Tips
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Punish Panda's f,F+2 (Demon Uppercut) or f,F+1+2 (Falling Bear) on block with Twin Pistons (ws1,2) as they are -19 and -18 respectively.
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If Panda enters Hunting Bear Stance (HBS), be wary of HBS.df+2 which is i15 and launches, but is -17 on block and punishable by your 1,1,2 Flash Punch Combo.
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Use Electric Wind God Fist (f,n,d,df:2) to keep Panda at bay; it is +5 on block and provides chip damage, making it difficult for Panda to approach safely.
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Panda's Grizzly Rampage (df+1,2,1+2) is -14c on block; you can punish this with Acute Pain (1+2) which is i12.
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Watch for Panda's low options like db+4 (Spinning Kuma), which is -23 on block and allows for a full launch punishment with ws2.
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Panda's Heat Smash (H.2+3) is +9 on block, so you must respect her follow-up pressure despite the visual recovery.
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Interrupt Panda's slow f+1+2,1+2 string with a jab if you block the first hit, as there is a significant gap before the i30 second hit.
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Use df+2 (Abolishing Fist) to catch Panda trying to sidestep your linear pressure, as it is a homing move that is -12 on block.
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FAQ
Who wins Kazuya vs Panda in Tekken 8?
We do not have enough recent major-set data yet for a reliable Kazuya vs Panda winrate. Use the tips and VODs below while more tournament results come in.
How do you beat Panda as Kazuya?
Punish Panda's f,F+2 (Demon Uppercut) or f,F+1+2 (Falling Bear) on block with Twin Pistons (ws1,2) as they are -19 and -18 respectively. If Panda enters Hunting Bear Stance (HBS), be wary of HBS.df+2 which is i15 and launches, but is -17 on block and punishable by your 1,1,2 Flash Punch Combo. Use Electric Wind God Fist (f,n,d,df:2) to keep Panda at bay; it is +5 on block and provides chip damage, making it difficult for Panda to approach safely.
Are there pro VODs for Kazuya vs Panda?
No tournament VODs are listed for Kazuya vs Panda yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
Panda 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.
| Panda move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| b+3+4 | -28 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 42 |
| f+3+4 | -23 | ws2 (launch) | i16 | 25 |
| db+4 | -23 | ws2 (launch) | i16 | 25 |
| b+1+4,f,f | -20 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 42 |
| f,F+2 | -19 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 42 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 42 |
| ub+1+2 | -17 | ws2 (launch) | i16 | 25 |
| d3 | -17 | ws2 (launch) | i16 | 25 |
| f+3+4,1+2 | -16 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 42 |
| 1,1,1 | -16 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 42 |
| df+2,1 | -16 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 42 |
| b+2,2,1 | -15 | 2,2 (launch) | i12 | 36 |
Kazuya moves Panda can punish
| Kazuya move | On block | Panda punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| uf+4,4,4 | -23 | ws1,2** |
| uf+4,4 | -23 | ws1,2** |
| f,n,d,DF+4 | -23 | ws1,2** |
| f,n,d,DF+4,1,DVK.1 | -19 | db+1,2** |
| df+3+4,1,2 | -19 | db+1,2** |
| f,n,d,DF+4,1,DVK.1,B | -19 | db+1,2** |
| db+1,2 | -19 | db+1,2** |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | db+1,2** |
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