Tips
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Zafina's df+2 is a launcher that is -12 on block; punish it consistently with your b+1,2 or d+1+2 to discourage her from using it as a high-crush tool.
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When Zafina enters Mantis (MNT) stance, she can use MNT.df+3 which is -17 on block; use your ws2 for a full launch punish if you block it while crouching.
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Zafina's Scarecrow (SCR) stance has a power crush in SCR.4 that is -18 on block; if you block this mid, use your f,F+2 or uf+3 for a heavy punish.
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Zafina's d+3 is a common low poke that transitions to MNT and is -15 on block; use your ws2 or uf+4 to punish her if she doesn't transition, or mid-check her if she does.
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Watch out for Zafina's f,f+2, a homing high that is +1 on block; do not press buttons immediately after blocking it as she retains the advantage.
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Zafina's ws1,2 is a powerful mid-mid string that is -13 on block; punish it with your b+1,2 or d+1+2 to stop her from using it as a safe-looking mid option.
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If Zafina uses the low sweep FC.df+3, it is -26 on block; you have ample time to land your most damaging ws launcher or even a delayed hopkick uf,n,4.
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Use Paul's df+4 to check Zafina's stance transitions; it is a safe mid (-2 on block) that hits knees and can stop her from low-profiling under your jabs.
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Punishers
Zafina 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.
| Zafina move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| d+2,4 | -22 | b+2,1* (launch) | i18 | 49 |
| d+4 | -19 | ws3,2 (launch) | i13 | 37 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | b+2,1* (launch) | i18 | 49 |
| f+2,3,4 | -18 | b+2,1* (launch) | i18 | 49 |
| f+2 | -18 | b+2,1* (launch) | i18 | 49 |
| 2,1,3 | -17 | ws3,2 (launch) | i13 | 37 |
| ub+3 | -17 | f,F+2,H.1+2 (launch) | i15 | 45 |
| f,f+3,1 | -16 | f,F+2,H.1+2 (launch) | i15 | 45 |
| db+1+2,1+2 | -16 | f,F+2,H.1+2 (launch) | i15 | 45 |
| d+2 | -16 | f,F+2,H.1+2 (launch) | i15 | 45 |
| d+1 | -16 | f,F+2,H.1+2 (launch) | i15 | 45 |
| db+1+2 | -16 | ws3,2 (launch) | i13 | 37 |
Paul moves Zafina can punish
| Paul move | On block | Zafina punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| d+1,4 | -31 | ws2 |
| d+4 | -31 | ws2 |
| 1,2,3 | -25 | db+2,1+2 |
| f,F+2,2 | -19 | ws2 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | db+2,1+2 |
| d+4,2 | -18 | db+2,1+2 |
| d+1+2 | -18 | db+2,1+2 |
| db+3 | -18 | ws2 |
start.gg majors
Across 2 start.gg major sets, Paul is 0–2 against Zafina.
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