Tips
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Zafina's df+2 is a -12 launcher; punish it consistently with f+2,4 to stop her from fishing for high-evasive counter hits.
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When Zafina enters Mantis (MNT), she cannot block low; use db+4 (Shadow Cutter) to force her out of the stance or score a counter hit launch.
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If Zafina uses b+3 (Ereshkigal Stomp), it is -14 on block; use Lars's fb+2,1 to punish her heavily for using this power crush.
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Her f,f+3,1 string is -16 on block; use f+1+2 (Ark Blast) for a guaranteed launch if she completes the string.
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Watch for Zafina's d+3 pincer; it is -15 on block, making it susceptible to Lars's f+1+2 or ws1 for a full combo.
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FAQ
Who wins Lars vs Zafina in Tekken 8?
We do not have enough recent major-set data yet for a reliable Lars vs Zafina winrate. Use the tips and VODs below while more tournament results come in.
How do you beat Zafina as Lars?
Zafina's df+2 is a -12 launcher; punish it consistently with f+2,4 to stop her from fishing for high-evasive counter hits. When Zafina enters Mantis (MNT), she cannot block low; use db+4 (Shadow Cutter) to force her out of the stance or score a counter hit launch. If Zafina uses b+3 (Ereshkigal Stomp), it is -14 on block; use Lars's fb+2,1 to punish her heavily for using this power crush.
Are there pro VODs for Lars vs Zafina?
No tournament VODs are listed for Lars 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 Lars'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 | df+3,3 (launch) | i16 | 39 |
| d+4 | -19 | ws1 (launch) | i15 | 16 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | df+3,3 (launch) | i16 | 39 |
| f+2,3,4 | -18 | df+3,3 (launch) | i16 | 39 |
| f+2 | -18 | df+3,3 (launch) | i16 | 39 |
| 2,1,3 | -17 | ws1 (launch) | i15 | 16 |
| ub+3 | -17 | df+3,3 (launch) | i16 | 39 |
| f,f+3,1 | -16 | df+3,3 (launch) | i16 | 39 |
| db+1+2,1+2 | -16 | df+3,3 (launch) | i16 | 39 |
| d+2 | -16 | df+3,3 (launch) | i16 | 39 |
| d+1 | -16 | df+3,3 (launch) | i16 | 39 |
| db+1+2 | -16 | ws1 (launch) | i15 | 16 |
Lars moves Zafina can punish
| Lars move | On block | Zafina punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| f,F+4 | -31 | ws2 |
| uf+3 | -26 | db+2,1+2 |
| db+4 | -26 | ws2 |
| d+1+2 | -20 | ws2 |
| df+1+2 | -18 | db+2,1+2 |
| f+1+4 | -18 | db+2,1+2 |
| f,n,b+2,1 | -18 | db+2,1+2 |
| 3 | -17 | db+2,1+2 |
start.gg majors
Across 1 start.gg major sets, Lars is 0–1 against Zafina.
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Players on this side
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VODs (Lars's side)
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