Tips
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Be extremely wary of Yoshimitsu's 1+4 (Soul Stealer) which starts up in i6; it can interrupt Kazuya's pressure even when Kazuya is at a frame advantage.
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Use f,n,d,df:2 (Electric Wind God Fist) to pressure Yoshimitsu, as it is +5 on block and can catch him trying to transition into stances like Dragonfly (DGF).
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If Yoshimitsu uses NSS.FC.df+3, punish it heavily as it is -26 on block and allows for a full launch.
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Kazuya's df+2 (Abolishing Fist) is a i14 homing mid that is useful for catching Yoshimitsu's frequent sidestepping or spin-evades.
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Watch for Yoshimitsu's f+3,4 (Zig Zag); you can interrupt the second hit with an i17 move if you block the first hit.
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Against Yoshimitsu's Flea stance (d+1+2), use mids like df+4 to knock him out of the air, as many Flea options have jumping status.
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FAQ
Who wins Kazuya vs Yoshimitsu in Tekken 8?
Across 10 recent start.gg major sets, Kazuya is 6–4 against Yoshimitsu. Sample size is still small, so treat the record as directional.
How do you beat Yoshimitsu as Kazuya?
Be extremely wary of Yoshimitsu's 1+4 (Soul Stealer) which starts up in i6; it can interrupt Kazuya's pressure even when Kazuya is at a frame advantage. Use f,n,d,df:2 (Electric Wind God Fist) to pressure Yoshimitsu, as it is +5 on block and can catch him trying to transition into stances like Dragonfly (DGF). If Yoshimitsu uses NSS.FC.df+3, punish it heavily as it is -26 on block and allows for a full launch.
Are there pro VODs for Kazuya vs Yoshimitsu?
No tournament VODs are listed for Kazuya vs Yoshimitsu yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
Yoshimitsu 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.
| Yoshimitsu move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| b+1,1,1,1,1,1 | -73 | b+1+4 (launch) | i63 | 60 |
| 4,4,2,2,NSS.1 | -54 | 4~3 (launch) | i31 | 43 |
| db+2,2,2,2,2,2 | -49 | 4~3 (launch) | i31 | 43 |
| f,F+3+4,1+2 | -31 | 4~3 (launch) | i31 | 43 |
| db+3,3,3,3,3,3 | -26 | ws2 (launch) | i16 | 25 |
| db+3 | -25 | ws2 (launch) | i16 | 25 |
| 4,4,2,2 | -24 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 42 |
| 4,4,2 | -22 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 42 |
| b+1,1,db+3 | -20 | ws2 (launch) | i16 | 25 |
| 1+4 | -20 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 42 |
| b,B+1+4,B | -20 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 42 |
| f,F+3+4 | -20 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 42 |
Kazuya moves Yoshimitsu can punish
| Kazuya move | On block | Yoshimitsu punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| uf+4,4,4 | -23 | ws3,2 |
| uf+4,4 | -23 | ws3,2 |
| f,n,d,DF+4 | -23 | ws3,2 |
| f,n,d,DF+4,1,DVK.1 | -19 | f+3,4 |
| df+3+4,1,2 | -19 | f+3,4 |
| f,n,d,DF+4,1,DVK.1,B | -19 | f+3,4 |
| db+1,2 | -19 | f+3,4 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | f+3,4 |
start.gg majors
Across 10 start.gg major sets, Kazuya is 6–4 against Yoshimitsu.
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Matchup charts: Kazuya · Yoshimitsu
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