Good character for a beginner?

[Aero]

Im trash at fighting games but the beta and demo were really fun so I decided to buy. Could I do well just playing what looks fun? Thinking about Marisa and/or Juri

[Ahriman]

Marisa is very good for beginners. Juri not so much

[Grampire]

If you Like Juri, play Juri.

She's a bit more challenging but not insanely so.

Ken, Cammy and Guile are also good ones to consider.

[Powercrank]

if you just want to win, honda & marisa

if you actually want to learn the game, ken/luke/guile (aggressive/balanced/defensive)

[Yann]

As a beginner, you're going to get destroyed online, so pick someone you still want to put hours in even after a 20 matches losing streak because they're just sooo damn cool ;-)

[Castyles]

Originally posted by Yann:

As a beginner, you're going to get destroyed online

This. Especially on the Battle Hub.

So it doesn't matter. Pick whoever you like.

[Aero]

Thanks for the suggestions. Juri is the coolest imo but based on the combo trials, just gonna look into Marisa for now. Im ready to lose but I still wanna put up a fight lol

[al64inthedark]

Ryu is the basic character with easy inputs.

[C1REX]

Originally posted by Aero:

Im trash at fighting games but the beta and demo were really fun so I decided to buy. Could I do well just playing what looks fun? Thinking about Marisa and/or Juri

Marisa and Honda with modern controls are probably the easiest to start with.
It really depends how easily you will learn combo mechanics. If combos are not a problem then Juri will also be fine.

[⛧True Survivor⛧]

Originally posted by Aero:

Im trash at fighting games but the beta and demo were really fun so I decided to buy. Could I do well just playing what looks fun? Thinking about Marisa and/or Juri

SF6-Juri is the easiest Juri in the series so far, but if you're absolutely new to fighting games, she's probably not the best character to learn the basics. The thing is, that her fuha and fang shui mechanics put an additional number on the screen you have to keep track off throughout the match.

The absolute best character to learn fighting games is Ryu. He's not a top tier character but you will learn controlling the horizontal and vertical lines on the screen, which is the most basic and important skill in fighting games. I highly recommend not relying too much on gimmicks and shenanigans, if you really want to learn the basics of fgs. If you hate Ryu for some reason, Marisa and Luke might also be good picks.

[BACKSTABUUU]

If Juri's who you want to play, play Juri. She does have some extra mechanics, but you can play a very simple game with her and be decently effective, then work on the more advanced stuff she has when you're comfortable with that. You'll also be more motivated to learn how to play her because she's who you like.

[level3]

Originally posted by Powercrank:

if you just want to win, honda & marisa

if you actually want to learn the game, ken/luke/guile (aggressive/balanced/defensive)

very based advice

[ELDEN LORD]

Dhalsim

[Catra]

Marisa is really good cus she has really good normals that have great range and she has armor on some attacks, +frames, and she does a TON of damage. I'm not sure about Juri but I know she's really good too.

[Hidebehind]

Marisa is very good for beginners. Juri too, as she has a very easy inputs.
I highly do not recommend characters like Ryu and Ken. They won't teach you anything. You'll definitely start abusing fireballs, and then you'll have to get rid of that bad habit.

[Grampire]

I strongly encourage you to play the character you enjoy the most.

Do not play a character because they're "good for new players" or are "easier." You're should play a character you enjoy and want to play, because it will increase the dedication you put into them.

If you don't like Marisa as much as Juri then just play Juri.