Master Guile in Street Fighter 6: Unleash Devastating Moves, Combos, and Pro Tips!
Master Guile's combos and tactics with this comprehensive guide for Street Fighter 6 Learn his move list, execute beginner to advanced combos like a pro, and discover winning strategies Take down opponents with precision and counter any Guile encounter Dominate the game with this ultimate Guile playbook!
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Strategies for GuileGuile Move List
Guile's Best Combos
Tips for Winning with Guile
How to Defeat Guile
Guile, the mighty combatant with his powerful jaw and fierce winds, makes a triumphant return to Street Fighter 6. Having made his debut in the series back in 1992 with Street Fighter II, this Air Force officer possesses unparalleled skills in long-range combat. Utilizing his arsenal of projectiles and adept aerial counters, Guile expertly manipulates the battlefield to his advantage.
Strategies for Guile
Mastering Guile's Charge Inputs: Unleash His Versatility and UniquenessDiscover the Best Tactics to Make Guile an Unstoppable Force
Guile is highly proficient in the mid to long ranges, relying on his rapid projectile recovery and far-reaching melee attacks to strategically control and diminish adversaries. With his special moves necessitating charge inputs, Guile can effortlessly shift between defensive and offensive stances, allowing him to seize control of the battle at any given instant.
Always keep your charge prepared when not engaging in attacks. Whether you are blocking a series of incoming strikes or staying low while enemies are at a distance, make sure to maintain a ready back or down charge in order to swiftly execute one of Guile's special moves.
Become proficient in utilizing Sonic Boom. This move is of utmost importance for Guile and can be employed to unleash a powerful combination or as a defensive maneuver to establish distance between yourself and an opponent who is encroaching too closely. Additionally, Sonic Boom can be combined with Guile's Sonic Blade and Solid Puncher techniques to enhance their impact.
Control the movement. In Guile's arsenal, there exist numerous distinctive attacks that enable him to advance towards his adversaries while simultaneously launching assaults. By strategically utilizing these maneuvers alongside Guile's long-range projectiles, one can skillfully manage the distance between him and the enemy, gradually closing in at the opportune instant. Moreover, Guile's wide array of high strikes and aerial grab counters serve as effective deterrents against opponents attempting to bridge the gap by leaping in.
Guile Move List
In Guile's arsenal, there are three super arts, four throws, five special moves, and 12 unique attacks, making a total of 24 individual moves (excluding common attacks). Although Guile's kit may not be filled with many special moves, his extensive range of unique attacks provides players with numerous opportunities to execute combos and defeat their adversaries.
Move | Description | Type |
Sonic Hurricane | Send a slashing gust forward. Angle of attack can be changed depending on command input | Super Art 1 |
Solid Puncher | Surrounds Guile's fists with gusts of energy | Super Art 2 |
Crossfire Somersault | Launch your opponent into the air and slam them back to the ground with a series of somersault kicks | Super Art 3 |
Sonic Boom | Fire a rotating slash to the front | Special Move |
Somersault Kick | An upwards kick that is invincible against jumping attacks | Special Move |
Sonic Blade | Summons a stationary slash to the front | Special Move |
Sonic Cross | Combines Sonic Blade with a second slash that moves forward | Special Move |
Sonic Break | Fires aerial slashes while Solid Puncher is active. Projectile speed can be adjusted with directional inputs | Special Move |
Dragon Sweep | A series of low attacks that cannot be blocked standing. Knocks opponents to the ground. | Unique Attack |
Full Bullet Magnum | A downward punch that cannot be blocked crouching | Unique Attack |
Burning Straight | A quick punch that can be canceled into special moves | Unique Attack |
Spinning Back Knuckle | A backhand strike that moves Guile forward | Unique Attack |
Knee Bazooka | A rising knee strike that moves Guile forward | Unique Attack |
Rolling Sabat | A jumping kick that can move Guile forward or backward | Unique Attack |
Reverse Spin Kick | A long-reaching high kick that can dodge sweep attacks | Unique Attack |
Guile High Kick | A strong kick that can counter-jumping attacks | Unique Attack |
Recoil Cannon | A punch combination that knocks opponents backward | Unique Attack |
Double Shot | A low punching combo that can be canceled into super moves | Unique Attack |
Drake Fang | A low kick followed by an overhead strike | Unique Attack |
Phantom Cutter | A low kick followed by a high kick that knocks opponents into the air | Unique Attack |
Dragon Suplex | Slip behind your opponent while grabbing their arms and head and slam them to the ground | Throw |
Judo Throw | Grab your opponent's arm and throw them behind you | Throw |
Flying Mare | An aerial grab that throws your opponent back to the ground | Throw |
Flying Buster Drop | Grab your opponent midair, smash their back on the descent, and throw them behind | Throw |
Guile's Best Combos
While Guile excels at dealing damage from all ranges, his best combos mix long-range attacks with quick movements and significant close-range damage.
Beginner Combo: Drake Fang + Dragon Sweep
Classic Controls | Modern Controls |
Down + Medium Kick, Forward + Medium Punch, Down + Heavy Kick | Down + Medium Attack, Forward + Medium Attack, Down-Forward Heavy Attack |
A combo that mixes low and mid-attacks for a good burst of damage. Open with a low kick and overhead strike, then follow up with sweeping kicks that knock the enemy down.
Intermediate Combo: Backward Rolling Sabat + Spinning Back Knuckle + Burning Straight + Sonic Blade
Classic Controls | Modern Controls |
Back + Medium Kick, Forward + Heavy Punch, Back + Heavy Punch, Down, Down-Back, Back + Punch | Back + Medium Attack, Forward + Heavy Attack, Back + Heavy Attack, Special Attack |
Advanced Combo: Knee Bazooka + Sonic Boom + Guile High Kick + Drake Fang + Knee Bazooka + Crossfire Somersault
Maximize Guile's mobility and unique attacks with a devastating mid-range combo. Begin by executing a skilled jump back with a powerful kick, making it nearly impossible for opponents to counter. Follow up with a forceful backhand strike as you step back in. Exploit the opportunity by launching into a rapid Burning Straight punch, then swiftly transition into a Sonic Blade. To amplify the damage inflicted by this combo, players can opt to utilize the overdrive ability or opt for a Sonic Boom follow-up.
Classic Controls | Modern Controls |
Back (Hold) + Light Kick, Back (Release), Forward + Punch, Down-Forward + Heavy Kick, Down + Medium Kick, Forward + Medium Punch, Back (Hold) + Light Kick, Back (Release), Forward, Back, Forward + Kick | Cannot be performed with Modern Controls |
Tips for Winning with Guile
Unleash devastating combos that showcase Guile's strengths, resulting in high damage from a series of hard-to-counter strikes. Initiate your assault by gracefully gliding in with a powerful Knee Bazooka, utilizing the momentum to unleash a fierce Sonic Boom. Seize the advantage by swiftly executing a precision high kick, followed by a cunning low kick and an overpowering overhead strike. Maintain the pressure by closing the distance with another swift Knee Bazooka, expertly transitioning the charge into the awe-inspiring Crossfire Somersault super art.
Mastering every trick in Guile's arsenal can be quite a challenge, thanks to his immense versatility. Prospective Guile players aiming to reach mastery should strive to acquaint themselves with every strategy he's capable of employing. This means being able to seamlessly transition between zoning tactics, defensive maneuvers, and closing the distance to unleash devastating damage.
Here are advanced strategies to excel as Guile:
Master the art of zoning and aerial throws. By maintaining a distance from opponents, Guile can dominate the fight by controlling vertical spaces with his impeccable aerial throws. If foes attempt to evade projectiles, surprise them by jumping in and swiftly capturing them, slamming them back to the ground.
Control space with the powerful Overdrive Sonic Blade. This move not only has a longer duration but also inflicts significantly more damage, offering a wide range of applications. Utilize it to push enemies away at close range, combine it with an Overdrive Sonic Boom for a devastating burst of damage, or use it as a taunt to provoke opponents into leaping forward and becoming susceptible to Guile's array of high attacks.
Master the skies. Alongside his aerial throws, Guile possesses a repertoire of unique attacks, special moves, and super arts that enable him to counter incoming aerial assaults. Force adversaries into a jump or exercise patience and seize the opportune moment to retaliate and punish.
How to Counter Guile
Guile possesses a wide array of tactics, granting him an advantage against the majority of opponents in the roster. To emerge victorious against Guile, players should exploit the vulnerability of close-range power fighters such as E. Honda or Marisa, who possess the ability to overpower and inflict greater damage on Guile in close quarters. By preventing Guile from creating distance and restraining him through powerful grapples and attacks that render him invulnerable, his ability to deal damage will be rendered ineffective, allowing the player to maintain control over the flow of the fight.
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