Tips
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Azucena's df+2 launcher is -13 on block; punish it every time with your ws1,3 for a guaranteed knockdown and +15a.
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Use d+2 (i18) to chip away at her; even though it is -13 on block, it crushes highs starting at frame 6, helping you bypass her jab pressure.
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Azucena's b+3 is +2c on block; do not press buttons immediately after blocking it, as she has the advantage.
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If Azucena uses LIB.d+4, it is -31 on block, allowing you to land your most powerful delayed rising toe kick (uf,n,4) or f,F+2.
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Dragunov's f,f,F+2 Russian Hook is +4 on block, which is essential for locking Azucena down and preventing her from dancing into stances.
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When Azucena enters Libertador (f+3+4), she can auto-evade highs and lows; use mid checks like Dragunov's df+1 (i13) or b+4 (i14) to hit her out of the stance.
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Azucena's f,f,F+3 is -14 on block; punish this heavily with your 1,2,1 Heat Engager.
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FAQ
Who wins Dragunov vs Azucena in Tekken 8?
Across 5 recent start.gg major sets, Dragunov is 2–3 against Azucena. Sample size is still small, so treat the record as directional.
How do you beat Azucena as Dragunov?
Azucena's df+2 launcher is -13 on block; punish it every time with your ws1,3 for a guaranteed knockdown and +15a. Use d+2 (i18) to chip away at her; even though it is -13 on block, it crushes highs starting at frame 6, helping you bypass her jab pressure. Azucena's b+3 is +2c on block; do not press buttons immediately after blocking it, as she has the advantage.
Are there pro VODs for Dragunov vs Azucena?
No tournament VODs are listed for Dragunov vs Azucena yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
Azucena 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.
| Azucena move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| db+1+2 | -21 | f+2,4 (launch) | i19 | 40 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | f+4,3 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| db+3+4 | -16 | f+4,3 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| uf+3 | -16 | f+4,3 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| f+2,1,4 | -14 | f+4,3 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| d+3,3,4 | -14 | f+4,3 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| uf+3,4 | -14 | f+4,3 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| 1,2 | -14 | f+4,3 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| f,F+3 | -14 | f+4,3 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| db+4 | -14 | ws1,3 (launch) | i12 | 28 |
| d+3 | -14 | ws1,3 (launch) | i12 | 28 |
| f,f,F+3 | -14 | f+4,3 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
Dragunov moves Azucena can punish
| Dragunov move | On block | Azucena punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| db+3+4 | -31 | ws1 |
| b+2,1,3 | -26 | ws1 |
| db+3 | -26 | ws1 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | f+4,4~3 |
| ub+3 | -17 | f+4,4~3 |
| d+4,1,3 | -16 | df+4,1 |
| ub+4 | -16 | df+4,1 |
| d+4 | -15 | ws1 |
start.gg majors
Across 5 start.gg major sets, Dragunov is 2–3 against Azucena.
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Matchup charts: Dragunov · Azucena
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