V-Trigger

The V-Trigger (Ｖトリガー, V Torigaa^?) is a mechanic introduced in Street Fighter V.

Description

Executed by pressing both Heavy Punch and Heavy Kick simultaneously, the character activates his/her V-Trigger. These moves varies depending on the character. Some fighters gain access to a power-up that enhances their moves or abilities that lasts for a limited amount of time. Others perform a single move that can turn the tide of battle. A few characters gain access to a special move that can only be acquired on activation of their V-Trigger.

In order to obtain V-Trigger, the character's V-Gauge must be full. Characters can build V-Gauge by using their specific V-Skill, blocking the opponent's attacks, or taking damage. Some V-Triggers are 2-bar, while others are 3-bar. When activated, wisps of energy will flow around the character to signify that they have entered V-Trigger mode. Using a character's V-Trigger will deplete the V-Gauge.

In Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition all playable fighters gain a second V-Trigger. Their original ones are referred to in-game as "V-Trigger I" while the second ones are labelled "V-Trigger II".

List of V-Triggers

Character	V-Trigger I	V-Trigger II
Abigail	Max Power - Abigail's body turns red and allows his Heavy Punch normal moves to charge and gains 1-Hit Armor during a Charge. At full charge, his heavy punches break guards and gain additional properties (for instance, standing HP crumples, and forward HP wall bounces).	Hybrid Charge - Pressing HP+HK will result in Abigail performing a Metro Crash, a rushing headbutt charge based on his charge attack as a boss in Final Fight. It has hyper armor, can be charged and will guard break if fully charged.
Akuma	Dohatsu Shoten - Akuma's specials gains new properties. His Gohadoken hits twice, he can fire two Zanku Hadoken, and his Goshoryuken ends with him driving his opponents into the ground. He also can only use Shun Goku Satsu while Dohatsu Shoten is active.	Shiretsu Hasshi - Akuma gains the ability to cancel his special moves or standing heavy attacks into EX Special moves by using his V-Gauge, with no Super Gauge spent.
Alex	Rage Shift - Alex gains the ability to use Sledge Hammer, a charging clothesline move. At full charge, it can break enemy's guard and position him behind them as they are crumpled. Alex can follow up with Heavy Hammer, Power Bomb, or Air Knee Smash.	Rage Boost - Alex gains the ability to use a Flying DDT move by pressing the V-Trigger buttons and can also use Choke Sleeper after Flash Chop.
Balrog	Crazy Rush - Balrog can follow up after Dash Straight and Dash Grand Blow with chaining Charging Buffalo and Bursting Buffalo up to four times. EX versions and also be changed up to 2 times.	No Mercy - Balrog gains a command grab B3, in which he grabs the opponent, headbutts, performs two uppercuts, and smashes the opponent to the ground in that order.
Birdie	Enjoy Time - Birdie eats a whole pepper, turning his skin red as he breathes fire. It increasing his damage by 20%, increases movement, and causes guard breaks when using specials. Bull Head and Bull Horn gains armor.	Birdie Time - Birdie drinks pepper sauce, breathing a fire with anti-air properties. He can also close the gap with new chains moves.
Blanka	Jungle Dynamo - Blanka gains access to Ground Shave Roll by pressing the high buttons, his roll attacks gains eletrical properties, and more range to his Electric Thunder.	Lightning Beast - Blanka can use Rolling Cannon by pressing a direction and the high buttons after performing an roll attack.
Cammy	Delta Drive - Cammy gains increased speed and her next two Special Moves gain new properties. Her Spiral Arrow now hits multiple times and sends the opponent airborne. Cannon Spike gains increased hits. Cannon Strike also knocks the opponent airborne.	Delta Advance - Cammy leaps toward her opponent with Delta Ambush by pressing Heavy Punch and Heavy Kick. Press kick during Delta Ambush for the downward kick overhead Reverse Edge, or press punch for the command throw Delta Twist. Cammy can also dash toward her opponent by pressing forward plus Heavy Punch and Heavy Kick. Although there are no move variations from Delta Step, Cammy can cancel her normal moves from the dash. Use it in combos, or to help her keep up a fast-paced offensive rush.
Chun-Li	Renkiko - Chun-Li's normals gain new properties: Light normals gain additional damage, Medium normals deal one additional hit, Hard normals deal two additional hits.	Kikosho - Chun-Li charges ki on her hands and create a huge sphere of Ki in front of her. Holding the buttons allows a additonal charge for more damage and can cause guard break.
Cody	Side Arm - Cody pulls out his knife, gaining new properties to his punching normals, access to a new move Rapid Fire, and the ability to throw the knife as a projectile.	Dirty Coach - Cody pulls out a steel pipe, gaining range on his heavy punching normals. Cody gains a new command grab, can reflect projectiles, and bat rocks at his opponents with the pipe.
Dhalsim	Yoga Burner - Dhalsim breathes fire onto the ground, causing part of it to burn. If the opponent stands on it, they will take continuous grey damage while the flames are active.	Yoga Sansara - Dhalsim breathes a small multi-hit fireball which doesn't move, similar to Guile's V-Skill Sonic Blade. Hitting it with a Yoga Flame or Yoga Gale the first time will increase the fireball's size and will move it. Doing it again will change the trajectory.
E. Honda	Onigawara - ?	Tajikarao - ?
Ed	Psycho Cannon - Ed summons a slow, but large orb of Psycho Power that travels a short distance towards his opponent and deals damage if it hits.	Enhanced Snatcher - Players can use HP+HK for Ultra Snatcher and they also can alter directions for ground or anti-air version.
Falke	Staerken - Falke powers up her ability to infuse and release Psycho Power from her staff, this will allow her to use additional versions of her special moves without needing to charge up in advance.	Psycho Angriff - Falke increases her ability to utilize her staff in various ways. Upon activation, Falke will immediately twirl around hitting the opponent into the air, which she then follows up with a surge of Psycho Power.
F.A.N.G	Dokunomu - F.A.N.G. releases his poison from his sleeves, causing opponents standing by him to take continuous poison damage. Nishodoku also becomes faster and now has hitstun.	Koryo Dokuda - F.A.N.G. projectiles like Nishikyu and Ryobenda are improved, players can also use Nikankyaku from Nishikyu.
G	Maximum President - G turns gold, making all of his special moves act as if he has maximum Presidentiality while active. His V-Skill also becomes a projectile that can be performed both in the air and on the ground and can be cancelled into from his special moves.	Dangerous President - G's hands turn molten, giving him access to G Explosion and G Rage.
Guile	Solid Puncher - Guile surrounds his fists with Sonic Boom-like energy. After Guile performs Sonic Boom, he can follow up with up to seven mini Sonic Booms. His Critical Art becomes Sonic Tempest during the V-Trigger's duration.	Knife Edge - Guile surrounds his legs with Sonic Boom-like energy. After Guile performs Somersault Kick, it creates a forward-moving projectile where the move was performed, which can be used for juggle combos. His EX Somersault Kick turns into his Double Somersault Super Combo from Super Street Fighter II Turbo.
Ibuki	Rokushaku Horokudama - Ibuki throws a bomb that will either explode after 1 or 3 seconds depending on the input on the player. Ibuki can throw up to two bombs during the duration.	Fuma Shuriken - Ibuki throws a boomerang shuriken; default is Haku, back gives anti-air Kokufu.
Juri	Feng Shui Engine type α - Juri removes her eye patch, allowing her to chain normals in increasing intensity and Fuharenkyaku no longer requires charging while active. Each use of Fuharenkyaku depletes the V-Trigger timer.	Feng Shui Engine Beta - Juri throws a kick and temporarily drains EX meter. Drain does not occur during throws or in air.
Kage	Taigyaku Mudo - Kage can use the Ashura Senku, which also works when airborne and can be used to cancel from special moves. This also greatly enhances the properties of the Senha Kassatsu.	Rikudo Osatsu - Kage can use the Misogi and he also gains a second Critical Art in the form of the Shun Goku Satsu.
Karin	Kanzuki-Ryu Guren No Kata - Karin gains access to Guren Ken, giving her more moveset options due to the move. She can use Guren Ken special string up to two times during the duration.	Tenha No Kata - Pressing the High buttons again allows Karin to perform her counter move from the Alpha series. The follow-up will depend of the type of attack.
Ken	Heat Rush - Ken dashes a short distance forward and channels flames throughout his body, increasing the damage he deals and changing the trajectory of his Special Moves for greater combo potential. His Hadoken becomes Shakunetsu Hadoken and his Tatsumaki Senpukyaku gains a flaming effect alongside the damage increase.	Shinryuken - Ken performs a vertical, corkscrew-like Shoryuken with flames and a "vacuum" properties that allows followup attacks. Tapping the buttons while performing the move grants additional damage.
Kolin	Diamond Dust - Kolin kicks the ground, causing a line of icicles to erupt from the ground, inflicting a frost condition on her opponent. When in the state of frost, the opponents stun meter will not decrease unless they hit Kolin. If her opponent is Stunned while inflicted with frost, they are instead Frozen, having the same properties of Stun, but the opponent will slowly take damage while Frozen.	Absolute Zero - When activated, Kolin's punch attacks gain a range buff, while Hailstorm increases in size. Kolin's dash now has her slide across the screen on a sheet of ice. Using HP+HK has her use Frost Edge, a quick lunging strike attack. If it connects while working in tandem with her dash, press HP+HK once more to perform Reverse Javelin, a strike that will inflict the Frost status on her opponents.
Laura	Spark Show - Laura charges her hands with electricity. All of Laura's throws now inflict more damage and stun. Linear Movement increases in speed and movement. Thunder Clap travels farther and faster.	Shock Stance - Players can use HP+HK for Matsuda Sway, a stance which grants Laura hit invulnerability, and again for Shock Choke, a command grab with great hitstun that allows for followup attacks.
Lucia	Burning Fight - ?	Weapon Fury - ?
M. Bison	Psycho Power - M. Bison's dashes become phasing teleports, increasing his dash speed. He can also chain special moves into EX special moves without charging.	Psycho Nightmare - M. Bison gains a new command grab that infuses Psycho Power on the opponent, which will detonate either after a set amount of time, or remotely. Using the V-Trigger buttons also allow M. Bison to use his signature Psycho Crusher.
Menat	Wisdom of Thoth - Menat summons six Soul Power orbs, which can be launched at the opponent, helping to extend combos.	Prophecy of Thoth - Menat summons six orbs, and can alter its direction spread, either being it straight to the target, or at different places on the stage.
Nash	Sonic Move - Nash teleports above, away, or behind his opponent, leading to several mix-up options.	Stealth Dash - Nash dashes towards the opponent, and using a kick button allows him to perform a Somersault Shell, while using a punch button makes him perform Justice Corridor, a overhead punch.
Necalli	Torrent of Power - Necalli changes form, gaining a huge surge of negative energy and does not deactivate until the end of the round. Necalli gains additional damage to his attacks but can no longer use his V-Reversal. His critical art also becomes Soul Offering. He also gains access to Clouded Mirror, a chargeable pouncing attack.	Eruption of Power - Necalli gains the same benefits that he obtains from Torrent of Power, with the exception that he does not get Clouded Mirror. Instead, he gets Heart of Gold, a slow moving, multi-hitting projectile attack useful for wakeup pressure.
Poison	Poison Cocktail - ?	Toxic Glamor - ?
R. Mika	C'Mon, Nadeshiko! - R. Mika calls upon her tag team partner Nadeshiko. Depending on the direction pressed during activation, Nadeshiko will appear either in front or behind the opponent with a drop kick which sends their opponent airborne or above with a body slam, adding an additional hit. Nadeshiko can be delayed if the V-Trigger buttons are held, rather than pressed.	Steel Chair - R. Mika calls upon her tag team partner Nadeshiko. Depending on whether the buttons are pressed or held, Nadeshiko will run onscreen with a steel chair and will either throw it at the opponent if pressed, or will run to the opponent and bash them with the chair twice it if the buttons are held.
Rashid	Ysaar - Rashid kicks up a whirlwind that hits the opponent multiple times and will negate projectiles while active. Rashid gains increased movement speed if he walks through it and any dash specials gain speed, range and power if he goes through it.	Easifa - The attack boosts kicks (which includes Whirlwind Shot and Eagle Spike), players can walljump after EX Eagle and use HP+HK for Haboob.
Ryu	Denjin Renki - Ryu charges his fist with Denjin energy. His Hadoken now has more damage, stun and knocks down on hit. Hadoken and can also be charged for more power. At full charge, it can break an opponent's guard. Ryu's Shoryuken also gains more damage and stun. His critical art becomes Denjin Hadoken during the V-Trigger's duration.	Kakko Fubatsu - Ryu charges his fist with wind energy. He can perform a special parry that causes a crumple state and allows for followup combos.
Sagat	Tiger Charge - Sagat gain access to Tiger Cannon which can be fired up to two times and leaves the opponent in a juggle state.	Tiger Assault - Sagat can perform a spin kick that has armor on start up. The move can be charged and will Guard Crush at maximum duration. Sagat also gains access to Tiger Rush, a variation of his Tiger Knee.
Sakura	Haru Arashi - Gains access to Hogasho, a palm strike-esque move useful for juggles and wakeup pressure. Hadoken and Tengyo Hadoken also gain additional hits, higher damage, and results in a knockdown.	Sakura Senpu - Sakura's Shunpukyaku gains an additional hit that launches the opponent into the air in a juggle state and Shouoken gains a second rep. Both can be canceled into Haru Kaze.
Urien	Aegis Reflector - Urien creates a rectangular energy barrier either in front or behind his opponent which deals damage if they make contact or reflect a projectile. Urien can call upon up to two barriers. There are three variations of the reflector; a neutral or forward direction produces a reflector far in front of Urien whilst back direction produces a mirror very close to Urien. Holding a downwards direction creates a mirror a little way ahead of Urien but higher up in the air than the other two variants.	Tyrant Pressure - Players can use HP+HK for Tyrant Blaze, charge, super armor while charging. It can also be enhanced with Metallic Aura properties.
Vega	Bloody Kiss - Vega throws out a rose which acts like a projectile. If it connects, he follows through with a dashing attack with his claw. He can throw it forward or diagonally into the air.	Alegrias - Players uses HP+HK Flash Arch - Rossa counter, or F+HP+HK for Flash Arch-Granate.
Zangief	Cyclone Lariat - Zangief's skin becomes dark red and he performs a diagonal Lariat. Zangief can pull enemies who are close to him into the Lariat. If the move fully connects and executes, he sends the opponent airborne for a follow up with Borscht Dynamite or certain normal attacks.	Cossack Muscle - Zangief's Screw Pile Driver and Borsht Dynamite have increased power, can be special move cancelled and can act as a followup from normal moves.
Zeku	Bushinryu Shingekiko - Zeku gains access to a very fast dash which can be followed up with normals that chain into each other and eventually end in a palm strike or kick depending on form. The ending strike is safe on block and can be cancelled into Critical Art.	Karura Tenzan - An anti air kick attack that can be cancelled from special moves and has Zeku launch his opponent upwards then perform several strikes on them and land back on the ground in his other form. This can be used twice.

Trivia

Professional wrestler and Street Fighter fan Kenny Omega adapted the mechanic's name for his signature running knee strike, he is also known for utilizing the Hadouken and Spinning Piledriver in his moveset.^{[citation needed]}