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Street Fighter 6 Zangief Moves And Combos (Full List)

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Mastering all the Zangief moves and combos in Street Fighter 6 can take a lot of practice. But once you get used to the tips and tricks to pull them off, you can unleash the wrath of this character on your opponents. To help you master the complete Zangief moveset, this guide has got you all covered. So, here’s where you can find out the complete Zangief combos and moves list in SF6.

All Zangief Moves and Combos in Street Fighter 6Zangief Moves and Combos Street Fighter 6

Special Moves

  • Double Lariat – Punch + Punch
  • Screw Piledriver – Move Clockwise + Punch
  • Borscht Dynamite – Move Clockwise + Kick
  • Russian Suplex – Forward + Down-Forward + Down + Down-Back + Back + Kick (When an opponent is far)
  • Siberian Express – Forward + Down-Forward + Down + Down-Back + Back + Kick (When an opponent is near)
  • Tundra Storm – Down + Down + Heavy Kick

Super Arts

  • Aerial Russian Slam – Down + Down-Forward + Forward + Down + Down-Forward + Forward + Kick
  • Cyclone Lariat – Down + Down-Forward + Forward + Down + Down-Forward + Forward + Punch
  • Bolshoi Storm Buster – Move Clockwise (x2) + Punch

Unique Attacks

  • Hellstab – Down-Forward + Medium Punch
  • Knee Hammer – Forward + Medium Kick
  • Headbutt – Forward + Heavy Punch
  • Cyclone Wheel Kick – Forward + Heavy Kick
  • Smetana Dropkick – Down-Forward + Heavy Kick
  • Flying Body Press – Down + Heavy Punch (While jumping)
  • Flying Headbutt – Up + Heavy Punch (While jumping)
  • Machine Gun Chops – Medium Punch (x3)
  • Power Stomps – Down + Down + Medium Kick (x3)

Throws

  • Bodyslam – Still + Light Punch + Light Kick
  • Capture Suplex – Back + Light Punch + Light Kick (When an opponent is near)
  • German Suplex – Forward + Light Punch + Light Kick (When an opponent is near)
  • Spinebuster – Down-Forward + Light Punch + Light Kick (When an opponent is near)
  • Russian Drop – Down-Back + Light Punch + Light Kick (When an opponent is near)
  • Brain Buster – Down + Light Punch + Light Kick (When an opponent is near)

Common Moves

  • Drive Impact: Double Russian Chop – Heavy Punch + Heavy Kick
  • Drive Reversal: Reverse Russian Kick – Forward + Heavy Punch + Heavy Kick (Use when blocking)
  • Drive Parry – Medium Punch + Medium Kick (Long press the button for longer effect)
  • Parry Drive Rush – Forward (x2) [While using Drive Parry]
  • Cancel Drive Rush – Forward (x2) [While using special cancelable move]

Best Combos for Zangief in SF6

  • Spinebuster [Down-Forward + Light Punch + Light Kick] + Flying Body Press [Down + Heavy Punch]
  • Knee Hammer [Forward + Medium Kick] + Smetana Dropkick [Down-Forward + Heavy Kick]
  • Double Lariat [Punch + Punch] + Screw Piledriver [Move Clockwise + Punch]
  • Hellstab [Down-Forward + Medium Punch] + Knee Hammer [Forward + Medium Kick]

That’s all about the Zangief moves and combos in Street Fighter 6. If you found this guide helpful, check out Ken Moves and Combos and Chun Li Moves and Combos, and more SF6 Guides.

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