Ryu SF6 combo: 980 damage, easy. As of the 12/02/2024 balance update, 2MK had its cancel window moved forward by 2 frames, making Ryu's classic option of…
2MK > 236LP/236MP/236HP
As of the 12/02/2024 balance update, 2MK had its cancel window moved forward by 2 frames, making Ryu's classic option of "Low Forward Fireball" significantly more powerful than it had been. In practice, this means that 2MK > 236HP is always a true blockstring even at max-range, and 2MK > 236LP is DI-safe as the opponent now cannot punish the LP Hadoken cancel with DI (2MK > 236MP appears to be the best of both worlds: it is a true blockstring up until max-range, at which distance it is still DI-safe). Bear in mind that performing 2MK > 236P into a Drive Impact is still a hazard if Super Art 3 is not available to be canceled into, so don't get predictable. Normal Hit