Tainted Talons (紫煙裂爪 Japanese: Shien Ressō; Pinyin: Zǐyān liè zhǎo?, Purple Smoke Tearing Claw) is one of A.K.I.'s Super Arts, introduced in Street Fighter 6.
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Description
A.K.I poisoning Cammy using Tainted Talons.
- "Extends multiple talons forward and leaves a large pool of poison in its wake. Useful for attacking from a distance, and also poisons the opponent if it hits. Opponents will also become poisoned if they touch the pool."
- —Street Fighter 6
Executed by performing two quarter-circle back motions and pressing punch, A.K.I puts her hands behind her and extends her claws until they pierce the floor, creating multiple poison bubbles that pop almost immediately, creating a large pool of poison. The strength of the button (Classic) or directional input (Modern) impacts where the claws land, as well as where the puddle of poison is placed.
- Pressing
or is short-range and near A.K.I. - Pressing or is mid-range and midscreen.
- Pressing or is long-range and 3/4 screen.
Tactics
Tainted Talons has incredible range and multiple hits, making it a powerful anti-projectile tool. Against a cornered opponent, the lingering pool constantly poisons them, allowing A.K.I. to activate Toxic Blossoms in quick succession without having to reapply it. This move can be cancelled from her normals or Qiong Qi target combo after a triggered Toxic Blossom. Hitting the opponent with the extended claws puts the opponent in a poisoned state in addition to creating a toxic puddle on the ground. The opponent can also be poisoned by stepping on the puddle, setting them up for a Toxic Blossom.
The pool of poison lasts for almost 12 seconds. While its on the screen, A.K.I. can also perform Orchid Spring to create a second puddle of poison. Having both pools on the ground doesn't stack the poison damage on the opponent. However, it gives them less breathing room and limits the spacing, forcing them to either retreat or advance into the puddle of poison in opposition. It's also easier to set the pool underneath the opponent when performing a combo in the corner, giving them less room to escape.
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