Nemo’s SF6 Tier List Puts C. Viper Low

• Key takeaways:
• Nemo's new Street Fighter 6 season‑3 tier list ranks Ed and Mai in SS tier; Blanka and Ryu sit in S tier.
• Terry is close behind, while longtime pick M. Bison is viewed as weaker by Nemo.
• Newcomer C. Viper is placed in the low C tier; Nemo still believes any character can win.

What Nemo's list tells us about SF6's current meta

GLOE|Nemo — a well-known Japanese competitor — released a fresh tier evaluation for Street Fighter 6 during the tail end of Season 3. The list arrives as official tournament qualification for Capcom Cup 12 is nearly complete, with 46 of 48 players already locked in.

Nemo’s placements reflect how the meta has shifted over 2025; some characters that looked strong early have seen their standing change as more high‑level results come in.

Top tiers and contenders

At the very top Nemo puts Ed and Mai in SS tier, signaling he views them as the strongest, most consistent picks right now. Sitting in S tier are Blanka and Ryu — solid tournament performers with few obvious weaknesses.

Terry is ranked just below the S tier group, a character Nemo thinks threatens the top group but doesn't quite match the absolute best.

Mid‑tier surprises

Nemo lists Elena in A tier, placing her between characters like JP and Rashid. He also has Lili (spelled Lily in some coverage) in A tier, which might surprise players who expected her to fare lower.

Sagat, meanwhile, is placed in B tier alongside Ken, Guile, Zangief, A.K.I., and Kimberly — a group of fighters who are capable but considered less dominant at the moment.

Down the board: M. Bison and C. Viper

One notable change is Nemo’s assessment of M. Bison. The Japanese pro says multiple players have moved away from Bison or picked up secondaries, suggesting the character has lost some of his competitive edge.

Most striking is C. Viper, the newest roster addition in Street Fighter 6, which Nemo places in the low C tier. Nemo didn’t expand on specific reasons for her placement in the clip linked to his list, but he emphasizes the game's balance still allows for character variety.

Context and caveats

Nemo’s tier list was made before the December balance update to Street Fighter 6, so specific matchups may shift after recent nerfs and buffs. He also posted a video explaining the choices (in Japanese); viewers can use YouTube’s auto‑caption/dubbing to follow his reasoning.

With Capcom Cup 12 approaching, expect further adjustments to public tier perceptions as tournament results roll in.