The Drive Reversal (ドライブリバーサル Doraibu Ribaasaru?) is a mechanic introduced in Street Fighter 6. Drive Reversal is one of the five Drive abilities, along with Drive Parry, Drive Rush, Drive Impact, and Overdrive.
| Classic |  + + (While blocking, during Drive Parry, or recovering from a knockdown) |
|---|---|
| Modern | + (While blocking, during Drive Parry, or recovering from a knockdown) |
Description
Executed by pressing forward and pressing both heavy attacks after blocking an attack, during successful Drive Parry, or upon recovering from a knockdown, a Drive Reversal uses two bars of the Drive Gauge to perform a counter technique, similar to the Alpha Counter of the Street Fighter Alpha series.
All Drive Reversals knock down the opponent and deals white damage to the opponent, thus being unable to KO, much like V-Reversals in Street Fighter V. While entirely invincible during startup, they are punishable on block at -6, making them risky to throw out carelessly.
Tactics
Drive Reversals serve as a universal option against an opponent's offense, though proper utilization is necessary to avoid being punished. From blockstun or after a Drive Parry, Drive Reversals have a 20-frame startup while Recovery Drive Reversals have 18-frame startup. Against quick attacks, an opponent can recover in time, block, then punish a Drive Reversal. However, slower attacks or committal options are more vulnerable to Drive Reversal, letting a defensive player regain space or an offensive player push an opponent back into the corner. Against an opponent in the Burnout state, Drive Reversals become safe at -2, making them more freely available. However, the overall long duration makes them especially risky if they whiff, possibly leading to a full jump-in punish if done too carelessly.
List of Drive Reversals
| Character | Drive Reversal | Damage |
|---|---|---|
| A.K.I. | Feng Shi | 500 |
| Akuma | Souha Double Palm | 500 |
| Blanka | Quick Rolling Attack | 500 |
| Cammy | Countersnipe | 500 |
| Chun-Li | Hoyoku Kick | 500 (250x2) |
| Dee Jay | Leg Scratch | 500 |
| Dhalsim | Yoga Illusion | 500 (250x2) |
| E. Honda | Raiden-Ho | 500 |
| Ed | Hammer Blow | 500 |
| Guile | Strike Eagle | 500 |
| Jamie | Leg Sweep |
|
| JP | Exilio | 500 |
| Juri | Kaita Raid | 500 |
| Ken | Lightning Crack | 500 |
| Kimberly | Shapeless State | 500 |
| Lily | Cross Hammer | 500 |
| Luke | Battering Ram | 500 |
| M. Bison | Hell Drive | 500 |
| Mai | Yusura Ume | 500 |
| Manon | Écarté | 500 |
| Marisa | Love Tap | 500 |
| Rashid | Eagle Slash | 500 |
| Ryu | Chest Strike | 500 |
| Terry | Back Knuckle | 500 |
| Zangief | Reverse Russian Kick | 500 |
Predecessors
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