How to play Manon in Street Fighter 6: Moves, combos & backstory

With Street Fighter 6 finally in the hands of excited players around the world, it is important to know whom you are going to be playing as and against if you’re going to get ahead.

As a newcomer to the series, Manon is a fresh experience for players, with a whole new set of combos and techniques to learn.

We’re going to be going through everything you need to know to get started playing as Manon in the game, including her backstory, combos and the best ways for you to get a handle on her.

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Who is Manon in Street Fighter 6?

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Manon is a brand-new character coming into Street Fighter 6 and is motivated by her pursuit of beauty. Alongside her profession as a model and ballet dancer, she is also a talented judoka fighter.

Though she comes across as somewhat haughty and standoffish, Manon despises those who have evil motives lurking underneath, which would put her significantly at odds with fellow newcomer, JP.

As she dances around her opponents, at least they will witness a beautiful display before she puts them in their place.

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Manon combo moves in Street Fighter 6

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What Manon lacks in quantity of combos, she makes up for in quality. Her moves in Street Fighter 6 are as powerful as they are graceful and, if executed right, can be exceptionally dangerous for opponents.

Here, we’ll be breaking down some of the more complicated combos Manon has to offer, including her Special Moves, Super Arts and Unique Attacks.

For this guide, we’re using the inputs from the classic control scheme:

Special Moves

Super Arts

Unique Attacks

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How to play Manon in Street Fighter 6

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In Street Fighter 6, Manon lets her model experience do the talking and the walking, as she takes down her opponents with a flurry of kicks. And once she has kicked them into submission, her throws can be deadly.

Like Cammy, her kicks can vary in range and allow her to close in on the opponent. She can also restrict their movement with a series of anti-air attacks.

As Manon advances, she can raise her medal level, which enhances the damage dealt by her counters, combos and throws. The Renversé counter is particularly versatile, as it can alternate between a standard poke to reduce an opponent’s guard, or as a devastating follow-up.

That’s everything you need to know about getting started with Manon in Street Fighter 6. If you’re looking for more character guides, why not check out our guide on how to play as Luke as well?

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