Tips
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Kazuya's Electric Wind God Fist is +5 on block; do not attempt to press buttons afterward, as he can frame-trap you easily.
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Use b+3 to catch Kazuya stepping, as it is a mid that completely homes to both sides and is safe at -4 on block.
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If Kazuya uses his Twin Pistons (ws1,2) and you block it, punish him heavily as it is -12 on block.
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Your uf+4 (Sky Slash Nova) is a great i15 hopkick but is -13 on block; use it carefully against Kazuya's i13 ws1,2 punish.
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Kazuya's Hellsweep (f,n,d,DF+4) is -23 on block, giving you a guaranteed full launch with ws2 or a delayed hopkick.
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When you have Starburst, d+1,STB.2 becomes +6 on block, allowing you to maintain pressure against Kazuya's defensive options.
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Kazuya's f+4 (Right Splits Kick) is +4c on block; stay patient and do not challenge his follow-up pressure.
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FAQ
Who wins Claudio vs Kazuya in Tekken 8?
We do not have enough recent major-set data yet for a reliable Claudio vs Kazuya winrate. Use the tips and VODs below while more tournament results come in.
How do you beat Kazuya as Claudio?
Kazuya's Electric Wind God Fist is +5 on block; do not attempt to press buttons afterward, as he can frame-trap you easily. Use b+3 to catch Kazuya stepping, as it is a mid that completely homes to both sides and is safe at -4 on block. If Kazuya uses his Twin Pistons (ws1,2) and you block it, punish him heavily as it is -12 on block.
Are there pro VODs for Claudio vs Kazuya?
No tournament VODs are listed for Claudio vs Kazuya yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
Kazuya 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.
| Kazuya move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| uf+4,4,4 | -23 | ws1,STB.2 (launch) | i12 | 35 |
| uf+4,4 | -23 | ws1,STB.2 (launch) | i12 | 35 |
| f,n,d,DF+4 | -23 | ws1,STB.2 (launch) | i12 | 35 |
| f,n,d,DF+4,1,DVK.1 | -19 | f,F+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 48 |
| df+3+4,1,2 | -19 | f,F+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 48 |
| f,n,d,DF+4,1,DVK.1,B | -19 | f,F+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 48 |
| db+1,2 | -19 | f,F+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 48 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | f,F+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 48 |
| uf+4,4,4,4 | -17 | f,F+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 48 |
| 1,1,2 | -17 | f,F+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 48 |
| d+3 | -17 | ws1,STB.2 (launch) | i12 | 35 |
| f,n,d,DF+4,1 | -16 | f,F+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 48 |
Claudio moves Kazuya can punish
| Claudio move | On block | Kazuya punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| f+2,2 | -26 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 |
| 4,STB.2 | -19 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 |
| f+2,1,1+2 | -18 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 |
| d+1+2 | -18 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 |
| f,F+2 | -18 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 |
| f+1+2 | -18 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 |
| d+3 | -17 | ws2 |
start.gg majors
Across 2 start.gg major sets, Claudio is 2–0 against Kazuya.
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Matchup charts: Claudio · Kazuya
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