Street Fighter 6: Who's Hot and Who's Not in the Latest Rankings?

Sun Dec 28 2025
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The competitive scene for Street Fighter 6 is heating up as the third season nears its end. With 46 out of 48 players already qualified for Capcom Cup 12, the meta has seen some shifts from last year. Nemo, a seasoned player, recently shared his thoughts on the current state of the game through a tier list that has sparked some interesting discussions. At the very top, Ed and Mai are considered the strongest fighters, with Blanka and Ryu close behind. Terry is also performing well, though not quite at the same level as the top four. It's worth noting that opinions vary, as Chico's recent tier list places some characters differently. One notable change is the perception of M. Bison. Nemo, who mains this character, believes he has fallen off in terms of performance. This is evident as many players have either switched away from him or added secondary characters to their roster.
On the other hand, Elena has seen a rise in her ranking, now placed in A tier alongside JP and Rashid. Lily's placement in A tier is also surprising to some. Meanwhile, Sagat finds himself in B tier, sharing the space with Ken, Guile, Zangief, A. K. I. , and Kimberly. The newest character, C. Viper, is at the bottom of C tier. While the reasons for her low placement aren't explicitly stated, Nemo emphasizes that every character has the potential to win in the current meta. It's important to remember that this tier list was created before the December balance update, which might not have significantly altered the rankings. For those interested, Nemo's full tier list is available, along with a detailed video explanation in Japanese. While the video is in Japanese, YouTube's auto-dubbing feature can help convey the main points.
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