Crimson Viper

Crimson Viper, commonly referred to as C. Viper and known by the aliases Maya and Grace Hill, is a character from the Street Fighter series who debuted in Street Fighter IV. She works as a covert CIA operative, utilizing a variety of high-tech devices built into her specialized combat suits to battle her opponents.

Crimson Viper
Street Fighter 6Previous Games ▾ 12 “ It doesn't matter how hard I have to work. If it means I get to give my girl the life she deserves. „ ~ C. Viper Street Fighter IVStreet Fighter V OriginalSuper Street Fighter IV 12 “ Are you some sort of masochist? „ ~ C. Viper Main ClothingCasual Clothing “ I bet some fans missed her from Street Fighter IV, eh? The spy known as Miss Perfect utilizes a state of the art battlesuit that gives her a huge advantage in a fight. It seems that she's hot on the trail of Shadaloo! „ ~ C. Viper description
Origin
Origin	Street Fighter IV
Creator	Takashi Nishiyama, Hiroshi Matsumoto
First Appearance	Street Fighter IV
Voiced by	Japanese Mie Sonozaki English Michelle Ruff
Characteristics
Species	Human
Gender	Female
Pronouns	She/Her
Sexuality	Heterosexual
Age	Unknown
Birthday	July 18
Height	5'9" (175 cm)
Weight	124 lbs (56 kg)
Ethnicity	American
Status	Alive
Alignment	True Neutral
Archetype	Everyman / Secret Agent
Occupation	Freelance Journalist (Fake job), SIRN Researcher Director (Undercover ruse), CIA Agent
Combat Style	Covert Fighting Tools
Homeworld	Earth
Relationships
Affiliations	Lauren, Seth (Formerly), Juri Han
Enemies	Seth, Chun-Li, JP, Ken Masters

Background

This dropdown contains the synopsis of C. Viper's story. Read at your own risk as you may be spoiled otherwise!

Street Fighter IV: Aftermath C. Viper investigates the old Temple Hideout once used by M. Bison as the final stage of his World Warrior Tournament, now largely abandoned following the collapse of Shadaloo. After arriving at a nearly deserted village near the temple, she interviews the last remaining resident. He explains that while Shadaloo once controlled the area and operated from the village, they also provided essential supplies to its people. As she continues her observation, Crimson Viper quietly reflects on the flowers nearby and how they manage to thrive without any assistance. Street Fighter IV: The Ties That Bind Before the tournament, Crimson Viper—operating under the alias Maya—attempts to interview Ken Masters at the Masters Foundation. Having monitored him for some time, she approaches him professionally but is turned down. She later visits a baby shop, introduces herself to Ken’s wife Eliza, and offers her a doll. At the Masters’ manor, Eliza and a maid discuss the doll, unaware that Viper has planted a listening device inside it. While monitoring the feed, Viper detects a S.I.N. agent spying on her. She intercepts him, overwhelms him with a Thunder Knuckle, and orders him to contact “his boss right now.” She then reports to the CIA about her mission, explaining that relying on Ken may be necessary to locate Ryu because of their close ties. During this exchange, she thinks of her daughter Lauren, later noticing a “Happy Birthday Mom” card left on her car’s mirror. Later, under Seth’s orders, C. Viper ambushes Ryu to test his abilities. The two fight until Cammy intervenes to prevent Ryu from being pushed into unleashing his darker power. Viper turns her attention to Cammy, demonstrating the capabilities of her Battle Suit. She counters Cammy’s attacks with ease, delivers a powerful punch to her midsection, then knocks her down and electrocutes her. After a final Burning Kick leaves Cammy unconscious, Viper succeeds in triggering the reaction she was ordered to observe, but the intensity of the surge destroys her monitoring equipment, forcing her to withdraw. At the Masters’ manor, Viper later contacts Ken to inform him and the other fighters that S.I.N. is holding Eliza hostage to lure out Ryu. On the cruise ship where Eliza is kept, Ken, Ryu, Sakura, and Chun-Li manage to infiltrate. Ken confronts Viper, who refuses to reveal Eliza’s location and calls him weak. When she attempts to strike him with a Thunder Knuckle, Ken unexpectedly blocks the attack with impressive resilience. Surprised by the strength he shows—comparable in its own way to Ryu’s power—Viper retreats. At the end of the film, Lauren meets C. Viper at her car after school. Viper, finishing a phone call, is relieved and happy to see her daughter. Super Street Fighter IV Original Video Animation C. Viper makes a brief appearance near the conclusion of the OVA, having infiltrated Chun-Li's laptop from a distance to observe her battle with Juri at Shadaloo’s mountain base. While watching the fight unfold, she remarks that she hopes Chun-Li uncovered worthwhile information on Juri and expresses interest in seeing the Interpol officer continue her pursuit of the Taekwondo fighter, as it aligns with Viper’s own objectives. Street Fighter IV Although she works publicly as an agent of S.I.N., C. Viper is actually operating undercover for a U.S. government organization later confirmed to be the CIA. Under the alias "Maya," she oversees the Battle Suit project and enters S.I.N.’s tournament to field-test the prototype. A successful trial would grant her access to the BLECE project. She is also ordered to evaluate several possible recruits, including Hakan, whom she ultimately dismisses as unsuitable. Before the event begins, she learns that an entire CIA unit investigating S.I.N.’s connection to Shadaloo has been wiped out, leaving her as the last operative capable of completing the assignment. During the tournament, she crosses paths with several fighters—approaching Cammy, who brushes her off before they clash; facing M. Bison, who expresses interest in her equipment; and briefly jeopardizing her mission when Chun-Li nearly exposes her, prompting another fight. Viper eventually slips into S.I.N.’s headquarters to secure critical intelligence. There, she finds Seth severely injured. Recognizing her true affiliation, Seth attempts to confront her, but she finishes him off. Her objective, however, suffers a major setback when Cammy destroys the BLECE data before Viper can extract it, erasing years of investigatory progress. Fortunately, evidence linking Shadaloo to S.I.N. is preserved, later recovered by Chun-Li prior to the facility’s collapse. Once back at CIA command, Viper informs her superiors that “#15” — Seth — has been neutralized, and that the “remaining 26” targets are now within her reach. She then heads home, returning to her daughter Lauren after the mission concludes. Street Fighter V Although she does not appear as a playable fighter in Street Fighter V, C. Viper remains active throughout the narrative. During Rashid’s character story, she frequently contacts him through social media under the handle “effiepurpnight,” using a profile picture of a crimson snake. Rashid refers to her as Maya, and she regularly cautions him about Shadaloo’s movements. Prior to the events of the story, she also sent Rashid an unidentified device without explaining its purpose. To evaluate his abilities, she later provides him with Ryu’s exact coordinates. In M. Bison’s character story, Viper infiltrates Shadaloo in disguise and uncovers information regarding Bison’s previous encounter with Charlie Nash, whom she had believed to be deceased. While eavesdropping on a meeting, she is quickly detected by Bison, who fires a blast at her. She avoids the attack and escapes unharmed. Within Juri’s story, Viper crosses paths with her and explains why Juri was not imprisoned, while also warning her of Shadaloo’s intentions. During Urien’s story, Viper confronts him after learning that another S.I.N. vessel has been acquired by someone else. Believing Urien might be the next successor to S.I.N. following Seth—given his role as President of the Secret Society—she presses him for answers. Irritated, Urien summons an Aegis Reflector at her, which she dodges. He generates several more, forcing Viper to retreat to avoid being cornered. Street Fighter 6 C. Viper: Mommy's Working An undercover agent working for a high-level intelligence organization, C. Viper approaches every mission with a pragmatic, no-nonsense mindset. She supplements her combat skills with advanced gadgets embedded throughout her outfit, allowing her to handle threats with calculated efficiency. Under the alias Grace Hill, she describes herself as the head of SiRN Holdings’ Research and Development division, where her uncompromising work ethic makes her the backbone of numerous experiments and combat simulations. Beneath the façade, she acknowledges being a divorced mother, a truth she keeps closely guarded. Although SiRN presents itself as a reputable corporation, Viper reveals that its inner workings rely on data gathered from some of the world’s most dangerous criminal networks. Now assigned to deal with former Shadaloo operatives and other high-risk individuals, she quietly resents the long hours required to keep her mission on track. Her investigation leads her to JP after discovering that SiRN also operates through external fronts. While tracing financial trails connected to her current client, she finds no usable information—only shell corporations. When she confronts JP, he offers her help while subtly threatening her for prying too far. Viper challenges him, questioning the collection of aliases tied to his dealings and noting his history of avoiding the use of his real name. Surprised when she activates the electrical power stored in her gloves, JP responds by manifesting Psycho Power. This encounter reveals that she had been interacting with an illusion the entire time; JP mocks her before vanishing and telling her to send his regards to Langley, leaving her infuriated. Viper ends her account by admitting that much of her cover story is a lie—except for being a single, overworked mother. Exhausted, she returns home and collapses onto her luggage before being greeted by her now-teenage daughter, Lauren. Lauren notes how rough she looks, and Viper dryly replies that it’s only “half as bad” as it seems. Explaining that her mission in England fell apart, she listens as Lauren offers to make dinner, which Viper gratefully accepts. Lauren jokingly scolds her mother for being overly doting when Viper hands her chocolates as a royal souvenir. They agree to share the chocolates with tea before dinner. Viper concludes her narration by reaffirming that everything she does—every mission, every risk—is to ensure a better life for her daughter.

Appearance

General Description: C. Viper has a tall, lean build suited for mobility and close-quarters combat. Her appearance blends a professional, corporate style with concealed combat technology, most notably through the Battle Suit created by S.I.N.

Facial Features: C. Viper has sharp facial features and striking red hair. In Street Fighter 6, her hair is styled into a shoulder-length wavy cut with layered ends, long jagged bangs, and a medium-length back section.

Clothing/Outfit:

• Battle Suit (Primary Outfit, Street Fighter IV / Nostalgia in Street Fighter 6): A business-style suit designed by S.I.N., with hidden weapon systems in the gloves and boots. The suit prioritizes concealment and mobility.
• Street Fighter IV Alternate Costume 1: White science coat, black dress with a revealing neckline, and black high-heeled shoes.
• Street Fighter IV Ending Outfit: Long black dress paired with black open-toed high heels.
• Shadaloo C.R.I. Profile / Street Fighter V Prologue Outfit: Gray revealing catsuit, green shoulder holster, black arm band with a pouch, matching black choker, and black boots.
• Street Fighter 6 Outfit: Light gray sleeveless collared dress with a large diamond-shaped cutout over sheer mesh, long black necktie, short hem with V-shaped opening on the right thigh, brown pantyhose, thigh holster, and light gray boots. A long light gray coat rests over her shoulders, and she wears matching gloves with black metallic studs capable of producing electric attacks. Her playable version uses a fully white color scheme for the coat, dress, holster, boots, and gloves.

Special Features: Her gloves and boots often incorporate embedded technology for electric and gadget-based attacks. Variations of her outfits frequently include holsters, chokers, and reinforced footwear.

Alternate Forms/Disguises: Her Street Fighter IV alternate costumes and Shadaloo C.R.I. appearance act as stylistic variations rather than alternate forms.

Personality

• Temperament: C. Viper is focused, disciplined, and professional, displaying a condescending attitude toward others when necessary but maintaining respect for their capabilities.

• Motivations: She prioritizes completing her missions and achieving objectives efficiently, often placing duty above personal relationships or moral considerations.

• Combat Philosophy: C. Viper treats fighting as a means to an end, using strategy, concealed weapons, and tactical advantage rather than seeking personal growth or mastery.

• Social Behavior: She is observant and aware of others’ strengths and weaknesses, showing interest in them while maintaining emotional distance when on a mission.

• Relationships: Outside of work, she is a devoted mother to her daughter Lauren and values family time, advising others to prioritize their loved ones when possible.

• Personal Traits: C. Viper demonstrates adaptability, resourcefulness, and a strong sense of responsibility, shaped by her past as a thrill-seeking and independent individual.

Goals

• Give her daughter the life that she deserves (Ongoing).

Relationships

Lauren

Lauren is her daughter, and the main reason she does all of her secret agent work, wanting a good life for her.

General Information

Name: Unknown

Codename: Crimson Viper

Other Names: Maya, Grace Hill

Nicknames: Miss Perfect

Origin: Street Fighter IV

Overall Series: Street Fighter

Greater Franchise: Capcom

First Appearance: Street Fighter IV

Company: Capcom

Creator: Takashi Nishiyama, Hiroshi Matsumoto

Actor

• Japanese Voice Actor: Mie Sonozaki (Street Fighter IV: The Ties That Bind, Street Fighter IV, Super Street Fighter IV, Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds, Ultimate Marvel vs. CApcom 3, Super Street Fighter IV, Ultra Street Fighter IV, Street Fighter V, Street Fighter 6)
• English Voice Actor: Michelle Ruff (Street Fighter IV: The Ties That Bind, Street Fighter IV, Super Street Fighter IV, Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds, Ultimate Marvel vs. CApcom 3, Super Street Fighter IV, Ultra Street Fighter IV, Street Fighter V, Street Fighter 6)

Gender: Female

Sexuality: Heterosexual

Pronouns: She/Her

Handedness: Right-Handed

Age: Unknown

Blood Type: AB

Birthday: July 18

Time Period

• Street Fighter: 1987
• Final Fight: Sometime in the 1990's
• Street Fighter 2: 1991

Timeline: Main Timeline

Homeworld: Earth

Residence: America

Story Role: Double-Crossing Character

Legacy: Local Legacy (As an undercover agent, she is not well known)

Influence: Event Influence

Language: English

Ethnicity: American

Religion: N/A

Classification: Secret Agent, Agent, Fighter

Species: Human

State of Being: Regular

Physiology: Humanoid Physiology

In-Universe Creator: Unknown

Occupation: Freelance Journalist (Fake job), SIRN Researcher Director (Undercover ruse), C.I.A., CIA Agent

Combat Style: Covert Fighting Tools

Affiliations: Lauren, Seth (Formerly), Juri Han

Enemies: Seth, Chun-Li, JP, Ken Masters

Height: 5'9"

Weight: 124 lbs

Status: Alive

Alignment: True Neutral (C. Viper works for whoever as long as it gets her paid, only caring about her daughter. She isn't swayed by ideas of justice and compassion)

Potential

• Type(s) of Potential: Limitless Potential
• Level of Potential: Limitless
• Description: There is no limit to human strength, they can keep training and surpassing their peaks. Every Street Fighter character through battle gained an insight into their strength and exceeds their limitations. Fighters notably train and increase their powers while taking a world tour of street fighting arenas and stages. Fighters get stronger as they learn various and more powerful techniques.
• Limitations: Nothing notable.

Archetypal Tiering: Everyman/Secret Agent

Codex Statistics

Key: Street Fighter IV | Street Fighter 6

Key Information

• Street Fighter IV: This key covers events during the Street Fighter IV series.
• Street Fighter 6: This key covers events during Street Fighter VI.

Grade: A | A

Tier: 9-A | 9-A

Cardinality: Finite

Dimensionality: 3-D

Power Source: Ki (All Fighters utilize "Ki" as their primary energy source. The training of "Chi" involves 3 layers and 9 steps, solidifying their trained energy into chi, realizing divinity through their trained chi, and restoring health to a void through their trained divinity, in the art of battle, fighters must cultivate and store their "chi" using the nine kou's rear gate point, in other words, a fighter is focusing all of their determination into one point of their body)

Attack Potency: Room level (Potency) (Fought and defeated Street Fighter IV Era Chun-Li, who can fight against, Juri Han, who can blow up the inside of a building and cause a jet plane to explode. Could fight and harm, Street Fighter IV Era Ryu, with him noting she holds a massive amount of power and is no ordinary fighter, after seeing her easily beat Cammy he instinctively the Satsui no Hado, being the only point of the fight he overpowered her. Ryu noted that Viper was too strong for Street Fighter IV Era Cammy. Street Fighter IV Era Ken needed to tap into the Power of Nothingness in order to beat her. The Street Fighter cast can break apart cars overtime with various hits. They can also destroy metal barrels. Along with destroy stone walls overtime. Can fight and harm Sagat, who broke a large rock in half. Can destroy barrels in a single hit, Can fight and harm Zangief, who overpowered a large bear. Superior to Street Fighter 1 Ryu, who broke multiple stone tiles, and broke three cinderblocks with one attack. Should be comparable to Adon, who broke a chunk off a statue's head. Should be comparable to characters like Birdie, who bent a large piece of metal. Can destroy barrels in a single hit). Can ignore conventional durability with her electricity (Her strikes hold electricity behind them, which can bypass conventional durability through electrocution, leaving aftereffects on the body when hit by it, the electricity passing through one's body, and electrocuting the entire body) | Room level (Potency) (Fought and defeated Cern M. Bison with the Custom Character. The cast is able to destroy barrels with a single hit. As before, the Street Fighter cast can break apart cars overtime with multiple hits). Can ignore conventional durability with her electricity

Durability: Room level | Room level

Striking Strength: Room level (Class) | Room level (Class)

Lifting Strength: Class 50 (Comparable to Hugo, who can lift a semi-truck) | Class 50

Travel Speed: At least Superhuman (All fighters create afterimages when using their super combos. Faster than Dan beating him in a race where he had a headstart, who can outrun a wall of flames. Comparable to Sagat, who was able to get down from a large statue and appear behind the man watching him, before the man even noticed) | At least Superhuman

Attack Speed: Transonic | Transonic

Reaction Speed: Transonic (The Street Fighter cast can react to a sonic boom attack from Guile, even during the Alpha series) | Transonic

Stamina: Superhuman (Each fighter has mastered different skills and special moves, requiring more then just brute strength in order to defeat the others in the Street Fighter tournaments and earn the title of Grand Master. Can go through intense battles and long periods of training)

Range: Standard Melee, Several Meters with Vibration Manipulation, Hundreds of Meters with Firearms

Intelligence: At least Above Average Intelligence (C. Viper is noted to be a tough and smart female agent)

Knowledge:

General KnowledgeCombat Knowledge

At least Master level (Noted that Viper is too good at her job, with her duties to S.I.N. being performed flawlessly, gathering information quickly and exercising good judgement. Has put tireless work into improving the Battlesuit project, garnering her a good deal of praise among superiors)

At least Master level (Crimson Viper is the only one to managed to use the battle suits with 100% efficiency. Each fighter has mastered different skills and special moves, requiring more then just brute strength in order to defeat the others in the Street Fighter tournaments. Fighters are able to fight against Rose whose visions show her from where a fighter will attack before they even move. Every Street Fighter character through battle gained an insight into their strength and exceeds their limitations. Fighters notably train and increase their powers while taking a world tour of street fighting arenas and stages. Fighters get stronger as they learn various and more powerful techniques. Noted that a good fighter learns constantly, learning during the fight ways to defeat their opponent)

Powers and Techniques

Standard Fighter AbilitiesUnique Abilities

• Superhuman Physical Characteristics
  • Superhuman Strength (It's noted by the fighters against a Rookie Ryu the strength he has, but telling him to never forget there's many guys like him all over the world. Even with Ryu earning the distinction of "King of the Hill" at the end of Street Fighter 1, it was noted he has no time to rest on his glory for there is always someone waiting in line to knock him off the top. Fighters are capable of breaking stone tiles, punching apart wooden planks, cut bottles with their hands, cut diamond in half, cut wooden planks with spikes in half, can break apart trucks, miniature cars, etcetera)
  • Superhuman Durability
  • Superhuman Speed
  • Superhuman Reaction
  • Superhuman Lifting
  • Superhuman Energy Efficiency
• Acrobatics (All fighters can jump above the average human, even those with bulky builds. All fighters can utilize the high jump, allowing them to jump higher than a regular jump)
• Martial Arts (Each fighter has mastered different skills and special moves, requiring more then just brute strength in order to defeat the others in the Street Fighter tournaments)
• Accelerated Development
  • Training & Battle
    • Physical Stats: There is no limit to human strength, they can keep training and surpassing their peaks. Every Street Fighter character through battle gained an insight into their strength and exceeds their limitations. Fighters notably train and increase their powers while taking a world tour of street fighting arenas and stages. Fighters get stronger as they learn various and more powerful techniques. Noted that a good fighter learns constantly, learning during the fight ways to defeat their opponent. Fighters have improved their techniques to where their perfect parries, slow down their perceptions.
• Staggering (Fighters through hits can sometimes inflict the stun status on characters)
• Second Wind (Fighters can get back up and fight for a second round even after their health is depleted)
• Stun Recovery
  • Physical Stun Recovery: All fighters can recover from dizziness faster than normal through rapidly pressing the buttons.
• Counter (Fighters are able to perfectly counter attacks and projectiles to send them flying back. Fighter's are able to utilize Alpha Counters, which are able to be performed after blocking an attack from their opponent. With the Parrying mechanic, allows the fighter to parry an opponent's attack and counter with their own. Counter Hits make the opponent take longer to recover from the damage.)
  • Attack Reflection
  • Perception Manipulation (Fighters are able to slow down their perceptions when perfect parrying)
• Aerial Recovery (Fighter's are able to use defensive fall to reduce the damage from throws and safely fall to the ground. Fighter's are able to use Quick Standing, a move that let's them recover the moment an opponents knocks or throws them up into the air)
  • Damage Reduction
• Perfect Guard (Fighters are able to consecutively perfect guard attacks, completely nullifying any potential damage taken. A Perfect Parry is the Result of performing a Drive Parry the moment an opponent's attack hits them)
• Autopilot (Fighters can auto guard attacks unless they are attacking, though they can only do this a limited number of times per round)
• Damage Reduction (With the counter move "Damage Reduction", fighters reduce damage when they are under attack or blocking)
• Guard Break (Fighters can perform a Guard Crush, which breaks one's Guard Power Gauge. Fighter's can perform Drive Impacts to break a cornered opponent's block)
• Restoration (A successful drive parry will replenish a fighter's drive gauge. Fighters can be poisoned and can eventually recover from it)
• Impact Resistance
  • Standard Impact Resistance: All fighters are able to withstand long falls and landing on their knees, even from tall buildings.
• Limit Break
  • Permanent Limit Surpassing: There is no limit to human strength, they can keep training and surpassing their peaks. Akuma notes that strength can only be achieved by a fighter pushing past their liimts.
• Nullification
  • Armor Nullification: In the reversal state, fighters will take on Armor Break properties, nullifying Hyper Armor.
• Afterimage Creation (All fighters create afterimages when using their super combos)
• Freedom of Manifestation (Fighters in Street Fighter can have their destiny wide open to them)
• Acausality
  • Unfixed Causality: Fighters destinies are not predetermined, being able to fight for the future.
• Statistics Boost (With EX Special moves, allows the fighter to use special moves that are further powered up versions of their normal special moves)
• Empowerment (Noted by Lily that a fighters strength is based off how much they believe, if they don't believe they won't get any stronger, if they believe in themself, they can find the immeasurable strength within and always get stronger)
• Absorption & Healing (The Drive Impact has it where a fighter can absorb up to any two attacks from the opponent and can break through any attack)
  • Super Armor
• Purification (Fighters are able to snap out others from M. Bison's Psycho Power for a short time)
• Dormant Power Reservoir (All fighters have the dormant energy to power M. Bison's ship to destroy an entire city)
• Drawn By Fate (It's noted by Karin that powerful forces attract like magnets, with Zangief randomly appearing being noted by Karin to be a "twist of fate" and "destiny calling", essentially meaning all fighters are drawn in some way to fight each other, whether it be for simple sportsmanship, a battle to the death, a fight to understand each other better, etcetera. Rose notes that fights are apart of fate's flow, meaning her victory is guided by a divine providence)
• Chi Manipulation (All Fighters utilize "Ki" as their primary energy source)
  • Aura
  • Extrasensory Perception (Ki users are able to sense the Ki of others)
  • Statistics Boost (With Focus Attacks, unleashes a powerful chi boosted attack that is far above their regular attacks)
    • Charged Attack (Focus attacks charge up to three different attack levels)
    • Super Armor (While charging focus attacks, the fighters gain Hyper Armor, allowing them to absorb an opponent's attack and rather then take direct damage, the section of their vitality gauge will change color and regenerate overtime)
      • Regeneration
      • Absorption
    • Status Effect Inducement (Focus Attacks induce the crumple status effect, when an opponent crumples, they are rendered totally defenseless as they fall to the floor)
    • Nullification
      • Armor Nullification: At level 3, focus attacks have Armor Break properties.
    • Unblockable Attack (At level 3, focus attacks are unblockable)
  • Willpower Manipulation (The training of "Chi" invovles 3 layers and 9 steps, soldifying their trained energy into chi, realizing divinity through their trained chi, and restoring health to a void through their trained divinity, in the art of battle, fighters must cultivate and store their "chi" using the nine kou's rear gate poin, in other words, a fighter is focusing all of their determination into one point of their body)
• Perception Manipulation (With V-Shift Break, if a fighter successfully parries their opponent's attack with a V-Shift, they will trigger slow motion, while in this state, the character-specific counterattack (V-Shift Break) can be used)
• Limited Fate Manipulation (All fighters if trained to know fate would be battling with the future itself. Fighters are noted to have no use for fortune telling as they forget their own destiny. It's also noted by Rose that fighters still have a chance to change their destiny. Rose notes that fights are apart of fate's flow, meaning her victory is guided by a divine providence. It's noted by M. Bison that to resist and change one's fate is what comes from true power).

• Resistance to
  • Cold Temperatures (Fighters can, fight in, snowy areas regardless of the environment without facing any adverse effects)
  • Extreme Heats (Fighters can, fight in hot and volcanic levels without any adverse effects)
  • Fire Manipulation (Fighters can recover from being lit completely on fire, continuing the match)
  • Ice Manipulation (Fighters can break out of being frozen solid)
  • Electricity Manipulation (Characters can take hits from Blanka's electricity and keep fighting, and can take hits from C. Viper's electricity)
  • Mind Manipulation, Madness Manipulation & Corruption (Fighters are unaffected by the effects of the black moon, where sadness, chaos, fear, hatred, and despair are all the extreme negative emotions the moons can bring out. M. Bison needs the fighter's guards to be down in order to affect them with his psycho power, with it being referred to as "madness")
  • Poison Manipulation (Fighters only take slowly draining damage from F.A.N.G's poisons and can eventually recover from it, where his venom is supposed to act faster then an electric shock)
  • Soul Manipulation (Fighters are able to fight against Necalli and escape from him if they're weaker, being directly shown in his arcade mode that he needs to overpower and surprise attack them first in order to devour their soul, where it's noted that Necalli is constantly surrounded by a noxious gas that pollutes the souls of whatever it comes into contact, and once it happens, the infected people become like Necalli and seek the souls of other strong fighters)
    • Poison Manipulation
    • Gas Manipulation
    • Corruption
  • Spatial Manipulation (Fighters are able to punch through areas with distorted space around them)
  • Fate Manipulation (Rose notes that fights are apart of fate's flow, meaning her victory is guided by a divine providence, yet fighters are noted to have no use for fortune telling as they forget their own destiny, and it's also noted by Rose that fighters still have a chance to change their destiny. It's noted by M. Bison that to resist and change one's fate is what comes from true power)

• Disguise Mastery (C. Viper is a secret agent that works undercover, hiding her name and history)
  • Stealth Mastery
• Poker Face
  • Standard Poker Face: Viper keeps her emotions in check at all times, making her true intentions unknown.
• Concealed Weaponry (Viper's special suit is packed with concealed weapons, allowing her to launch a variety of unexpected attacks)
• Flight (Her suit has hidden jets on her boots, allowing her to fly in the air)
• Internal System Control
  • Mechanical: Her glasses allow her to scan the environment and area for information.
    • Information Analysis (C. Viper has data on different fighting styles)
    • Radar Sensing
• Fire Manipulation (Can set her feet on fire while kicking, burning an enemies entire body)
• Electricity Manipulation (Her strikes hold electricity behind them, leaving aftereffects on the body when hit by it, the electricity passing through one's body, and electrocuting the entire body)
  • Light Manipulation (She can use her electricity as a bright flash of light)
• Vibration Manipulation (Viper can cause, seismic attacks with her gloves)
  • Explosion Manipulation

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Equipment

Battle Suit

• Description: C. Viper’s Battle Suit is a specialized high-tech combat system designed to enhance her speed, agility, and offensive potential. Built around hidden mechanisms in her gloves, boots, and accessories, the suit amplifies her natural abilities and enables many of her signature techniques.

• Gloves: The suit’s gloves contain metal knuckles capable of being electrically charged. When activated, they generate visible arcs of electricity powerful enough to stun or heavily damage opponents, with output adjustable through an internal limiter. Viper is also able to feint or cancel these techniques to disrupt enemy defenses.

• Boots: Her boots house compact jet units between the heel and sole. A side switch activates brief bursts of propulsion, enabling enhanced jumps or burning kick techniques. Viper frequently uses these jets for both mobility and offensive pressure.

• Additional Armaments: In Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3, Viper gains access to the Optic Laser, a red energy beam fired from her sunglasses. The same attack is available to Mega Man in Street Fighter X Mega Man after defeating her, though he fires it through the Mega Buster rather than eyewear.

• Gameplay Notes: Viper’s reliance on advanced technology is often criticized by other fighters for its unconventional nature. In Street Fighter 6, her upgraded battle suit emphasizes more aggressive techniques, with noticeably faster execution across her moveset.

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Notable Techniques

Standard Fighter Techniques ▾Unique Techniques ▾

Street Fighter Alpha SeriesStreet Fighter 2Street Fighter III 3rd StrikeStreet Fighter 4Street Fighter 5Street Fighter 6

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Super Combo Level Gauge

Each time a fighter executes normal moves and special moves, their Super Combo Gauge will build up. Their level will increase when the gauge reaches certain points, and then they will be able to perform Super Combos and Alpha Counter moves.

When performing Super Combos, the amount of damage inflicted by a successful combo can be controlled depending on the buttons pressed. With the Super Combo Level Gauge at full power (Level 3) fighters can perform the Super Combo, using 1, 2 or 3 attack buttons simultaneously to increase or decrease the number of hits inflicted. The more buttons fighters press simultaneously, the more damage will be inflicted but more power will be consumed from the fighter's gauge.

Alpha Counter

←↙↓ + any Punch button

When fighters block their opponent's attack, press the Directional Buttons, ←↙↓, in a smooth motion, then press a punch or kick button (depending on the character). This performs an Alpha Counter attack, which is a quick counter move against their vulnerable opponent. Alpha Counters consume 1 level on the Super Combo gauge.

Block/Air Block

Press Directional Button away from opponent. Fighters can even block in mid-air.

Grab/Throw

Press Directional Button toward opponent, then press either Medium or Hard Punch or Kick button. Some characters may be able to execute a grab or throw move automatically.

Recovery/Escape

Fighters can recover from dizziness more quickly by pressing back and forth on the control pad and by pressing the attack buttons rapidly. Fighters can escape grab moves in this manner as well.

Defensive Fall

Through using the above throw command to reduce damage from throws where the character safely falls to the ground.

Avoid Being Floored

When a fighter is hit by a knock-down move (Dragon Punch, Leg Throw, etc.), press the Directional Buttons, ←↙↓, in a smooth motion, then press any punch button. The character will roll forward and avoid being floored by the opponent's move.

Taunt

Fighters can taunt their opponent through pressing the SELECT button.

Avoid Being Floored

Fighters can avoid falling down from certain attacks, such as a Dragon Punch. By pressing the above command buttons, the fighter will roll forward and avoid being floored by their opponent's move.

Block/Air Block

When the opponent is attacking, press ← on the Control Pad instead of fighting back to avoid taking damage. Blocking also works while the fighter is in the air.

Alpha Counter

When the fighter blocks their opponent's attack, press the above command. This will perform an Alpha Counter attack, which is a quick counter move against the vulnerable opponent. Alpha Counters consume one level on the Super Combo Gauge.

Defensive Fall

When the fighter is being thrown, if they try to throw back at the right time, the amount of damage they receive will be reduced and they will fall safely to the ground.

Throwing/Gripping

Move toward the opponents and press either a Medium or Strong Punch or Kick button. Depending on the character, they may be able to execute a throw or grab move automatically.

Taunting

To do some serious trash talking, press SELECT.

Recovering/Breaking Free

If the opponent attacks the fighter continuously, the fighter may temporarily pass out. The recover quickly, press the Control Pad or any button rapidly. If the fighter does the same inputs while grabbed, they can break free from a grapple.

Super Combo

The Super Combo Level Gauge builds up as they perform moves. When it reaches a certain length, its level increases allowing the fighter to perform Super Combos, Alpha Counters, and Custom Combos.

• X-Ism: The fighter can perform a Super Combo only when the Super Combo Level Gauge is full. Super Combos use the entire gauge.
• A-Ism: Fighters have three levels of Super Combos, corresponding to the three levels of punches/kicks (light, medium, and heavy). The Punch or Kick button pressed determines the power of the Super Combo, and uses a similar amount of the gauge. The higher the gauge level when the fighter starts, the more powerful their Super Combo will be.

Custom Combo

Custom Combos are available with V-Ism characters only.

When a V-Ism character's Super Combo Level Gauge builds up to 50% or more, they can perform a Custom Combo by pressing Punch and Kick buttons of the same strength simultaneously.

• During a Custom Combo, shadow images follow the fighter and attack in the same way.
• Fighters can continue on a Custom Combo until the Super Combo Level Gauge runs out.
• Fighters cannot block during a Custom Combo.
• If the fighter takes damage, the Custom Combo ends.

Alpha Counter

When blocking an attack, press → or ← (toward opponent) + Punch and Kick buttons of the same strength

This counterattack moves uses 1 Super Combo level and shortens the Guard Power Gauge.

Block

• Standing Block: Press → or ← away from opponent
• Air Block: Press → or ← away from opponents (A and V Isms only)
• Croucing Block: Press ↙ or ↘ away from opponent.

Block an opponent's attack by pressing a Directional Button away from it. Use a standing air or crouching block according to the attack. (Air blocks are not available with X Ism).

Defensive Fall

When knocked up in the air, press 2 Punch buttons simultaneously (not avilable with X Ism).

Use a defense fall to avoid an opponent's additional attacks.

Defensive Roll

When knocked up in the air, press 2 Kick buttons simultaneously (not avilable with X Ism).

Throw, Escape

→ or ← + 2 Punch or Kick buttons simultaneously.

This move works as a throw when the fighter is attacking, or an escape when an opponent grabs the fighter.

Damage Reduction

Press the Directional buttons, Punch or Kick buttons rapidly.

This counter move reduces the damage when the fighter is under attack or blocking.

Guard Crash

The Guard Power Gauge shortens while blocking, or if the fighter is hit with a Guard Crush. If the fighter refrains from blocking, the gauge will gradually recover. If the gauge drains out, they won't be able to block until they recover power.

Punch

There are three basic punches:

Light Punch (JAB)

Press the Y button. The jab is very quick, but does little damage.

Medium Punch (STRONG)

Press the X button. The strong punch does a fair amount of damage.

Hard Punch (FIERCE)

Press the L button. The fierce punch does a large amount of damage, but is slow.

Kick

There are three basic kicks:

Light Kick (SHORT)

Press the B button. The short kick is very quick, but does very little damage.

Medium Kick (FORWARD)

Press the A button. The forward kick is strong and is fairly quick.

Hard Kick (ROUNDHOUSE)

Press the R button. This roundhouse kick is powerful, but very slow.

Close Attacks

Close Attacks are special techniques which can only be used when two fighters are right next to each other. These techniques fall into two basic categories: THROWS and HOLDS.

Throws

Throws allow fighters to grab an opponent and toss them across the room. Some fighters can even do thorws in mid-air.

• Example: It is possible for Ryu to grab Ken and throw him over his shoulder. To do the Shoulder Throw, Ryu must push forward against Ken and then he must push the Hard Punch (Fierce) button.

Holds

Holds allow fighters to grab an opponent and then hit or bite them again and again.

• Example: It is possible for Blanka to bite Guile on the head. To do the Head Bite, Blanka must push forward against Guile and then he must push the Hard Punch (Fierce) button.

Special Moves

Each character has developed his or her own special moves for use in combat.

Regular Moves

Press a Punch (P) or Kick (K) button.

Special Moves

Combo moves made up of a D-Button/Joystick command and a Punch or Kick button press.

Block

• Upper block: ←
• Lower block: ↙

Fighters can perform either a standing or crouching block. Use a right block to ward off an opponent's attack.

High Jump

↓↑ Jump higher than a regular jump.

Dash

→→ or ←←

Parrying

• Standing parry: → (toward opponent)
• Crouching blocking parry: ↓

Press toward opponent for an upper attack or ↓ for a lower attack the moment the opponent's attack hits. If successful, the fighter moves first and takes the advantage.

Quick Standing

↓ The moment an opponent knocks or throws a fighter up into the air, this technique allows them to recover.

Dizzy Recovery

All buttons Recovery from dizziness more quickly by rapidly pressing the Directional Buttons, punch buttons and kick buttons in any random order.

Throw & Grapple

LP + LK simultaneously When close to an opponent, press the Light Punch + Light Kick buttons simultaneously to throw the opponent. Some characters have grab moves instead of throws. Also, input the command the moment the opponent grabs the fighter to escape from the opponent's throw move.

Leap Attack

MP + MK simultaneously Jump lower than a regular jump and attack. Effective against an opponenet who is doing a crouching block.

Personal Action

HP + HK simultaneously Each character has an individual Personal Action with a unique effect.

Super Art

Directional Button/Joystick + Punch or Kick Button A Super Art move is a super powerful special move. As the fighter attacks, their Super Art Gauge gradually fills up. When the gauge is full, the fighter can perform a Super Art move. Each fighter has three Super Arts.

EX Special Move

2P or 2K buttons

When the Super Arts Gauge is blinking light blue, press two P or K buttons while inputting a Special Move command to perform a more powerful version of the Special Move. An EX Special Move requires a certain amount of Super Art Gauge.

Normal Moves

Press the punch or kick buttons to perform normal moves. The actual attack performed depends on the position of the fighter and the button pressed.

Special Moves

Inputting a specific combination of directional and attack buttons allows the fighter to perform a special move. Even if the opponent blocks a special move, they will still take a small amount of damage. Inputting the command for a special move during certain normal moves allows the fighter to cut short, or "cancel", the normal move and quickly go straight into performing the special move. Using cancelling skillfully is one way to create damaging combinations.

Block

Pushing the directional button away from the opponent allows the fighter to block their attacks. They can block high (Standing) and low (crouching) attacks. High and low blocks can block specific attacks, but not every attack. The fighter will need to carefully and quickly swap between them to block all incoming attacks.

Dash

Press the forward directional button twice to perform a forward dash, or the backward directional button twice to perform a backward dash. Dashing allows the fighter to quickly close the distance between them and their opponent, or to fall back and reassess the situation.

Stun Recovery

If the fighter keeps getting pummeled, they will eventually become stunned. While stunned, they cannot do anything. Their only hope is to press the directional buttons and other buttons as fast as they can to recover from the stun faster.

Throws and Throw Escapes

When standing close to the opponent, pressing the light punch button and light kick buttons simultaneously allows the fighter to throw their opponent. Theyh can change the direction they throw the opponent by pressing the left or right directional buttons. They can prevent themself from being thrown by pressing light punch and light kick together when their opponent begins to throw them. This is called "throw escape".

Some characters can also perform a throw when jumping (aerial throw), or special move throws (command throws). Throw escapes cannot be performed against aerial or command throws.

Recovery

When the opponent's attacks have knocked their character to the ground, they can press the down directional button twice or any two attack buttons simultaneously the instant that they hit the dirt to perform a quick recovery. A successful recovery will reduce the amount of time spent prone on the ground and make it easier to respond to the next incoming attack.

Some attacks, such as throws, do not allow a recovery to be performed after them.

Personal Action

While standing, the fighter can press the heavy punch and heavy kick buttons together to make sure they perform a personal action and taunt their opponent. This action in and of itself has no special properties.

Focus Attack

Performing

Press and hold the Medium Punch and Medium Kick buttons together to charge up a Focus Attack. To perform a full strength Focus Attack, hold the buttons until the attack is unleashed automatically. If the fighter releases the button while charging, the Focus Attack will come out sooner, but weaker.

Hyper Armor

The fighter can absorb up to one enemy attack in the time between pressing the Medium Punch / Medium Kick buttons and the Focus Attack being peformed. They can then go on to counter by performing the attack.

Absorb an opponent's attack and, rather than take direct damage, a section of the fighter's vitality gauge will change color, and will regenerate over time. This damage will recover as time passes, but if they are hit again before it finishes recovering, the remaining section will vanish and can no longer be recovered.

Levels

There are three levels of charging for a Focus Attack. The levels depend on how long the fighter holds the Medium Punch and Medium Kick. The fighter will flash white each time the Focus Attack level increases.

Levels
Attack Level	Main Benefits of Focus Attack performed
Level 1	Only does regular damage Crumples opponent if a counter hit
Level 2	Crumples opponent if hits, allowing easier follow up
Level 3 (Keep holding until performed)	Becomes unblockable Has Armor Break properties Crumples opponent if hits, allowing easier to follow up.

When an opponent crumples, they are rendered totally defenseless as they fall to the floor. Follow up with extra attacks or throw to take advantage of a crumpled opponent and do further damage.

The fighter cannot move or jump during a Focus Attack, but they can perform either a forward or backward dash to cancel the Focus Attack quickly.

Super Combo

Hitting the opponent or performing special moves will increase the Super Combo Gauge. The gauge is divided into four segments and, when completely full, a special command can be inpute to perform an all-powerful Super Combo. Doing so will use up all of the Super Combo Gauge.

Super Cancel

Input the Super Combo command while performing a normal move or special move and the fighter can cancel and move directly into the Super Combo. This is called a "Super Cancel". Using Super Cancels strategically allows the fighter to chain a normal move into a special move, and then into a Super Combo for massive amounts of damage.

EX Special Moves

The fighter can also perform an EX special move by pressing two or more of the required buttons (punch or kick) when inputting a special move command. This will consume one segment of the Super Combo Gauge. EX special moves are further powered up versions of the normal special moves.

EX Focus

When performing certain regular or special moves it is possible to press Medium Punch and Medium Kick together and cancel into a Focus Attack. This is called "EX Focus." (It will consume two segments of the Super Combo Gauge.) EX Focus has the same properties as a regular Focus Attack, aside from having no Hyper Armor effect.

The EX Focus can also be used when the fighter's special moves are blocked to protect themself from the opponent's counterattack.

Ultra Combo

The Revenge Gauge fills up as the opponent damages the fighter. Once it is over 50% full, the fighter can input a character-specific command to perform an "Ultra Combo," a devastating special move.

Performing an Ultra Combo will consume the entire Revenge Gauge. The higher the gauge is charged upon performing the attack, the more damage the ultra combo will do.

Normal Attacks

Press the punch or kick buttons to perform a normal attack. The precise attack varires depending on the fighter's position and the button pressed.

Special Moves

Pressing the directional and attack buttons in specific combinations will perform special moves. Special moves will take off a small amount of damage even when blocked. By performing a special move during certain normal attacks, the fighter can cancel the normal attack and move swiftly into doing a special move.

EX Special moves

These are special moves that are more powerful or have a stronger effect than normal. Fighters can perform an EX Special Move by pressing a punch or kick button (depending on the move) at the same time as the fighter inputs a special move command. This will use one stock of the fighter's Critical Gauge.

Guarding

Fighters can block an opponent's attack by pressing the directional button away from them. There are two types of guard: standing and crouching. Each can be used to block different types of attacks, so they'll need to know which type of guard is best for each situation.

V-Skill

Pressing the medium punch and medium kick buttons simultaneously will trigger a special action with a unique effect specific to that fighter.

V-Trigger

When a fighters V-Gauge is at MAX, press the hard punch and hard kick buttons simultaneously to trigger a special action specific to that character, consuming the entire V-Gauge. With effects like temporary power ups and teleportation, the V-Trigger can turn the tide of battle and give a fighter the upper hand.

V-Reversal

When guarding, press all kick or punch buttons at the same time while simultaneously pressing the directional button towards the opponent to consume one V-Gauge stock and perform a counter-move.

• Whether the fighter need to press punch or kick button depends on the fighter.

V-Shift

Press Hard Punch and Medium Kick at the same time to spend 1 stock of V-Gauge and perform a backward evasive action.

V-Shift Break

If a fighter successfully parries their opponent's attack with a V-Shift, they will trigger slow motion. While in this state, press Hard Punch and Medium Kick together to perform a fighter-specific counterattack called a V-Shift Break.

Throws and Throw Escapes

When standing close to the opponent, the fighter can perform a throw by pressing the light punch and light kick buttons simultaneously. If their opponent tries to throw them, they can execute a throw escape by pressing the light punch and light kick buttons together at just the right moment.

Recovery

When an opponent knocks the fighter down with an attack, they can perform a quick recovery by either pressing a directional button, or pressing two or more punch or two or more kick buttons simultaneously at just the right moment.

Movement

Walking

Pressing left and right on the control pad/left control stick will let the fighter move in that direction. The fighter can move forwards or backwards with no difficulty, not losing balance even while moving backwards while fighting against an opponent.

Dashing

Through double tapping the left control stick in the same direction, the fighter will perform a dash. Dashing lets the fighter cover more ground than regular advancing or retreating.

Jumping

Through inputting the control pad/left joystick upwards, the fighter will perform a jump. The fighter can either jump straight up or to either side. Jump are utilized for moving while avoiding opponent attacks, though jumping around too much will make the fighter look predictable.

Normal Attacks

Normal Attacks are performed through the fighter using the punch or kick inputs, allowing them to perform attacks of different strengths depending on the input done. There are weak versions of normal attacks known as light attacks, while weak they come out quick. There are medium attacks which are well balanced and easy to use. There are heavy attacks that leave the fighter open to counter attacks, but to make up for it they deal good damage.

Through inputting the control pad/left joystick downwards, the fighter will crouch, if attacking in this state the fighter will perform a crouch attack.

Through inputting the jumping action, the fighter can also attack while jumping, performing jumping attacks.

Blocking

There are two kinds of blocks: Standing Blocks and Crouching Blocks.

• Standing Block: Press the left joy stick in the opposite direction of the opponent while standing to perform a standing block. Standing blocks can guard against any attacks that aren't aimed at the fighters feet.
• Crouching Block: For attacks standing blocks can't defend against, crouching blocks are instead viable. While facing right, input diagonally down and left with the control pad/left joy stick to block. Crouching Blocks can't defend against Overhead or Jumping Attacks, but they can deal with a lot of other attacks.

Throws

When a fighter cannot break through an opponent's block, they can use throws to deal damage instead. At close range press the light attack inputs at the same time for a normal throw. Throws are a great option for close-ranged offense.

Throw Escape

If the fighter is about to get thrown, they can answer back with a throw escape, by pressing the light attack inputs at the same time.

Special Moves

Through a fighter doing their correct inputs, they will be able to fire off their special move. Different special moves work better in different situations for a fighter.

Super Arts

Super Arts depend on the Super Art gauge. The Super Art gauge can be filled up to 3 levels, if a fighter has at least one level in the bar, they can perform a Super Art.

The Level 3 Super Art is every fighter's trump card. The Super Art gauge fills up whenever the fighter's attack hits or if they're attacked.

The Drive Gauge

All fighter's have a Drive Gauge which indicates a fighter's concentration and energy level. Utilizing this gauge lets a fighter perform unique actions.

Drive Impact

The fighter presses the right two shoulder buttons at the same time to perform a powerful attack. Drive Impacts can absorb two attacks from the opponent, but there are some exceptions. When in trouble, a fighter's Drive Impact can break through any attack. Drive Impacts have a unique characteristic: They can break a cornered opponent's block.

Drive Parry

This is performed by holding down the medium attack inputs at the same time, for a powerful defensive tool.

Drive Parries are effective against both standing and crouching attacks, and a successfull Drive Parry will replenish the drive gauge.

While Drive Parries are powerful, they can't defend against throws.

Perfect Parry

A Perfect Parry is the result of performing a Drive Parry the moment an opponent's attacks hits them. This is an invaluable tool for their counterattack game.

Unique Attacks

Viper Elbow

C. Viper hops forward and drives her elbow down onto the opponent.

Double Kick

She strikes low with a quick kick, then follows with a high kick aimed at the opponent’s head.

High Jump

Using the boosters in her boots, Viper propels herself upward with enhanced jump height.

Viper Blade

She turns and delivers a sharp, high roundhouse kick.

Focus Attack

A forceful blow that provides brief defensive reinforcement and causes the opponent to crumple when it connects.

Throws

Ab Fitness

Viper seizes the opponent and unloads a heavy punch to the midsection, releasing an electrical shockwave that sends them flying.

Temple Massage

She leaps onto the opponent’s shoulders, crosses her legs around their neck, and shocks their head with both hands.

Special Attacks

Thunder Knuckle

Viper lunges forward suddenly, striking with a charged electric punch.

Burning Kick

She hops into the air and sweeps her leg in a wide, flaming arc.

Seismic Hammer

Viper slams her fist into the ground, triggering an eruption of energy beneath the opponent.

Thunder Fist

A close-range strike where Viper channels electricity into a powerful punch.

Burst Heel

Viper jumps and performs a fiery somersault kick.

Super Attacks

Emergency Combination

Viper overloads her Battle Suit’s gloves with electricity and shockwaves, rushes forward with a double punch, and ends with an arcing Burst Heel kick.

Burst Time

She fuses flames and electricity, detonates the ground with a shockwave, and then hits the airborne opponent with four fiery somersault kicks as they descend.

Burning Dance

Viper kicks the opponent in the neck with a flaming strike, drags their face across the ground, flips them upward with another burning kick, catches them on the way down, and finishes by electrifying them at the peak of a final jump.

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Other

Standard Tactics: C. Viper utilizes her electrical attacks along with her seismic gloves and fire kicks.

Weaknesses

• Standard Fighter Weaknesses: Alpha Counters consume 1 level on a fighter's Super Combo gauge. Focus Attacks hyper armor absrobs an opponent's attack and allows the fighter to regenerate the damage, however if the fighter is damaged while the recovery is in process, they will lose the remaining section and can no longer have it be recovered. Fighters cannot move or jump during a Focus Attack. When the Drive Gauge is completely empty, the fighter will enter Burnout and won't be able to use any Drive system techniques until it's fully recovered.
• Unique Weaknesses: Nothing notable.

Explanations

The following is an explanation of the abbrevations used for tehcniques in Street Fighter, an example can be found here

Abbreviations

Abbreviation Full word P Punch K Kick LP Light Punch LK Light Kick HP Heavy Punch HK Heavy Kick EX EX Special version of the move is available

The following messages will appear on screen when certain conditions are fufilled, an example can be found here and here

Bonus Messages

Term Explanation Technical Displayed after performing a successful quick standing recovery or throw escape. Reversal Displayed after performing a special move, Super Combo or Ultra Combo in specific situations described below. Perform a reversal with a beat down attack and it will take on Armor Break properties, nullfying Hyper Armor. In the instant the fighter can move again after recovering from taking damage, blocking or being stunned. In the instant after performing a recovery org etting up from being knocked over. In the instant the fighter lands after being sent flying backward but not actually knocked to the ground. Counter A coutner hit occurs when the fighter interrupts an opponent's attack with one of their own. The opponent will take longer to recover fromt he damage caused by a Counter Hit, making it possible to perform combinations that are otherwise impossible. FIRST ATTACK Displays when the first hit of the round lands. COUNTER HIT Displays when an attack lands as a counter. THROW ESCAPE Displays when a throw is escaped. REVERSAL Displays when someone attacks after recovering from taking damage.

Profiles

Street Fighter IV

Profiles

A tough and smart female agent. Always buisiness-like, she keeps her emotions in check at all times. Her special suit is packed with concealed weapons, allowing her to launch a variety of unexpected attacks. She can be found at work in various arenas, but her true intentions remain unknown.

Original on the left

Street Fighter IV

Trivia

• C. Viper likes family time and ice cream parfaits.
• C. Viper hates working overtime.
• C. Viper holds several unique distinctions within the Street Fighter franchise.
  • She is the first female fighter from the United States to be playable, later followed by Poison, Lucia and Kimberly.
  • She is the only character whose combat abilities are not rooted in any established martial art, supernatural force, sport, or traditional physical training.
  • She is the first — and currently the only — confirmed playable single mother.
  • She is the only fighter who did not appear in the Street Fighter III titles or Street Fighter X Tekken who is capable of performing a Super Jump.
  • She became the second female Street Fighter character in the Marvel vs. Capcom series to use both an air dash and an angled air dash, the first being Chun-Li.
• C. Viper’s stance shares a slight similarity with Sharon’s fighting pose.
• Her visual design may have taken inspiration from actress Angelina Jolie, especially her portrayals in Tomb Raider (2001) and Mr. & Mrs. Smith.
• Her second alternate outfit includes an emblem on her chest that closely resembles the real-world CIA insignia.
• Her phone resembles a Nokia N76, as seen in Street Fighter IV: The Ties That Bind.
• As a CIA operative, she is among those examining the case surrounding Q.
• Her gauntlets and boots are fully visible when she wears either of her Street Fighter IV or Super Street Fighter IV alternate costumes.
• In her Super Street Fighter IV Arcade Mode ending, her vehicle appears to be a light-blue Volkswagen Beetle.
• In Street Fighter IV: The Ties That Bind, her suit’s boots grant her continuous flight, though in gameplay they only provide brief vertical boosts, as flight is not an in-game mechanic.
• Her outfit and special attacks share several similarities with those of Captain Commando.
• C. Viper has noteworthy parallels with The King of Fighters character Vanessa. Both are red-haired adult women (and mothers) working undercover in covert operations, with Viper serving the CIA and Vanessa acting as a mercenary agent. Each joined a fighting tournament under orders to investigate a criminal organization.
• C. Viper is the only fighter introduced in SFIV who does not make a direct or cameo appearance in Street Fighter X Tekken. However, Jin Kazama wears a battlesuit reminiscent of hers in his swap costumes, and Viper is referenced in character descriptions and on the Japanese promotional site.
• Her post-round dialogue against Cammy suggests she may have previously worked alongside Colonel Wolfman, Cammy’s superior in Delta Red.
• One unlockable title in Super Street Fighter IV, labeled "Gotta Quit Smoking", hints—though not officially confirmed—that C. Viper might be a smoker.
• A miniature version of C. Viper appears on an electronic display during the final battle of Dead Rising 4.
• As noted earlier, she is the only fighter introduced in the Street Fighter IV era to make her debut in a Marvel vs. Capcom entry.
• C. Viper became the first character to carry the Focus Attack mechanic into a crossover title (the Marvel vs. Capcom series), a feature later also adapted for Ryu and Ken in the Super Smash Bros. games.
• C. Viper is the only fighter in Street Fighter 6 whose perfect taunt includes alternate voice lines.

Codex Statistics Questions

Q: Shouldn't characters comparable to Akuma be around Tier 6 (6-C) for him sinking an island in one punch?

A: Akuma's punch causes the island to start collapsing, and specifically causes an explosion of this size in comparisson to the island, there is also no direct timeframe for how long this took, making it hard to factor. On top of this, the size of the island is not that large. Playing Devil's Advocate and assuming this was to be Tier 6, this would not be consistent, as Akuma using his ultimate technique, the "Kongou-kokuretsuzan" only split Ayers Rock in half. Which it should be noted as Akuma is training constantly and getting stronger, the Island feat was all the way back in Alpha 2, which is before most of the games, while III: 2nd Impact is pretty late into the timeline.

Q: Shouldn't the cast be comparable to Chun-Li's kikosho, which caused this massive crater, which was calculated to be 8-B?

A: While the scene is cut weirdly, a couple of things to note is for one, the consistency of kikosho. In Chun-Li's opening in Street Fighter IV, her kikosho pushes back a speeding car but does no serious damage to it. Another thing is that the crater is inconsistently sized between scenes. Finally, Chun-Li is weaker then Juri where while amped had powers that can blow up the inside of a building and cause a jet plane to explode, greatly injuring Guile, who she's comparable too in the process. Thus it does not make sense for 8-B when far lower feats affect them, and the calculation itself has issues.

Q: Shouldn't the cast be comparable to E. Honda, who destroyed a meteor?

A: In the feat, it's directly noted that the two wrestlers (Hakan and E. Honda) worked together, with E. Honda being thrown at high speeds into the meteor and being greatly damaged from said feat, having bandages all over his body. Thus the feat is not usable for scaling to anyone other then throwing speed.

Q: Shouldn't the cast be comparable to Haggar, who causes an explosion seen from space?

A: Haggar's attack is modeled weird as it's heavily likely for partly comedic effect, asides from this, despite said explosions, the actual stage is largely unaffected by this attack, which furthers that this is just an over the top comedic effect attack rather then being a literal explosions from Earth.

Q: Shouldn't M. Bison be comparable to Akuma and by proxy any characters comparable to M. Bison are comparable to Akuma?

A: When Akuma first appears in Street Fighter II, he easily one-shots M. Bison, his ending in Alpha 3 has him easily kill M. Bison. The only two cases of M. Bison looking stronger is in his arcade mode he has Akuma as a rival fight, and ends up winning, and him calling the Raging Demon a pitifully weak move. However there are issues with both of these, the first one being this is simply a non-canon arcade mode from M. Bison, any other showing of M. Bison and Akuma shows Akuma as the superior one (Examples include Street Fighter V M. Bison getting one-shot by Ryu while Akuma easily beat Ryu in Street Fighter 5, THe Alpha 3 Akuma Ending and Street Fighter II Secret Akuma Boss Fight), on top of this M. Bison wants the satsui no hado's power, which is weaker then Akuma's during the events of Alpha 3. For Adon's part, Bison is merely attempting to convince him to take Psycho Power so that he can control him, this is doubly clear as any time M. Bison has been depicted on screen being hit by the Raging Demon he instantly dies. Also as a last point, for the rival fight, Feel the Cool played against M. Bison, while Groan only plays when he's fighting Gen or Evil Ryu, thus meaning Akuma even in M. Bison's arcade mode wasn't taking the fight seriously.

Q: Shouldn't Evil Ryu and thus the Statsui no Hado have 7-B due to it powering M. Bison's laser to destroy Bangkok?

A: This is not a solely Evil Ryu power, every fighter in the game has this, including Dan Hibiki. This also is a machine that saps all of their energy, where a persons total body energy is not comparable to the energy they produce regularly.

Q: Shouldn't all Street Fighter 6 charcters get 7-B for fighting SiRN Akuma?

A: While some statements suggest it to be equal in power to Akuma, several characters note that it isn't, as strong as the real Akuma. The real Akuma even considers SiRN Akuma a mockery. C. Viper notes the simulation is only passable as a simulation.

Q: Isn't Menat's statement of fighters always fighting against their destiny usable?

A: Menat still can't see the future well, having a hard time seeing fighter's futures like F.A.N.G., and can't properly see into the future. This is more due to her being a rookie then the fighters resistances.

Battle Records

7 - 1 - 0

VictoriesLossesInconclusive

Street Fighter IVStreet Fighter VI

• Chun-Li - Fight
  • Conditions: None.
  • Location: Historic Distillery, Europe

• Seth - Fight
  • Conditions: None.
  • Location: Shadaloo Base

• Random Character - Fight
  • Conditions: None.
  • Location: Randomized

• Random Character - Fight
  • Conditions: None.
  • Location: Randomized

• Make a Scrap Heap - Challenge
  • Conditions: None.
  • Location: The Macho Ring, USA

• Random Character - Fight
  • Conditions: None.
  • Location: Randomized

• JP - Fight
  • Conditions: None.
  • Location: Britain

Street Fighter IV

• M. Bison - Fight
  • Conditions: None.
  • Location: Snowy Rail Place, Europe

None.