SFV Bread and Butter Combo Guide: Zangief

Zangief's bread and butter combos form the foundation of his pressure game in Street Fighter V. This guide breaks down his most reliable damage routes, from confirm into spinning piledriver to mid-screen knockdown setups that transition into his vaunted throw range. The video pairs each combo with notation and damage values, making it straightforward to lab the sequences and understand when each route applies. Bafael walks through practical scenarios where these combos come up during actual gameplay, rather than just showcasing damage in a vacuum. For players learning the Red Cyclone, this covers the essential tools needed to convert hits into consistent damage without frame-perfect execution demands. The early 2016 timestamp reflects this guide's place in the character's early competitive lifecycle, before subsequent balance patches and new V-Skill options reshaped his combo landscape. Whether you're building Zangief fundamentals or filling gaps in your combo knowledge, the specific damage numbers and notation serve as reference material you can return to while grinding.