The world’s most beautiful ninja is back in Street Fighter V! If you’ve seen the new trailer, you’ve probably noticed that Vega’s style has changed quite a bit from previous games in the series. He still has his trademark claw, but with his new techniques, including the ability to switch between armed and unarmed styles, this isn’t the same old rose. Japanese site Gamer has more info on the evolution of Spanish ninjutsu in Street Fighter V.
From Gamer:
Vega, The Rondo of Conflict Plucking the Strings
A fighter representing Spain and a high-ranking member of the evil organization Shadaloo. A narcissist that believes beauty is best.
Height: 186 cm
Weight: 84 kg
Occupation: One of the Four Heavenly Kings of Shadaloo
Likes: Beautiful things, himself, roses
Vega’s usage of his trademark claw is quite different from previous games. In Street Fighter V, Vega can fight from an advantage with his claw equipped using his longer reach, but if he receives too much damage to the claw, he is disarmed, just like in past games.
However, if he is disarmed even once he can no longer retrieve the claw. For that reason, he can frequently unequip the claw with the move Switching Claw to prevent disarming, as well as make use of Ground Izuna Drop, which can only be used while unarmed. This allows Vega to fight based on the situation like never before!
V-Trigger: Bloody Baiser Rouge (Bloody Kiss)
Vega tosses a rose at the opponent. If it hits, he rushes at them at very high speed and slices them to pieces. It has three versions based on whether Vega is standing, crouching or airborne, so watch the opponent’s movement and surprise them!
V-Skill: Matador Turn
Like the name suggests, Vega nimbly evades the opponent’s attack like a bullfighter. It has upper body invincibility, so you can use it to slip past moves likes projectiles. If you hold the button, Vega follows with a claw attack!
Special Move: Crimson Terror
Vega rams the opponent with a series of rolls and finishes with a heel drop. It has little recovery, so it’s useful for pressuring the opponent while chipping away at their life.
Special Move: Ground Izuna Drop
Vega grabs the opponent from behind, jumps off the wall and slams them into ground in this throw move that can only be used while unarmed. Vega still has his air Izuna Drop, so use each based on the situation.
Special Move: Switching Claw
Vega unequips his claw. If Vega takes a certain amount of damage while wearing the claw, he will be disarmed and cannot retrieve it, so keep in mind to frequently switch out while fighting!
Critical Art: Bloody Rain
Vega kicks the opponent in the air and delivers a finishing blow with all his might. Ending in a shower of rose petals, it’s a splendid move that just screams “Vega”!
Street Fighter V is scheduled for release on PlayStation 4 and PC in spring 2016.
