Mastering AKI: Unleash Unbeatable Combos and Dominate Street Fighter 6
Master the deadly art of AKI, the apprentice assassin, in Street Fighter 6! Unleash toxic talons and a sinister Shequan style to slash your enemies Explore powerful strategies, an extensive move list, devastating combos, winning tips, and effective counters Dominate the battlefield with AKI's lethal prowess!
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Tips for Winning with A.K.I.
Discover the devious techniques and strategies of A.K.I., the deadly addition to Street Fighter 6's DLC roster. Trained by the infamous assassin F.A.N.G., A.K.I. unleashes a malevolent martial arts style, characterized by elusive movements and venomous claws capable of gradually draining her opponent's health. Master the art of playing A.K.I. with this comprehensive guide.
Strategies for A.K.I.
The second DLC character in Street Fighter 6, A.K.I, is a cunning long-range fighter who utilizes venomous claws and snake kung fu to dismantle her opponents. A.K.I.'s poison can be activated through various special moves and super arts, dealing consistent damage over time. Additionally, she boasts exceptional mobility, employing numerous techniques to swiftly alter the distance in combat while launching surprise attacks. To effectively play as A.K.I., employ strategies such as regulating the fight's pace. With a wide array of attack speeds, mix slower, sweeping strikes with rapid, precise blows in a combo to keep adversaries on the back foot.
Master the art of Slither and Slide, Snake Step, and Sinister Slide to gain a distinct advantage in both movement and counterattacks with A.K.I. These unique moves offer endless opportunities for varied techniques and follow-ups, constantly keeping your enemies guessing.
Utilize evasion as your ultimate form of offense. A.K.I.'s poison is a formidable damage-dealing tool that remains active on enemies until she takes damage. Maximize the impact of this poison by relying on A.K.I.'s evasive special moves, effectively increasing the inflicted damage over time.
A.K.I. Move List
A.K.I. boasts a concise move list, featuring a mere 22 distinct attacks (excluding common moves). Despite offering limited options in terms of Unique Attacks or Throws, A.K.I. compensates with a plethora of exceptional interactions when chaining special moves. These interactions not only inflict additional damage upon enemies but also afflict them with a poisonous effect.
Move | Description | Type |
Deadly Implication | Duck low, dodging high and mid-attacks, kicking enemies into the air and trapping them in a poisonous bubble | Super Art 1 |
Tainted Talons | Strike forward with several talons, leaving a pool of poison behind. Distance can be changed with directional inputs. | Super Art 2 |
Claws of Ya Zi | A vicious pressure point strike that injects enemies with poison and causing an internal detonation | Super Art 3 |
Nightshade Pulse | Sends forward a poisonous bubble | Special Move |
Nightshade Chaser | Extends a talon forward to burst the Nightshade Pulse bubble, increasing bubble explosion range | Special Move |
Orchid Spring | Strike the ground to create a pool of poison that lingers | Special Move |
Toxic Wreath | A slashing combo that creates a poisonous bubble on startup then pops the bubble | Special Move |
Serpent Lash | Extends talons forward, poisoning enemies if struck | Special Move |
Cruel Fate | Leap forward while rapidly striking downward, distance can be increased with input | Special Move |
Snake Step | A ground-based dash that can be altered with input | Special Move |
Sinister Slide | A slithering technique that can be followed up be several different attacks | Special Move |
Venomous Fang | A rapid forward strike that can be performed from Sinister Slide. Will cause poison if enemies are hit | Special Move |
Heel Strike | A quick set of spinning kicks that can be performed from Sinister Slide | Special Move |
Entrapment | A constricting grab that crushes opponents, knocking them down | Special Move |
Pu Lao | A sweeping overhead strike that cannot be blocked crouching | Unique Attack |
Chi Wen | A lunging strike that can be canceled into Super Arts | Unique Attack |
Qiu Niu | A pair of forward kicks with rapid recovery time | Unique Attack |
Gong Fu | A downward aerial strike | Unique Attack |
Hun Dun | Rapid forward strikes that can cancel into special moves | Unique Attack |
Qiong Qi | A long-reaching set of spinning strikes that poisons opponents on hit | Unique Attack |
Whisper | Grab the enemy by the arm, sweep the leg, and flip them backward to the ground | Throw |
Gluttony | Grab your opponent, switch sides with them, and strike them to the ground with a powerful thrust attack | Throw |
Combos
A.K.I.'s most efficient combos will revolve around successfully triggering her poison damage against her opponent. Advanced combos will integrate her movement techniques and exploit her kit's moves that start with evasive maneuvers or a counterattack.
Simplified Combo: Hun Dun + Toxic Wreath
Classic Controls | Modern Controls |
Forward + Light Punch, Forward + Light Punch, Down, Down-Back, Back + Heavy Punch | Light Attack, Light Attack, Down, Down-Back, Back + Heavy Attack |
Unleash a swift barrage of slashing attacks on the foe, culminating in the release of a poisonous bubble towards the end. This technique proves highly efficient in situations requiring distance and is especially useful if the opponent finds themselves confined to a corner.
Intermediate Combo: Nightshade Pulse + Nightshade Chaser + Sinister Slide + Venomous Fang
Classic Controls | Modern Controls |
Down, Down-Back, Back + Light Punch, Forward + Punch, Down + Punch + Punch, Punch | Back + Special Attack, Forward + Attack, Down + Medium Attack + Heavy Attack, Back + Attack |
Send a venomous bubble soaring towards the foe and burst it with a sharp talon right in their immediate vicinity. Swiftly glide into a forceful assault, leaping onto the adversary before they have a chance to regain composure.
Advanced Technique: Execute the Overdrive Serpent Lash maneuver, followed by applying Pressure Point Chi Wen, a Low Heavy Punch, Sinister Slide, Entrapment, and concluding with the utilization of Tainted Talons.
Classic Controls | Modern Controls |
Down, Down-Forward, Forward + Punch + Punch, Forward + Heavy Punch, Down + Heavy Punch, Down + Punch + Punch, Light Punch + Light Kick, Down, Down-Back, Back, Down, Down-Back, Back + Punch | Forward + Special Attack + Assist, Down - Forward + Heavy Attack, Down + Medium Attack + Heavy Attack, Back + Attack, |
Tips for Winning with A.K.I.
Unleash a pair of sharp talons, swiftly grappling the enemy and drawing A.K.I towards them. Time it perfectly with the precise moment A.K.I.'s feet make contact with the ground to execute Chi Wen, amplifying the attack. As A.K.I. gracefully shifts sideways, she precisely targets her enemy's pressure points, momentarily staggering them. Follow up by swiftly sweeping the legs with a powerful low punch, then seize the opportunity while the enemy is recovering to effortlessly transition into a submission hold. Just as the enemy begins to regain their composure, unleash the deadly Tainted Talons, showering them with pointed, poisonous peril.
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A.K.I. is an exceptionally powerful and agile fighter who possesses the ability to swiftly manipulate the range, height, and speed of combat. Those seeking to master this fighter must acquaint themselves with her diverse array of input commands for executing special attacks, enabling them to engage opponents from any position on the screen. Furthermore, her evasive maneuvers and counterattack skills play a vital role in minimizing incoming damage, disrupting opponents' rhythm, and capitalizing on the detrimental effects of poison to maximize damage inflicted.
Mastering all hidden interactions in A.K.I. is crucial for advanced gameplay. These interactions occur when specific special moves connect or combination inputs are executed flawlessly. The resulting effects can vary from increased damage to poisoning, staggering, or knocking down opponents.
Learn the art of Super Countering. A.K.I. possesses powerful Super Arts that serve as exceptional tools for evasion and counterattacks. Mastering the swift reaction and inputting of these Super Arts can nullify substantial amounts of incoming damage while shifting the tide of the battle.
Countering A.K.I.
A.K.I. possesses a multitude of techniques that make her a formidable fighter, especially with her poison effects. However, countering her becomes easier with Luke, who excels at takedown grappling attacks that can neutralize many of A.K.I.'s unique, special, and super moves. Additionally, Luke's rush and mid-range attacks enable him to maintain an aggressive stance regardless of the range A.K.I. prefers. Other fighters with grappling and rushing abilities like Marissa and Blanka can also serve as effective counter-picks.
Alternatively, players can choose a tricky-type fighter such as Rashid to effectively combat A.K.I. Rashid's Side Flip or Arabian Cyclone allows him to match A.K.I.'s movement techniques, diminishing her mobility and range capabilities. Moreover, Rashid's agility enables quick recovery to continue the fight while eliminating poison effects swiftly.
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