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Jack-8's Jackhammer (f,F+1) is -6 on block, but if he transitions to Gamma Howl (GMH), he becomes +4; do not blindly press buttons after blocking it.
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FAQ
Who wins Kazuya vs Jack-8 in Tekken 8?
Across 3 recent start.gg major sets, Kazuya is 1–2 against Jack-8. Sample size is still small, so treat the record as directional.
How do you beat Jack-8 as Kazuya?
Jack-8's Jackhammer (f,F+1) is -6 on block, but if he transitions to Gamma Howl (GMH), he becomes +4; do not blindly press buttons after blocking it.
Are there pro VODs for Kazuya vs Jack-8?
No tournament VODs are listed for Kazuya vs Jack-8 yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
Jack-8 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.
| Jack-8 move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| f,F+1+4 | -82 | b+1+4 (launch) | i63 | 60 |
| df+2,1* | -46 | 4~3 (launch) | i31 | 43 |
| b,db,d,df+1 | -37 | ws2 (launch) | i16 | 25 |
| df+1+4 | -37 | ws2 (launch) | i16 | 25 |
| db+2* | -33 | ws2 (launch) | i16 | 25 |
| df+2,1 | -32 | 4~3 (launch) | i31 | 43 |
| df+3+4 | -23 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 42 |
| db+3 | -20 | ws2 (launch) | i16 | 25 |
| db+3,4,3,4,3 | -19 | ws2 (launch) | i16 | 25 |
| f,F+1+2,1+2 | -19 | ws2 (launch) | i16 | 25 |
| db+3,4,3 | -19 | ws2 (launch) | i16 | 25 |
| b+1+2 | -19 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 42 |
Kazuya moves Jack-8 can punish
| Kazuya move | On block | Jack-8 punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| uf+4,4,4 | -23 | ws2,4 |
| uf+4,4 | -23 | ws2,4 |
| f,n,d,DF+4 | -23 | ws2,4 |
| f,n,d,DF+4,1,DVK.1 | -19 | f,F+1+2,2 |
| df+3+4,1,2 | -19 | f,F+1+2,2 |
| f,n,d,DF+4,1,DVK.1,B | -19 | f,F+1+2,2 |
| db+1,2 | -19 | f,F+1+2,2 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | f,F+1+2,2 |
start.gg majors
Across 3 start.gg major sets, Kazuya is 1–2 against Jack-8.
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Matchup charts: Kazuya · Jack-8
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