
Sometimes referred to as a 'FADC' or a 'SADC'. You can dash forwards or backwards by double tapping the joystick towards or away. Some players find it easier to press all three buttons at one time to help ensure their EX moves come out.ĭoing an EX move takes away some of your Super meter. For example to execute Ryu's EX Hadoken (Fireball) you would do the down, down-forward, forward motion and press the Light and Medium punch buttons. EX MovesĮX moves are executed by pressing two punch or two kick buttons after doing the respective motion for a move. The word, "Super!" appears when you've fully charged it, and then you can perform your character's applicable Super move. Your Super Bar is the Blue meter at the bottom of the screen. Most times they are executed by doing a double motion and pressing a punch or kick button. These are usually an enhanced special move. Your Revenge Meter does not transfer over to the next round.

You build up Revenge Meter by taking damage. You can only perform an Ultra move by building up your Revenge Meter so its over half-full, then the word "Ultra" will light up meaning you can execute one. This is basically an enhanced super move, which you can execute by doing the same motion as your character's super move, but pressing all three punch or kick buttons instead of just one. You can break your opponent's throw attempt by pressing the Light Punch and Kick buttons at the moment they try to throw you. Throwing is done by pressing the Light Punch and Kick buttons at the same time when you're close to your opponent and holding back or towards. This causes you to flash yellow and the resulting attack is unblockable, you can also combo after this move if it lands.Ībsorbing a hit with a Focus Attack also builds Revenge Meter, used for executing an Ultra move. Level 3: Hold the buttons for about 2 ½ seconds. This causes you to do a medium powered attack which will open up the other fighter for a combo if it lands. Level 2: Hold the buttons for about a second and you'll see your character flash. Your character will launch a weak attack. Level 1: Simply tap the buttons or release after a split second. There are three levels of Focus Attacks depending on how long you hold down the buttons.

Two or more attacks will knock your character out of their Focus Attack. Your character can only absorb one attack, and only then if it's not a throw or armor breaking move. Your character will enter a special preparation pose, which will absorb one attack - which is usually referred to as having Super Armor - and then they'll unleash a move in retaliation. This combines both defense and offense in one powerful package.

A Focus Attack (sometimes known as a Saving Attack) is done by pressing the Medium Punch and Kick buttons at the same time.
