Cammy is a highly skilled Delta Red agent who uses the organization’s combat style to take down her opponents. Her quick jabs and kicks make her aformidable rival in the ring, and she has consistently been ranked as one of the top-tier fighters inStreet Fighter 6.
While many pro players consider her to be one of the best-balanced characters in the game, her fast-paced gameplay and high-risk strategy can make it difficult for beginners to master her. But fear not; this guide will provide tips onhow to play Cammy like a seasoned fighter, including information on her moves, combos, and ways to counter her opponents.
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Strategies for Cammy
Ideally, Cammy shouldget in, check, execute, and leave. Therefore, she should devise a rapid strategy that relies on combinations with brief startups ending in knockdowns, granting her sufficient time and room to readjust and plan her next action. The worst strategy for Cammy, however, would be a risky, all-out game plan that gives the opponent a punishment advantage.
Leverage Cammy’s Agility
Cammy is all aboutmovement and speed. Use her dash instead of Drive Rush to save upDrive Gaugefor pushback combos. Treat her fast walks as footwork to keep the opponent guessing.
Avoid Punishment Traps
Despite herspeed archetype, Cammy is prone to heavy punishments.To avoid traps, check the enemywith light and medium normals and get in with moves that have an on-block frame advantage. Cammy’s three moves with on-block plus are Crouching Heavy Punch, Heavy Quick Spin Knuckle, and Razor’s Edge Slicer.
Reduce the Risk with Feints
Silent Step is a Special Move that acts as Cammy’s primary feint.Cancel a Hooligan into a quick dropto test the enemy’s reaction, and follow up with a long-reaching punishment like the Spiral Arrow if theymake mistakes.
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Cammy’s Move List
InStreet Fighter 6,Cammy’s Command List has 22 moves, including ten Specials, five Unique Moves, four Super Arts, and three Throws.
4MP
6HK
4HK
4MK + HK
623 + K (or HK)
Double-QCB + K (Aerial)
LP + LK (forward or neutral)
Throw
Best Combos for Cammy
The perfect order for Cammy’s combination ispoke, break, pound. Identify the opening in the enemy’s guard, disrupt their stance, and bully them with chained attacks.After using combos,Cammy should retreat quicklyin case the enemy is preparing to counter with a punishment.
Back heavy kick + quarter-circle forward kick
Back heavy + neutral Special
Aback-heavy kick into the Spiral Arrowis Cammy’s easiest and most effective combo. Use this to push the opponent back and trap them in the corner for follow-up attacks. However, note that the initial part, the back HK, is -7 on the block. So, it’s best to poke in advance and go for it only if there’s an opening.
Classic Controls
Modern Controls
Quarter-circle back kick, kick + back medium punch, heavy kick + jumping medium punch + forward jump quarter-circle back kick
Aerial Special + back medium, heavy + jumping medium + aerial Special
For an unpredictable combo,start with Cammy’s Overdrive Cannon Strike, followed by the Lift Combination, and conclude with a medium jumping punch into a forward jump Cannon Strike. This combination is tricky to land, as it requires precise timing and has nocanceling window.
Jumping heavy kick + heavy punch + heavy kick + quarter-circle back kick, kick + Drive Rush heavy punch + quarter-circle-forward heavy kick + double quarter-circle forward punch
Jumping heavy + heavy + heavy + aerial Special + drive rush heavy + neutral special + down Special heavy
Players can land a 5,000-damage Cammy combo utilizing herLevel 3 Super Art. To pull it off, start with a heavy jumping kick followed by a heavy standing punch and kick, leading into an Overdrive Cannon Strike. Then, narrow the distance with a Drive Rush heavy punch and a charged Spiral Arrow that ends in Cammy’s Level 3 Super.
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Pros and Cons of Playing Cammy
As a speedy fighter,Cammy’s biggest advantage is her movement. She can close a full-screen gap in seconds, making her less reliant on Drive Rush. Thanks to her quick in-and-out combos, Cammy is also a reliable executioner. Her major flaws, however, are her low damage and risky game plan.
Cons
Tips for Winning with Cammy
Sitting in the higher ranks ofStreet Fighter 6’s tier list, Cammy is a capable and consistent character. To win with her, players will need to master her pokes, understand her frame advantages/disadvantages, and exploit her linking strikes.
Escape Corners with OD Spiral Arrow
Cammy’s Spiral Arrow (QCF-K) in Overdrive mode allows her toswitch positionswith her opponent. This move can be used strategically to avoid being trapped in the ring and to corner the opponent instead. The OD Spiral Arrow is also an excellent confusion move, as itforces the opponent to change their guard.
Dodge Projectiles with Quick Spin Knuckle
All versions of Cammy’s Quick Spin Knuckle (QCB-P) haveprojectile invincibility. If the opponent is zoning, punish them with thisSpecial Moveor cancel it into a Super Art to interrupt their strategy. (If spinning through fireballs is too risky, go with Cammy’s aerials, such as Cannon Strike and Hooligan Combinations.)
Gain Ground and Feint with Hooligan
Cut short any Hooligan leapswith a well-timed punch to deceive opponents during Cammy’s jumps. This allows for preparation to punish any flinching movements. It also exposes the enemy’s reactions, making it easier to read their counters.
Aim Cannon Strike at the Opponent’s Feet
When using the Cannon Strike, be careful, as it can leave Cammy vulnerable to punishment. To avoid this,aim for the farthest part of the enemy’s body, usually their right or left foot. This will give Cammy a chance to recover quickly and avoid being punished.
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How to Counter Cammy
Power-type fighters likeZangief and E. Hondaare excellent counters for Cammy. They benefit from her close-range combat andpunish her whiffs with grapple. Alternatively, players could also counter Cammy with speed archetypes like Juri and Chun-Li.
To defeat Cammy, it’s crucial to avoid falling for her pokes. As she needs to engage in physical combat, Cammy becomes vulnerable to frame-trapping herself and relying on the opponent’s mistake. Therefore, it’s advisable to respect her pokes and wait for the appropriate opportunity to react.
Street Fighter 6is available now for PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
