Tips
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Use d+1 Bunker-buster Elbow and f+4,4 to attack Asuka safely; as elbows and knees, they cannot be reversed by her b+1+3.
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Asuka's f+2 Demon Slayer is -18 on block; punish it heavily with a launcher like df+2 or ws2.
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Pressure Asuka with f,f,F+2 (+4 on block) and b+1+2 (+6 on block) to keep her from easily using her slow power moves.
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If Asuka uses her d+3+4 Double Lift Kicks, it is -25 if the first hit is blocked, allowing for a maximum punish.
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Use SNK.4 to force a Heat Engager situation, as it is +7 on block and difficult for Asuka to interrupt.
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Asuka's low d+1+2 Sashiro is -18 on block; block and punish with ws2 for a full launch.
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Watch for Asuka's db+1,4; you can interrupt the second hit with any move i10 or faster.
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FAQ
Who wins Dragunov vs Asuka in Tekken 8?
We do not have enough recent major-set data yet for a reliable Dragunov vs Asuka winrate. Use the tips and VODs below while more tournament results come in.
How do you beat Asuka as Dragunov?
Use d+1 Bunker-buster Elbow and f+4,4 to attack Asuka safely; as elbows and knees, they cannot be reversed by her b+1+3. Asuka's f+2 Demon Slayer is -18 on block; punish it heavily with a launcher like df+2 or ws2. Pressure Asuka with f,f,F+2 (+4 on block) and b+1+2 (+6 on block) to keep her from easily using her slow power moves.
Are there pro VODs for Dragunov vs Asuka?
No tournament VODs are listed for Dragunov vs Asuka yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
Asuka moves that are −10 or worse on block, with Dragunov'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.
| Asuka move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| f+1,4 | -26 | ws1,3 (launch) | i12 | 28 |
| df+3+4 | -26 | ws1,3 (launch) | i12 | 28 |
| 1+4,2,d+4 | -23 | ws1,3 (launch) | i12 | 28 |
| b+3,2 | -20 | f+2,4 (launch) | i19 | 40 |
| b+3 | -19 | f+2,4 (launch) | i19 | 40 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | f+4,3 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| f+2 | -18 | f+4,3 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| d+1+2 | -18 | ws1,3 (launch) | i12 | 28 |
| 2,3 | -17 | f+4,3 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| b+4,2,3 | -16 | f+4,3 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| db+1,4 | -15 | f+4,3 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| b+1+4,4 | -14 | f+4,3 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
Dragunov moves Asuka can punish
| Dragunov move | On block | Asuka punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| db+3+4 | -31 | ws1,4 |
| b+2,1,3 | -26 | ws1,4 |
| db+3 | -26 | ws1,4 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | f,F+2,3* |
| ub+3 | -17 | f,F+2,3* |
| d+4,1,3 | -16 | f,F+2,3* |
| ub+4 | -16 | f,F+2,3* |
| d+4 | -15 | ws1,4 |
start.gg majors
Across 2 start.gg major sets, Dragunov is 2–0 against Asuka.
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Matchup charts: Dragunov · Asuka
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