Tips
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Kazuya's df+2 is i14 and launches on counter hit, but it is -12 on block; use your i12 punisher like b+1,2 to make him respect it.
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Your b+1 is i12 and tracks SSR/SWR completely, which is essential for stopping Kazuya from stepping your linear Mishima tools.
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Kazuya's f+4 is +4c on block and forces a mixup; try to avoid being pinned against the wall where this move is most dangerous.
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If Kazuya uses the Twin Pistons (ws1,2) to punish your lows, remember it is -12 on block, allowing for a guaranteed b+1,2 punish.
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Your df+2 has good right sidestep tracking and is safe at -9, making it a reliable mid check against Kazuya's movement.
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Kazuya's Hell Lancer (f,n,d,df+3) is i18~27 and -9 on block, so while you cannot punish it, you can take back your turn immediately.
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Watch out for Kazuya's ws2, which is a homing launcher but heavily punishable at -18 on block.
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In Heat, Kazuya's Electric Wind God Fist (f,n,d,df:2) deals 5 chip damage and is +5 on block, so prioritize lateral movement to avoid the pressure.
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FAQ
Who wins Devil Jin vs Kazuya in Tekken 8?
We do not have enough recent major-set data yet for a reliable Devil Jin vs Kazuya winrate. Use the tips and VODs below while more tournament results come in.
How do you beat Kazuya as Devil Jin?
Kazuya's df+2 is i14 and launches on counter hit, but it is -12 on block; use your i12 punisher like b+1,2 to make him respect it. Your b+1 is i12 and tracks SSR/SWR completely, which is essential for stopping Kazuya from stepping your linear Mishima tools. Kazuya's f+4 is +4c on block and forces a mixup; try to avoid being pinned against the wall where this move is most dangerous.
Are there pro VODs for Devil Jin vs Kazuya?
No tournament VODs are listed for Devil Jin 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 Devil Jin'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 | ws1,4 (launch) | i13 | 33 |
| uf+4,4 | -23 | ws1,4 (launch) | i13 | 33 |
| f,n,d,DF+4 | -23 | ws1,4 (launch) | i13 | 33 |
| f,n,d,DF+4,1,DVK.1 | -19 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 35 |
| df+3+4,1,2 | -19 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 35 |
| f,n,d,DF+4,1,DVK.1,B | -19 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 35 |
| db+1,2 | -19 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 35 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 35 |
| uf+4,4,4,4 | -17 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 35 |
| 1,1,2 | -17 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 35 |
| d+3 | -17 | ws1,4 (launch) | i13 | 33 |
| f,n,d,DF+4,1 | -16 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 35 |
Devil Jin moves Kazuya can punish
| Devil Jin move | On block | Kazuya punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| b,f+1+2,2 | -31 | 4~3 |
| u+4 | -25 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 |
| f,n,d,DF+3 | -23 | ws2 |
| f,n,d,DF+4 | -23 | ws2 |
| df+3,2,4 | -22 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 |
| f+4,3 | -22 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 |
| b+3 | -18 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 |
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