Disclaimer: To better understand the diagrams, read this.
Far Normals
frlp
Far Jab fr. 5LP
Damage
Dizzy
Dizzy Time
Cancel
Guard
Act. Range
4[1]
0~5
40
Chain, Special, Super
Mid
26+
Startup
Active
Recovery
Total
Frame Adv.
Meter
2
4
5
11
+4
-
A simple jab.
Chainable, ok reach, good priority.
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Frame Count
2
4
4
1
Simplified
1 + 2
4
5
frmp
Far Strong fr. 5MP
Damage
Dizzy
Dizzy Time
Cancel
Guard
Act. Range
22[6]
5~11
60
Special, Super
Mid
32+
Startup
Active
Recovery
Total
Frame Adv.
Meter
3
4
7
14
+7
-
Ken performs a straight punch.
Very good recovery, reach and priority.
Works as anti-air against moves whose extended limbs are vulnerable, but Ryu's body moves forward a bit, so you'll need some room to use it correctly.
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Frame Count
1
2
4
3
3
1
Simplified
1 + 3
4
7
frhp
Far Fierce fr. 5HP
Damage
Dizzy
Dizzy Time
Cancel
Guard
Act. Range
28[2]
10~16
80
Super
Mid
42+
Startup
Active
Recovery
Total
Frame Adv.
Meter
5
6
23
34
-7
-
Similar to Far Strong.
Higher damage and longer reach, but hideous recovery and the same extended hurtbox. Better make sure it hits.
Click to toggle detailed hitbox data.
Frame Count
3
2
6
10
12
1
Simplified
1 + 5
6
23
frlk
Far Short fr. 5LK
This move's way better when you're close.
Damage
Dizzy
Dizzy Time
Cancel
Guard
Act. Range
14[0]
0~5
40
-
Low
1+
Startup
Active
Recovery
Total
Frame Adv.
Meter
7
2
9
18
+2
-
A low-hitting shin kick.
The close version has better priority and can be Chain/Super canceled.
This version could still be used as a low level knowledge check.
Often used as Chain Cancel fodder.
Click to toggle detailed hitbox data.
Frame Count
3
2
2
2
2
3
3
1
Simplified
1 + 7
2
9
frmk
Far Forward fr. 5MK
Damage
Dizzy
Dizzy Time
Cancel
Guard
Act. Range
22[1]
5~11
60
None
Mid
33+
Startup
Active
Recovery
Total
Frame Adv.
Meter
7
8
7
22
+3
-
A high side kick.
Good priority, but very slow start-up.
Also a good anti-air if you can press the button fast enough.
Click to toggle detailed hitbox data.
Frame Count
3
4
8
6
1
Simplified
1 + 7
8
7
frhk
Roundhouse fr. 5HK
This move doesn't change depending on distance, but it's listed twice for consistency.
Damage
Dizzy
Dizzy Time
Cancel
Guard
Act. Range
26[2]
10~16
80
None
Mid
N/A
Startup
Active
Recovery
Total
Frame Adv.
Meter
8
4
17
29
-4
-
Ken's spinning kick.
Moves ken forward a little.
Can work well as a poke/punish in some matchups.
Be careful, since it has a long recovery on whiff and is more than reactable.
Click to toggle detailed hitbox data.
Frame Count
2
2
2
2
4
4
4
4
5
Simplified
1 + 8
4
17
Close Normals
cl.lp
Close Jab cl. 5LP
Damage
Dizzy
Dizzy Time
Cancel
Guard
Act. Range
4[6]
0~5
40
Special, Super
Mid
0-25
Startup
Active
Recovery
Total
Frame Adv.
Meter
2
4
5
11
+4
-
A quick elbow smash in front and above Ken's head.
Fast start-up.
Works as an anti-air if you're close enough.
OK priority.
Click to toggle detailed hitbox data.
Frame Count
2
4
5
Simplified
1 + 2
4
5
clmp
Close Strong cl. 5MP
Damage
Dizzy
Dizzy Time
Cancel
Guard
Act. Range
22[0]
5~11
60
Special, Super
Mid
0-31
Startup
Active
Recovery
Total
Frame Adv.
Meter
3
2
17
22
-1
-
Ken performs a hook, then another one that doesn't hit for some reason.
Terrible recovery, so try canceling this into a special like a Hadoken.
Click to toggle detailed hitbox data.
Frame Count
1
2
2
6
4
3
4
Simplified
1 + 3
2
17
clhp
Close Fierce cl. 5HP
First Hitbox
Second Hitbox. Ken got the short end of the stick here.
First Hitbox
Damage
Dizzy
Dizzy Time
Cancel
Guard
Act. Range
28[7]
3~9
40
Special, Super
Mid
0-41
Startup
Active
Recovery
Total
Frame Adv.
Meter
3
2
N/A
34
-9
-
A close uppercut.
If you're close to your enemy, it can be canceled into any special attack for a basic but damaging combo. Bad recovery.
Second Hitbox
Damage
Dizzy
Dizzy Time
Cancel
Guard
Act. Range
28[7]
10~16
80
None
Mid
0-41
Startup
Active
Recovery
Total
Frame Adv.
Meter
N/A
6
23
34
-7
-
Ken finishes his uppercut. Good priority anti-air if the enemy is on top of you. Still, bad recovery.
Has a noticeably smaller hitbox compared to the other shotos, so it's more vulnerable to crossups.
Click to toggle detailed hitbox data.
Frame Count
3
2
6
10
13
Simplified
1 + 3
8
23
cllk
Close Short cl. 5LK
Hits low because Ken says so.
Damage
Dizzy
Dizzy Time
Cancel
Guard
Act. Range
12[0]
0~5
40
Chain, Super
Low
0
Startup
Active
Recovery
Total
Frame Adv.
Meter
5
2
8
15
+3
-
A low kick.
Can be canceled into another standing Short or crouching Short.
This move must be blocked low, which can be used as a simple knowledge check.
Click to toggle detailed hitbox data.
Frame Count
2
3
2
4
3
1
Simplified
1 + 5
2
8
clmk
Close Forward cl. 5MK
Today on moves that are nigh objectively worse when used up close...
Damage
Dizzy
Dizzy Time
Cancel
Guard
Act. Range
22[6]
5~11
60
Special, Super
Mid
0-32
Startup
Active
Recovery
Total
Frame Adv.
Meter
7
8
11
26
-1
-
A very flexible split kick.
Pretty similar to the far version with worse vertical priority and worse recovery.
Also triggers from farther away than most other close normals of its ilk, so it's harder to activate the Far version.
Reaches higher than the far version, but the extended hurtbox gives the move significantly worse priority.
At least it hits straight up.
Click to toggle detailed hitbox data.
Frame Count
3
4
8
10
1
Simplified
1 + 7
8
11
clhk
Roundhouse fr. 5HK
This move doesn't change depending on distance, but it's listed twice for consistency.
Damage
Dizzy
Dizzy Time
Cancel
Guard
Act. Range
26[2]
10~16
80
None
Mid
N/A
Startup
Active
Recovery
Total
Frame Adv.
Meter
8
4
17
29
-4
-
Ken's spinning kick.
Moves ken forward a little.
Can work well as a poke/punish in some matchups.
Be careful, since it has a long recovery on whiff and is more than reactable.
Click to toggle detailed hitbox data.
Frame Count
2
2
2
2
4
4
4
4
5
Simplified
1 + 8
4
17
Crouching Normals
crlp
Crouching Jab cr. 2LP
Damage
Dizzy
Dizzy Time
Cancel
Guard
Act. Range
4[1]
0~5
40
Chain, Special, Super
Mid
N/A
Startup
Active
Recovery
Total
Frame Adv.
Meter
2
4
5
11
+4
-
Another jab.
Average reach and very good priority.
Click to toggle detailed hitbox data.
Frame Count
2
4
4
1
Simplified
1 + 2
4
5
crmp
Crouching Strong cr. 2MP
And you thought Alpha 2 Rose's Cr.MP had good priority.
Damage
Dizzy
Dizzy Time
Cancel
Guard
Act. Range
22[1]
5~11
60
Special, Super
Mid
N/A
Startup
Active
Recovery
Total
Frame Adv.
Meter
3
4
7
14
+7
-
Ken does a crouching straight.
Good damage, stun, recovery and priority.
This move can be used as a safe meaty against several invulnerable special attacks from the correct distance. However, this can be countered by standing still (which shrinks the hurtbox horizontally) and then either attacking or walking up and throwing. It's also unsafe against most supers.
Click to toggle detailed hitbox data.
Frame Count
1
2
4
3
3
1
Simplified
1 + 3
4
7
crhp
Crouching Fierce cr. 2HP
First Hitbox
Second Hitbox. Close Fierce isn't as good on New Ken, so this is an actual alternative now.
First Hitbox
Damage
Dizzy
Dizzy Time
Cancel
Guard
Act. Range
28[2]
3~9
40
Special, Super
Mid
N/A
Startup
Active
Recovery
Total
Frame Adv.
Meter
3
3
N/A
37
-12
-
Ken begins an uppercut from crouching position.
Good damage and has a deceptively long horizontal reach.
Average to low priority and quite long recovery.
Mainly used in combos.
Second Hitbox
Damage
Dizzy
Dizzy Time
Cancel
Guard
Act. Range
22[2]
10~16
80
None
Mid
N/A
Startup
Active
Recovery
Total
Frame Adv.
Meter
N/A
8
23
37
-9
-
Works as an anti-air as an alternative to Shoryuken.
Click to toggle detailed hitbox data.
Frame Count
3
3
8
10
12
1
Simplified
1 + 3
11
23
crlk
Crouching Short cr. 2LK
Damage
Dizzy
Dizzy Time
Cancel
Guard
Act. Range
4[1]
5~11
40
Chain, Special, Super
Low
N/A
Startup
Active
Recovery
Total
Frame Adv.
Meter
3
4
5
12
+4
-
Crouching low kick.
Mediocre priority but good reach.
Great for simple combos.
Click to toggle detailed hitbox data.
Frame Count
3
4
4
1
Simplified
1 + 3
4
5
frmk
Crouching Forward cr. 2MK
Why not cancel this into a Hadouken? You earned it.
Damage
Dizzy
Dizzy Time
Cancel
Guard
Act. Range
22[1]
5~11
60
Special, Super
Low
N/A
Startup
Active
Recovery
Total
Frame Adv.
Meter
3
6
9
18
+3
-
Crouching side kick.
Good reach and recovery, but has projected vulnerable hitboxes before and after it becomes active.
An important tool when closing the gap on the enemy as it can be canceled into Hadokens.
Also used in bread and butter combos.
Click to toggle detailed hitbox data.
Frame Count
1
2
6
4
4
1
Simplified
1 + 3
6
9
crhk
Crouching Roundhouse cr. 2HK
Damage
Dizzy
Dizzy Time
Cancel
Guard
Act. Range
26[2]
5~11
130
Special, Super
Low
N/A
Startup
Active
Recovery
Total
Frame Adv.
Meter
3
6
25
34
-7/Soft Knockdown
-
Ken's sweep kick.
Soft knockdown on hit.
Good range and the priority is such that it beats or trades with a number of moves.
Very long recovery however, so good players will often bait and punish this move.
Top shoto players will often cancel this move into either a LP Shoryuken (harder to punish and generates meter) or a Hadoken (the pushback makes the move practically unpunishable).
Walking up cr.Roundhouse xx Hadouken is an important skill for shoto players to master, due to the spacing it generates.
Tied with Ryu for the fastest sweep startup in the game (3 frames), which makes it really good in pressure situations.
Click to toggle detailed hitbox data.
Frame Count
3
6
6
8
11
Simplified
1 + 3
6
25
Neutral Jump Normals
njlp
Neutral Jumping Jab nj. 8LP
Damage
Dizzy
Dizzy Time
Cancel
Guard
Act. Range
12[2]
1~7(-2)
40
Special
High
N/A
Startup
Active
Recovery
Total
Frame Adv.
Meter
2
∞
N/A
2+∞
Dependent
-
Ken performs a jumping jab that is active throughout the whole jump.
Ken's hand has a relatively large active hitbox around it, making this a good air-to-air move.
It can be used for jumping on your opponent after a knockdown. The small amount of pushback allows for mixups such as throw, cr.forward xx Hadoken/Super, or delayed Jab Shoryuken (to beat reversal throws).
Click to toggle detailed hitbox data.
Frame Count
2
∞
njmp
Neutral Jumping Strong nj. 8MP
Damage
Dizzy
Dizzy Time
Cancel
Guard
Act. Range
22[2]
5~11
50
Special
High
N/A
Startup
Active
Recovery
Total
Frame Adv.
Meter
4
20
∞
24+∞
Dependent
-
An aerial punch that stays active for a while.
Very good horizontal reach and priority.
A move to be considered when afraid of wall dives crossing you or aerial attacks in general.
This attack does not hit crouching opponents.
The diagonal version is the same, but with less active frames.
Click to toggle detailed hitbox data.
Frame Count
2
2
20
4
4
4
∞
Simplified
4
20
∞
njhp
Neutral Jumping Fierce nj. 8HP
Damage
Dizzy
Dizzy Time
Cancel
Guard
Act. Range
24[2]
11~17(-1)
60(+20)
Special
High
N/A
Startup
Active
Recovery
Total
Frame Adv.
Meter
4
20
∞
24+∞
Dependent
-
Ken's strongest jumping punch.
Stays out for an unusually long amount of time.
Can be used as anti-air from certain distances, and also beats or trades most other aerial attacks.
The Diagonal Jump version stays out shorter, but has better air to ground priority.
Click to toggle detailed hitbox data.
Frame Count
2
2
20
4
4
4
∞
Simplified
4
20
∞
njlk
Neutral Jumping Short nj. 8LK
Damage
Dizzy
Dizzy Time
Cancel
Guard
Act. Range
14[2]
1~7(-2)
40
Special
High
N/A
Startup
Active
Recovery
Total
Frame Adv.
Meter
3
40
∞
43+∞
Dependent
-
A jumping split kick.
Stays active for a while, but has a pitiful reach.
Mostly useless.
Click to toggle detailed hitbox data.
Frame Count
3
40
∞
njmk
Neutral Jumping Forward nj. 8MK
Damage
Dizzy
Dizzy Time
Cancel
Guard
Act. Range
22[2]
5~11
50
None
High
N/A
Startup
Active
Recovery
Total
Frame Adv.
Meter
5
13
∞
18+∞
Dependent
-
A slightly better jumping split kick.
Stays active for some time.
Can be used in certain crossup situations, but neutral Strong/Fierce has a lower hitbox and neutral Roundhouse has better reach and damage.
Click to toggle detailed hitbox data.
Frame Count
5
13
6
6
∞
Simplified
5
13
∞
njhk
Neutral Jumping Roundhouse nj. 8HK
First Hitbox
Second Hitbox
First Hitbox
Damage
Dizzy
Dizzy Time
Cancel
Guard
Act. Range
26[2]
11~17(-1)
60(+20)
Special
High
N/A
Startup
Active
Recovery
Total
Frame Adv.
Meter
2
4
N/A
10+∞
Dependent
-
Neutral spin kick.
The first active part becomes active very fast, saving you from some troublesome situations.
It can also be special canceled for some reason.
Second Hitbox
Damage
Dizzy
Dizzy Time
Cancel
Guard
Act. Range
26[2]
11~17(-1)
60(+20)
None
High
N/A
Startup
Active
Recovery
Total
Frame Adv.
Meter
N/A
4
∞
10+∞
Dependent
-
The second part has good reach, making it an effective normal to keep your opponent away.
Click to toggle detailed hitbox data.
Frame Count
2
4
4
4
3
3
∞
Simplified
2
8
∞
Diagonal Jump Normals
djlp
Diagonal Jumping Jab dj. 7LP/9LP
Damage
Dizzy
Dizzy Time
Cancel
Guard
Act. Range
12[0]
1~7(-2)
40
Special
High
N/A
Startup
Active
Recovery
Total
Frame Adv.
Meter
2
∞
N/A
2+∞
Dependent
-
Ken performs a jumping jab that is active throughout the whole jump.
Ken's hand has a relatively large active hitbox around it, making this a good air-to-air move.
It can be used for jumping on your opponent after a knockdown. The small amount of pushback allows for mixups such as throw, cr.forward xx Hadoken/Super, or delayed Jab Shoryuken (to beat reversal throws).
Beats Zangief's Lariats from the right distance and still hits him if he crouches.
Click to toggle detailed hitbox data.
Frame Count
2
∞
djmp
Diagonal Jumping Strong dj. 7MP/9MP
Damage
Dizzy
Dizzy Time
Cancel
Guard
Act. Range
22[2]
5~11
50
Special
High
N/A
Startup
Active
Recovery
Total
Frame Adv.
Meter
4
8
∞
12+∞
Dependent
-
An aerial punch, similar to the neutral jump version.
Very good horizontal reach and priority.
A move to be considered when afraid of wall dives crossing you or aerial attacks in general.
This attack does not hit crouching opponents.
The neutral version is the same, but with more active frames.
Click to toggle detailed hitbox data.
Frame Count
2
2
8
4
4
4
∞
Simplified
4
8
∞
djhp
Diagonal Jumping Fierce dj. 7HP/9HP
Damage
Dizzy
Dizzy Time
Cancel
Guard
Act. Range
24[1]
3~9
40
Special
High
N/A
Startup
Active
Recovery
Total
Frame Adv.
Meter
4
8
∞
12+∞
Dependent
-
Ken's strongest jumping punch.
Very good air to ground priority.
Can be used as anti-air from certain distances, and also beats or trades most other aerial attacks.
The Neutral Jump version has more stun and active frames.
Click to toggle detailed hitbox data.
Frame Count
2
2
8
4
4
4
∞
Simplified
4
8
∞
djlk
Diagonal Jumping Short dj. 7LK/9LK
His hurtbox gets a bit bigger after 10 frames.
Damage
Dizzy
Dizzy Time
Cancel
Guard
Act. Range
12[2]
1~7(-2)
40
None
High
N/A
Startup
Active
Recovery
Total
Frame Adv.
Meter
5
∞
N/A
5+∞
Dependent
-
Ken's jumping knee.
Stays out for quite some time, but safe jumps aside, this does not have many uses.
Its main downside is the short reach.
Click to toggle detailed hitbox data.
Frame Count
2
3
10
∞
Simplified
5
∞
djmk
Diagonal Jumping Forward dj. 7MK/9MK
First hitbox. The crossup part.
Second hitbox. How the hitbox shifts is one of life's greatest mysteries.
First Hitbox
Damage
Dizzy
Dizzy Time
Cancel
Guard
Act. Range
26[2]
3~9
40
None
High
N/A
Startup
Active
Recovery
Total
Frame Adv.
Meter
5
5
N/A
18+∞
Dependent
-
Ken brings his knee down.
His main crossup, alongside Air Tatsu.
Second Hitbox
Damage
Dizzy
Dizzy Time
Cancel
Guard
Act. Range
22[2]
5~11
50 (+10)
None
High
N/A
Startup
Active
Recovery
Total
Frame Adv.
Meter
N/A
8
∞
18+∞
Dependent
-
Ken's extended leg suddenly gains damaging properties.
Unsuitable as an air to air due to the huge startup.
Click to toggle detailed hitbox data.
Frame Count
1
2
2
5
8
3
3
3
∞
Simplified
5
13
∞
djhk
Diagonal Jumping Roundhouse dj. 7HK/9HK
Damage
Dizzy
Dizzy Time
Cancel
Guard
Act. Range
26[2]
3~9
40
None
High
N/A
Startup
Active
Recovery
Total
Frame Adv.
Meter
5
7
∞
12+∞
Dependent
-
A full power kick.
Can't be used as a crossup due to the nerfed hitbox.
Still has good reach, but can be countered if you whiff due to projected hurtboxes.
Can be used as an anti air from certain distances, in the same fashion as diagonal jumping Fierce, hitting your enemy from above his attack or around the head.
Click to toggle detailed hitbox data.
Frame Count
2
3
7
3
3
3
∞
Simplified
5
13
∞
Throws
Ken can throw with , , , and . He also has an Air Throw.
Shoulder Throw Seoi Nage cl.6MP or 4MP/ cl.6HP or 4HP
Damage
Dizzy
Dizzy Time
Cancel
Guard
Act. Range
32
7~13
100
None
Grab
48 (from axis) 19 (from throwable box)
Startup
Active
Recovery
Total
Frame Adv.
Meter
1
1
Dependent
2
N/A
-
Ken's Punch throw, where he throws his enemy above his head.
Can be activated with either Strong or Fierce.
The direction you're holding determines the direction you'll throw in.
Useful over Knee Bash if you're about to dizzy/K.O. your opponent or if you need the OS with Fierce normals in case the throw attempt fails.
Knee Bash Tsukami Nage cl.6MK or 4MK
Welcome to mixup city, bad boy!
Damage
Dizzy
Dizzy Time
Cancel
Guard
Act. Range
26 + 4*n
0
0
None
Grab
48 (from axis) 19 (from throwable box)
Startup
Active
Recovery
Total
Frame Adv.
Meter
1
1
Dependent
2
N/A
-
Ken's Hold.
Activated with either Forward.
The direction you're holding determines the direction you'll throw in.
Amount of hits is set at 5, then added/subtracted through mashing.
Leads to a bunch of mixups since you can walk under your opponent as they're being thrown.
A few examples are walk up combo, walk under combo, jump in combo, tick throws, or jab Shoryuken.
More detailed strategies are in the Strategy section.
Hell Wheel Jigoku Gurama cl.6HK or 4HK. In the air, any direction except 8 + MK.
Usable in the air, too!
Damage
Dizzy
Dizzy Time
Cancel
Guard
Act. Range
32
7~13
100
None
Grab
48 (from axis) 19 (from throwable box)
Startup
Active
Recovery
Total
Frame Adv.
Meter
1
1
Dependent
2
N/A
-
Ken's Heavy Kick throw, where he pulls his enemy towards himself, rolls, and then throws his enemy with his leg.
Activated with Roundhouse.
The direction you're holding determines the direction you'll throw in.
Moves the enemy farther than his Punch throw, so it's useful for cornering opponents.
Also useful for Throw for the Win tactics, like his Punch throw.
May be useful when you use Standing Roundhouse as an OS in case the throw attempt fails.
Must be 56 units upwards/48 units downward to use in air.
Air version usually comes out accidentally, but still has decent range and activation height.
Click to toggle throwbox data.
Special Moves
Hadoken
Hadoken Fireball/+ 236P
The definition of "Yup, good enough."
Damage
Dizzy
Dizzy Time
Cancel
Guard
Act. Range
18[0]
5~11
110
None
Mid
N/A
Startup
Active
Recovery
Total
Frame Adv.
Meter
13
Traveling
40*
53
-4 (Point Blank)
2
Ken's iconic fireball, now with extra hands.
This is the weakest version, with the least speed, damage, and recovery.
Generally harder to hit enemies out of moves due to the increased startup.
Damage
Dizzy
Dizzy Time
Cancel
Guard
Act. Range
20[0]
7~13
110
None
Mid
N/A
Startup
Active
Recovery
Total
Frame Adv.
Meter
13
Traveling
41*
54
-5 (Point Blank)
2
Midway in terms of damage, speed, and recovery.
All 3 versions have the same startup, but differ in recovery frames. (This is almost imperceptible, however.)
Some characters such as Claw can punish Hadokens on block or hit from close distance, so watch out for that.
This move can miss completely when used from point-blank range, as some characters' attacks move their hitboxes towards a bit.
Due to a glitch, it's possible to change the recovery of any Hadoken to that of a Jab by either whiffing or kara-canceling a Jab or Short normal. You can read more about it here.
Damage
Dizzy
Dizzy Time
Cancel
Guard
Act. Range
22[0]
7~13
110
None
Mid
N/A
Startup
Active
Recovery
Total
Frame Adv.
Meter
13
Traveling
42*
55
-6 (Point Blank)
2
Maximum damage, speed, and recovery. The strongest non-super projectile in the game, in terms of damage.
With Hadokens, you can force your enemy to jump and anti air them with a Shoryuken, trap them in the corner, force them to throw fireballs and punish when they least expect it, or put them on the defensive, making it easier to approach.
NOTE: A lot of frames were omitted here, because in each frame the fb's hitbox move 1-3 pixels forward, the images are all uploaded though with the same name pattern, so you can still see them.
Shoryuken
Shoryuken Dragon Punch/+ 623P
First hitbox (Fierce Only)
Second hitbox. (Jab/Strong ver.)
Third hitbox (Fierce ver.)
First Hitbox
Damage
Dizzy
Dizzy Time
Cancel
Guard
Act. Range
38[2]
9~15
100
None
Mid
N/A
Startup
Active
Recovery
Total
Frame Adv.
Meter
2
4
N/A
39
-12 (Blocked)/Hard Knockdown
8
Second Hitbox
Damage
Dizzy
Dizzy Time
Cancel
Guard
Act. Range
22[2]
2~8
90
None
Mid
N/A
Startup
Active
Recovery
Total
Frame Adv.
Meter
N/A
14
19
39
-12 (Blocked)/Hard Knockdown
8
Ken's unmistakable uppercut. Invincible on frames 1-6.
Jab does the most damage in a vacuum and rises the least.
Most obvious use is a general-purpose anti-air, as it's easy to land.
Properly time this and you'll beat any normal your opponent might throw out. Miss and you'll likely get punished. Some high level players like to do two in a row, reasoning that the second might connect with an opponent's counterattack if they time it a bit too late.
Allows for continued pressure after a knockdown.
Easier to perform in neutral than Ryu's due to the added horizontal priority and lesser recovery.
Also can be used to avoid projectiles due to the invincibility frames.
Ken's best reversal, since it's safe on block due to the knockback/great rising priority.
Likely your go-to combo ender since all other versions will whiff the knockdown part when used in combos.
While other Shoryukens do deal more damage when all hits connect, they'll likely whiff if used in combos.
In addition, the first hit of jab Shoryu is a confirmed knockdown, while all other Shoryus need more hits to knockdown. This will likely be your go-to combo ender as a result.
Not just Ken's bread and butter, it's the whole damn bakery.
First Hitbox
Damage
Dizzy
Dizzy Time
Cancel
Guard
Act. Range
34[0]
9~15
100
None
Mid
N/A
Startup
Active
Recovery
Total
Frame Adv.
Meter
2
4
N/A
55
-28 (Blocked)
8
Second Hitbox
Damage
Dizzy
Dizzy Time
Cancel
Guard
Act. Range
14[0]
2~8
90
None
Mid
N/A
Startup
Active
Recovery
Total
Frame Adv.
Meter
N/A
22
27
55
-28 (Blocked)/Hard Knockdown
8
Stronger when raw, bit more height and recovery. Invincible on frames 1-6.
Airborne after 8 frames (Goes for all versions).
Knocks down on hit, but will likely whiff if used in combos.
Not invulnerable while ascending, so some air attacks will trade/beat it. For example, Old Chun-Li's diagonal kicks and New Chun-Li's neutral Fierce beat the rising part.
First Hitbox
Damage
Dizzy
Dizzy Time
Cancel
Guard
Act. Range
4[0]
1~7
30
None
Mid
N/A
Startup
Active
Recovery
Total
Frame Adv.
Meter
0
2
N/A
64
-39 (Blocked)
8
Forces a crouching flaming hitstun on hit.
Second Hitbox
Damage
Dizzy
Dizzy Time
Cancel
Guard
Act. Range
32[0]
9~15
100
None
Mid
N/A
Startup
Active
Recovery
Total
Frame Adv.
Meter
N/A
2
N/A
64
-39 (Blocked)/Hard Knockdown
7
Forces a standing flaming hitstun on hit, but will likely whiff if used in combos.
Third Hitbox
Damage
Dizzy
Dizzy Time
Cancel
Guard
Act. Range
12[0]
1~7
30
None
Mid
N/A
Startup
Active
Recovery
Total
Frame Adv.
Meter
N/A
26
34
66
-37 (Blocked)/Hard Knockdown
8
Ken's fiery passion burns in his strongest Shoryuken (when hit raw, in most situations Jab is better). Invincible on frames 1-5.
Does a hard knockdown on hit, but will likely whiff if used in combos.
Deals the most damage while ascending, but still controls a good amount of air space.
Useful if you're not sure a Jab Shoryuken will reach far enough, but will ironically sacrifice damage for it.
Click to toggle detailed hitbox data.
Jab Version:
Frame Count
2
4
2
12
6
10
3
Simplified
2
18
19
Strong Version:
Frame Count
2
4
2
20
6
18
3
Simplified
2
4
22
27
Fierce Version:
Frame Count
2
2
1
25
6
25
3
Simplified
2
2
26
34
Tatsumaki Senpukyaku
Tatsumaki Senpukyaku Hurricane Kick/+ 214K
First hitbox.
Second hitbox. Short spins once, Forward spins 4 times, and Roundhouse spins 5 times.
Damage
Dizzy
Dizzy Time
Cancel
Guard
Act. Range
24[1]
3~9
90
None
Mid
N/A
Startup
Active
Recovery
Total
Frame Adv.
Meter
11
3(3)3(3)
18*
44
-2 (Blocked)/Hard Knockdown
6
Ryu's iconic spinning kick. Propels you forward with hitboxes ahead and behind you.
Hard knockdown on hit.
This version moves the slowest in addition to only hitting once.
Since Ryu is invulnerable for the first 4 frames of this move and airborne by the time the invincibility ends, this makes for a good reversal for safe jumps, meaty cross-ups, and tick throws like Zangief's Spinning Pile Driver or T. Hawk's Mexican Typhoon.
The landing recovery can be canceled into a block or a jump on the first frame, and then into an attack, special move, or throw on the second frame onwards. This goes for all versions.
Damage
Dizzy
Dizzy Time
Cancel
Guard
Act. Range
26[1]
2~8
90
None
Mid
N/A
Startup
Active
Recovery
Total
Frame Adv.
Meter
11
3(3)3(3) x4
18*
77
-2 (Blocked)/Hard Knockdown
6
Bit stronger, now with 4 spins.
This attack will likely be VERY unsafe on block, as pushback almost guarantees not all of the hits will connect.
The Tatsumaki can be used to counter some safe jump setups that would work on a Shoryuken. Since the invincibility period for the Tatsumaki is the same as the Shoryuken's startup, Ryu can use a Tatsu Reversal to deny an opponent's aerial attack. This can be countered itself by installed attacks however, since the Tatsumaki's invincibility period is short.
Since your hurtbox shrinks while using this move, you can use Tatsus to travel straight over Guile's Sonic Booms and Dhalsim's Yoga Flames. You may be able to do this with Dee Jay's Air Slashers/Max Outs, but only the Strong/Fierce versions.
Damage
Dizzy
Dizzy Time
Cancel
Guard
Act. Range
28[1]
3~9
90
None
Mid
N/A
Startup
Active
Recovery
Total
Frame Adv.
Meter
11
3(3)3(3) x5
18*
89
-2 (Blocked)/Hard Knockdown
6
Ryu's strongest, fastest, and most vulnerable Tatsu.
Once again, almost guaranteed to be unsafe on block due to pushback.
You can use this move to set up throws (Usually the Short version). Using a well spaced Tatsu, if you stop just outside of your opponent's hurtbox, you might be able to catch them trying to block an attack that will never hit, and then go for the throw.
This move can't be used as a reversal after an air reset (Getting hit with an attack while in the air) since you can't activate the move during the 1st frame after waking up from one. The Shoryuken will work for these situations, however.
Click to toggle detailed hitbox data.
Startup:
Frame Count
4
4
3
Simplified
11
Active:
Short Version: This happens only once.
Forward Version: This happens 4 times.
Roundhouse Version: This happens 5 times.
Frame Count
3
3
3
3
Recovery:
Frame Count
4
4
4
6*
Simplified
12
6*
Kuuchuu Tatsumaki Senpukyaku
Kuuchuu Tatsumaki Senpukyaku Air Hurricane Kick/Air + AIR 214K
First hitbox.
Second hitbox. Short spins once, Forward spins twice, and Roundhouse spins thrice.
Damage
Dizzy
Dizzy Time
Cancel
Guard
Act. Range
18[1]
3~9
90
None
High
N/A
Startup
Active
Recovery
Total
Frame Adv.
Meter
3
3(3)3(3)
∞+5
15+∞+5
Dependent (Blocked)/Hard Knockdown
6
The Tatsumaki Senpukyaku except airborne.
Instead of propelling you forward like a normal Tatsu, each kick temporarily decreases your gravity value (How fast you fall from a jump) as well as slightly boosting your horizontal velocity. This means you'll fall slower if performed on the way down, and gain more height on the way up. Your gravity returns to normal once the kick ends.
Damage
Dizzy
Dizzy Time
Cancel
Guard
Act. Range
20[1]
3~9
90
None
High
N/A
Startup
Active
Recovery
Total
Frame Adv.
Meter
3
3(3)3(3) x2
∞+5
27+∞+5
Dependent (Blocked)/Hard Knockdown
6
Bit stronger, now with 2 spins.
This move has a variety of uses. You can use it as an alternative aerial since the hitbox is pretty far out (but so is the hurtbox).
You can also surprise the enemy with a sudden movement change, or you can simply use it to build meter on the way down from a jump.
Skillful use allows you to cross-up enemy air counters like the Flash Kick to hit the opponent from behind, too!
Damage
Dizzy
Dizzy Time
Cancel
Guard
Act. Range
22[1]
3~9
90
None
Mid
N/A
Startup
Active
Recovery
Total
Frame Adv.
Meter
3
3(3)3(3) x3
∞+5
39+∞+5
Dependent (Blocked)/Hard Knockdown
6
The strongest Tatsu with the most amount of spins.
You'll likely be using this the most often, as the recovery frames won't matter as much since you'll be landing soon.
Keep in mind that the priority on air Tatsus isn't as good as the grounded version.
Also keep in mind that once you land, you have 5 frames of landing animation you can't cancel out of whatsoever.
Click to toggle detailed hitbox data.
Startup:
Frame Count
3
Active:
Short Version: This happens only once.
Forward Version: This happens twice.
Roundhouse Version: This happens 3 times.
Frame Count
3
3
3
3
Recovery:
Frame Count
4
4
4
4
∞
5
Simplified
∞
5
--Original Edit by Raisin (March 29, 2007)
--Special thanks to felineki for the info on the Air Hurricane Kick.
Super Combo
Shinku Hadoken + 236236P
It's invincible! It does like half a lifebar! It juggles! It anti-airs! It has a fuckton of frame advantage! It slices! It dices! It'll get you a good deal on a preowned vehicle!
Damage
Dizzy
Dizzy Time
Cancel
Guard
Act. Range
16[1] x 5
0~4 x 5
20 x 5
None
Mid
N/A
Startup
Active
Recovery
Total
Frame Adv.
Meter
10
Traveling
41
51
+35 (All Hits Blocked)/Hard Knockdown
-
Ryu becomes invincible through sheer willpower and throws a powered-up Hadoken that deals 5 hits. Any other projectile in its path will be dissipated.
Since this move juggles, it makes a great anti-air, hitting up to 4 times. Combine that with the invincibility and this might make for a powerful, if predictable reversal.
You'll also get absurd frame advantage if the move is blocked, meaning you can use this as a tick throw starter.
If used from point blank, however, some of the hits will pass straight through your opponent, and you'll be left open for punishment.
When fighting characters with projectiles, you may be tempted to burst this straight through any projectiles they though, but keep in mind that this game was programmed on a Speak and Spell. When throwing a Shinku through other projectiles, whether or not they have time to block is determined by not only whether or not they're cornered, but how many hits they took during the round. Cornered opponents will always take the full Super, but if they're someplace else, they will have time to block or avoid the Super if they took an odd number of hits during the round. They'll always take the full Super if they were hit by an even number of hits, however. This affects all versions (Japan, World, Asia, and USA).
Click to toggle detailed hitbox data.
Invincible part:
Frame Count
2
6
1 + [18] + 1
1
1
1
1
Simplified
10
4... (41)
Non-invincible part:
Frame Count
1
1
1
2
3...
Simplified
...37 (41)
Misc Animations
Jump Animations
Neutral Jump:
Frame Count
3
1
8
8
8
8
8
4
1
7*
Simplified
3
1
44
1
7*
Back Jump:
Frame Count
3
1
15
3
3
3
3
18
1
7*
Simplified
3
1
43
1
7*
Forward Jump:
Frame Count
3
1
13
5
3
3
3
5
11
1
7*
Simplified
3
1
43
1
7*
New Ryu's prejump animation was nerfed on ST by 1 frame, so unlike Old Ryu, who has a considerably fast prejump animation, New Ryu's prejump is of average speed. This for the most part is a disadvantage.
There's a small gap between the leg hurtbox and chest hurtbox on Ryu's backward prejump frames. You can actually abuse it to evade Low Tiger Shots entirely, and even can even evade meaty Low Tiger Shots on wake up since the first wake up frame will be the first prejump frame if you wake up holding up-back. Mattsun does this frequently. Be aware though that if it's a meaty Short Low Tiger Shot you'll most likely end up landing on it, unless you react with an Air Tatsu to alter your jump trajectory, of course.
The landing recovery has a special property which allows it to be canceled into certain actions. At the first landing frame, you can perform throws (including command throws), and on the second landing frame, you can start another jump, attack with a normal or special move, or block. Blocking not being until the second landing frame, as well as hitbox-hurtbox interactions having priority over throwbox-throw hurtbox is why sweeps work as anti airs in this game.
Things are different when jumping over your opponent, however. In that situation it's possible to walk back/forward, to jump again or to even block on the first landing frame! Strangely, if a throw is timed on the first landing frame of a jump that crosses over, a throwbox will never come out, even though that input will result in a normal coming out 2 frames later (like it normally would). Anyway, being able to block on the first landing frame can help a little bit on some safe jump crossup setups, or maybe in other situations as well if your character has a huge jump arc.