Phenom's Latest SF6 Tier List: Ed and Mai Dominate as Meta Stabilizes

Phenom has released his latest "Ordered" SF6 Tier List, presenting a snapshot of the current meta that closely tracks with global performance data.

Key Takeaways:

• Statistical Synergy: Phenom’s S-Tier (Ed, Mai, Ryu) aligns almost perfectly with the current top Competitive Performance Viability (CPV) ratings.
• Ryu's Dominance: The list reinforces Ryu's position as a premier threat, matching his impressive global metrics.
• Ken's Status Quo: Phenom keeps Ken in B+, maintaining the stance that the former top-tier has settled firmly into the mid-range.

Validating the Numbers

Norwegian fighting game veteran Phenom (Arman Hanjani) released his latest "Ordered" tier list, and the results serve as high-level validation of the trends currently dominating the Street Fighter 6 landscape.

The most obvious alignment is at the summit. Phenom places Ed and Mai Shiranui at the very top of S-Tier. This mirrors the aggregate site data, where Ed holds the dominant #1 spot with a CPV of 99.99, and Mai sits comfortably at #3.

Furthermore, Phenom places Ryu firmly in S-Tier (4th position). Both Phenom’s assessment and the hard data (Rank #2, CPV 71.87) confirm that the flagship shoto has evolved into one of the game's most efficient winners.

This consistency highlights that Phenom’s assessments are not momentary reactions but a recognition of a settled meta, where characters like Ed and Mai have firmly established their dominance over the long term.

Divergences: Luke and Jamie

While the list largely correlates with global CPV, there are nuances where Phenom’s pro experience differs from the raw averages:

1. Luke: Statistically, Luke has seen better days, dropping to C-Tier (Rank #22) with a CPV of 26.45. Phenom, however, maintains Luke in A+, suggesting that while the character's general consistency has dropped, his toolkit remains viable in expert hands.
2. Jamie: The data places Jamie at the bottom of the roster (D-Tier), yet Phenom ranks him in A (Ordered). This indicates Phenom sees potential in the Drunken Boxer that is not currently being realized by the general player base.

Comparison: Phenom vs. Site Data

The following table highlights the correlation between Phenom's "Ordered" rankings and the current Competitive Performance Viability (CPV) metrics.

What’s Next

With both high-level opinion and objective data now pointing in the same direction, the meta for the upcoming competitive season looks settled. Ed, Ryu, and Mai are the characters to beat, and players will need to prepare specifically for these matchups to succeed in the current climate.

Source: Phenom on X