Eddy VS Zafina

Eddy vs Zafina

VODs from Eddy's side

Tips

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    If Zafina uses SCR.4 (Spinning Sappara), be aware it is a power crush but is extremely unsafe at -18 on block.

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    Zafina's df+2 is a i16 mid launcher that can evade some highs; at -12 on block, punish it consistently with 2,1,4 to discourage its use.

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    Zafina's f,f+2 is a i15 homing high that is +1 on block; do not press buttons immediately after blocking it as she retains the initiative.

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    Her Scarecrow (SCR) stance low, SCR.df+4, is -14 on block; use ws1,3 for a reliable punish that transitions Eddy into RLX stance.

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    Zafina's b+3 power crush is -14 on block; punish this with 1,3 or 2,1,4 to stop her from armor-tanking your pressure.

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    Zafina's d+3 is a common low poke that transitions to Mantis (MNT) stance; it is -15 on block, allowing for a punish with ws4 or ws2.

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FAQ

Who wins Eddy vs Zafina in Tekken 8?

Across 5 recent start.gg major sets, Eddy is 3–2 against Zafina. Sample size is still small, so treat the record as directional.

How do you beat Zafina as Eddy?

If Zafina uses SCR.4 (Spinning Sappara), be aware it is a power crush but is extremely unsafe at -18 on block. Zafina's df+2 is a i16 mid launcher that can evade some highs; at -12 on block, punish it consistently with 2,1,4 to discourage its use. Zafina's f,f+2 is a i15 homing high that is +1 on block; do not press buttons immediately after blocking it as she retains the initiative.

Are there pro VODs for Eddy vs Zafina?

No tournament VODs are listed for Eddy vs Zafina yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.

Punishers

Zafina moves that are −10 or worse on block, with Eddy'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.

Zafina moveOn blockPunish withStartupDamage
d+2,4-22f+3,4 (launch)i1641
d+4-19ws1,3 (launch)i1320
R.df+1+2-18f+3,4 (launch)i1641
f+2,3,4-18f+3,4 (launch)i1641
f+2-18f+3,4 (launch)i1641
2,1,3-17ws1,3 (launch)i1320
ub+3-17f+3,4 (launch)i1641
f,f+3,1-16f+3,4 (launch)i1641
db+1+2,1+2-16f+3,4 (launch)i1641
d+2-16f+3,4 (launch)i1641
d+1-16f+3,4 (launch)i1641
db+1+2-16ws1,3 (launch)i1320
Eddy moves Zafina can punish
Eddy moveOn blockZafina punishes with
b+1,4,3+4-24ws2
f+4,3+4-24ws2
R.df+1+2-18db+2,1+2
uf+3,3-18db+2,1+2
db+2,3-18db+2,1+2
df+3-18db+2,1+2
db+2-18ws2
ub+4-17db+2,1+2

Frame data: Wavu Wiki (CC0).

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Across 5 start.gg major sets, Eddy is 3–2 against Zafina.

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Matchup charts: Eddy · Zafina

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