Tips
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Kazuya's primary mid-range tool f+4 is +4c on block, so do not press buttons immediately after guarding it or you risk being counter-hit.
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Punish Kazuya's Abolishing Fist (df+2) with your i12 b+1,2 or 2,4, as it is -12 on block and a common homing tool.
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If Kazuya uses the Flash Punch Combo (1,1,2), it is -17 on block, allowing you to launch him with d+3+4 or uf+4.
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Kazuya's Spinning Demon (f,n,d,DF+4) is -23 on block; use your most powerful launcher like d+3+4 for a full combo.
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Be wary of Kazuya's Twin Pistons (ws1,2) if you use low pokes, as it is an i13 mid launcher from crouch, though it is -12 on block.
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Kazuya's f+3 is -13 on block, making it punishable by your 1+2 Median Line Destruction for a Heat Engagement.
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Watch for Kazuya's Soul Thrust (f+2), which is a power crush that is -12 on block, punishable by your 2,4 or b+1,2.
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Kazuya's Demon God Fist (ws2) is a lethal i16 homing launcher but is -18 on block, giving you a guaranteed launch with d+3+4.
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FAQ
Who wins Jin vs Kazuya in Tekken 8?
Across 5 recent start.gg major sets, Jin is 2–3 against Kazuya. Sample size is still small, so treat the record as directional.
How do you beat Kazuya as Jin?
Kazuya's primary mid-range tool f+4 is +4c on block, so do not press buttons immediately after guarding it or you risk being counter-hit. Punish Kazuya's Abolishing Fist (df+2) with your i12 b+1,2 or 2,4, as it is -12 on block and a common homing tool. If Kazuya uses the Flash Punch Combo (1,1,2), it is -17 on block, allowing you to launch him with d+3+4 or uf+4.
Are there pro VODs for Jin vs Kazuya?
No tournament VODs are listed for Jin vs Kazuya yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
Kazuya moves that are −10 or worse on block, with Jin'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.
| Kazuya move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| uf+4,4,4 | -23 | ws3 (launch) | i16 | 20 |
| uf+4,4 | -23 | ws3 (launch) | i16 | 20 |
| f,n,d,DF+4 | -23 | ws3 (launch) | i16 | 20 |
| f,n,d,DF+4,1,DVK.1 | -19 | f+1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| df+3+4,1,2 | -19 | f+1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| f,n,d,DF+4,1,DVK.1,B | -19 | f+1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| db+1,2 | -19 | f+1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | f+1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| uf+4,4,4,4 | -17 | f+1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| 1,1,2 | -17 | f+1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| d+3 | -17 | ws3 (launch) | i16 | 20 |
| f,n,d,DF+4,1 | -16 | f+1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
Jin moves Kazuya can punish
| Jin move | On block | Kazuya punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| d+3+4 | -19 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 |
| 1,2,1 | -16 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 |
| f+3 | -16 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 |
| b,f+2,1,df+2 | -14 | 2,2 |
| 1+2 | -14 | 2,2 |
| d+2 | -14 | ws1+2 |
| d+3 | -14 | ws1+2 |
start.gg majors
Across 5 start.gg major sets, Jin is 2–3 against Kazuya.
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