Punch


 * See also: Kick

A Punch is an extremely basic type of attack found in every single game in the Street Fighter series, including spinoffs and media versions. The punch button is fairly self-explanatory, where the user delivers a punch forward. There are three types of punches; weak, medium, and strong (though have gone by different names, such as jab, strong, and fierce, respectively).

Typically, the weakest punch comes out the fastest, has the least range, and can be chained together quickly. The medium punch usually has moderate range and also serves as a combo-ender, since it's usually a more powerful version of the weak punch (but ends slower on average). The strongest punch is the most powerful with the most range and power, but usually have below-average speed. When close to a foe, one can walk forward and press the medium or strong punch button to throw the foe.

The punch button has been a basis for many special attacks, such as the Hadoken or Sonic Boom. The strength of the punch button will determine how powerful or fast the special move is, with the weakest button usually causing the move to have low power and speed, while the strongest punch having great speed and power.