Head Butt

The Head Butt is one Zangief's unique attacks, introduced in Street Fighter V.

Description
Executed by forward and Heavy Punch, Zangief steps forward and unleashes a monstrous headbutt.

Tactics
This attack is a good way to apply pressure to the opponen. Even if they block the attack, Zangief will still be safe. In fact, he can easily link this move into other normals, and even Critical Art, on hit.

While it doesn't have much range horizontally, it does have a decent vertical hitbox, giving Zangief a tool to stop the opponent's jumps. If it is used as a meaty attack on an opponent's wake up, he can catch them trying to backdash or jump away from him. If Zangief hits the move when the opponent is in the air, it will spike them back down to the ground. Regardless, this move isn't the best anti-air attack for Zangief to use.

As stated before, this move is Zangief's go-to move because the situation will always be in his favor. If the opponent blocks, Zangief will be +2. It's also very effective to use Head Butt as a frame trap to go for an Screw Pile Driver; since the opponent will only have 3 frames to react. Also, this move can negate one hit of any projectile. If timed correctly, Zangief's head will hit the fireball without taking any damage.

By using this unique attack in combination with frame trap command throws, Zangief will be scarier up close, giving the opponent very little options and time to defend.