Following the release of Monster Hunter Wilds’ Street Fighter 6 update, players have been discovering the many combos of the new Akuma armor set (unofficially known as the mainline franchise’s 15th weapon). While many of the set’s moves can be accessed using the Assisted Combo: Akuma item, Gohadoken, Goshoryuken, and Drive Impact gestures, Capcom has translated some of the character’s classic inputs into the game.
Before you get intimidated by the Akuma armor set’s moveset, you should know that you don’t need the memory or timing of a fighting game veteran to pull off these moves. As long as you have a basic grasp of input timings and animation lengths, you will be able to perform even the lengthiest of combos with relative ease. If all else fails, pressing any of the Assisted Combo: Akuma item’s inputs results in respectable damage.
That said, two of Akuma’s moves, namely the Raging Demon and OD Goushoryuken, have had their Street Fighter inputs imported into Monster Hunter Wilds. You can quickly execute the Raging Demon on a monster wound either by using the Drive Impact gesture or performing a quick Focus Strike after any Assisted Combo: Akuma input. You can also do it the traditional way by pressing the Standing Light Punch input twice followed by Standing Medium Punch and Standing Heavy Kick with the Assisted Combo: Akuma item equipped. If done properly, the lengthier input will result in Akuma teleporting a short distance before executing the move (thus increasing its range).
Akuma’s OD Goushoryuken is a little more complex. While the Goushoryuken gesture executes the regular version of the move, performing it after any combo will result in a more powerful, three-hit OD Goushoryuken. Inputting right, down, and diagonal right on your controller’s d-pad or the arrow keys on your keyboard followed by any of the Assisted Combo: Akuma inputs will allow you to perform the OD Goushoryuken right off the bat.
Though most Monster Hunter Wilds players might prefer to use the regular item and gesture inputs (they require less memorization and are easier to use), it was nice of Capcom to pay tribute to the popular fighting game franchise as well as its fans by including the classic inputs. Given that Monster Hunter Wilds often pits you against monsters more than three times your size, speed seems preferable to complex button presses.
Monster Hunter Wilds is available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam).
