Tips
No frame data on this page: there is no openly licensed Street Fighter 6 frame data we can reuse, so these AI-written tips describe the game plan without frame numbers. Check frame data in game (Training Mode frame meter) before relying on a specific punish.
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Keep Akuma out of his preferred range by using Psycho Flicker to poke and disrupt his movement.
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Prioritize using Psycho Upper whenever Akuma takes to the air, as shutting down his Demon Flip and jump-ins is crucial to winning the matchup.
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Use Psycho Spark to nullify Akuma's fireballs and follow up with Psycho Shoot to force him to block or parry from afar.
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Exploit Akuma's low health by maintaining a steady offense; even small trades often favor Ed in the long run.
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Be wary of Akuma's Level 3 Super or CA when his health is low, as the Raging Demon can catch you during the recovery of long-range pokes.
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Use Ed's Kill Switch (Chase) to close the gap quickly if Akuma tries to retreat and zone with air fireballs.
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Deploy Psycho Cannon (Level 2 Super) to create a wall that forces Akuma to spend Drive Gauge or risk being trapped in the corner.
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Watch for Akuma's teleport and be ready to punish the recovery with a quick button or a dash-up throw.
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FAQ
Who wins Ed vs Akuma in SF6?
We do not have enough recent major-set data yet for a reliable Ed vs Akuma winrate. Use the tips and VODs below while more tournament results come in.
How do you beat Akuma as Ed?
Keep Akuma out of his preferred range by using Psycho Flicker to poke and disrupt his movement. Prioritize using Psycho Upper whenever Akuma takes to the air, as shutting down his Demon Flip and jump-ins is crucial to winning the matchup. Use Psycho Spark to nullify Akuma's fireballs and follow up with Psycho Shoot to force him to block or parry from afar.
Are there pro VODs for Ed vs Akuma?
No tournament VODs are listed for Ed vs Akuma yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
VODs (Ed's side)
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