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Necro's Top 10 Most Devastating Combos in 3rd Strike

Discover Necro's most devastating combos in SF3: Third Strike! This guide features the top 10 damage-dealing sequences, including Super Art 3 extensio

 

Unleash Necro's full potential in Street Fighter 3: Third Strike with this guide to his top 10 most damaging combos! These sequences, tested against Ken (with damage variations noted for other characters like Akuma and Hugo), will give you the edge in your matches. Master these to maximize your damage output and leave your opponents reeling.

Necro's Top 10 Most Damaging Combos in SF3: Third Strike

Here are the top 10 "standard" damaging combos for Necro in Third Strike. Remember that damage values can fluctuate slightly depending on the opponent's health. Pay close attention to the notation key below:

  • (wf): walk forward
  • xxx: super cancel
  • >>: additional damage after Super Art 3
  • >>>: reset

1. b.HK (wf) > b.MP xxx SA3 >> LP shock (wf) > db.HP >>> s.LP (8 hits)

Damage: 73 | Stun: 55 | Taunt: 88 🎖️

2. b.HK > s.MP xxx SA3 >> LP shock (wf) > db.HP >>> s.LP (8 hits)

Damage: 71 | Stun: 55 | Taunt: 84

3. j.HK > b.LK > s.MP xxx SA3 >> LP shock (wf) > db.HP >>> s.LP (9 hits)

Damage: 71 | Stun: 49 | Taunt: 87

4. b.HK > s.LP xxx SA3 >> LP shock (wf) > db.HP >>> s.LP (8 hits)

Damage: 70 | Stun: 48 | Taunt: 86

5. b.MK xxx SA3 >> LP shock (wf) >> db.HP >>> s.LP (7 hits)

Damage: 61 | Stun: 45 | Taunt: 79

6. b.MP xxx SA3 >> LP shock (wf) >> db.HP >>> s.LP (7 hits)

Damage: 60 | Stun: 43 | Taunt: 77

7. b.MK > MP hook xxx SA3 >> LP shock > db.HP >>> s.LP (8 hits)

Damage: 59 | Stun: 51 | Taunt: 70

8. s.LP xxx SA3 >> LP shock (wf) >> db.HP >>> s.LP (7 hits)

Damage: 58 | Stun: 35 | Taunt: 73

9. b.MP xxx SA3 >> LP shock (wf) >> db.HP (6 hits)

Damage: 57 | Stun: 48 | Taunt: 67

10. HP hook > b.MK > EX hook (9 hits)

Damage: 53 | Stun: 28 | Taunt: 59

It's important to note that these are the foundational high-damage combos. As mentioned, you can sometimes squeeze out even more damage by adjusting specific hits based on the opponent. For example, combo number 10 can be modified against Akuma by using b.HK instead of b.MK. Exploring character-specific combo variations can lead to even more devastating results. Practice these "must know" combos and continue to experiment to find your own optimal sequences! 👊

What are your go-to high-damage Necro combos? Share your insights and discuss in the comments below!