Lucky forStreet Fighter 6fans, Dhalsim isn’t going to be the only projectile-based long-range warrior in the roster. JP is a new character that has joined this class to balance the power and offer more counter options for Speed-Type close-range fighters.

The catch, however, is that JP’s ease-of-use is set to Hard, making it challenging forStreet Fighter 6players to master him immediately. Therefore, this guide aims to simplifyJP’s move list and comboswhile giving tips for getting the highest win rate.

image showing jp fighting off an opponent with his staff in street fighter 6.

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JP Strategies

Ideally, JP must be played as a Poke character that feeds off punishing enemy mistakes. Therefore, JP players’ main strategy should becontrolling the zone and fighting from a safe distanceto minimize unnecessary risks.

JP’s Move List

Common combos excluded,JP has 19 exclusive moves inStreet Fighter 6. Of these, seven are Unique Attacks, six are Special Moves, three are Throws, and the rest are Super Arts.

However, one of his Special Moves (the Departure) has two separate forms, which technically gives him a 20-move command list:

image showing super art moves of jp in street fighter 6.

Clones that attack the opponent

Infuse Psycho Power into the enemies

image showing jp performing a mid-range combo in street fighter 6.

A teleportation void

A sticky bomb of Psycho Power

image showing a basic combo for jp in street fighter 6.

A clone that grapples with the opponent

A low attack that can’t be blocked while standing

image showing an intermediate combo for jp in street fighter 6.

An overhead attack that’s unblockable while crouching

A two-hit combo (cancelable)

image showing an advance combo for jp in street fighter 6.

A quick staff combo (cancelable)

A long-reach attack that knocks down the enemy

image showing jp the new character in street fighter 6 next to the game’s logo.

A launching kick (cancelable)

Unique Attack

Ravina

Grab the enemy by the arm and hit them with the staff

Grab the enemy by the arm and throw them away

image showing jp against ryu in a street fighter 6 match.

Toss the jumping enemy to the ground

Throw

Best Combos for JP

The correct order for JP’s combos ispushing, locking, finishing. So, to land the deadliest combinations, players must start with a knockback move like Bylina, stun the opponent with Triglav or Departure, and finish them with high-damage attacks like Interdiction (Super Art 3).

Down-right, Heavy Punch + Down, Down, Neutral Punch

Down-right, Heavy + Down, Neutral Special

A foolproof combination for JP is a close- to mid-range two-part attack with Malice and Triglav. When the enemy is too close, break their stance by pressing down-right and the heavy punch button and follow up by double tapping the down and neutral punch buttons. This combo will first toss the enemy to the ground and then send them flying—with enough room for follow-up attacks.

This basic combo consumes 2Drive Gauge bars. So, players are better off without overusing it.

Classic Controls

Modern Controls

Down, Down-Left, Left, Heavy Punch + Down, Down, Neutral Punch + Down, Down-Right, Right, Neutral Kick

Cannot be performed on the Modern control type

To step up JP’s combos, go with a three-part mid-range combo of projectiles. Starting with Departure Shadow, knock the enemy to the ground, toss them in the air with Triglav, and shoot them back with Torbalan.

Right, Medium Kick + Down, Down-Right, Right, Down, Down-Right, Right, Neutral Kick + Down, Down-Left, Left, Neutral Punch, Neutral Punch + Down, Down-Right, Right, Neutral Punch + Down, Down, Neutral Punch

For a killer combo, players will need to begin with the Grom Strelka Unique Attack todisrupt the enemy stance. Then, push them back using the Interdiction Super Art. Finally, they can create two portals with the OD Departure Shadow, teleport to the enemy, and finish them with a Stribog and Triglav attack.

Tips for Winning With JP

Considering JP’s long-range archetype and Tricky combat type, the key is tokeep the attacker at bay. But JP players will also need to confuse the enemy with fake strikes and unpredictable combos.

Here are advanced tips for players looking to main JP:

How to Counter JP

Although performing well at range, JP is easily targeted by Speed-Type, Close-Range fighters. To counter him,close the distance, go for heavy low attacks, and exploit quick combos. Effective fighters to implement this strategy would be Cammy, Juri, andKimberly.

Another viable strategy to counter JP is to use an archetype and range similar to his. Dhalsim or Guile are good options for this approach, as they both possess a long reach that can nullify the advantage.

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