Tips
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Nina's f+1+2 (Blonde Bomb) is -14 on block; use Kazuya's 1+2 or df+2 to punish it consistently.
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Many of Nina's pressure strings, like df+1,2,1+2, end in a -14 mid that can be punished with 1+2 or df+2.
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If Nina uses f+3 (Siren's Kiss), be aware it is +3~+4 on block and does not jail, allowing you to potentially duck the second hit.
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Punish Nina's db+3+4 or ws3+4 (Geyser Cannon) with a full launcher as it is -17 on block.
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Kazuya's ws1,2 (Twin Pistons) is an excellent i13 punisher for Nina's moves that are -13, such as f+2,1 or d+2.
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Nina's d+3,4,3 string ends in a mid that is -7 on block, but the initial d+3 is -17; try to parry or block the low early.
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Use f,n,d,df:2 (Electric Wind God Fist) to check Nina's approach, as it is +5 on block and provides chip damage.
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Nina's f,F+3 (Bad Habit) is a fast mid launcher but is -14 on block, making it susceptible to Kazuya's 1+2 or df+2.
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FAQ
Who wins Kazuya vs Nina in Tekken 8?
We do not have enough recent major-set data yet for a reliable Kazuya vs Nina winrate. Use the tips and VODs below while more tournament results come in.
How do you beat Nina as Kazuya?
Nina's f+1+2 (Blonde Bomb) is -14 on block; use Kazuya's 1+2 or df+2 to punish it consistently. Many of Nina's pressure strings, like df+1,2,1+2, end in a -14 mid that can be punished with 1+2 or df+2. If Nina uses f+3 (Siren's Kiss), be aware it is +3~+4 on block and does not jail, allowing you to potentially duck the second hit.
Are there pro VODs for Kazuya vs Nina?
No tournament VODs are listed for Kazuya vs Nina yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
Nina 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.
| Nina move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| d,DF+4 | -37 | ws2 (launch) | i16 | 25 |
| uf+3+4 | -23 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 42 |
| uf+4,3 | -19 | ws2 (launch) | i16 | 25 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 42 |
| df+3,2,3 | -17 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 42 |
| db+3+4 | -17 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 42 |
| d+3 | -17 | ws2 (launch) | i16 | 25 |
| ub+1 | -16 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 42 |
| 3 | -16 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 42 |
| f+2,1,3 | -15 | 2,2 (launch) | i12 | 36 |
| b+3+4,3 | -15 | 2,2 (launch) | i12 | 36 |
| u+3 | -15 | 2,2 (launch) | i12 | 36 |
Kazuya moves Nina can punish
| Kazuya move | On block | Nina punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| uf+4,4,4 | -23 | ws4,3 |
| uf+4,4 | -23 | ws4,3 |
| f,n,d,DF+4 | -23 | ws4,3 |
| f,n,d,DF+4,1,DVK.1 | -19 | f+3+4,H.2 |
| df+3+4,1,2 | -19 | f+3+4,H.2 |
| f,n,d,DF+4,1,DVK.1,B | -19 | f+3+4,H.2 |
| db+1,2 | -19 | f+3+4,H.2 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | f+3+4,H.2 |
start.gg majors
Across 2 start.gg major sets, Kazuya is 1–1 against Nina.
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