Tips
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Use f,f,f+2 (Russian Assault) to maintain pressure; it is +4 on block and gives you a massive advantage to continue your offense.
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Be cautious with d+2; while a great low at i18, it is -13 on block and King can punish it with his ws1+2 Snap Uppercut.
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If King uses f,f+4 (Konvict Kick), it is -15 on block, allowing you to launch him with df+2 or ws2.
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Use d+1 to stop King's momentum; it is i18, +1c on block, and +8c on hit, forcing him into a crouch state.
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King's df+4,3,4 (Mincer) is -15 on block; don't let him finish the string for free, launch him for a full combo.
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Your b+1+2 (Blizzard Hammer) is +6 on block, making it an excellent tool to set up counter-hit traps or throw attempts.
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Check King's movement with b+3, a homing high that is only -9 on block and provides +11g on hit.
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FAQ
Who wins Dragunov vs King in Tekken 8?
Across 3 recent start.gg major sets, Dragunov is 1–2 against King. Sample size is still small, so treat the record as directional.
How do you beat King as Dragunov?
Use f,f,f+2 (Russian Assault) to maintain pressure; it is +4 on block and gives you a massive advantage to continue your offense. Be cautious with d+2; while a great low at i18, it is -13 on block and King can punish it with his ws1+2 Snap Uppercut. If King uses f,f+4 (Konvict Kick), it is -15 on block, allowing you to launch him with df+2 or ws2.
Are there pro VODs for Dragunov vs King?
No tournament VODs are listed for Dragunov vs King yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
King 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.
| King move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| d+3+4,4,4,4 | -26 | ws1,3 (launch) | i12 | 28 |
| d+3+4,4,4 | -25 | ws1,3 (launch) | i12 | 28 |
| d+3+4,4 | -25 | ws1,3 (launch) | i12 | 28 |
| d+3+4 | -25 | ws1,3 (launch) | i12 | 28 |
| d+1+2 | -24 | f+2,4 (launch) | i19 | 40 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | f+4,3 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| uf+2 | -17 | f+4,3 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| db+4 | -17 | ws1,3 (launch) | i12 | 28 |
| f,F+2+3 | -16 | f+4,3 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| df+4,3,4 | -15 | f+4,3 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| f+2,d+1,2 | -15 | f+4,3 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| d+3+4,4,4,2 | -15 | f+4,3 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
Dragunov moves King can punish
| Dragunov move | On block | King punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| db+3+4 | -31 | ws3 |
| b+2,1,3 | -26 | ws3 |
| db+3 | -26 | ws3 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | 1+2,3 |
| ub+3 | -17 | b+2,1+2 |
| d+4,1,3 | -16 | b+2,1+2 |
| ub+4 | -16 | b+2,1+2 |
| d+4 | -15 | ws2,2 |
start.gg majors
Across 3 start.gg major sets, Dragunov is 1–2 against King.
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Matchup charts: Dragunov · King
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