Overview

Menat is the cheerful and gifted apprentice of the renowned fortune teller, Rose. Hailing from Egypt, she wields the mystical Soul Power, channeling it through her crystal orb to divine the future and vanquish her foes. Despite her youth, her insights into the flow of fate are profound. Sent on a mission by her master, Menat travels the world to deliver cryptic warnings to key individuals whose destinies are intertwined with a coming catastrophe. Her fighting style is a mesmerizing dance of fortune-telling and combat, utilizing her crystal ball for unpredictable long-range attacks and intricate setups, proving that seeing the future is the ultimate advantage in any fight.

Personality

Menat is playful, energetic, and a bit of a tease, often frustrating others with her cryptic pronouncements and riddles. She carries an air of youthful confidence, fully trusting in her master's teachings and her own powerful abilities. Despite her lighthearted demeanor, she understands the gravity of her missions and the dark futures she sometimes witnesses. She holds deep reverence and love for her master, Rose, and her loyalty to her is absolute. She also has a fondness for cats, believing them to be spiritual creatures. While she enjoys confounding stoic individuals, she is ultimately a kind soul who uses her powers to guide the world toward a better fate.

Netizen Review

When Menat was released for SFV, she completely broke the mold. The community was initially captivated by her unique Egyptian design and charming personality. In-game, she quickly became known as one of the most difficult characters to master in the entire franchise. Her crystal orb mechanic created an incredibly high skill ceiling, leading to some of the most creative and complex combos ever seen. This made her a favorite among top players and lab monsters, but frustrating for beginners. She was considered a top-tier character in the right hands, praised for her oppressive setplay and zoning. Her popularity remains high due to her unique gameplay and visual appeal.

Famous Quotes

"You can't escape your fate."

— Street Fighter V - Win Quote

"My master is amazing, you know. She taught me everything I know."

— Street Fighter V - Story Mode

"The cards have spoken! And so have my fists!"

— Street Fighter V - Match Intro

"I can see... your defeat!"

— Street Fighter V - Match Intro

Hobbies

Fortune-telling, Playing with her cat, Lion

Biography

The Master's Apprentice

Menat began her journey as the apprentice to Rose, quickly showing immense talent in both Soul Power and the art of divination.

A Vision of the King

Under her master's guidance, Menat receives a vision of a bleak future and is tasked with delivering a warning to Ed, the inheritor of M. Bison's Psycho Power.

Encounter in the Subway

She tracks down Ed and his Neo Shadaloo faction in a Metro City subway, defeating him in a fight to prove her strength before delivering her cryptic message.

The Looming Calamity

After her mission, Menat continues to follow the threads of fate, sensing a great calamity on the horizon related to the enigmatic figure known as G.

Psychological Profile

Traumatic Events

  • Seeing a terrible vision of a close friend's fate. (Age 15)

    A sense of helplessness that drives her to perfect her abilities, believing that if she becomes stronger, she can alter the negative futures she foresees.

Defense Mechanisms

  • Humor

Cultural Context

Ethnicity
Egyptian
Social Class
Middle
Religious Beliefs
Ancient Egyptian Mysticism, Spiritualism
Language Patterns

Dialect: Speaks with a slight Egyptian accent.

Catchphrases: The future is clear!, This is your fate!, Shall I tell your fortune?

Speech Patterns: Frequently speaks in metaphors related to fate, the stars, and tarot cards. Her advice is often phrased as a riddle.

Relationship Dynamics

  • Rose

    Trust
    100%
    Type
    Mentor
    • Accepted as Rose's apprentice. (Trust +50%)
    • Entrusted with the mission to warn Ed. (Trust +30%)
    • Successfully delivered the message and reported back. (Trust +20%)

Notable Relationships

Rose

Rose is Menat's revered master and mother figure. Menat's devotion is absolute, and all of her actions are guided by Rose's wisdom and foresight. She aspires to be as powerful and graceful as her.

Ed

Menat sees Ed as a crucial but volatile piece of the future. She interacts with him in a teasing, big-sisterly way, aiming to guide his immense power toward a better outcome.

M. Bison

As the sworn enemy of her master, Menat views M. Bison and his lingering Psycho Power as a blight upon the world. She fights to prevent the dark future his influence could create.

Images represent character appearances.

FAQ

What is Menat's fighting style?

Menat is a 'setplay' zoner. She uses her crystal ball, 'Soul Sphere,' to control the screen. She can throw it and attack with it from a distance, or recall it to perform unique combos and mix-ups.

How does Menat's V-Trigger work?

Her V-Trigger 1, 'Judgement of Thoth,' surrounds her with 6 smaller soul spheres that she can fire individually or all at once, allowing for complex combo extensions and immense screen pressure.

Is Menat difficult to play?

Yes, Menat is widely considered one of the most difficult characters to play effectively in Street Fighter V due to the complex management of her crystal orb and the execution required for her optimal combos.

What is Menat's relationship to Rose?

Menat is Rose's young apprentice. She is completely loyal to Rose and acts as her agent in the world, carrying out missions based on Rose's visions.

Why was Menat looking for Ed?

Her master, Rose, foresaw that Ed's Psycho Power would play a crucial role in a future crisis. Menat was sent to warn him and guide him away from a destructive path.

What does 'The Nefertem' mean?

'The Nefertem' is the name of her Critical Art. It's a reference to Nefertem, the Egyptian god of beauty, healing, and sunrise, often depicted with a lotus flower, which appears in her super's animation.

Menat Properties - Dashboard