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Known as the “Soaring Eagle of the Desert,” Rashid has joined theStreet Fighter 6roster as the first DLC fighter. After having made his debut in theStreet Fighterseries in the fifth installment, Rashid returns with his signature wind-blasting, Parkour-infused fighting style, adding another Tricky-type fighter to the game.
As a fighter that excels at every range, players who can master all the tricks up Rashid’s sleeve will easily be able to blow their opponents away. For those who hope to take Rashid to the top, here’s everything there is to know about his moveset, strengths, weaknesses, and more.
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Strategies for Rashid
While other Tricky-type fighters inStreet Fighter 6rely on distance and zoning strategies, Rashid is designed to rapidly change between close, mid-range, and long-distance fighting tactics.
Rashid’s Move List
With all his tricky Parkour moves, Rashid racks up a total of 26 individual attacks in his move set,consisting of 3 Super Arts, 3 throws, 8 Special Moves, and 12 Unique Attacks (Common Moves not included).
Super Art 1
Ysaar
Unleash an advancing whirlwind that can alter moves or attacks that make contact.
Super Art 2
Altair
Create a whirlwind that incapacitates the enemy, allowing Rashid to unleash a devastating barrage of blows.
Special Move
Whirlwind Shot
Sends a whirlwind forward. Can be charged by holding the input.
Arabian Cyclone
A spinning kick that summons a whirlwind directly to the front.
Wing Stroke
An airborne forward dash that can be followed up with a jump attack. Must be performed from Arabian Cyclone.
Rolling Assault
A low forward roll that must be performed from Arabian Cyclone.
Nail Assault
A rolling kick that launches the opponent. Must be performed from Arabian Cyclone and Rolling Assault.
Arabian Skyhigh
A midair spinning kick that causes Rashid to midair jump and continue with a jump attack.
Run
Rashid breaks into a sprint that can be followed with a variety of Unique Attacks.
Unique Attack
Backup
A series of sweeping low attacks performed from Run that switches sides with the enemy.
Flapping Spin
A spinning hit combo that can be canceled into special moves.
Rising Kick
A two-hit combo that launches enemies into the air. Can be canceled into special moves.
Side Flip
A quick advancing flip that can be used to switch sides with the enemy.
Front Flip
Performed from Side Flip, Rashid launches into the air towards the enemy. Can be followed up with jump attacks.
Wall Jump
While jumping towards a wall, catch the wall and jump again, gaining additional height and distance.
Throw
Sunset Drop
Knock the enemy off balance before flipping onto their head and stomping them to the ground, switching sides.
Desert Slider
Grab the enemy midair and surf on their back, skidding along the ground upon impact.
Combos for Rashid
A top-tier tricky fighterthat excels at dealing significant damage from any range, Rashid’s best combos will fully utilize his movement attacks and air currents to deal damage from all ranges and heights in rapid succession.
Beginner Combo: Run + Tempest Moon + Flapping Spin + Spinning Mixer
This quick and powerful rundown combo can be used right at the start of a match. Close the gap with Run, and lock the opponent with an overhead kick. Follow-up with Flapping Spin, but quickly cancel into a Spinning Mixer for a burst of damage.
Classic Controls
Modern Controls
Forward + Forward (Hold) + Forward-Kick + Forward-Medium Punch + Down + Down-Forward + Forward-Punch
Forward + Forward (Hold) + Forward-Medium Attack (or Heavy) + Forward-Medium Attack + Forward-Special Attack
Intermediate Combo: Arabian Cyclone + Rolling Assault + Nail Assault + Run + Backup
This well-rounded combo can be used to close distance, dodge projectiles, or unleash a colossal burst of damage from close range. Create an air current with Arabian Cyclone, and roll forward into Rolling Assault. Tag the opponent with a quick rolling kick, followed by a series of sweeping strikes that will switch sides with the opponent.
Down + Down-Back + Back-Punch + Forward-Kick + Kick + Forward + Forward (Hold) + Forward-Punch
Down-Special Attack + Forward-Any Attack (Light, Medium, or Heavy) + Any Attack (Light, Medium, or Heavy) + Forward + Forward (Hold) + Forward-Light Attack
Advanced Combo: Overdrive Eagle Spike + Whirlwind Shot (Charged) + Side Jump + Sunset Drop + Jump + Blitz Strike + Rising Kick + Altair
This incredibly tricky yet devastating combo rapidly switches sides on the opponent while unleashing significant amounts of damage. Keep in mind that’Back' and ‘Forward’ inputs are relative to the enemy location,so players will need to alternate their directional inputs in the middle of this combo as Rashid switches sides with the opponent.
Open with a huge lunging kick, knocking the enemy upward. While the enemy is airborne, charge up a Whirlwind Shot and unleash it at the perfect moment to keep juggling the enemy. Side Jump to close distance, switch sides, and quickly grab the enemy with a Sunset Drop, again switching sides. Jump over the enemy, tag them with a Blitz Strike to prevent anti-air attacks, then launch into a Rising Air, immediately canceling into Rashid’s strongest Special Art, Altair, to finish the enemy.
When playing with Modern Controls, players will want toreplace the Rising Kick before Altair with a Flapping Spin,as Rising Kick is not available on Modern Controls. This will sacrifice a small amount of damage on the combo in exchange for input ease.
Modern Controls (Flapping Spin replaces Rising Kick)
Down + Down-Back + Back-Kick-Kick + Down + Down-Forward + Forward-Kick (Hold) + Forward-Kick-Kick + Back-Light Kick-Light Punch + Up-Forward + Down-Heavy Punch + Medium Punch + Down + Down-Forward + Forward + Down + Down-Forward + Forward-Punch
Back-Special Attack-Assist + Special Attack (Hold) + Forward-Heavy Attack-Medium Attack + Back-Light Attack-Medium Attack + Up-Forward + Down-Heavy Attack + Medium Attack + Down-Special Attack-Heavy Attack
Winning as Rashid
Rashid has the potential to be a strong fighter in anyStreet Fighter 6match-up.However, his advanced maneuverabilityand many variations can make him difficult to master. Players seeking to add Rashid to their main line-up of fighters will want to learn all of his Parkour tricks, as well as master rapidly switching sides while still successfully inputting Special Moves and Super Arts. Here’s what players should keep in mind:
Countering Rashid
With all his versatility, Rashid can be a hard fighter to oppose. Players who are struggling to bring down a good Rashid will want to utilize fighters that can counter Rashid’s mobility while powering through damage.
Lukeis a great counter choiceas players can combine his power armor and grapple and rush down strategies to keep the pace of the fight against Rashid. Alternatively, players can take advantage of fighters likeKenorRyu,who have incredibly quick throw start-ups to control close range while also excelling at dealing high damage from mid-range. Using a succession of Tatsumakis and Hadoukens to zone a Rashid to long-range will force him to rely exclusively on projectiles to create an opening.
Street Fighter 6is available now on PC, Playstation, and Xbox.
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