Tips
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Zafina's d+3 is highly evasive and can go under mids, but it is punishable at -15 on block; use King's i15 uf+4 to launch her for a full combo.
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When Zafina enters Scarecrow (SCR) stance, be wary of SCR.4, a mid power crush that is -18 on block, making it heavily punishable by King's f+2,1.
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Zafina's df+2 is a -12 mid launcher; King can punish this consistently with his i12 b+1,2 for a tornado transition.
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If Zafina uses the Kapara low (2,1,3), it is -17 on block; King should punish this with a delayed rising toe kick (uf,n,4) for a full launch.
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Use King's df+3 to track Zafina's movement, as it has good SSR tracking and is safe at -9 on block.
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Zafina's f,f+2 is a homing high that is +1 on block; do not press buttons immediately after blocking it, as she retains a slight advantage.
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Zafina's Rage Art (R.df+1+2) is -18 on block; King can easily punish this with a full launch like uf+4 or f,F+4.
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FAQ
Who wins King vs Zafina in Tekken 8?
Across 6 recent start.gg major sets, King is 3–3 against Zafina. Sample size is still small, so treat the record as directional.
How do you beat Zafina as King?
Zafina's d+3 is highly evasive and can go under mids, but it is punishable at -15 on block; use King's i15 uf+4 to launch her for a full combo. When Zafina enters Scarecrow (SCR) stance, be wary of SCR.4, a mid power crush that is -18 on block, making it heavily punishable by King's f+2,1. Zafina's df+2 is a -12 mid launcher; King can punish this consistently with his i12 b+1,2 for a tornado transition.
Are there pro VODs for King vs Zafina?
No tournament VODs are listed for King vs Zafina yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
Zafina 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.
| Zafina move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| d+2,4 | -22 | 1+2,3 (launch) | i18 | 42 |
| d+4 | -19 | ws3 (launch) | i16 | 20 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | 1+2,3 (launch) | i18 | 42 |
| f+2,3,4 | -18 | 1+2,3 (launch) | i18 | 42 |
| f+2 | -18 | 1+2,3 (launch) | i18 | 42 |
| 2,1,3 | -17 | ws3 (launch) | i16 | 20 |
| ub+3 | -17 | b+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| f,f+3,1 | -16 | b+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| db+1+2,1+2 | -16 | b+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| d+2 | -16 | b+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| d+1 | -16 | b+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| db+1+2 | -16 | ws3 (launch) | i16 | 20 |
King moves Zafina can punish
| King move | On block | Zafina punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| d+3+4,4,4,4 | -26 | ws2 |
| d+3+4,4,4 | -25 | ws2 |
| d+3+4,4 | -25 | ws2 |
| d+3+4 | -25 | ws2 |
| d+1+2 | -24 | db+2,1+2 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | db+2,1+2 |
| uf+2 | -17 | db+2,1+2 |
| db+4 | -17 | ws1,2 |
start.gg majors
Across 6 start.gg major sets, King is 3–3 against Zafina.
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Players on this side
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