Soul Drain

Soul Drain is one of Rose's throws in Street Fighter V.

Input

Street Fighter V	+ (Back)

Description

Rose zapping Cammy with Soul Power using Soul Drain.

Executed by pressing Light Punch and Light Kick, (the throw command) and pushing backwards near an opponent. Rose first leaps and levitates above her opponent. Next, Rose places her hands and creates an orb of Soul Power around her opponent's head that zaps and seemingly drains their energy. When the orb can no longer contain the energy, it explodes and shocks the opponent. Rose gracefully lands on the other side, while her opponent tumbles to the ground.

Tactics

While Rose's game plan is to keep her opponent at a distance with her mid-range pokes and long-range special attacks, her throws are essential to break through their defenses. Soul Drain can be used to reset the neutral game and create separation between her opponent. While this move does more damage and stun than her forward throw, Rose won't be in position to reapply pressure due to the spacing of her back throw. However, because of the spacing, she can keep her opponent at a distance with projectiles or create a pseudo-wall with Soul Punish. If Rose is equipped with her second V-Skill, she can summon up to two orbs to keep her opponent on their heels while advancing.

Gallery

Soul Drain

Trivia

• Soul Drain's animation is based on a scene from JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, in which Lisa Lisa places a breathing mask on protagonist Joseph Joestar.