Imagine dedicating hours to mastering a character, only to find out they're considered… utterly unviable. That's the harsh reality facing Lily mains in Street Fighter 6, according to top player Broski's shocking new tier list for Season 3. Broski, a respected figure in the fighting game community (FGC), recently dropped his updated rankings, and let's just say, it's causing quite a stir.
But first, a little context. While Street Fighter 6 is well into its life cycle, we're still in the thick of Season 3. And even though Broski himself admits he's not the biggest fan of tier lists, his community rallied behind a great cause. They raised over £3,000 for Doctors Without Borders, and as a reward for hitting this impressive fundraising goal, Broski delivered a fresh tier list.
So, who's sitting pretty at the top? Despite some balance adjustments (or "nerfs"), JP remains the undisputed king. Broski highlights JP's incredible potential ("highest ceiling"), citing his excellent hitboxes, zoning capabilities, and surprisingly solid defense. He's a force to be reckoned with, even after all this time. And this is the part most people miss: JP's dominance highlights the importance of adapting to balance changes and still finding success. He's a testament to a character's inherent strength.
Mai Shiranui claims the second spot, which might raise an eyebrow or two for some. But both JP and Mai have seen significant jumps in the rankings since Broski's Season 2 tier list last year. Clearly, the meta is evolving.
The rest of Broski's top five consists of Ed, Ryu, and Akuma, with Blanka and Terry close behind. It's a pretty standard lineup of powerful characters, but the real drama is at the bottom.
As for Broski's own character, A.K.I., she finds herself in the middle of the pack, residing in B tier. Broski believes she's starting to fall behind the top contenders, despite her strong tools like her fireball into Drive Rush. The newest addition to the roster, C. Viper, lands slightly below A.K.I., sharing a similar power level with Zangief, Chun-Li, and Elena. However, Sagat has seen a significant rise in Broski's estimation, placing him comfortably in the top 10.
Now, for the bombshell: At the very bottom, alone in a tier labeled "not even good enough for D," sits Lily. Yes, you read that right. Broski doesn't just think she's weak; he considers her fundamentally flawed. But here's where it gets controversial... Broski essentially argues that Lily fails as a grappler. She struggles to create advantageous situations for her command grabs without relying on unsafe wind stocks. This forces her to play the same game as stronger characters, but with fewer tools and less effectiveness.
In essence, Broski believes Lily lacks the tools to reliably set up her command grabs, making her a significantly weaker character compared to others who can execute their game plans more consistently. She's stuck trying to play like a top tier character, but without the inherent advantages. This is a bold statement, and one that's sure to spark debate within the Street Fighter 6 community.
Do you agree with Broski's assessment of Lily? Is she truly unviable, or is there untapped potential waiting to be discovered? And what do you think of his top-tier placements? Who do you think is overrated or underrated? Feel free to share your thoughts and opinions in the comments below!
