Street Fighter 6 – Dee Jay Character Breakdown
Dee Jay is a fighter that made his debut back in Super Street Fighter II in 1992. Being a Jamaican kickboxer, he comes with a flashy appeal with fairly accessible moves. He may not come with the heaviest DPS, but his combos are righteous in Street Fighter 6. It has been a while since players have seen him and it’s nice to have him back in the ring. He comes with a long reach and tricky punches that will keep opponents on their toes. Being a trickster, he is full of feints and pull-backs that will have opponents confused about what’s going on.
In Street Fighter 6, Dee Jay operates pretty differently than his earlier incarnations. He comes with some zoning capabilities, but he is more or less, a brawler at heart. As far as mechanics, he plays somewhat similar to Guile. Especially, when it comes to his charging moves. Thus, he also comes with rapid-thumping punches that can chip away the health bar of an opponent pretty quickly. No doubt that Dee Jay comes with technicalities that can be a little difficult to get used to. However, as soon as a player masters all of his inputs, he can become an annoyance to the opposition.
The main thing about Dee Jay is that players will need to know how to actually mix up all of his feints and attacks. Matches can be won, just by sucker punching to victory. It will take a little time to get comfortable with this way of fighting. Regardless, there’s no doubt that this can be pretty effective in a variety of ways. When Dee Jay does attack, he can launch players up in the air for combos. His juggling and standard attacks are both equally useful.
Dee Jay’s Power Moves
His Power Move input is a combination of charging and rolling inputs. So, any player that is comfortable with Ryu or Guile, might have an easy time learning their way around Dee Jay. He comes with a couple of projectiles, along with some lift attacks. Many of his inputs are generally the same. Except, certain buttons must be pressed for different executions.
Roll Through Feint
Roll a fourth of a circle forward, then press low kick. Dee Jay will fake a low kick, causing him to spin around and re-position himself. Doing this will set up a follow-up attack of any choice.
Quick Rolling Sobat
Roll a fourth of a circle forward, then press medium kick. Dee Jay will unleash a spinning roundhouse kick on the opponent’s torso. Does moderate damage, but is a good follow-up from the Roll Through Feint move.
Double Rolling Sobat
Roll a fourth of a circle forward, then press high kick. Dee Jay will do a spinning roundhouse combo that will damage both the opponent’s torso and head. It will add pressure to the fight and it also comes with high damage. Suitable for either starting or finishing off combos.
Air Slasher
Pull back for about 2 seconds, then press forward and punch. This is one of Dee Jay’s projectiles and it can be a good zoning method. It has low damage, but it’s fast and a nice way to trip up your opponents.
Jackknife Maximum
Hold down for about 2 seconds, then press up and kick. Dee Jay will pull off a vertical kick, which is mainly used as an anti-air move. Plus, it is also an excellent way to finish off some combos.
Machine Gun Uppercut
Roll a fourth of a circle backward, then press punch. A flurry of rapid punches will storm out of Dee Jay’s fists. This can be a difficult move to pull off, but it comes with high damage and can really turn the tides of a match.
Jus Cool
Roll a fourth of a circle backward, then press kick. This is a dodging maneuver that will enable Dee Jay will slide back a bit. Giving him some distance to follow up with another attack or dodge a counter.
Dee Jay’s Super Arts Moves
Dee Jay’s Super Arts Moves a different from the other fighters. Instead of an animation unfolding, players will need to intricate with it by pressing a series of buttons correctly. It is not much different than memorizing a standard combo. However, these are much more elaborate and highly damaging.
Lowkey Sunrise Festival
Roll a quarter of a circle forward twice, then press; low punch, low punch, medium punch, high punch, low kick, medium kick, and high kick. Dee Jay will start with a knee strike, then it is up to the player to execute the combo accordingly.
Headliner Sunrise Festival
Roll a quarter of a circle forward twice, then press; high punch, low punch, medium punch, high punch, low kick, medium kick, and high kick. Starting with an overhead punch, Dee Jay will unleash a flurry of punches, ending with some kicks.
Marvelous Sunrise Festival
Roll a quarter of a circle forward twice, then press; medium punch, low punch, medium punch, high punch, low kick, medium kick, and high kick. This combo is similar to the others, but the least damaging due to the low punches and kicks involved.
Weekend Pleasure
Roll a quarter of a circle backward twice, then press punch. This will show off a cinematic attack, with Dee Jay flying down from the air and pummeling this opponent with machine gun fists.
Conclusion
No doubt that Dee Jay is one of the most technical fighters in Street Fighter 6. Once players get a hold of his combos and feints, he can be a devastating force. He may seem a little outlandish at first, but his move set can be fun to play with. Any player that is looking for a zoner and brawler hybrid should give Dee Jay a chance. Street Fighter 6 is now available for PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
