Tips
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Dragunov's f,f,F+2 is +4 on block; do not press buttons immediately after, but note that Claudio's b+3 is i13 and completely homing to both sides to check his movement.
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Punish Dragunov's df+2 launcher (-12 on block) with your i12 f+2 or 4 to maintain momentum.
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Dragunov's d+2 is i18 and -13 on block; use Claudio's uf+4 or ws2 to launch it for a full combo.
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If Dragunov enters Sneak (SNK) and uses the SNK.4 mid, it is +7 on block, forcing you to respect his follow-up pressure.
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Use Claudio's b+1 (i18, homing) to stop Dragunov from sidestepping your linear pressure, as it is safe at -8 on block.
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Dragunov's Blizzard Hammer (b+1+2) is +6 on block and forces a crouch state; be prepared to defend against his powerful mid/low mixups afterward.
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Interrupt Dragunov's 1,2,1 Heat Engager if you block the first two hits, as the final hit is -14 on block and punishable by Claudio's 2,1,2.
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When you have Starburst, d+1,STB.2 becomes +6 on block, allowing you to maintain pressure even if Dragunov blocks the mid.
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FAQ
Who wins Claudio vs Dragunov in Tekken 8?
Across 4 recent start.gg major sets, Claudio is 3–1 against Dragunov. Sample size is still small, so treat the record as directional.
How do you beat Dragunov as Claudio?
Dragunov's f,f,F+2 is +4 on block; do not press buttons immediately after, but note that Claudio's b+3 is i13 and completely homing to both sides to check his movement. Punish Dragunov's df+2 launcher (-12 on block) with your i12 f+2 or 4 to maintain momentum. Dragunov's d+2 is i18 and -13 on block; use Claudio's uf+4 or ws2 to launch it for a full combo.
Are there pro VODs for Claudio vs Dragunov?
No tournament VODs are listed for Claudio vs Dragunov yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
Dragunov moves that are −10 or worse on block, with Claudio'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.
| Dragunov move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| db+3+4 | -31 | ws1,STB.2 (launch) | i12 | 35 |
| b+2,1,3 | -26 | ws1,STB.2 (launch) | i12 | 35 |
| db+3 | -26 | ws1,STB.2 (launch) | i12 | 35 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | f,F+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 48 |
| ub+3 | -17 | f,F+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 48 |
| d+4,1,3 | -16 | f,F+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 48 |
| ub+4 | -16 | f,F+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 48 |
| d+4 | -15 | ws1,STB.2 (launch) | i12 | 35 |
| db+2,1,2 | -14 | f,F+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 48 |
| d+4,4 | -14 | f,F+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 48 |
| 1,2,1 | -14 | f,F+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 48 |
| 1+2 | -14 | f,F+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 48 |
Claudio moves Dragunov can punish
| Claudio move | On block | Dragunov punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| f+2,2 | -26 | f+2,4 |
| 4,STB.2 | -19 | f+2,4 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | f+4,3 |
| f+2,1,1+2 | -18 | f+4,3 |
| d+1+2 | -18 | f+4,3 |
| f,F+2 | -18 | f+4,3 |
| f+1+2 | -18 | f+4,3 |
| d+3 | -17 | ws1,3 |
start.gg majors
Across 4 start.gg major sets, Claudio is 3–1 against Dragunov.
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Matchup charts: Claudio · Dragunov
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