Solving the Kimberly problem ( Matchup Guide )

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Step-by-Step Tutorial: How to Deal with Kimberly in Street Fighter 6

Introduction:

  1. In this tutorial, we will cover strategies to effectively deal with Kimberly in Street Fighter 6, as explained in the video "Solving the Kimberly problem (Matchup Guide)" by MC MuraFGC.

1. Defending Against Kimberly's Aerial Approaches:

  1. When facing Kimberly, focus on neutralizing her aerial approaches.
  2. Anticipate Kimberly's jumps and be ready to anti-air her.
  3. Differentiate between her regular jumps and elbow drops.
  4. Predict and punish the elbow drop to put her in a Juggle State for a follow-up combo.
  5. Opt for normal anti-airs over committal anti-airs like DP.

2. Handling Kimberly's Ground Approaches:

  1. If Kimberly avoids jumping, she may approach you on the ground with moves like the forward heavy kick.
  2. Block the kick and follow up with a jab to put her in a Juggle State for a combo.
  3. Characters with air throws can grab Kimberly out of the air if she jumps forward or neutral.

3. Countering Kimberly's Teleport Moves:

  1. Kimberly may use teleports to approach you.
  2. Differentiate between the regular teleport (blue mist) and EX teleport (yellowish green mist).
  3. Punish the regular teleport as soon as you see the blue mist with a jab.
  4. Anticipate the EX teleport and use your anti-air as she approaches from the air.

4. Challenging Kimberly's Run:

  1. Challenge Kimberly's run with your fastest move to stop her options.
  2. Be cautious of her slide, light kick, and heavy kick options out of the run.
  3. React and punish the slide, as it is the most punishable option.
  4. Understand the risks and rewards of countering her run moves effectively.

5. Dealing with Kimberly's Defensive Options:

  1. Some characters have invincible reversals that can be used on Kimberly's wake-up.
  2. Exploit characters with weak defense by pressuring them on their wake-up.

Conclusion:

  1. By following these steps and strategies, you can effectively handle Kimberly's aggressive playstyle in Street Fighter 6.
  2. Practice these techniques in matches to improve your gameplay and counter Kimberly's tactics effectively.

Additional Information:

  1. For more in-depth insights and strategies, refer to the original video "Solving the Kimberly problem (Matchup Guide)" by MC MuraFGC.
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Note:

  1. Remember that practice and experience are key to mastering these strategies in actual gameplay. Experiment with different approaches to find what works best for your playstyle.