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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Vary the speed and timing of your Hadokens to bait Honda into a Sumo Smash that you can then punish with Shoryuken.
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Shoryuken is your most reliable answer to Honda's Sumo Smash; wait until he begins his descent to ensure a clean hit.
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Standing heavy punch is an effective tool for checking Honda's forward movement and can occasionally stop a Headbutt before it starts.
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Perfect Parry is the most effective way to deal with Sumo Headbutt, as it grants you a full punish opportunity on a move that is otherwise safe.
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Use Hashogeki to chip away at Honda's Drive Gauge and create space when he tries to pressure you with Hundred Hand Slap.
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Avoid jumping unnecessarily, as Honda's Sumo Headbutt covers a large vertical area and acts as a very fast anti-air.
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If Honda is in Burnout, use your fireballs and Donkey Kick to keep him trapped in the corner and prevent him from regenerating gauge.
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Ryu's standing light kick is a fast check that can interrupt Honda's Sumo Dash before he can transition into his follow-up attacks.
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FAQ
Who wins Ryu vs E. Honda in SF6?
We do not have enough recent major-set data yet for a reliable Ryu vs E. Honda winrate. Use the tips and VODs below while more tournament results come in.
How do you beat E. Honda as Ryu?
Vary the speed and timing of your Hadokens to bait Honda into a Sumo Smash that you can then punish with Shoryuken. Shoryuken is your most reliable answer to Honda's Sumo Smash; wait until he begins his descent to ensure a clean hit. Standing heavy punch is an effective tool for checking Honda's forward movement and can occasionally stop a Headbutt before it starts.
Are there pro VODs for Ryu vs E. Honda?
No tournament VODs are listed for Ryu vs E. Honda yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
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