Tips
- 0
If Shaheen attempts to launch you with uf+4 or the delayed uf,n,4, both are -13 on block, allowing for a guaranteed punish with your f+2,3 or 1,2,2.
- 0
Shaheen's slide (FC.df,d,DF+3) is extremely dangerous but -23 on block; block low and use a delayed hopkick or a powerful ws launcher for maximum damage.
- 0
Use SET 2 (i12) to punish Shaheen's -12 moves like f,F+3 or f+2,3, as it provides a massive +55a frame advantage on counter hit.
- 0
Be wary of Shaheen's b+4 mid; it is -15 on block, meaning you can launch him for full combo damage with df+2.
- 0
Your d+3+4 power crush is i20 and can absorb Shaheen's high-frequency jabs (i10) to steal the turn, though it is -13 on block.
- 0
Shaheen's b+3 is +1c on block and chips; do not immediately press buttons after blocking it, as he remains at a slight advantage.
- 0
Shaheen's df+3 is a homing mid but is -13 on block; use your i11 ws4 or i12 ws1 to punish it consistently if he uses it to check your movement.
Tips are AI-written from the frame data credited below; tournament results come from start.gg.
Tournament data provided by start.gg.
Sign in to post a tip or vote.
FAQ
Who wins Kunimitsu vs Shaheen in Tekken 8?
Across 3 recent start.gg major sets, Kunimitsu is 0–3 against Shaheen. Sample size is still small, so treat the record as directional.
How do you beat Shaheen as Kunimitsu?
If Shaheen attempts to launch you with uf+4 or the delayed uf,n,4, both are -13 on block, allowing for a guaranteed punish with your f+2,3 or 1,2,2. Shaheen's slide (FC.df,d,DF+3) is extremely dangerous but -23 on block; block low and use a delayed hopkick or a powerful ws launcher for maximum damage. Use SET 2 (i12) to punish Shaheen's -12 moves like f,F+3 or f+2,3, as it provides a massive +55a frame advantage on counter hit.
Are there pro VODs for Kunimitsu vs Shaheen?
No tournament VODs are listed for Kunimitsu vs Shaheen yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
Shaheen moves that are −10 or worse on block, with Kunimitsu'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.
| Shaheen move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | 3,4 (launch) | i16 | 38 |
| db+3 | -17 | ws2,1 (launch) | i13 | 34 |
| b+4 | -15 | f,d,df+2 (launch) | i14 | 36 |
| d+3+4 | -15 | ws2,1 (launch) | i13 | 34 |
| H.2+3 | -14 | f,d,df+2 (launch) | i14 | 36 |
| d+3 | -14 | ws2,1 (launch) | i13 | 34 |
| df+4,1,3 | -13 | f+2,3 (launch) | i13 | 32 |
| 4,4 | -13 | f+2,3 (launch) | i13 | 32 |
| 1,2,4 | -13 | f+2,3 (launch) | i13 | 32 |
| db+3,4 | -13 | f+2,3 (launch) | i13 | 32 |
| f+2,4 | -13 | ws2,1 (launch) | i13 | 34 |
| db+4 | -13 | f+2,3 (launch) | i13 | 32 |
Kunimitsu moves Shaheen can punish
| Kunimitsu move | On block | Shaheen punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| b+1,1,1,1,1,1 | -72 | 4,3 |
| db+3,3,3,3,3,3 | -47 | ws3,3 |
| b+3,4 | -20 | 4,3 |
| db+3,3,3,3,3 | -19 | ws3,3 |
| db+3,3,3,3 | -19 | ws3,3 |
| db+3,3,3 | -19 | ws3,3 |
| db+3,3 | -19 | ws3,3 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | 4,3 |
start.gg majors
Across 3 start.gg major sets, Kunimitsu is 0–3 against Shaheen.
Tournament data provided by start.gg.
Matchup charts: Kunimitsu · Shaheen
Players on this side
- Midazs (1)
- KUN (1)
- Arslan Ash (1)
VODs (Kunimitsu's side)
No VODs on this side yet.
Sign in to paste a VOD.