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    Ryu Super Smash Bros Ultimate

    Last updated 7 months ago on July 9, 2020 by RankedBoost

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    Ryu Super Smash Bros Ultimate
    Ryu

    Super Smash Bros Ultimate Ryu is from the Street Fighter Series and ranks as a E Tier Pick (Weak). This How To Play Ryu Guide details the Best Spirits to use and highest Stats. This character is in the Heavy Weight Class and has a Average Run Speed, Average Air Speed, Average Dash Speed. You unlock Ryu by playing as in the VS. Game Mode.

    Weight
    Air Speed
    Fall Speed
    Run Speed
    Dash Speed
    Super Smash Bros Ultimate Ryu Universe
    Universe
    Street Fighter
    Super Smash Bros Ultimate Ryu Tier
    Tier
    E Tier
    Weight
    Heavy
    Rank: 22-23
    Air Speed
    Average
    Rank: 30-31
    Fall Speed
    Average
    Rank: 36-40
    Run Speed
    Average
    Rank: 54
    Dash Speed
    Average
    Rank: 66-70

    Super Smash Blog Entry

    Ryu is a special character—you can use directional command inputs to trigger his special moves. Executing moves like his Hadoken and Shoryuken using the command inputs from the original game will raise their power. You can even use a Shakunetsu Hadoken by inputting ????? then tapping the attack button while facing right!

    Ryu Counter Matchups

    The best character matchups for Ryu in SSBU, the most reliable counter picks Ryu is Weak Against are Ness and Richter. However, Ryu is Strong Against Villager, Donkey Kong, and Piranha Plant.

    Weak Against
    Ness
    #10
    Richter
    #66e NEW ECHO
    Snake
    #31
    Simon
    #66 NEW
    Pichu
    #19

    Strong Against
    Donkey Kong
    #2
    Villager
    #45
    Piranha Plant
    #70 DLC
    Ganondorf
    #23
    Little Mac
    #49

    Ryu Best Moves

    Here you can view the Best Ryu Moves based on Frame Startup (How fast the move is), this includes Neutral, Dash, Tilt, Smash, Aerial and Special Move Attacks.

    Best MovesFrame
    UpB6
    Nair7
    Uair, Usmash9
    TechniqueDescription
    Holding AttacksHolding an attack will affect how the move behaves. For special moves, the speed and power will change. Neutral attack and side tilt attack change if the opponents are near.
    Special Command InputInput specific commands with L Stick to power up your special moves. When looking right- Hadoken: ??? + Attack Button | Shakunetsu Hadoken: ????? + Attack Button | Tasumaki Senpukyaku: ???+ Attack Button | Shoryuken: ??? + Attack Button
    Attack CancelingAfter hitting an opponent with a basic attack, you can immediately use a special move to cancel the end of the attack animation.
    Focus AttackWhile your down special is charging, you can take an attack without flinching. Charge it enough and strike an opponent, and they'll faint. You can unleash this move midcharge to counterattack against an opponent. If your opponents hits you while you're charging, quickly flick L Stick to the side twice to cancel this down special.
    Final SmashDescription
    Shin ShoryukenDoes two punches and finishes with a powerful Shoryuken
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    All Alternate Ryu Costumes in SSBU

    Images of all Alternate Costumes.

    SSBU Ryu Alternative Costume 1SSBU Ryu Alternative Costume 2SSBU Ryu Alternative Costume 3SSBU Ryu Alternative Costume 4SSBU Ryu Alternative Costume 5SSBU Ryu Alternative Costume 6SSBU Ryu Alternative Costume 7SSBU Ryu Alternative Costume 8

    Best Spirits for Ryu

    These are the Best Primary and Support Spirits to use with Ryu based on their Moves and playstyle.

    Best Ryu SpiritsSpirit Name
    Primary SpiritGiga Mac
    Support Slot 1Ricky
    Support Slot 2Weezing
    Support Slot 3Shine Sprite

    Improves overall punching power, fire and explosion attacks, and all special move power.

    You can learn more about Spirits HERE.

    How To Unlock Ryu In SSBU

    You can Unlock Ryu from playing VS. Matches, Classic Mode and World of Light Game Modes In Super Smash Bros Ultimate.

    • World of Light Unlock Method - World Tour Zone (World of Light)
    • Cassic Mode Unlock Method - Unlocked by Marth
    • VS Mode Unlock Method - Play

    You can learn more about the fastest way to unlock Ryu HERE.

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    Last updated 7 months ago on July 9, 2020 by RankedBoost

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