Sagat is based on multiple Grooves from Capcom vs. He has two throws done by holding or and pressing or, with the former having a simple shoulder toss and the latter being a hold that involves him kneeing the opponent multiple times the amount of times Sagat knees his opponent is dependent on how fast he or the opponent can mash buttons as a 'power struggle', and both throws can be escaped by holding or and Ⓨ, Ⓩ, Ⓑ, or Ⓒ. The strength of an attack depends on the button pressed attacks with Ⓧ and Ⓐ are weaker, while attacks with Ⓩ and Ⓒ are stronger alongside these attacks is Tiger Thrust (+ Ⓒ ), a Command Normal that is a mid-range thrust kick that can also be used as a repelling tool.

Sagat is a six-button character who uses and for attacks, using for punches and for kicks.