How to play Marisa in Street Fighter 6
Marisa is one of the strongest and most imposing characters to learn and master in Street Fighter 6, so I'm here to break down exactly how to play her effectively.
A newcomer to the Street Fighter series, Marisa brings the power of the Greek Pantheon to the battle. We’re going to be going through everything you need to know to get started playing as Marisa in the game, including her backstory, combos, and the best ways for you to get a handle on her.
How do you play Marisa?
In Street Fighter 6, Marisa is a powerhouse, with high offensive and defensive capabilities. An aggressive playstyle is advised here, with many of her attacks propelling her forward, meaning it is difficult to wrestle control from her.
Click to enlargeIn addition to its offensive combos, Marisa’s Scutum abilities work as excellent guard breaks, meaning she can tear through her opponents’ defenses quickly and efficiently.
Marisa combo moves in Street Fighter 6
Channeling her gladiatorial heritage, Marisa’s combos often launch her forward, making her particularly aggressive when it comes to closing the gap and commanding the space.
Here, we’ll be breaking down some of the more complicated combos Marisa 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
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Move Name (Special Moves) |
Combo Input |
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Gladius |
Down, Down/Forward, Forward + Punch |
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Dimachaerus |
Down, Down/Back, Back + Punch, Forward + Punch |
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Phalanx |
Forward, Down, Down/Forward + Punch |
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Quadriga |
Down, Down/Forward, Forward + Kick |
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Scutum |
Down, Down/Back, Back + Kick |
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Tonitrus |
Punch, Punch (during Scutum) |
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Procella |
Kick (during Scutum) |
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Enfold |
Light Punch, Light Kick (during Scutum and near opponent) |
Super Arts
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Move Name (Super Arts) |
Combo Input |
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Javelin of Marisa |
Down, Down/Forward, Forward, Down, Down/Forward, Forward + Punch |
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Meteorite |
Down, Down/Back, Back, Down, Down/Back, Back + Punch |
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Goddess of the Hunt |
Down, Down/Forward, Forward, Down, Down/Forward, Forward + Kick |
Unique Attacks
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Move Name (Unique Attacks) |
Combo Input |
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Marisa Style |
Hold Heavy Punch or Hold Heavy Kick |
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Light Two Hitter |
Light Punch, Light Punch |
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Medium Two Hitter |
Medium Punch, Medium Punch |
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Heavy Two Hitter |
Heavy Punch, Heavy Punch |
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Volare Combo |
Medium Punch, Medium Punch (during a jump) |
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Caelum Arc |
Down + Heavy Punch (during neutral jump) |
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Magna Bunker |
Back + Heavy Punch |
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Novacula Swipe |
Forward + Medium Punch, Heavy Punch |
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Novacula Thrust |
Forward, Medium Punch, Heavy Kick |
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Malleus Breaker |
Down/Forward + Heavy Kick, Down/Forward + Heavy Kick, |
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Falx Crusher |
Forward + Heavy Kick, Forward + Heavy Kick |
Who is Marisa in Street Fighter 6?
As a new entry to the roster in Street Fighter 6, Marisa is an Italian jewelry designer embarking on a journey to find glory and beauty in the fighting world.
When not sparring with her pet lion, Marisa is always ready for a fight, often picking out those she thinks to look strong from the audience of the Colosseum. This has led her into conflicts with Zangief and Manon to name a few.
Click to enlargeMarisa is the first openly bisexual and polyamorous character in Street Fighter, and at 6’8 she towers over most characters, including the Street Fighter 6 poster boy, Luke.
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