Tips
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Raven's Hydra Bite (4~3) is heavily punishable at -16 on block; ensure you launch it with ws2 or a fast standing punisher.
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Many of Raven's shadow clone extensions, like qcf+1,2 or ws3,2, are -13 on block, making them perfect targets for Kazuya's 1+2 punishment.
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When Raven enters Soulzone (SZN), be wary of SZN.1 which is +1 on block, but note that SZN.3 is -1 and can be challenged.
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Raven's back-turned (BT) power crush BT.1+2 is -13 on block, so do not let him escape pressure for free if you block it.
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Use Kazuya's df+2 to check Raven's movement, as it is a i14 homing mid that launches on counter hit.
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Raven's db+4 low is -14 on block, which is punishable by Kazuya's ws1,2 for a full launch.
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Raven's f,F+3 is a mid knee that is -14 on block; use 1+2 to punish if you are close enough.
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FAQ
Who wins Kazuya vs Raven in Tekken 8?
Across 3 recent start.gg major sets, Kazuya is 1–2 against Raven. Sample size is still small, so treat the record as directional.
How do you beat Raven as Kazuya?
Raven's Hydra Bite (4~3) is heavily punishable at -16 on block; ensure you launch it with ws2 or a fast standing punisher. Many of Raven's shadow clone extensions, like qcf+1,2 or ws3,2, are -13 on block, making them perfect targets for Kazuya's 1+2 punishment. When Raven enters Soulzone (SZN), be wary of SZN.1 which is +1 on block, but note that SZN.3 is -1 and can be challenged.
Are there pro VODs for Kazuya vs Raven?
No tournament VODs are listed for Kazuya vs Raven yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
Raven 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.
| Raven move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3~4,F | -39 | 4~3 (launch) | i31 | 43 |
| b+2,2,1+2 | -30 | ws2 (launch) | i16 | 25 |
| b+4,B+4~3,3+4 | -25 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 42 |
| uf+3+4,3+4 | -25 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 42 |
| b+2,2,3 | -19 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 42 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 42 |
| u+3,3 | -16 | ws2 (launch) | i16 | 25 |
| 4~3 | -16 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 42 |
| df+2,4 | -15 | 2,2 (launch) | i12 | 36 |
| uf+4,4 | -15 | 2,2 (launch) | i12 | 36 |
| b+1+2 | -15 | 2,2 (launch) | i12 | 36 |
| f+3,2 | -14 | 2,2 (launch) | i12 | 36 |
Kazuya moves Raven can punish
| Kazuya move | On block | Raven punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| uf+4,4,4 | -23 | ws3,H.2 |
| uf+4,4 | -23 | ws3,H.2 |
| f,n,d,DF+4 | -23 | ws3,H.2 |
| f,n,d,DF+4,1,DVK.1 | -19 | f+3,2 |
| df+3+4,1,2 | -19 | f+3,2 |
| f,n,d,DF+4,1,DVK.1,B | -19 | f+3,2 |
| db+1,2 | -19 | f+3,2 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | f+3,2 |
start.gg majors
Across 3 start.gg major sets, Kazuya is 1–2 against Raven.
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Matchup charts: Kazuya · Raven
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