Tips
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Yoshimitsu's Flash (1+4) is extremely fast at i6~9 and can interrupt your pressure; avoid being predictable with moves that leave you only slightly plus.
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Punish Yoshimitsu's Rising Knee (uf+3) with your i12 punishers like ws4 or df+4, as it is -13 on block.
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Your Razer (d+2) is a strong low poke at i18, but be aware it is -13 on block and punishable by Yoshimitsu's ws4.
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If Yoshimitsu uses Avoiding the Puddle (uf+4), it is safe at -9, so do not attempt to punish it; instead, stay ready for his next move.
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Use Russian Hook Special (f,f,F+2) to maintain pressure, as it is +4 on block and forces Yoshimitsu to deal with your follow-up mixups.
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Watch for Yoshimitsu's Sword Sweep (FC.DF+1) which is an unblockable low; you must jump or interrupt it rather than blocking.
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Dragunov's Scimitar (df+2) is a reliable i15 mid launcher but is -12 on block, making it punishable by Yoshimitsu's 2,3 string.
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When Yoshimitsu enters Dragonfly (DGF) stance, his DGF.4 is a Heat Engager that is -4 on block, allowing you to take back your turn.
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FAQ
Who wins Dragunov vs Yoshimitsu in Tekken 8?
We do not have enough recent major-set data yet for a reliable Dragunov vs Yoshimitsu winrate. Use the tips and VODs below while more tournament results come in.
How do you beat Yoshimitsu as Dragunov?
Yoshimitsu's Flash (1+4) is extremely fast at i6~9 and can interrupt your pressure; avoid being predictable with moves that leave you only slightly plus. Punish Yoshimitsu's Rising Knee (uf+3) with your i12 punishers like ws4 or df+4, as it is -13 on block. Your Razer (d+2) is a strong low poke at i18, but be aware it is -13 on block and punishable by Yoshimitsu's ws4.
Are there pro VODs for Dragunov vs Yoshimitsu?
No tournament VODs are listed for Dragunov vs Yoshimitsu yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
Yoshimitsu 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.
| Yoshimitsu move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| b+1,1,1,1,1,1 | -73 | f+2,4 (launch) | i19 | 40 |
| 4,4,2,2,NSS.1 | -54 | f+2,4 (launch) | i19 | 40 |
| db+2,2,2,2,2,2 | -49 | f+2,4 (launch) | i19 | 40 |
| f,F+3+4,1+2 | -31 | f+2,4 (launch) | i19 | 40 |
| db+3,3,3,3,3,3 | -26 | ws1,3 (launch) | i12 | 28 |
| db+3 | -25 | ws1,3 (launch) | i12 | 28 |
| 4,4,2,2 | -24 | f+2,4 (launch) | i19 | 40 |
| 4,4,2 | -22 | f+2,4 (launch) | i19 | 40 |
| b+1,1,db+3 | -20 | ws1,3 (launch) | i12 | 28 |
| 1+4 | -20 | f+2,4 (launch) | i19 | 40 |
| b,B+1+4,B | -20 | f+2,4 (launch) | i19 | 40 |
| f,F+3+4 | -20 | f+2,4 (launch) | i19 | 40 |
Dragunov moves Yoshimitsu can punish
| Dragunov move | On block | Yoshimitsu punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| db+3+4 | -31 | ws3,2 |
| b+2,1,3 | -26 | ws3,2 |
| db+3 | -26 | ws3,2 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | f+3,4 |
| ub+3 | -17 | f+3,4 |
| d+4,1,3 | -16 | f+3,4 |
| ub+4 | -16 | f+3,4 |
| d+4 | -15 | ws1,2 |
start.gg majors
Across 2 start.gg major sets, Dragunov is 1–1 against Yoshimitsu.
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