Super Meter is earned through using special moves, having any attacks blocked, or taking damage. Every character has their own recommended rules and tips for managing their Super Meter. Some examples:

---Sektor---

He is quite a heavy Meter-oriented fighter; you need to use Meter to get the most out of Sektor's game. EX Teleport Uppercut (Metal Uppercut), it is safe on block gives extra damage, and can extend juggle combos in a way the normal Teleport Uppercut cannot. EX Up Missile (Homing Missile), it is a great part of Sektor's game. Allows you to make a bit of a mind-game with your opponent. A good rule to follow as Sektor is to spend a bar of Meter whenever you hit 3 bars. Otherwise, any Meter that would be gained is essentially wasted.


---Stryker---

Stryker does not rely on Meter to get the most out of his abilities, as opposed to Sektor. Meter is mostly spent on breakers or the X-Ray. Unless you want to deal a little bit of extra damage, or for Wakeup attacks, you're not going to spend any Meter, if at all on Stryker's EX moves. Stryker's Wakeup EX Baton Sweep isn't very reliable, as it is not guaranteed he will get Armor on it.


---Johnny Cage---

Johnny does not really need Meter to be effective up-close, but it certainly helps. EX Forceballs after a F+3,3 is a frametrap for Cage, gives some chip damage and allows Johnny to continue with the pressuring.
Johnny Cage will need Meter to get close to a keepaway opponent, using his Eclipse Kick (EX Shadow Kick). I prefer not spend Meter on any of Johnny's Enhanced specials, and instead use the Meter for breakers and his X-Ray. Using Meter on his X-Ray is risky, as you are not granted a for-sure counter on the opponent. Use it if the opponent is trying to pressure you or if you are a Force-Sensitive individual.

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There are many tactics and strategies for using each characters' given Super Meter. How do you like to use the Super Meter gifted to you? Or maybe you would like to know if there are any better ways to manage your Meter?