Tips
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Dragunov's Russian Assault (f,f,f+2) is +4 on block; do not press buttons immediately after blocking it, as he will likely follow up with an uninterruptible mid.
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Dragunov's d+2 is -13 on block; use ws1,2 to punish it consistently for a full launch.
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If Dragunov uses Razer (d+2) and you block it, you are at a significant advantage as it is -13 and he is forced into crouch.
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Dragunov's Blizzard Hammer (b+1+2) is +6 on block; respect the frame advantage and wait for his next move or attempt to sidestep.
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Dragunov's Clipping Sweep (db+3) is extremely slow at i27~29 and -26 on block; block low and use your most powerful punisher.
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Use your Electric Wind God Fist (f,n,d,df:2) to keep Dragunov at bay; at +5 on block, it prevents him from starting his close-range pressure.
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Punish Dragunov's Scimitar (df+2) or Ballistic Upper (ws2) with your 1,2,2 as both are -12 on block.
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Many of Dragunov's strings, like 1,2,1, are heavily punishable; 1,2,1 is -14 on block, which you can punish with df+2.
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FAQ
Who wins Kazuya vs Dragunov in Tekken 8?
We do not have enough recent major-set data yet for a reliable Kazuya vs Dragunov winrate. Use the tips and VODs below while more tournament results come in.
How do you beat Dragunov as Kazuya?
Dragunov's Russian Assault (f,f,f+2) is +4 on block; do not press buttons immediately after blocking it, as he will likely follow up with an uninterruptible mid. Dragunov's d+2 is -13 on block; use ws1,2 to punish it consistently for a full launch. If Dragunov uses Razer (d+2) and you block it, you are at a significant advantage as it is -13 and he is forced into crouch.
Are there pro VODs for Kazuya vs Dragunov?
No tournament VODs are listed for Kazuya vs Dragunov yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
Dragunov moves that are −10 or worse on block, with Kazuya'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.
| Dragunov move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| db+3+4 | -31 | ws2 (launch) | i16 | 25 |
| b+2,1,3 | -26 | ws2 (launch) | i16 | 25 |
| db+3 | -26 | ws2 (launch) | i16 | 25 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 42 |
| ub+3 | -17 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 42 |
| d+4,1,3 | -16 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 42 |
| ub+4 | -16 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 42 |
| d+4 | -15 | ws1+2 (launch) | i13 | 25 |
| db+2,1,2 | -14 | 2,2 (launch) | i12 | 36 |
| d+4,4 | -14 | 2,2 (launch) | i12 | 36 |
| 1,2,1 | -14 | 2,2 (launch) | i12 | 36 |
| 1+2 | -14 | 2,2 (launch) | i12 | 36 |
Kazuya moves Dragunov can punish
| Kazuya move | On block | Dragunov punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| uf+4,4,4 | -23 | ws1,3 |
| uf+4,4 | -23 | ws1,3 |
| f,n,d,DF+4 | -23 | ws1,3 |
| f,n,d,DF+4,1,DVK.1 | -19 | f+2,4 |
| df+3+4,1,2 | -19 | f+2,4 |
| f,n,d,DF+4,1,DVK.1,B | -19 | f+2,4 |
| db+1,2 | -19 | f+2,4 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | f+4,3 |
start.gg majors
Across 1 start.gg major sets, Kazuya is 0–1 against Dragunov.
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Matchup charts: Kazuya · Dragunov
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