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Ryu
Last updated :Dec 1, 2021
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Ryu Move List

Ryu is the main protagonist of the Street Fighter series. He is also one of the few characters that have appeared in every Street Fighter game so far. His origins are mysterious, but his skill is undeniable. His strong sense of justice, and kindness, have made him a very popular character to fans.Know more

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Basic moves

Basic character buttons

Neutral Attack

Attack
Attack
Attack
orhold
Attack
(far/close)

Forward Tilt

Left
/
Right
tap
Attack
(far/close)
hold
Attack

Up Tilt

Up
tap or hold
Attack

Ankle Kick

Down
tap or hold
Attack

Dash Attack

Left
Left
Attack
or
Right
Right
Attack

Joudan Sokutogeri

Left
+
Attack
or
Right
+
Attack
or
Right Stick (Left)
or
Right Stick (Right)

Down Smash

Down
+
Attack
or
Right Stick (Down)

Neutral Aerial

in air
Attack

Tobigeri

in air
Right
Attack

Back Aerial

in air
Left
Attack

Sukui Tsuki

in air
Up
Attack

Straight Punch

in air
Down
Attack

Floor attack (front)

on the floor, front
Attack

Floor attack (back)

on the floor, back
Attack

Floor attack (trip)

on the floor, tripped
Attack

Edge attack

while climbing up
Attack

Up Smash

Up
+
Attack
or
Right Stick (Up)

Special moves

Smash attacks and specials

Pummel

Grab
Attack
or
Grab
Attack

Forward Throw

Grab
Right
or
Grab
Right

Somersault Throw

Grab
Left
or
Grab
Left

Heel Drop

Grab
Up
or
Grab
Up

Down Throw

Grab
Down
or
Grab
Down

Focus Attack

Down
Special

Shin Shoryuken/Shinku Hadoken

with meter
Special
(far/close)

Command-Input Moves

Moves that require unusual inputs

Hadoken

Quarter Circle Forward
+
Attack
or
Quarter Circle Forward
+
Special

Shakunetsu

Half Circle Forward
+
Attack
or
Half Circle Forward
+
Special

Tatsumaki Senpuu Kyaku

Quarter Circle Back
+
Attack
or
Quarter Circle Back
+
Special

Shoryuken

Forward Down Forward (Z-move)
+
Attack
or
Forward Down Forward (Z-move)
+
Special