Tips
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Nina's Ivory Cutter (1+4) is a two-hit mid string that is safe at -5 on block; do not attempt to punish it, but be ready for her to transition into CD.
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Use f+1+4 (Body Check) to bypass Nina's attack reversals, as this chest attack is specifically unparryable by her.
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If Nina uses Blonde Bomb (f+1+2), punish it heavily as it is -14 on block, though be aware it has power crush properties from frames 7 to 16.
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Interrupt Nina's df+3,2 string with a fast move, as there is no gap to interrupt the first two hits, but the follow-ups can be risky for her.
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Nina's Geyser Cannon (db+3+4) is a dangerous launcher but is highly punishable at -17 on block; ensure you use a full launcher like uf+4 for the punish.
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Watch for Nina's Wipe the Floor (d,DF+4) low; it is extremely unsafe at -37 on block, allowing King to land his most powerful delayed rising toe kick (uf,n,4).
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Use King's i10 Giant Swing (f,hcf+1) to punish Nina's moves that are -10 or worse, as she often relies on small frame advantages to maintain pressure.
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King's crouch throws like d+1+3 and d+2+4 are unbreakable and effective against Nina if she attempts to use high-crushing lows like d+3 (-17 on block).
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FAQ
Who wins King vs Nina in Tekken 8?
We do not have enough recent major-set data yet for a reliable King vs Nina winrate. Use the tips and VODs below while more tournament results come in.
How do you beat Nina as King?
Nina's Ivory Cutter (1+4) is a two-hit mid string that is safe at -5 on block; do not attempt to punish it, but be ready for her to transition into CD. Use f+1+4 (Body Check) to bypass Nina's attack reversals, as this chest attack is specifically unparryable by her. If Nina uses Blonde Bomb (f+1+2), punish it heavily as it is -14 on block, though be aware it has power crush properties from frames 7 to 16.
Are there pro VODs for King vs Nina?
No tournament VODs are listed for King 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 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.
| Nina move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| d,DF+4 | -37 | ws3 (launch) | i16 | 20 |
| uf+3+4 | -23 | 1+2,3 (launch) | i18 | 42 |
| uf+4,3 | -19 | ws3 (launch) | i16 | 20 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | 1+2,3 (launch) | i18 | 42 |
| df+3,2,3 | -17 | b+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| db+3+4 | -17 | b+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| d+3 | -17 | ws3 (launch) | i16 | 20 |
| ub+1 | -16 | b+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| 3 | -16 | b+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| f+2,1,3 | -15 | b+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| b+3+4,3 | -15 | b+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| u+3 | -15 | b+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
King moves Nina can punish
| King move | On block | Nina punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| d+3+4,4,4,4 | -26 | ws4,3 |
| d+3+4,4,4 | -25 | ws4,3 |
| d+3+4,4 | -25 | ws4,3 |
| d+3+4 | -25 | ws4,3 |
| d+1+2 | -24 | f+3+4,H.2 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | f+3+4,H.2 |
| uf+2 | -17 | f+3+4,H.2 |
| db+4 | -17 | ws4,3 |
start.gg majors
Across 2 start.gg major sets, King is 0–2 against Nina.
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