Tips
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Nina's df+3,2,3 Geyser Cannon is -17 on block; punish it heavily with uf+4 or ws1 for a full launch.
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Interrupt Nina's 1,2,1+2 or df+1,2,1+2 Double Explosion strings with an i10 jab or faster move, as they have a significant gap before the -14 mid finisher.
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Nina's SS.2 launcher is -14 on block; ensure you have a consistent punish like f+2,1 ready to stop her from abusing sidestep transitions.
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Use Armor King's f,n,d,df+1 Shadow Lariat to beat Nina's high-crushing attempts, as it is +5 on block and grants a massive +16a on hit.
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If Nina uses d+3,4,3 Easy Prey, the final hit is -7 on block, allowing you to maintain momentum despite the pushback.
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Nina's Wipe the Floor (d,DF+4) is extremely risky at -37 on block; block low and use your most powerful delayed hopkick or ws1 combo.
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Nina's Ivory Cutter (1+4) is a common pressure tool that is -5 on block; use this small advantage to check her with your i12 df+4 or start your own throw game.
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FAQ
Who wins Armor King vs Nina in Tekken 8?
Across 4 recent start.gg major sets, Armor King is 2–2 against Nina. Sample size is still small, so treat the record as directional.
How do you beat Nina as Armor King?
Nina's df+3,2,3 Geyser Cannon is -17 on block; punish it heavily with uf+4 or ws1 for a full launch. Interrupt Nina's 1,2,1+2 or df+1,2,1+2 Double Explosion strings with an i10 jab or faster move, as they have a significant gap before the -14 mid finisher. Nina's SS.2 launcher is -14 on block; ensure you have a consistent punish like f+2,1 ready to stop her from abusing sidestep transitions.
Are there pro VODs for Armor King vs Nina?
No tournament VODs are listed for Armor King vs Nina yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
Nina moves that are −10 or worse on block, with Armor King's best standing punisher (first hit or two-hit string, no Heat or Rage). Lows are punished from crouch with a while-standing (ws) move.
| Nina move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| d,DF+4 | -37 | ws3,1 (launch) | i13 | 36 |
| uf+3+4 | -23 | f+2,1 (launch) | i15 | 37 |
| uf+4,3 | -19 | ws3,1 (launch) | i13 | 36 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | f+2,1 (launch) | i15 | 37 |
| df+3,2,3 | -17 | f+2,1 (launch) | i15 | 37 |
| db+3+4 | -17 | f+2,1 (launch) | i15 | 37 |
| d+3 | -17 | ws3,1 (launch) | i13 | 36 |
| ub+1 | -16 | f+2,1 (launch) | i15 | 37 |
| 3 | -16 | f+2,1 (launch) | i15 | 37 |
| f+2,1,3 | -15 | f+2,1 (launch) | i15 | 37 |
| b+3+4,3 | -15 | f+2,1 (launch) | i15 | 37 |
| u+3 | -15 | f+2,1 (launch) | i15 | 37 |
Armor King moves Nina can punish
| Armor King move | On block | Nina punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| db+3 | -26 | ws4,3 |
| f+1+4 | -19 | f+3+4,H.2 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | f+3+4,H.2 |
| 3+4,2 | -18 | f+3+4,H.2 |
| db+4 | -17 | ws4,3 |
| d+3+4 | -16 | ws4,3 |
| d+3+4,3 | -15 | f+3+4,H.2 |
| d+4 | -15 | ws4,3 |
start.gg majors
Across 4 start.gg major sets, Armor King is 2–2 against Nina.
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Matchup charts: Armor King · Nina
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