Tips
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Use b+2 (Twin Dragon Gate) to parry Zafina's common high/mid strings; a successful parry allows for a follow-up with 1 or 2.
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Zafina's d+3 is a common low poke that transitions to Mantis (MNT); Leroy can counter this stance pressure with the Hermit (3+4) auto low parry.
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Punish Zafina's df+2 launcher (-12 on block) or 1+2 (-12 on block) with Leroy's 2,1, which is a i12 punisher.
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Zafina's SCR.df+4 is a i19 low that is -14 on block; punish it consistently with ws1,4 or ws4.
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Against Zafina's heavy stance pressure, use b+1+2 (Outcast Arrow), a i12 mid that is -10 on block but provides a massive +60a crumple stun on counter hit.
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When Zafina is in Mantis (MNT), be wary of MNT.df+3, a i15 mid that is -17 on block but has a wide hitbox that can hit even if she is back-turned.
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FAQ
Who wins Leroy vs Zafina in Tekken 8?
Across 3 recent start.gg major sets, Leroy is 2–1 against Zafina. Sample size is still small, so treat the record as directional.
How do you beat Zafina as Leroy?
Use b+2 (Twin Dragon Gate) to parry Zafina's common high/mid strings; a successful parry allows for a follow-up with 1 or 2. Zafina's d+3 is a common low poke that transitions to Mantis (MNT); Leroy can counter this stance pressure with the Hermit (3+4) auto low parry. Punish Zafina's df+2 launcher (-12 on block) or 1+2 (-12 on block) with Leroy's 2,1, which is a i12 punisher.
Are there pro VODs for Leroy vs Zafina?
No tournament VODs are listed for Leroy 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 Leroy'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 | P:b+2,1 (launch) | i13 | 40 |
| d+4 | -19 | ws2 (launch) | i15 | 21 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | P:b+2,1 (launch) | i13 | 40 |
| f+2,3,4 | -18 | P:b+2,1 (launch) | i13 | 40 |
| f+2 | -18 | P:b+2,1 (launch) | i13 | 40 |
| 2,1,3 | -17 | ws2 (launch) | i15 | 21 |
| ub+3 | -17 | P:b+2,1 (launch) | i13 | 40 |
| f,f+3,1 | -16 | P:b+2,1 (launch) | i13 | 40 |
| db+1+2,1+2 | -16 | P:b+2,1 (launch) | i13 | 40 |
| d+2 | -16 | P:b+2,1 (launch) | i13 | 40 |
| d+1 | -16 | P:b+2,1 (launch) | i13 | 40 |
| db+1+2 | -16 | ws2 (launch) | i15 | 21 |
Leroy moves Zafina can punish
| Leroy move | On block | Zafina punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| 1+4 | -26 | ws2 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | db+2,1+2 |
| df+2,1+2 | -18 | db+2,1+2 |
| 1+2,1+2,1 | -17 | db+2,1+2 |
| f+3,1+2,4 | -16 | db+2,1+2 |
| 1,1,1+2,1 | -16 | db+2,1+2 |
| f,F+2,2 | -15 | db+2,1+2 |
| db+4 | -15 | ws1,2 |
start.gg majors
Across 3 start.gg major sets, Leroy is 2–1 against Zafina.
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Matchup charts: Leroy · Zafina
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