Tips
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Use df+4 as a safe i16 mid homing move to catch Reina if she tries to sidestep your Flamingo pressure, as it is only -8 on block.
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Reina's Electric Wind God Fist (f,n,d,df:2) is +5 on block; if you block it, do not press buttons as you are at a significant frame disadvantage.
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If Reina enters Sentai (SEN) stance, be wary of SEN.3, which is a i12 homing high that is +1 on block and acts as a Heat Engager.
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Use RFF.3~4 (Backlash) to power through Reina's pressure; it has armor starting at frame 8 and is +4 to +7 on block.
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Reina's War God Kick (WGS.DF+3) is -13 on block, allowing you to punish with your i12 ws1 or ws4 if you block it while crouching.
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Watch for Reina's db+2 low string; it is i20 and -16 on block, making it launch punishable by your b+3.
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Interrupt Reina's slower transitions with b+4, a i13 high that is -10 on block but provides a massive +50a counter hit launch.
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FAQ
Who wins Hwoarang vs Reina in Tekken 8?
We do not have enough recent major-set data yet for a reliable Hwoarang vs Reina winrate. Use the tips and VODs below while more tournament results come in.
How do you beat Reina as Hwoarang?
Use df+4 as a safe i16 mid homing move to catch Reina if she tries to sidestep your Flamingo pressure, as it is only -8 on block. Reina's Electric Wind God Fist (f,n,d,df:2) is +5 on block; if you block it, do not press buttons as you are at a significant frame disadvantage. If Reina enters Sentai (SEN) stance, be wary of SEN.3, which is a i12 homing high that is +1 on block and acts as a Heat Engager.
Are there pro VODs for Hwoarang vs Reina?
No tournament VODs are listed for Hwoarang vs Reina yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
Reina moves that are −10 or worse on block, with Hwoarang'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.
| Reina move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | db+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 35 |
| H.WRA.d+3+4 | -17 | db+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 35 |
| 1,1,2 | -17 | db+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 35 |
| b+1,1,3,3 | -16 | db+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 35 |
| db+2 | -16 | ws2,3 (launch) | i15 | 22 |
| 2,2,2,1 | -15 | 4,3 (launch) | i11 | 30 |
| df+3+4 | -15 | 4,3 (launch) | i11 | 30 |
| d+4 | -15 | ws2,3 (launch) | i15 | 22 |
| 2,2,2,2 | -14 | 4,3 (launch) | i11 | 30 |
| uf+3+4,1+2 | -14 | 4,3 (launch) | i11 | 30 |
| 3+4,4 | -14 | 4,3 (launch) | i11 | 30 |
| df+3+4,4 | -14 | 4,3 (launch) | i11 | 30 |
Hwoarang moves Reina can punish
| Hwoarang move | On block | Reina punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| b+3 | -19 | d+2,H.1+2 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | d+2,H.1+2 |
| d+4 | -17 | ws3,4 |
| f+3~3 | -16 | d+2,H.1+2 |
| b+1 | -15 | d+2,H.1+2 |
| 4,4,3 | -14 | df+1,2 |
| uf+3,4,3 | -14 | df+1,2 |
| 3,3,3 | -14 | df+1,2 |
start.gg majors
Across 1 start.gg major sets, Hwoarang is 1–0 against Reina.
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Matchup charts: Hwoarang · Reina
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