Snake Eyez releases new tier list for Street Fighter 6, declares Ryu to be 'amazing' but slightly overrated

EventHubs • January 19, 2026 • technology

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The December patch for Street Fighter 6 introduced significant changes to characters Sagat, Elena, and Mai, with Sagat notably rising in tier rankings.
Renowned player Snake Eyez released a new tier list highlighting Ed, Mai, JP, and Blanka as the top-tier characters, while Ryu, despite being strong, is considered slightly overrated by the community.
Characters like M. Bison, Terry, and Akuma are placed in the A+ tier alongside Ryu, whereas Sagat and C. Viper hold solid positions in the A tier.
Jamie and Manon are currently viewed as the weakest fighters, ranked in the C tier below characters such as E. Honda, Zangief, Lily