Tips
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Jin's d+3+4 Double Lift Kick is -19 on block, allowing Kazuya to launch him easily with a standing 1,1,2 or a delayed electric.
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Jin's Scourge (d+2) is a common high-crushing low that is -14 on block, which you can punish with your i13 ws1,2 launcher.
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If Jin uses his hopkick (uf+4), it is -13 on block, making it punishable by your i12 1+2 or b+1,2.
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Jin's Median Line Destruction (1+2) is a fast i13 mid but is -14 on block, allowing for a ws1,2 punish if you are crouching or a f+2 punish.
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Jin's Electric Wind Hook Fist (CD.df:2) is +5 on block, so do not attempt to challenge him after guarding it.
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Jin's d+1 power crush is -13 on block, which is punishable by your 1+2 or b+1,2.
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Jin's low sweep from Crouch Dash (CD.DF+4) is extremely risky at -31 on block, giving you ample time for your most damaging punish.
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Jin's ZEN.1,2 is a Heat Engager that is -14 on block, so be ready to punish it with 1+2.
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FAQ
Who wins Kazuya vs Jin in Tekken 8?
Across 5 recent start.gg major sets, Kazuya is 3–2 against Jin. Sample size is still small, so treat the record as directional.
How do you beat Jin as Kazuya?
Jin's d+3+4 Double Lift Kick is -19 on block, allowing Kazuya to launch him easily with a standing 1,1,2 or a delayed electric. Jin's Scourge (d+2) is a common high-crushing low that is -14 on block, which you can punish with your i13 ws1,2 launcher. If Jin uses his hopkick (uf+4), it is -13 on block, making it punishable by your i12 1+2 or b+1,2.
Are there pro VODs for Kazuya vs Jin?
No tournament VODs are listed for Kazuya vs Jin yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
Jin 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.
| Jin move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| d+3+4 | -19 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 42 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 42 |
| 1,2,1 | -16 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 42 |
| f+3 | -16 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 42 |
| b,f+2,1,df+2 | -14 | 2,2 (launch) | i12 | 36 |
| 1+2 | -14 | 2,2 (launch) | i12 | 36 |
| d+2 | -14 | ws1+2 (launch) | i13 | 25 |
| d+3 | -14 | ws1+2 (launch) | i13 | 25 |
| 3,1,4 | -13 | ws1+2 (launch) | i13 | 25 |
| 1,3,4 | -13 | ws1+2 (launch) | i13 | 25 |
| d+1 | -13 | 2,2 (launch) | i12 | 36 |
| 2,4 | -13 | 2,2 (launch) | i12 | 36 |
Kazuya moves Jin can punish
| Kazuya move | On block | Jin punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| uf+4,4,4 | -23 | ws3 |
| uf+4,4 | -23 | ws3 |
| f,n,d,DF+4 | -23 | ws3 |
| f,n,d,DF+4,1,DVK.1 | -19 | f+1+2 |
| df+3+4,1,2 | -19 | f+1+2 |
| f,n,d,DF+4,1,DVK.1,B | -19 | f+1+2 |
| db+1,2 | -19 | f+1+2 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | f+1+2 |
start.gg majors
Across 5 start.gg major sets, Kazuya is 3–2 against Jin.
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