Tips
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Punish Dragunov's df+2 or ws2 (-12 on block) with your b+1,2 for a guaranteed tornado and high damage.
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Use df+2 (Kurenai) to launch Dragunov's high pressure; it has high evasion and is safe at -8 on block.
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Use SWA 4 (Kawaragoma) to check Dragunov's movement; it is +1 on block and tracks his sidesteps as a homing move.
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Paul's uf+2 (Moonfall) is an excellent i22 Heat Engager that is +5 on block, perfect for resetting pressure against Dragunov.
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Against Dragunov's low Clipping Sweep (db+3), block and punish with ws2, as the move is -26 on block.
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If Dragunov spams d+2, use your i20 b+4 (Leg Sweep) to counter-hit him for a +17g advantage.
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Interrupt Dragunov's 1,2,1 (Salvo) string, as the final hit is -14 on block, allowing for a punish like your i12 d+1+2 shoulder.
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FAQ
Who wins Paul vs Dragunov in Tekken 8?
We do not have enough recent major-set data yet for a reliable Paul vs Dragunov winrate. Use the tips and VODs below while more tournament results come in.
How do you beat Dragunov as Paul?
Punish Dragunov's df+2 or ws2 (-12 on block) with your b+1,2 for a guaranteed tornado and high damage. Use df+2 (Kurenai) to launch Dragunov's high pressure; it has high evasion and is safe at -8 on block. Use SWA 4 (Kawaragoma) to check Dragunov's movement; it is +1 on block and tracks his sidesteps as a homing move.
Are there pro VODs for Paul vs Dragunov?
No tournament VODs are listed for Paul vs Dragunov yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
Dragunov moves that are −10 or worse on block, with Paul'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.
| Dragunov move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| db+3+4 | -31 | ws3,2 (launch) | i13 | 37 |
| b+2,1,3 | -26 | ws3,2 (launch) | i13 | 37 |
| db+3 | -26 | ws3,2 (launch) | i13 | 37 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | b+2,1* (launch) | i18 | 49 |
| ub+3 | -17 | f,F+2,H.1+2 (launch) | i15 | 45 |
| d+4,1,3 | -16 | f,F+2,H.1+2 (launch) | i15 | 45 |
| ub+4 | -16 | f,F+2,H.1+2 (launch) | i15 | 45 |
| d+4 | -15 | ws3,2 (launch) | i13 | 37 |
| db+2,1,2 | -14 | d+1,4 (launch) | i14 | 31 |
| d+4,4 | -14 | d+1,4 (launch) | i14 | 31 |
| 1,2,1 | -14 | d+1,4 (launch) | i14 | 31 |
| 1+2 | -14 | d+1,4 (launch) | i14 | 31 |
Paul moves Dragunov can punish
| Paul move | On block | Dragunov punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| d+1,4 | -31 | ws1,3 |
| d+4 | -31 | ws1,3 |
| 1,2,3 | -25 | f+2,4 |
| f,F+2,2 | -19 | ws1,3 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | f+4,3 |
| d+4,2 | -18 | f+4,3 |
| d+1+2 | -18 | f+4,3 |
| db+3 | -18 | ws1,3 |
start.gg majors
Across 1 start.gg major sets, Paul is 1–0 against Dragunov.
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Matchup charts: Paul · Dragunov
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