Tips
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If Hwoarang uses df+3+4 (Ignition Barrage), it is -14 on block; use 1,2,1 or ws1+2 for a heavy punish.
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Use d+2 to chip away at Hwoarang's health; it is i18 and recovers in a crouching state, making it difficult for Hwoarang to retaliate with high kicks.
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When Hwoarang enters LFS, be wary of f+4 (Spinning Hook Kick); it is a homing mid that is -10 on block.
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Dragunov's df+2 is a reliable i15 mid launcher to catch Hwoarang trying to transition into Flamingo stances with negative frames.
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Hwoarang's f,F+3 is +6 on block; do not press buttons afterward, as he can transition to RFF and maintain pressure.
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If Hwoarang whiffs a big kick, use f,f,F+2 (Russian Hook) to close the gap and gain +4 frame advantage on block.
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Interrupt Hwoarang's RFS d+3,3 string with an i10 or faster move between the first and second hit to prevent the launch.
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FAQ
Who wins Dragunov vs Hwoarang in Tekken 8?
Across 4 recent start.gg major sets, Dragunov is 3–1 against Hwoarang. Sample size is still small, so treat the record as directional.
How do you beat Hwoarang as Dragunov?
If Hwoarang uses df+3+4 (Ignition Barrage), it is -14 on block; use 1,2,1 or ws1+2 for a heavy punish. Use d+2 to chip away at Hwoarang's health; it is i18 and recovers in a crouching state, making it difficult for Hwoarang to retaliate with high kicks. When Hwoarang enters LFS, be wary of f+4 (Spinning Hook Kick); it is a homing mid that is -10 on block.
Are there pro VODs for Dragunov vs Hwoarang?
No tournament VODs are listed for Dragunov vs Hwoarang yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
Hwoarang 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.
| Hwoarang move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| b+3 | -19 | f+2,4 (launch) | i19 | 40 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | f+4,3 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| d+4 | -17 | ws1,3 (launch) | i12 | 28 |
| f+3~3 | -16 | f+4,3 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| b+1 | -15 | f+4,3 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| 4,4,3 | -14 | f+4,3 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| uf+3,4,3 | -14 | f+4,3 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| 3,3,3 | -14 | f+4,3 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| 1,1,3,3 | -14 | f+4,3 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| df+3,4 | -14 | f+4,3 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| df+3+4 | -14 | f+4,3 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| d+3+4 | -14 | ws1,3 (launch) | i12 | 28 |
Dragunov moves Hwoarang can punish
| Dragunov move | On block | Hwoarang punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| db+3+4 | -31 | ws2,3 |
| b+2,1,3 | -26 | ws2,3 |
| db+3 | -26 | ws2,3 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | db+4,4 |
| ub+3 | -17 | db+4,4 |
| d+4,1,3 | -16 | db+4,4 |
| ub+4 | -16 | db+4,4 |
| d+4 | -15 | ws2,3 |
start.gg majors
Across 4 start.gg major sets, Dragunov is 3–1 against Hwoarang.
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Matchup charts: Dragunov · Hwoarang
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