Red Focus Attack

Red Focus Attack, known in Japan as Red Saving Attack or simply Red Focus is a mechanic introduced in ''Ultra Street Fighter IV. ''It is essentially a "revamped" Focus Attack.

Description
Executed by pressing (or charging) Medium Punch, Medium Kick and Light Punch at the same time, it plays out similarly to a regular Focus Attack in terms of visuals albeit with the character flashing red every time he/she absorb a hit. This technique uses two bars of the Super Combo Gauge and possesses an infinite amount of Super Armor - such that when deployed, it can be used to absorb an infinite number of attacks. However, it should be noted that like a regular Focus Attack, Red Focus is still susceptible to Command Grabs and Armor Breaking moves.

Tactics
Like a regular Focus Attack, players can perform universal techniques which involve Red Focus - including EX Red Focus and Red Focus Cancel. EX Red Focus costs three bars of the Super Combo Gauge to perform, but deals 50% more damage than a regular Focus Cancel.

The Red Focus Attack should be deployed in situations where it is necessary to protect against a flurry of hits (e.g. a Super Combo) which may, even when blocked, cause the user to be "chipped out". A standard Red Focus Attack costs two bars, though there is plenty to make up for this; not only does all the Provisional Damage sustained build up the Revenge Gauge, but it does so twice as fast.