Tips
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Zafina's d+3 is a common low that evades mids and transitions to Mantis; it is -15 on block, allowing for a full launch with d+3+4 or ws2.
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When Zafina enters Mantis (MNT), be wary of MNT.df+3, a mid that is -17 on block and can hit even if you are behind her.
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Zafina's Scarecrow (SCR) power crush SCR.4 is -18 on block; you can punish this heavily with ws2 for a Tornado launch.
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Use b+1 to check her movement, as it tracks her sidestep completely and is safe at -6 on block.
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If Zafina uses the Kapara low (2,1,3), it is -17 on block, making it highly punishable by your ws2 launcher.
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Zafina's f,f+3 is +4 on block and transitions to Scarecrow; do not press buttons immediately after blocking it to avoid being counter-hit by her i10 SCR.1.
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Punish Zafina's df+2 launcher on block (-12) with your i12 b+1,2 or 2,2 to discourage her from fishing for launches.
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Zafina's Tarantula (TRT) stance power crush TRT.2 is -13 on block; use your i13 ws1,2 to punish it reliably.
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FAQ
Who wins Devil Jin vs Zafina in Tekken 8?
We do not have enough recent major-set data yet for a reliable Devil Jin vs Zafina winrate. Use the tips and VODs below while more tournament results come in.
How do you beat Zafina as Devil Jin?
Zafina's d+3 is a common low that evades mids and transitions to Mantis; it is -15 on block, allowing for a full launch with d+3+4 or ws2. When Zafina enters Mantis (MNT), be wary of MNT.df+3, a mid that is -17 on block and can hit even if you are behind her. Zafina's Scarecrow (SCR) power crush SCR.4 is -18 on block; you can punish this heavily with ws2 for a Tornado launch.
Are there pro VODs for Devil Jin vs Zafina?
No tournament VODs are listed for Devil Jin 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 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.
| Zafina move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| d+2,4 | -22 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 35 |
| d+4 | -19 | ws1,4 (launch) | i13 | 33 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 35 |
| f+2,3,4 | -18 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 35 |
| f+2 | -18 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 35 |
| 2,1,3 | -17 | ws1,4 (launch) | i13 | 33 |
| ub+3 | -17 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 35 |
| f,f+3,1 | -16 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 35 |
| db+1+2,1+2 | -16 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 35 |
| d+2 | -16 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 35 |
| d+1 | -16 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 35 |
| db+1+2 | -16 | ws1,4 (launch) | i13 | 33 |
Devil Jin moves Zafina can punish
| Devil Jin move | On block | Zafina punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| b,f+1+2,2 | -31 | db+2,1+2 |
| u+4 | -25 | db+2,1+2 |
| f,n,d,DF+3 | -23 | ws2 |
| f,n,d,DF+4 | -23 | ws2 |
| df+3,2,4 | -22 | db+2,1+2 |
| f+4,3 | -22 | db+2,1+2 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | db+2,1+2 |
| b+3 | -18 | db+2,1+2 |
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