Tips
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Dragunov's f,f,f+2 is +4 on block; use your Muscle Armor (db+1+2) to absorb the hit and retaliate if he follows up with a fast poke.
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Punish Dragunov's df+2 (Scimitar) or ws2, which are both -12 on block, using your b+1,2 for a Tornado transition.
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Use b+3 (Toll Kick) as a power crush at i16 to beat Dragunov's high-pressure jab strings; it is -10 on block.
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Dragunov's qcb+2 and db+3 are both -15 or worse on block; use your uf+4 (Jumping Knee Lift) for a full launch punish.
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Keep Dragunov away with f,f+1 (Jaguar Hook); it is i20, homing, and only -5 on block, making it safe against his pokes.
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When Dragunov enters Sneak (SNK) stance, be aware that SNK.2 is -14 on block, allowing for a significant punish if blocked.
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If Dragunov uses d+2 (Razer), it is -13 on block; use your ws4 to punish him.
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FAQ
Who wins King vs Dragunov in Tekken 8?
Across 3 recent start.gg major sets, King is 2–1 against Dragunov. Sample size is still small, so treat the record as directional.
How do you beat Dragunov as King?
Dragunov's f,f,f+2 is +4 on block; use your Muscle Armor (db+1+2) to absorb the hit and retaliate if he follows up with a fast poke. Punish Dragunov's df+2 (Scimitar) or ws2, which are both -12 on block, using your b+1,2 for a Tornado transition. Use b+3 (Toll Kick) as a power crush at i16 to beat Dragunov's high-pressure jab strings; it is -10 on block.
Are there pro VODs for King vs Dragunov?
No tournament VODs are listed for King vs Dragunov yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
Dragunov moves that are −10 or worse on block, with King'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.
| Dragunov move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| db+3+4 | -31 | ws3 (launch) | i16 | 20 |
| b+2,1,3 | -26 | ws3 (launch) | i16 | 20 |
| db+3 | -26 | ws3 (launch) | i16 | 20 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | 1+2,3 (launch) | i18 | 42 |
| ub+3 | -17 | b+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| d+4,1,3 | -16 | b+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| ub+4 | -16 | b+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| d+4 | -15 | ws2,2 | i14 | 36 |
| db+2,1,2 | -14 | b+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| d+4,4 | -14 | b+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| 1,2,1 | -14 | b+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| 1+2 | -14 | b+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
King moves Dragunov can punish
| King move | On block | Dragunov punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| d+3+4,4,4,4 | -26 | ws1,3 |
| d+3+4,4,4 | -25 | ws1,3 |
| d+3+4,4 | -25 | ws1,3 |
| d+3+4 | -25 | ws1,3 |
| d+1+2 | -24 | f+2,4 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | f+4,3 |
| uf+2 | -17 | f+4,3 |
| db+4 | -17 | ws1,3 |
start.gg majors
Across 3 start.gg major sets, King is 2–1 against Dragunov.
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Matchup charts: King · Dragunov
Players on this side
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- Cringe Lord (1)
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