This is a Basic reference/move-list for Street Fighter III : 3rd Strike

Legend :

Basics :

• U = Up
• UF = Up-Forward
• F = Forward
• DF = Down-Forward
• D = Down
• DB = Down-Back
• B = Back
• UB = Back
• QCF = Quarter-Circle Forward
• QCB = Quarter-Circle Back
• HCF = Half-Circle Forward
• HCB = Half-Circle Backward
• 360 = 360 Degree Motion
• 720 = 720 Degree Motion
• P = Punch
• LP = Light Punch "Jab"
• MP = Medium Punch "Strong"
• FP/HP = Hard Punch "Fierce"
• K = Kick
• LK = Light Kick "Short"
• MK = Medium Kick "Forward"
• FK/HK = Hard Kick "Roundhouse"
• LP + LK = Throw
• MP + MK = Leap Attack
• HP + HK = Personal Action

Sub-Systems :

• Dashing: Fx2 or Bx2

A great tactic to add speed and mobility. Pressing forward twice commands to dash forward and pressing backward twice commands to dash backward.

• Throw: LP + LK

The basic throw except in a new command here. Does decent damage and stun damage and is very effective in gameplay, no matter what level. Obviously can't be blocked and is unbeatable in certain ranges depending on characters in the matchup.

• Tech-Throw: LP + LK

immediately upon being thrown: A tactics and counter to avoid the throw which results in both opponents bouncing away from each other and taking no damage in the process.

• Leap Attack: MP + MK

Also known as "Universal Overhead". An overhead attack which must only be blocked standing. Great for mix-ups and to attack opponents who use crouch excessively in their gameplan. Has a very quick startup but hits later down the animation and is extremely difficult to link an attack after.

• Parrying :

High: Tap F before a high attack hits
Low: Tap D before a high attack hits
Air: While jumping, tap F before an attack hits
The known sub-system which made 3S famous also known as "Offensive Blocking" around the world and seen in CvS2 playing under the P-Groove. Parrying is another form of blocking which enables to react from a regular block and attack instantly. The opponent freezes for a split-second which makes the player to freely strike in that opportunity. Instead of losing damage, a parry gains meter in return. This effects all forms of attacks, whether it's normals, projectiles and even supers. Although a necessity, parrying is for the risky-type players, allowing to have sorts of blind guesses of the opponents attack patterns throughout the match. Parries are also vulnerable to throws, making it more harder at a close-range game so use it strategically as it's one of the most risky sub-systems out there.

• Red Parrying :

High: Tap F during block stun
Low: Tap D during block stun
Air: While jumping, tap F during block stun
A new feature here introduced in 3S, red parrying gives the ability to parry immediately during blocking except the timing must be crucial. When timed correctly, the player will glow red instead of blue and gives them a short split- second chance to react right after. Great for parrying multi- hit moves or attack patterns in which the player is confident to know what will come next.

• EX Moves: Any Special Move using Multiple Buttons instead of one

Uses a bit of meter off a gauge, this enables to extend the damage and hits of the move. Some EX moves can juggle which can leading to long combos and some characters' moves don't have it EX classified so watch the timing and the move as it costs meter.

• Quick Standing: Tap D as you touch the ground before getting knocked down :

Seen in the SFIII series and uses the CvS2 Safe Fall sub- system. This ability allows the player to simply bounce back from a knockdown attack before hitting the floor. A quicker way to get right back up, a defensive purpose and to avoid follow-up attacks. Be very cautious as each character has their own animation frames for this ability.

• Super Cancel: Doing a Super Art after a Special Move :

Characters have the ability to do a Super Art right after a Special Move and it works exactly like a normal attack cancel. Even EX moves can be cancelled too. Obviously useful for combos and tactics to deliver the pain in the matchup. Common examples are Urien cancelling his Chariot Tackle to Aegis Reflector and Yun cancelling his Tetsuzankou to Genei-Jin.

• Super Jump: D then UB, U or UF :

This action enables the character to jump slighty higher and further than a normal jump. It can be used for far crossup attempts and increasing the chances of avoiding projectiles.

• Personal Action:HP + HK

Personal Action is a taunt done by the character. Each character has their own taunt which can result in a bonus in their ability such as attack power increase for a temporary amount of time in the round.

(1) Yun

Normal

• Dakai: F + FP
• Senpuu Kyaku: F + MK
• Raigeku Shuu: DF + K (only in air)

Special

• Tetsuzankou: F, D, DF + P
• Zessho Hohou: QCF + P
• Kobokushi: QCB + P (Px2 to fake)
• Nishou Kyaku: F, D, DF + K
• Zenpu Tenshin: HCB + K

Super Arts

• I) You-Hou: QCFx2 + P
• II) Sourai-Rengeki: QCFx2 + P
• III) Genei-Jin: QCFx2 + P

(2) Chun-Li

Normal

• Senjou Shou: F + MK
• Yoku Senkyaku: F + HK
• Tenshin Shuu Kyaku: DF + HK
• Hakkei: B + FP
• Souren Shou: B + MP
• Yousou Kyaku: D + MK (only in air)
• Kakushu Raku Kyaku: hold MK (close only)
• Yousou Suitatsu Da: D + HP (while jumping up straight)

Special

• Kikouken: HCF + P
• Hyakuretsu Kyaku: Pressing K rapidly
• Spinning Bird Kick: Charge D, U + K
• Hazan Shu: HCB + K

Super Arts

• I) Kikou-Shou: QCFx2 + P
• II) Hoyoku-Sen: QCFx2 +K
• III) Tensei-Ranka: QCFx2 + K

3) Ken:

Normal

• Inazuma Kakato Wari: B + MK or hold MK
• Shiden Kakato Otoshi: B + HK (can be held for cancelling)
• Fumikomi Mae Geri: F + MK

Special

• Hadouken: QCF + P
• Shoryuken: F, D, DF + P
• Tastmuaki Senpuu Kyaku: QCB + K (also in air)

Super Arts

• I) Shoryu-Reppa: QCFx2 + P
• II) Shinryu-Ken: QCFx2 + K then K rapidly
• III): Shippu-Jinrai-Kyaku: QCFx2 + K

(4) Makoto

Normal

• Kazami: F + LP
• Kaoruna: F + MP
• Shimaki: F + HP
• Yamase: HP (during Shimaki)
• Shinbuki: F + LK
• Naruto: F + MK
• Kurushio: F + HK (can be held to fake)

Special

• Hayate: QCF + P
• Fukiage: F, D, DF + P
• Oroshi: QCB + P
• Karakusa: HCB + K
• Tsurugi: QCB + K (only in air)

Super Arts

• I) Seichusen-Godanzuki: QCFx2 + P
• II) Abare-Tosanami: QCFx2 + P
• III) Tanden-Renki: QCFx2 + P

(5) Dudley

Normal

• Slipping Jab: B + LP
• Liver Blow: F + MK
• Stomach Blow: F + MP
• Dart Shot: F + HK
• Step Straight: F + HP

Special

• Cross Counter: HCB + P
• Machine Gun Blow: HCF + P
• Jet Upper: F, D, DF + P
• Short Swing Blow: HCB + K
• Ducking: HCF + K

Super Arts

• I) Rocket Uppercut: QCFx2 + P
• II) Rolling Thunder: QCFx2 + P then P rapidly
• III) Corkscrew Blow: QCFx2 + P

(6) Yang

Normal

• Senpuu Kyaku: F + MK
• Raigeku Shuu: DF + K (only in air)

Special

• Tourou Zan: QCF + P (can be done three times, five times for EX)
• Senkyutai: QCF + K
• Byakko Soushouda: QCB + P (Px2 to fake)
• Kaihou: F, D, DF + K
• Zenpou Tenshin: HCB + K

Super Arts

• I) Raishin-Mahaaken: QCFx2 + P
• II) Tenshin-Senkyutai: QCFx2 + K
• III) Seiei-Enbu: QCFx2 + P

(7) Akuma (Gouki)

Normal

• Zugai Hasatsu: F + MP
• Tenma Kuujin Kyaku: D + MK (while jumping forward)

Special : * NOTE * Akuma doesn't have any EX versions of his Special Moves.

• Gohadouken: QCF + P
• Zanku Hadouken: QCF + P (only in air)
• Shakunetsu Hadouken: HCB + P
• Gou Shoryuken: F, D, DF + P
• Tatsumaki Zankuukyaku: QCB + K (also in air)
• Ashura Senkuu: F, D, DP / B, D, DB + P/Kx2
• Hyakki Shuu: F, D, DF + K
• Hyakki Goushou: P (during Hyakki Shuu)
• Hyakki Goujin: K (during Hyakki Shuu)
• Hyakki Gousai: LP + LK (during Hyakki Shuu)

Super Arts

• I) Messatsu-Gouhadou: QCFx2 + P
• I) Tenma-Gouzanku: QCFx2 + P (only in air)
• II) Messatsu-Goushoryu: QCFx2 + P
• III) Messatsu-Gourasen: QCFx2 + K (also in air)
• MAX) Shun-Goku-Satsu: LPx2, F, LK, HP
• MAX) Kongouko-Kuretsuzan: Dx2 + Px3

(8) Urien

Normal

• Quarrel Punch: F + MP
• Terrible Smash: F + HP
• Quarrel Kick: F + MK

Special

• Metallic Sphere: QCF + P
• Chariot Tackle: Charge B, F + K
• Violence Knee Drop: Charge D, U + K
• Dangerous Headbutt: Charge D, U + P

Super Arts

• I) Tyrant Slaughter: QCFx2 + P
• II) Temporal Thunder: QCFx2 + P
• III) Aegis Reflector: QCFx2 + P (Px2 for upwards)

(9) Ryu

Normal

• Sokatsu Wari: F + MP
• Kyuubi Kudaki: F + HP

Special

• Shadouken: QCF + P
• Shoryuken: F, D, DF + P
• Tatsumaki Senpuukyaku: QCB + K (also in air)
• Joudan Sokutou Geri: HCF + K

Super Arts

• I) Shinkuu-Hadouken: QCFx2 + P
• II) Shin-Shoryuken: QCFx2 + P
• III) Denjin-Hadouken: QCFx2 + P (can be charged)

(10) Oro

Normal

• Mawashi Hiji: F + MP
• 2 Dan Tobi: Ux2

Special

• Nichiirin Shyou: Charge B, F + P
• Oni Yanma: Charge D, U + P
• Niou Riki: HCB + P
• Jinchuu Watari: QCF + K
• Hitobashira Nobori: QCF + K (press K rapidly, only in air)

Super Arts

• I) Kishin-Riki: QCFx2 + P then P
• MAX) Kishin-Tsui: QCFx2 + Px2
• II) Yagyou-Dama: QCFx2 + P
• MAX) Yagyou-Oodama: QCFx2 + Px2
• III) Tengu-Stone: QCFx2 + P
• III) Tengu Midareishi: QCFx2 + Px2

(11) Ibuki

Normal

• Oiura Ken: HP (after an HP connects)
• You Men: B + MP
• Maki Geri: F + LK
• Koube Kudaki: F + MK
• Ura Maki Geri: B + MK
• Sazan: DF + MK
• Bonshou Geri: F + HK

Special

• Raida: HCB + P
• Kubi Ori: HCF + P
• Kunai: QCF + P (only in air)
• Tsuji Goe: F, D, DF + P
• Kasumi Gake: QCF + K
• Kazekiri: F, D, DF + K
• Tsumuji: QCB + K
• Hien: B, D, DB + K

Super Arts

• I) Kasumi-Suzaku: QCFx2 + P (only in air)
• II) Yoroi-Doushi: QCFx2 + P
• III) Yami-Shigure: QCFx2 + P

(12) Elena

Normal

• Handstand Kick: F + MP
• Handstand Whip: F + MK
• Round Arch: B + HK
• Sliding: DF + HK

Special

• Mullet Smash: HCB + P
• Rhino Horn: HCF + K
• Scratch Wheel: F, D, DF + K
• Spin Scythe: QCB + K (can be repeated two times)
• Lynx Tail: B, D, DB + K

Super Arts

• I) Spinning Beat: QCFx2 + K
• II) Brave Dance: QCFx2 + K
• III) Healing: QCFx2 + P

(13) Necro

Normal

• Jab: B + LP
• Elbow: B + MP
• Necro Upper: B + HP
• Knee Dagger: B + LK
• Knee Attack: B + MK
• Knee Missile: B + HK
• Elbow Cannon: DB + HP
• Drill Kick: D + K (only in air)

Special

• Electric Blast: F, D, DF + P (press P rapidly)
• Flying Viper: QCB + P
• Snake Fang: HCF + K
• Tornado Hook: HCF + P
• Rising Cobra: QCB + K

Super Arts

• I) Magnetic Storm: QCFx2 + P then P rapidly
• II) Slam Dance: QCFx2 + P
• III) Electric Snake: QCFx2 + P

14) Alex

Normal

• Chop: F + MP
• Lariat: F + HP
• Headbutt/Sleeper Hold: B + HP
• Flying Cross Chop: DF + HP (only in air)

Special

• Flash Chop: QCF + P
• Powerbomb/German Suplex: HCB + P
• Spiral DDT: HCB + K
• Head Stomp: Charge D, U + K
• Dashing Elbow: Charge B, F + K
• Air Knee Grapple: F, D, DF + K

Super Arts

• I) Hyper Bomb: 360 + P
• II) Boomerang Raid: QCFx2 + P
• III) Stun Gun Head Butt: QCFx2 + P

(15) Remy

Normal

• Amari ni Muku no Alguille: B + MK

Special

• Light of Virtue (High): Charge B, F + P
• Light of Virtue (Low): Charge B, F + K
• Rising Rage Flash: Charge D, U + K
• Cold Blue Kick: HCB + K

Super Arts

• I) Light of Justice: QCFx2 + P
• II) Supreme Rising Rage Flash: QCFx2 + K
• III) Blue Nocturne: QCFx2 + P

(16) Q:

Normal

• Toubu ni yoru Jouhou Kougeki (Kari): B + MP
• Ryouude ni yoru Zenshin Tsuugeki (Kari): B + HP
• Tentou kara no Toubu Tsuugeki (Kari): B + HK
• Tentou kara no Kyakubu Tsuugeki (Kari): DB/DF + HK

Special

• High Speed Barrage: QCB + P
• Dashing Head Attack: Charge B, F + P (can be held)
• Dashing Leg Attack: Charge B, F + K
• Capture & Deadly Blow: HCB + K