Tips
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Zafina's df+2 is i16~17 and -12 on block; punish it consistently with Armor King's b+1,2 or ws1 to discourage her from using it as a mid-check.
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Watch for Zafina's SCR.4, a power crush that is i15~16 but -18 on block; block and punish with f+1+4 for a heavy i13 punish.
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Use Armor King's db+3 homing low (i22~24) to catch Zafina if she attempts to evade using her unique movement or stance sidesteps.
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Zafina's MNT.df+1 is a powerful Heat Engager that is +10 on block; do not press buttons after blocking this, as she has a massive frame advantage.
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Against Zafina's low sweeps like FC.df+3 (-26 on block), use Armor King's delayed hopkick (uf,n,4) for a full launch punish.
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If Zafina uses d+3 to enter Mantis (MNT), she is +7c on hit but -15 on block; use a fast mid like df+4 to check her if she tries to stay in stance.
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Zafina's db+4,2 is a common string that is -13 on block; punish it with Armor King's b+1,2 or ws3,1 for a significant advantage.
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FAQ
Who wins Armor King vs Zafina in Tekken 8?
We do not have enough recent major-set data yet for a reliable Armor King vs Zafina winrate. Use the tips and VODs below while more tournament results come in.
How do you beat Zafina as Armor King?
Zafina's df+2 is i16~17 and -12 on block; punish it consistently with Armor King's b+1,2 or ws1 to discourage her from using it as a mid-check. Watch for Zafina's SCR.4, a power crush that is i15~16 but -18 on block; block and punish with f+1+4 for a heavy i13 punish. Use Armor King's db+3 homing low (i22~24) to catch Zafina if she attempts to evade using her unique movement or stance sidesteps.
Are there pro VODs for Armor King vs Zafina?
No tournament VODs are listed for Armor King vs Zafina yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
Zafina 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.
| Zafina move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| d+2,4 | -22 | f+2,1 (launch) | i15 | 37 |
| d+4 | -19 | ws3,1 (launch) | i13 | 36 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | f+2,1 (launch) | i15 | 37 |
| f+2,3,4 | -18 | f+2,1 (launch) | i15 | 37 |
| f+2 | -18 | f+2,1 (launch) | i15 | 37 |
| 2,1,3 | -17 | ws3,1 (launch) | i13 | 36 |
| ub+3 | -17 | f+2,1 (launch) | i15 | 37 |
| f,f+3,1 | -16 | f+2,1 (launch) | i15 | 37 |
| db+1+2,1+2 | -16 | f+2,1 (launch) | i15 | 37 |
| d+2 | -16 | f+2,1 (launch) | i15 | 37 |
| d+1 | -16 | f+2,1 (launch) | i15 | 37 |
| db+1+2 | -16 | ws3,1 (launch) | i13 | 36 |
Armor King moves Zafina can punish
| Armor King move | On block | Zafina punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| db+3 | -26 | ws2 |
| f+1+4 | -19 | db+2,1+2 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | db+2,1+2 |
| 3+4,2 | -18 | db+2,1+2 |
| db+4 | -17 | ws1,2 |
| d+3+4 | -16 | ws1,2 |
| d+3+4,3 | -15 | db+2,1+2 |
| d+4 | -15 | ws1,2 |
start.gg majors
Across 2 start.gg major sets, Armor King is 0–2 against Zafina.
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Matchup charts: Armor King · Zafina
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