Tips
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When she enters Mantis (MNT) stance, be wary of MNT.df+3, a i15~16 mid that is -17 on block, making it launch punishable by your ws3.
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Use b+1 to check her stance transitions, as it is a i14~15 mid that evades jabs between frames 8 and 11 and leads to a mini-combo on hit.
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Zafina's d+3 is a common low poke that transitions to MNT stance; it is -15 on block, so you can punish it heavily with uf+3 or ws3.
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If she uses SCR.4 (Spinning Sappara) from Scarecrow, it is a i15~16 mid power crush that is -18 on block, allowing for a full launch punish.
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Apply pressure with b,f+4, which is i18~19 and +6 on block, to limit her movement and force her to respect your frame advantage.
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Watch for her f,f+2 homing high; it is +1 on block and i15~16, so do not immediately press buttons after blocking it.
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Interrupt her slower stance transitions with 1,2, which is i10 and +1 on block, keeping her from setting up her mixups.
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FAQ
Who wins Fahkumram vs Zafina in Tekken 8?
Across 3 recent start.gg major sets, Fahkumram is 3–0 against Zafina. Sample size is still small, so treat the record as directional.
How do you beat Zafina as Fahkumram?
When she enters Mantis (MNT) stance, be wary of MNT.df+3, a i15~16 mid that is -17 on block, making it launch punishable by your ws3. Use b+1 to check her stance transitions, as it is a i14~15 mid that evades jabs between frames 8 and 11 and leads to a mini-combo on hit. Zafina's d+3 is a common low poke that transitions to MNT stance; it is -15 on block, so you can punish it heavily with uf+3 or ws3.
Are there pro VODs for Fahkumram vs Zafina?
No tournament VODs are listed for Fahkumram 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 Fahkumram'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 move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| d+2,4 | -22 | b+2,1 (launch) | i14 | 42 |
| d+4 | -19 | ws1,2 (launch) | i13 | 37 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | b+2,1 (launch) | i14 | 42 |
| f+2,3,4 | -18 | b+2,1 (launch) | i14 | 42 |
| f+2 | -18 | b+2,1 (launch) | i14 | 42 |
| 2,1,3 | -17 | ws1,2 (launch) | i13 | 37 |
| ub+3 | -17 | b+2,1 (launch) | i14 | 42 |
| f,f+3,1 | -16 | b+2,1 (launch) | i14 | 42 |
| db+1+2,1+2 | -16 | b+2,1 (launch) | i14 | 42 |
| d+2 | -16 | b+2,1 (launch) | i14 | 42 |
| d+1 | -16 | b+2,1 (launch) | i14 | 42 |
| db+1+2 | -16 | ws1,2 (launch) | i13 | 37 |
Fahkumram moves Zafina can punish
| Fahkumram move | On block | Zafina punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| f,F+4~3 | -23 | ws2 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | db+2,1+2 |
| uf+4 | -16 | db+2,1+2 |
| d+3 | -16 | ws1,2 |
| 1,2,4,4 | -15 | ws1,2 |
| 3,1,d+4 | -15 | ws1,2 |
| d+3,4,4 | -15 | ws1,2 |
| 4,4 | -15 | ws1,2 |
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Across 3 start.gg major sets, Fahkumram is 3–0 against Zafina.
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Matchup charts: Fahkumram · Zafina
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