Tips
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Zafina's df+2 is -12 on block; punish it consistently with Bob's i10 1,1,2 or i12 f+2 to stop her from fishing for launches.
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When Zafina enters Mantis (MNT) stance, be wary of MNT.df+1 which is +10 on block and a Heat Engager; do not press buttons if you block this.
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Zafina's d+3 low poke is evasive but -15 on block; use Bob's ws1,3 or ws2,2 for a heavy punish if you read the low.
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Zafina's Scarecrow (SCR) power crush SCR.4 is -18 on block; use Bob's f+2,3 or f,n,d,df+2 for a full launch punish.
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Check Zafina's movement with Bob's f+4 or ws3, as both are homing moves that prevent her from sidestepping your pressure.
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Zafina's f,f+3 is +4 on block and transitions to SCR; if she cancels the transition with B, she remains at +4, so respect her follow-up.
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Use Bob's uf+1 to track Zafina's right sidestep, as it has good tracking and is safe at -9 on block.
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FAQ
Who wins Bob vs Zafina in Tekken 8?
We do not have enough recent major-set data yet for a reliable Bob vs Zafina winrate. Use the tips and VODs below while more tournament results come in.
How do you beat Zafina as Bob?
Zafina's df+2 is -12 on block; punish it consistently with Bob's i10 1,1,2 or i12 f+2 to stop her from fishing for launches. When Zafina enters Mantis (MNT) stance, be wary of MNT.df+1 which is +10 on block and a Heat Engager; do not press buttons if you block this. Zafina's d+3 low poke is evasive but -15 on block; use Bob's ws1,3 or ws2,2 for a heavy punish if you read the low.
Are there pro VODs for Bob vs Zafina?
No tournament VODs are listed for Bob 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 Bob'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 | b+4,3 (launch) | i15 | 49 |
| d+4 | -19 | ws1,3 (launch) | i13 | 36 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | b+4,3 (launch) | i15 | 49 |
| f+2,3,4 | -18 | b+4,3 (launch) | i15 | 49 |
| f+2 | -18 | b+4,3 (launch) | i15 | 49 |
| 2,1,3 | -17 | ws1,3 (launch) | i13 | 36 |
| ub+3 | -17 | b+4,3 (launch) | i15 | 49 |
| f,f+3,1 | -16 | b+4,3 (launch) | i15 | 49 |
| db+1+2,1+2 | -16 | b+4,3 (launch) | i15 | 49 |
| d+2 | -16 | b+4,3 (launch) | i15 | 49 |
| d+1 | -16 | b+4,3 (launch) | i15 | 49 |
| db+1+2 | -16 | ws1,3 (launch) | i13 | 36 |
Bob moves Zafina can punish
| Bob move | On block | Zafina punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| db+3+4 | -31 | ws2 |
| db+3+4,4 | -28 | ws2 |
| f,n,d,DF+4 | -28 | ws2 |
| uf+3+4 | -25 | db+2,1+2 |
| f,n,d,df+2 | -23 | db+2,1+2 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | db+2,1+2 |
| d+3 | -18 | ws2 |
| f,n,d,DF+4,1+2 | -17 | db+2,1+2 |
start.gg majors
Across 1 start.gg major sets, Bob is 1–0 against Zafina.
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Players on this side
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