Street Fighter: The Movie/Balrog (Boxer)

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SFTM-Balrog-Portrait.png

Introduction

The boxer is named Balrog in all versions of the game, due to the movie using Capcom USA's character name changes in the Japanese dub.

Playstyle

Balrog excels at rushdown, not unlike his traditional Street Fighter II equivalent. Thanks to the shorter charge duration of this game, Balrog is able to do his charge attacks in much quicker succession. Due to the actor's much shorter arm length compared to that of the sprite-based boxer of Capcom's game, his normals have less importance in controlling space.

With Reflect Glove, Balrog can shut down any projectile spam that his Buffalo Headbutt cannot safely evade, as he can simply stand in place and push fireballs and other objects away as long as he likes.

Normals

Standing

s.LP
SFTM-Balrog-sLP.png
Damage Guard Meter Stun Startup Active Recovery Adv. Hit Adv. Block Property
7 Mid 1 8 - - - - - -

Standard jab.

s.MP
SFTM-Balrog-sMP.png
Damage Guard Meter Stun Startup Active Recovery Adv. Hit Adv. Block Property
10 Mid 1 7 - - - - - Knockdown

Launches standing opponents and can be used to begin juggles on airborne opponents.

s.HP
SFTM-Balrog-sHP.png
Damage Guard Meter Stun Startup Active Recovery Adv. Hit Adv. Block Property
13 Mid 1 20 - - - - - -
s.LK
SFTM-Balrog-sLK.png
Damage Guard Meter Stun Startup Active Recovery Adv. Hit Adv. Block Property
7 Mid 1 8 - - - - - -
s.MK
SFTM-Balrog-sMK.png
Damage Guard Meter Stun Startup Active Recovery Adv. Hit Adv. Block Property
9 Mid 1 6 - - - - - Stagger
s.HK
SFTM-Balrog-sMK.png
Damage Guard Meter Stun Startup Active Recovery Adv. Hit Adv. Block Property
13 Mid 1 10 - - - - - Stagger

Crouching

cr.LP
SFTM-Balrog-crLP.png
Damage Guard Meter Stun Startup Active Recovery Adv. Hit Adv. Block Property
7 Low 1 4 - - - - - -
cr.MP
SFTM-Balrog-crLP.png
Damage Guard Meter Stun Startup Active Recovery Adv. Hit Adv. Block Property
10 Mid 1 7 - - - - - -
cr.HP
SFTM-Balrog-crHP.png
Damage Guard Meter Stun Startup Active Recovery Adv. Hit Adv. Block Property
13 Mid 1 20 - - - - - -

Though the animation is an uppercut, it does not launch.

cr.LK
SFTM-Balrog-crLP.png
Damage Guard Meter Stun Startup Active Recovery Adv. Hit Adv. Block Property
7 Low 1 4 - - - - - -
cr.MK
SFTM-Balrog-crMK.png
Damage Guard Meter Stun Startup Active Recovery Adv. Hit Adv. Block Property
9 Low 1 6 - - - - - -
cr.HK
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Damage Guard Meter Stun Startup Active Recovery Adv. Hit Adv. Block Property
13 Low 1 10 - - - - - Knockdown

Acts as a sweep, but goes above other cr.HKs and will frequently beat them. Can chain into itself and juggle. Ideal for use as a combo ender and for applying pressure, in neutral or after a blocked super.

Air

j.LP
SFTM-Balrog-jLP.png
Damage Guard Meter Stun Startup Active Recovery Adv. Hit Adv. Block Property
7 High 1 8 - Until landing - - - -
j.MP
SFTM-Balrog-jMP.png
Damage Guard Meter Stun Startup Active Recovery Adv. Hit Adv. Block Property
10 High 1 14 - Until landing - - - -
j.HP
SFTM-Balrog-jMP.png
Damage Guard Meter Stun Startup Active Recovery Adv. Hit Adv. Block Property
13 High 1 20 - Until landing - - - -
j.LK
SFTM-Balrog-jLP.png
Damage Guard Meter Stun Startup Active Recovery Adv. Hit Adv. Block Property
7 High 1 8 - Until landing - - - -
j.MK
SFTM-Balrog-jMP.png
Damage Guard Meter Stun Startup Active Recovery Adv. Hit Adv. Block Property
9 High 1 14 - Until landing - - - -
j.HK
SFTM-Balrog-jMP.png
Damage Guard Meter Stun Startup Active Recovery Adv. Hit Adv. Block Property
13 High 1 20 - Until landing - - - -

Universal Mechanics

Throws

Head Bomber
Close
b/f+HP
SFTM-Balrog-HeadBomber.png
Damage Guard Meter Stun Startup Active Recovery Adv. Hit Adv. Block Property
3x2-6=6-18 - - 8-14 - - - - - Stagger

Hits three times without extra input. Mash the joystick for up to six hits. The opponent can also mash the joystick to reduce the number of hits.

Shoulder Throw
Close
b/f+MK or HK
SFTM-Balrog-ShoulderThrow.png
Damage Guard Meter Stun Startup Active Recovery Adv. Hit Adv. Block Property
12 - - 6 - - - - - Escapable, Counterable

f+K will throw behind Balrog, b+K will throw in front. Can be used OTG. With the proper timing and spacing, the front throw can be used to catch opponents in a throw loop if they are unaware of the throw escape/counter mechanisms.

Throw Counters

Throw Counter/Reversal
u+HP
Damage Guard Meter Stun Startup Active Recovery Adv. Hit Adv. Block Property
13 - - - - - - - - -

This input and data are for Balrog's opponent after he lands a throw. See Throws for more information.

Slammaster
d+HK
Damage Guard Meter Stun Startup Active Recovery Adv. Hit Adv. Block Property
13 - - - - - - - - -

This input and data are for Balrog's opponent after he reverses a countered throw. See Throws for more information.

Interrupts

Buffalo Headbutt
During blockstun
u+HP
SFTM-Balrog-InterruptHeadbutt.png
Damage Guard Meter Stun Startup Active Recovery Adv. Hit Adv. Block Property
7+8=15 Mid 5 (+1 on each hit) 4+21=25 - - - - - -

Faster and longer travel than HP Buffalo Headbutt.

Dash Upper
During blockstun
f+HK
SFTM-Balrog-InterruptUpper.png
Damage Guard Meter Stun Startup Active Recovery Adv. Hit Adv. Block Property
3 Mid 5 (+1 on hit) 1 - - - - - Knockdown

Same travel distance as HK Dash Upper, but far less damage. Another buffered charge move can follow this move immediately.

Regeneration

Regeneration
Hold HK, release
SFTM-Balrog-Regeneration.png
Damage Guard Meter Stun Startup Active Recovery Adv. Hit Adv. Block Property
- - - - - - - - - -

Recovers 17 health over 34 frames. See Regeneration for more information.

Danger Move

Jab Punch Frenzy
10 health or less
Hold LK, f, f, release LK
SFTM-Balrog-sLP.png
SFTM-Balrog-OneTwoJabs.png
Damage Guard Meter Stun Startup Active Recovery Adv. Hit Adv. Block Property
7+5+4+3=19 Mid 4 (+1 on each hit) 8x4=24 - - - - - -

Does not push back Balrog or his opponent. A poor option for low health situations with extremely limited utility. Regeneration or LK Dash Upper is preferable, as the latter can knock down.

Special Moves

One-Two Jabs
LP LP LP...
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Damage Guard Meter Stun Startup Active Recovery Adv. Hit Adv. Block Property
13 Mid 1 each hit 8 each hit - - - - - -

Repeated LPs with a different animation and less recovery. From point blank, this can land at least two hits. Has the input of a mash special move, but isn't a true one as it does not gain extra meter.

Ground One-Two Jabs
cr.MP cr.MP cr.MP...
SFTM-Balrog-GroundOneTwoJabs.png
Damage Guard Meter Stun Startup Active Recovery Adv. Hit Adv. Block Property
13 Low 1 each hit 7 each hit - - - - - -

Repeated crouching MPs with a different animation and less recovery. From point blank, this can land at least two hits. More utility than standing One-Two Jabs as it is faster and reduces recovery more. Has the input of a mash special move, but isn't a true one as it does not gain extra meter.

Turn Punch
Hold P, release
SFTM-Balrog-TurnPunch.png
Damage Guard Meter Stun Startup Active Recovery Adv. Hit Adv. Block Property
13 Mid 5 (+1 on hit) 10 - - - - - Stagger

Only one punch button is needed for this move. By holding two or three punch buttons and releasing in succession, up to three Turn Punches can be done in a row. All versions are identical.

Charge Upper
Hold 3K, release
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Version Damage Guard Meter Stun Startup Active Recovery Adv. Hit Adv. Block Property
1: 60 frames/
2 game seconds *
8 Mid 9 (+1 on hit) 9 - - - - - Knockdown
Version Damage Guard Meter Stun Startup Active Recovery Adv. Hit Adv. Block Property
2: 128 frames/
4 game seconds
19 Mid 13 (+1 on hit) 14 - - - - - Knockdown
Version Damage Guard Meter Stun Startup Active Recovery Adv. Hit Adv. Block Property
3: 256 frames/
8 game seconds
26 Mid 27 (+1 on hit) 23 - - - - - Knockdown
Version Damage Guard Meter Stun Startup Active Recovery Adv. Hit Adv. Block Property
4: 512 frames/
15 game seconds
33 Mid 37 (+1 on hit) 30 - - - - - Knockdown
Version Damage Guard Meter Stun Startup Active Recovery Adv. Hit Adv. Block Property
5+: 1,024 frames/
30 game seconds
53 Mid 49 (+1 on hit) 40 - - - - - Knockdown

A high-risk/high-reward tool with very little startup, a deceptively long active period, and very large meter gain with longer charges. Travel distance and speed scales up with each level, and the strongest version rushes full screen at high speed.
Caution: If the super meter is full and regeneration is available, the regeneration will take priority if HK is released first, wasting the charge. Caution must be used to ensure either LK or MK is released first in this case.

Dash Straight
[b]f+P
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Version Damage Guard Meter Stun Startup Active Recovery Adv. Hit Adv. Block Property
LP 13 Mid 5 (+1 on hit) 10 - - - - - Knockdown
Version Damage Guard Meter Stun Startup Active Recovery Adv. Hit Adv. Block Property
MP 13 Mid 5 (+1 on hit) 10 - - - - - Knockdown
Version Damage Guard Meter Stun Startup Active Recovery Adv. Hit Adv. Block Property
HP 13 Mid 5 (+1 on hit) 10 - - - - - Knockdown

An aura forms over Balrog's fist, giving it incredible reach that can outrange many pokes. Each version differs by distance traveled.

Dash Upper
[b]f+K
SFTM-Balrog-DashUpper.png
Version Damage Guard Meter Stun Startup Active Recovery Adv. Hit Adv. Block Property
LK 13 Mid 5 (+1 on hit) 10 - - - - - Knockdown
Version Damage Guard Meter Stun Startup Active Recovery Adv. Hit Adv. Block Property
MK 13 Mid 5 (+1 on hit) 10 - - - - - Knockdown
Version Damage Guard Meter Stun Startup Active Recovery Adv. Hit Adv. Block Property
HK 13 Mid 5 (+1 on hit) 10 - - - - - Knockdown

Preferred over Dash Straight when less startup and/or lower reach is needed, at the expense of shorter range and longer recovery. Each version differs by distance traveled; use lower strengths close to the corner. This move can be used alone in okizeme to repeatedly knock down an opponent who fails to block low.

Buffalo Headbutt
[d]u+P
SFTM-Balrog-LPHeadbutt.png
LP
LP
SFTM-Balrog-MPHeadbutt.png
MP
MP
SFTM-Balrog-HPHeadbutt.png
HP
HP
Version Damage Guard Meter Stun Startup Active Recovery Adv. Hit Adv. Block Property
LP 7+5=12 Mid 5+1 (+1 on each hit) 4+8=12 - - - - - Projectile Invincible

The LP version travels the smallest distance off the ground, making it the safest option to avoid projectiles while building meter. Holding down-back will allow Balrog to block most projectiles that do not pass through the headbutt.

Version Damage Guard Meter Stun Startup Active Recovery Adv. Hit Adv. Block Property
MP 7+5=12 Mid 5+1 (+1 on each hit) 4+8=12 - - - - - Projectile Invincible
Version Damage Guard Meter Stun Startup Active Recovery Adv. Hit Adv. Block Property
HP 7+5=12 Mid 5+1 (+1 on each hit) 4+8=12 - - - - - Projectile Invincible

The travel on HP Buffalo Headbutt makes it a decent option for approaching, though it is the least safe version against projectiles as it leaves him the highest in the air during recovery.

Shadow Upper
QCB+HK
SFTM-Balrog-ShadowUpper.png
Damage Guard Meter Stun Startup Active Recovery Adv. Hit Adv. Block Property
13+8+5+4=30 Mid 9 (+1 on each hit) 10x4=40 - - - - - -

Hits up to four times at point blank range. Best used for quickly building meter from a safe distance. Has shadow trail.

Reflect Glove
MP+MK
SFTM-Balrog-ReflectGlove.png
Damage Guard Meter Stun Startup Active Recovery Adv. Hit Adv. Block Property
- - - - - - - - - Reflect

Has the same animation as Balrog's standing block. Though this can be repeated indefinitely, the recovery will allow projectiles to break through. Use with caution against supers that fire multiple fireballs.

Super Moves

Crazy Buffalo
[b]f, b, f+P
SFTM-Balrog-CrazyBuffalo1.png
SFTM-Balrog-CrazyBuffalo2.png
Damage Guard Meter Stun Startup Active Recovery Adv. Hit Adv. Block Property
13+8+5+4=30 Mid - 10x4=40 - - - - - Stagger

Balrog dashes straight and punches four times, each one causing stagger, then does a dash uppercut that does no damage but the launches the opponent high into the air. At this point, air juggles are possible if pushback is minimal. Balrog will auto-correct direction if his opponent changes sides between punches. Has blue trail.
If Akuma is hit with any of these punches, he will be able to recover from stagger quickly enough to block the remaining punches and potentially punish. Video: [1]

Dash Ground One-Two
[b] QCF, QCF+K
SFTM-Balrog-DashGroundOneTwo1.png
SFTM-Balrog-DashGroundOneTwo2.png
SFTM-Balrog-DashGroundOneTwo3.png
Damage Guard Meter Stun Startup Active Recovery Adv. Hit Adv. Block Property
13+5+5+3+3+3+3+3=38 Mid - 20+8+20+8+7+7+7+7=84 - - - - - -

Balrog dashes straight while punching four times, without pushback. If any of these punches connect, he follows with low punches and finishes with an uppercut that does no damage but launches the opponent high into the air. Has red trail.

If the full combo lands, stun is nearly guaranteed as it does 84/85 stun damage.

Combos

General
HUD
Characters
Akuma
Arkane
Balrog (Boxer)
Bison (Dictator)
Blade
Cammy
Chun Li
F7
Guile
Honda
Ken
Khyber
Ryu
Sagat
Sawada
Vega (Claw)
Zangief