance" between Ryu's excessive defense and Ken's excessive offense. His playstyle is very technical and he requires a lot of practice, but the payoff is well worth it. Akuma players live by one simple motto: "The best defense is a good offense." Akuma has the second worst health and stun in the game, but his extremely high speed and massive damage output more than make up for it. His vortex game is absolutely unparalleled, and is practically the defining point of his playstyle. He has so many options at his disposal that the very prospect itself can be downright frightening. If you like playing mind games with your opponents, or if you feel that Ryu and Ken aren't challenging enough, Akuma may be for you.
Ultra SFIV Changes
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Frame Data (Condensed)
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Moves
Normal Moves
Standing Close Normals
Name | Nickname | Command | Notes | |
File:No image.png | Close lp | (No strategies yet) | {{{6}}} | |
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File:No image.png | Close mp | (No strategies yet) | {{{6}}} | |
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File:No image.png | Close hp | (No strategies yet) | {{{6}}} | |
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File:No image.png | Close lk | (No strategies yet) | {{{6}}} | |
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File:No image.png | Close mk | (No strategies yet) | {{{6}}} | |
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File:No image.png | Close hk | (No strategies yet) | {{{6}}} | |
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Standing Far Normals
Name | Nickname | Command | Notes | |
File:No image.png | lp | (No strategies yet) | {{{6}}} | |
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File:No image.png | mp | (No strategies yet) | {{{6}}} | |
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File:No image.png | hp | (No strategies yet) | {{{6}}} | |
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File:No image.png | lk | (No strategies yet) | {{{6}}} | |
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File:No image.png | mk | (No strategies yet) | {{{6}}} | |
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File:No image.png | hk | (No strategies yet) | {{{6}}} | |
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Crouching Normals
Name | Nickname | Command | Notes | |
File:No image.png | d + lp | (No strategies yet) | {{{6}}} | |
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File:No image.png | d + mp | (No strategies yet) | {{{6}}} | |
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File:No image.png | d + hp | (No strategies yet) | {{{6}}} | |
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File:No image.png | d + lk | (No strategies yet) | {{{6}}} | |
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File:No image.png | d + mk | (No strategies yet) | {{{6}}} | |
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File:No image.png | d + hk | (No strategies yet) | {{{6}}} | |
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Neutral Jump Attacks
Name | Nickname | Command | Notes | |
File:No image.png | u + lp | (No strategies yet) | {{{6}}} | |
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File:No image.png | u + mp | (No strategies yet) | {{{6}}} | |
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File:No image.png | u + hp | (No strategies yet) | {{{6}}} | |
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File:No image.png | u + lk | (No strategies yet) | {{{6}}} | |
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File:No image.png | u + mk | (No strategies yet) | {{{6}}} | |
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File:No image.png | u + hk | (No strategies yet) | {{{6}}} | |
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Angled Jump Attacks
Name | Nickname | Command | Notes | |
File:No image.png | ub / uf + lp | (No strategies yet) | {{{6}}} | |
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File:No image.png | ub / uf + mp | (No strategies yet) | {{{6}}} | |
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File:No image.png | ub / uf + hp | (No strategies yet) | {{{6}}} | |
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File:No image.png | ub / uf + lk | (No strategies yet) | {{{6}}} | |
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File:No image.png | ub / uf + mk | (No strategies yet) | {{{6}}} | |
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File:No image.png | ub / uf + hk | (No strategies yet) | {{{6}}} | |
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Unique Attacks
Name | Nickname | Command | Notes | |
File:No image.png | f + mp | (No strategies yet) | {{{6}}} | |
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File:No image.png | (in air) d + mk | (No strategies yet) | {{{6}}} | |
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Focus Attacks
Name | Nickname | Command | Notes | |
File:No image.png | mp + mk | (No strategies yet) | {{{6}}} | |
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File:No image.png | mp + mk | (No strategies yet) | {{{6}}} | |
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File:No image.png | mp + mk | (No strategies yet) | {{{6}}} | |
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Throws
Name | Nickname | Command | Notes | |
File:No image.png | f or n + lp + lk | (No strategies yet) | {{{6}}} | |
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File:No image.png | b + lp + lk | (No strategies yet) | {{{6}}} | |
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Special Moves
Name | Nickname | Command | Notes | |
File:No image.png | qcf + p ex | (No strategies yet) | {{{6}}} | |
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File:No image.png | hcb + p | (No strategies yet) | {{{6}}} | |
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File:No image.png | (in air) qcf + p ex | (No strategies yet) | {{{6}}} | |
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File:No image.png | dp + p ex | (No strategies yet) | {{{6}}} | |
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File:No image.png | qcb + k ex | (No strategies yet) | {{{6}}} | |
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File:No image.png | Air Tatsumaki Zankukyaku | (No strategies yet) | {{{6}}} | |
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File:No image.png | dp + k ex | (No strategies yet) | {{{6}}} | |
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File:No image.png | No input after performing Kyakkishu | (No strategies yet) | {{{6}}} | |
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File:No image.png | p armorbreak | Perform during Hyakkishu | (No strategies yet) | {{{6}}} |
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File:No image.png | k | Perform during Hyakkishu | (No strategies yet) | {{{6}}} |
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File:No image.png | lp + lk | Perform during Hyakkishu | (No strategies yet) | {{{6}}} |
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File:No image.png | dp or rdp + 3p | dp moves Akuma forward; rdp moves Akuma backwards | (No strategies yet) | {{{6}}} |
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File:No image.png | dp or rdp + 3k | dp moves Akuma forward; rdp moves Akuma backwards | (No strategies yet) | {{{6}}} |
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Super Combo
Name | Nickname | Command | Notes | |
File:No image.png | lp lp f lk hp | (No strategies yet) | {{{6}}} | |
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Ultra Combos
Name | Nickname | Command | Notes | |
File:No image.png | lp lp b lk hp | (No strategies yet) | {{{6}}} | |
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File:No image.png | u u + 3k armorbreak | Can be used in the middle of Ashura Senku | (No strategies yet) | {{{6}}} |
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