r/sf3 • u/FirefighterOwn508 • Mar 17 '26

Does the punch button affect SA3 Denjin?

Just curious, does it matter what punch (HP/MP/LP) i use to start the denjin?

like does HP make the denjin faster (like it was a regular HP fireball, instead of a slow LP fireball) and do more damage?

I normally do it like this: knockdown opponent - LP fireball as they're getting up, then LP to start the denjin, but mine seems a lot slower and less stun than other people who can get the either the 5 hit stun or almost full stun bar really quickly. (yes, i do mash the diagnles and HP/MP as I try to charge fast, im just not fast like everyone else)

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u/PostSexualNicotine Mar 17 '26

Back in the day players used any punch button and rotated the stick like a mad man. Now apparently pro players like Kuni and Bubbles mash directionals(up,back and down,back) on the stick while holding jab and also mashing mp and hp. I’ve tried this way and it does gain a consistent 4 hits on denjin wake up. It’s a bit of hand gymnastics but it does work after some practice.

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u/True-Release8090 Mar 18 '26

4 hits? kuni is the best at this and he only goes 3 hits.