Ken is a classic character in the Street Fighter series and is part of the fighter hall from the outset. Born in the United States, Ken is Ryu’s best friend and rival, with whom he also trained. Of personality far more extroverted than his friend, the character brings to the fifth game of the franchise his traditional blows and new combos. Want to learn? Then follow the list of how to play with Ken in Street Fighter V.
1. Tips for playing with Ken
In Street Fighter V , Ken is not as good at playing long distance as he was in past games. In this title, the fighter performs much better at medium and short distances.
Taking advantage of this advantage in the middle distance, Ken is possibly one of the few fighters that can throw an opponent in a corner being positioned in the middle of the screen.
But of course it is not just throwing the opponent down and simply waiting for him to get up. Take the time to launch – for example – a slower Hadouken, get closer to the enemy, and continue the sequence of combos (see a few more below).
It’s always good to point out that “Shoryuken”, one of Ken’s classic hits, but also used by Ryu (they trained together, remember?), Is always very useful for counter-attacking air strikes.
2. Tips to play against Ken
Ken’s Hadouken in Street Fighter V takes a while to reload so you do not have to be so afraid to jump over it and be immediately hit by a second shot.
In the middle distance, you have to make sure you do not get hit by the fighter’s high kick. It is possible, for example, to counteract this move with a light blow, as long as you are close to the American.
Another important thing: long distance, beware of the “hurricane kick”, or Tatsumaki Senpukyaku (again, Ryu also uses that blow). He will use this ability to get close to you. To try to block this attack, use some anti-aircraft or dash (dash) to get underneath (if it is closer).
3. Ken’s best combos
Combo 1
- Cr. + LK, XX, f, LP, XX …
Combinations:
- HP Shoryuken
- EX Tatsumaki Senpukyaku
Combo 2
- Cr. + MP, f, LK, XX …
Combinations:
- HP Shoryuken
- EX Tatsumaki Senpukyaku
Combo 3
- Cr. + MP, f, B + MP, XX, HP, XX …
Combinations:
- HP Shoryuken
- HK Tatsumaki Senpukyaku
Combo 4
- Cr. + MP, f, B + MP, XX, HP, XX, MP + MK (hold), XX, HP + HK, XX …
Combinations:
- EX Shoryuken
- EX Tatsumaki Senpukyaku
Combo 5
- Counterattack with HP, f, Cr. + MK, XX …
Combinations:
- Guren Enjinkya ku
- EX Tatsumaki Senpukyaku
Combo 6
HP, XX, MP + MK, XX …
Combinations:
- LK Tatsumaki Senpukyaku, HP Shoryuken
- LP Shoryuken
Combo 7
- HK, XX, HP + HK, Cr. + HP, XX, LP Shoryuken, XX …
Combinations:
- MP Shoryuken (1-Hit), XX, Guren Enjinkya ku
- EX Shoryuken
- EX Tatsumaki Senpukyaku
- HP Shoryuken
Combo 8
- UF + HK, MK, XX, HK, XX …
Combinations:
- Guren Enjinkya ku
- EX Tatsumaki Senpukyaku
- EX Shoryuken
- HP Shoryuken