Characters - Zangief | Characters Street Fighter IV Guide

Last update: 11 May 2016

 

Russian is still very strong. His powerful Screw Piledriver has very good range. He has some moves in his arsenal good for decrease the range and may surprise the enemy. Hard attacks but they are worth.

Special Moves

• t, dt, d, dp, p, gp, g+P - Screw Piledriver

Very strong throw to use when the opponent is near. Very good priority and range.

• p, d, dp+P - Banishing Flat
• 3xP or 3xK - Double Lariat

Very good for flying enemies attack. Pass through almost every fireballs. It's good to do it while taking off from the ground.

• t, dt, d, tp, p, gp, g+K - Flying Powerbomb

Another strong Zangief throw.

Ex Moves

• t, dt, d, dp, p, gp, g+ 2xP - Ex Screw Piledriver

Throw with incredible priority and range. takes more damage than basic version.

• p, d, dp+2xP - Ex Banishing Flat

Very good range of this attack, we can make good way for Screw Piledriver. One of the best Zangief's attack.

• t, dt, d, dp, p, gp, g+2xK - Ex Flying Powerbomb

Super Combo

• t, dt, d, dp, p, gp, g, gt, t, dt, d, dp, p+P - Final Atomic Buster

Ultra Combo

• t, dt, d, dp, p, gp, g, gt, t, dt, d, dp, p+3xP - Ultimate Atomic Buster

Combos

• LP (crouching), LP (crouching), LP (crouching), MP.
• HK (from the air), LK (crouching), LK (crouching), cancel Ex Green Gloves.
• LK (crouching), LK (crouching), MP, LK, cancel Ex Green Gloves.
• Focus Attack 3, LK (crouching), LK (crouching), MP, LK (crouching), cancel Ex Green Glove.