Mastering Marisa: Your Ultimate Guide to Street Fighter 6

Marisa, a Power-Type mid-range fighter in Street Fighter 6, boasts an impressive 6'8 height, making her the tallest of all new characters with the largest hitbox. However, despite her intimidating stature, Marisa is a calm Italian jewelry designer with a passion for martial arts and brawls, having descended from Spartans. While she is considered an easy-to-use main roaster warrior, her extensive move list can be overwhelming for some fans, leaving them uncertain about which combos and strategies to use. But fear not, as this guide provides a comprehensive overview of Marisa and offers tips to transform her into an unbeatable mid-range fighter.

Marisa Strategies

To optimize Marisa's mid-range strength, it's crucial to apply pressure and wait for the right moment to strike. The aim is to get close enough to enter the clinch, forcing the opponent into a defensive position and delivering devastating knockback-heavy blows. This strategy is supported by Marisa's arsenal of armor-breaking Unique Attacks, which can create openings for Okizeme opportunities.

Start by establishing your presence with heavy punches and kicks. Even if they're blocked, Marisa's charged strikes have a pushback effect that can be used to keep opponents at bay and corner them. Cancel attacks into a Drive Rush to maintain the pressure. To be successful with Marisa, you need to ensure that your opponent can't escape your clinch range. After each pushback attack, take advantage of the Drive Rush to close the gap and keep the pressure on.

In response to enemy strikes, use Gladius. This chargeable Special Move is perfect for breaking through the opponent's jab and knocking them back. Additionally, Marisa's Drive Impact is a reliable counterattack against aggressive challengers. To minimize Marisa's large hitbox, crouching is recommended, especially when facing long-range enemies.

Marisa’s Move List

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Marisa possesses an impressive arsenal of over 21 exclusive moves in Street Fighter 6. These include eleven Unique Attacks, five Special Moves, three Super Arts, and two Throws. What's even more noteworthy is that her boxing guard, the Scutum, has three variants, bringing her total move list to a whopping 24 commands.

Description

Type

Javelin of Marisa

Full-power overhand punch

Super Art 1

Meteorite

Midair hammer punch

Super Art 2

Goddess of the Hunt

Full-swing uppercut

Super Art 3

Novacula Swipe

Two-hitter low hook

Unique Attack

Novacula Thrust

Strike-kick combo

Unique Attack

Magna Bunker

Body uppercut

Unique Attack

Marisa Style

Body hook or spinning hook kick

Unique Attack

Light Two-Hitter

Quick jab-cross

Unique Attack

Medium Two-Hitter

Body jab-cross

Unique Attack

Heavy Two-Hitter

Charged jab-cross

Unique Attack

Volare Combo

Midair jab-cross

Unique Attack

Caelum Arc

Aerial hammer punch

Unique Attack

Malleus Breaker

Two-hitter overhand punch

Unique Attack

Flax Crusher

Two-hitter body knee

Unique Attack

Scutum

High boxing guard

Special Move

Phalanx

Jumping superman punch

Special Move

Quadriga

Front push kick

Special Move

Gladius

Charged body jab

Special Move

Dimachaerus

Uppercut-overhand combo

Special Move

Mounted Grace

Leg takedown

Throw

Ponte Milvio

Fireman's throw

Throw

Best Combos for Marisa

To maximize Marisa's combos, players should aim to push, rush, and grapple in that order. This means starting with a Unique Attack or Throw, followed by a Special Move, and then concluding with a Special Art. Marisa's moveset, inspired by MMA techniques, requires her to first push her opponent to gain control of the ground, then charge to break through their armor, before finally clinching with them to secure a knockdown.

Players should note that Marisa is a mid-range Power fighter. Her combinations, therefore, must prioritize closing the distance, passing the guard, and forcing a submission.

Beginner Combo: Light Two-Hitter + Medium Two-Hitter + Phalanx

Marisa's go-to combination involves a swift double jab-cross followed by a Superman punch. This particular sequence is highly effective as it starts off with rapid jabs, forcing the opponent to play defensively, and culminates with a powerful overhand strike that throws them off balance. To execute this fundamental combo, players will have to lead with a light and medium two-punch combo, and then follow up with Marisa's special move, Phalanx.

Classic Controls

Modern Controls

Double-tap light punch + double-tap medium punch + quarter-circle forward and neutral punch

Double light + double medium + down and Special button

Intermediate Combo: Novacula Swipe + Javelin of Marisa

The Novacula Swipe into Javelin of Marisa is a powerful combo that can halt even the most aggressive foes. However, executing it successfully requires impeccable timing. The Novacula Swipe initiates the attack by knocking down the opponent, followed by the Javelin of Marisa which pins them in an Okizeme position, leaving them vulnerable to further attacks.

Modern Controls

Forward medium punch + forward heavy punch + double quarter-circle forward and neutral punch

Forward medium, medium + forward Special button and heavy

The key to nailing this combo is staying close to the opponent and landing the final punch just before they get up.

Advanced Combo: Magna Bunker + QCB Heavy Punch + Forward Heavy Punch + QCF Heavy Punch + Super Art Level 3

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To execute a high HP-draining combo with Marisa, initiate with Magna Bunker and continue with a series of heavy punches, both backward and forward, ending with the Level 3 Special Art. The difficulty lies in the fact that each punch pushes the opponent away, requiring players to close the distance as they progress.

Modern Controls

Back heavy punch + quarter-circle back heavy punch + forward heavy punch + quarter-circle forward heavy punch + double quarter-circle forward neutral kick

Back heavy + quarter-circle back heavy punch + forward heavy punch + quarter-circle forward heavy punch + down, Special button, heavy

Tips for Winning with Marisa

While Marisa's power is formidable, her true advantage lies in her ability to quickly close the distance and engage in close combat. This often catches opponents off guard, making it essential for Marisa players to master the art of luring their enemies into a false sense of security before charging in for the attack.

Entice your opponent to engage in aerial combat by baiting them with defensive crouching. When they go for an airborne strike, take advantage of the opportunity to counter with an Overdrive Dimachaerus or a heavy crouching punch, which can create combo chances for Marisa. Deplete your opponent's Drive Gauge by utilizing charged heavy punches and kicks while they are guarding, especially if they are close to burnout. Use the OD Scutum to escape corners by rebounding the enemy's damage and creating a brief window for counterattack, which can help Marisa regain control of the ring. Execute the Ponte Milvio Throw to throw your opponent into the corners, followed by knockback-heavy moves like Quadriga, Marisa's front push kick, to start an excellent combo.

How to Counter Marisa

To take down Marisa, opponents should utilize tricky long-range fighters who can keep her at a distance with projectiles and capitalize on her mistakes. JP and Dhalsim are particularly effective against her. However, close-range speed characters like Cammy and Juri are weak counters for Marisa due to her long-reach strikes, which provide ample opportunities for grappling, clinching, and throwing.

Street Fighter 6 is available now for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.