Bryan vs Zafina

VODs from Bryan's side

Tips

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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 she has the advantage.
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If Zafina uses the d+3 low to enter Mantis, it is -15 on block; use ws1 for a full launch punish.
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Zafina's Scarecrow (SCR) stance power crush SCR.4 is -18 on block, allowing Bryan to punish with a full Jet Uppercut (f,n,b+2).
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Watch for Zafina's f,f+3, which is +4 on block and transitions to Scarecrow; use Bryan's i10 jab to interrupt slow follow-ups if she doesn't cancel.
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Against her low-profile stances like Tarantula (TRT), Bryan's d+2 is an i14 mid that hits grounded and is only -2 on block.
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Zafina's ws2 is a i18 launcher that is -14 on block; make sure to punish this with f,n,b+2 for a full launch.
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Zafina's df+2 is a i16 launcher that is -12 on block; punish it consistently with 4,3 to keep her from throwing it out.

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FAQ

Who wins Bryan vs Zafina in Tekken 8?

Across 5 recent start.gg major sets, Bryan is 3–2 against Zafina. Sample size is still small, so treat the record as directional.

How do you beat Zafina as Bryan?

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 she has the advantage. If Zafina uses the d+3 low to enter Mantis, it is -15 on block; use ws1 for a full launch punish. Zafina's Scarecrow (SCR) stance power crush SCR.4 is -18 on block, allowing Bryan to punish with a full Jet Uppercut (f,n,b+2).

Are there pro VODs for Bryan vs Zafina?

No tournament VODs are listed for Bryan 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 Bryan'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	3+4,SNE.2* (launch)	i18	50
d+4	-19	ws2 (launch)	i19	30
R.df+1+2	-18	3+4,SNE.2* (launch)	i18	50
f+2,3,4	-18	3+4,SNE.2* (launch)	i18	50
f+2	-18	3+4,SNE.2* (launch)	i18	50
2,1,3	-17	ws1 (launch)	i15	20
ub+3	-17	d+1+2,3 (launch)	i17	45
f,f+3,1	-16	d+2,3 (launch)	i14	38
db+1+2,1+2	-16	d+2,3 (launch)	i14	38
d+2	-16	d+2,3 (launch)	i14	38
d+1	-16	d+2,3 (launch)	i14	38
db+1+2	-16	ws1 (launch)	i15	20

Bryan moves Zafina can punish

Bryan move	On block	Zafina punishes with
ub+1+2,1,2,1,2,1,2,1,2,1,4	-35	db+2,1+2
ub+1+2,1,2,1,2,1,2,1,2,1	-26	db+2,1+2
df+3	-26	ws2
b,B+4	-19	db+2,1+2
R.df+1+2	-18	db+2,1+2
ub+1+2,1,2,1,2,1,2,1,2	-16	db+2,1+2
ub+1+2,1,2,1,2,1,2	-16	db+2,1+2
ub+1+2,1,2,1,2	-16	db+2,1+2

Frame data: Wavu Wiki (CC0).

start.gg majors

Across 5 start.gg major sets, Bryan is 3–2 against Zafina.

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Matchup charts: Bryan · Zafina

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