Tips
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Kazuya's Twin Pistons (ws1,2) is -12 on block; punish it consistently with your i10 or i12 options.
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Kazuya's Hellsweep (f,n,d,DF+4) is -23 on block, giving Raven a guaranteed full launch punishment.
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Kazuya's ws2 is extremely dangerous but -18 on block, allowing Raven to land a massive punish.
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Watch for Kazuya's d+1+2 low; it is -14c on block, which you can punish with ws1.
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Kazuya's Tsunami Kick (df+4,4 or ws4,4) is -15 on block, making it launch punishable by Raven's f,F+3.
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Kazuya's Electric Wind God Fist (f,n,d,df:2) is +5 on block; do not try to interrupt it, but look to sidestep it as it is a high.
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FAQ
Who wins Raven vs Kazuya in Tekken 8?
Across 3 recent start.gg major sets, Raven is 2–1 against Kazuya. Sample size is still small, so treat the record as directional.
How do you beat Kazuya as Raven?
Kazuya's Twin Pistons (ws1,2) is -12 on block; punish it consistently with your i10 or i12 options. Kazuya's Hellsweep (f,n,d,DF+4) is -23 on block, giving Raven a guaranteed full launch punishment. Kazuya's ws2 is extremely dangerous but -18 on block, allowing Raven to land a massive punish.
Are there pro VODs for Raven vs Kazuya?
No tournament VODs are listed for Raven vs Kazuya yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
Kazuya moves that are −10 or worse on block, with Raven'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.
| Kazuya move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| uf+4,4,4 | -23 | ws3,H.2 (launch) | i16 | 39 |
| uf+4,4 | -23 | ws3,H.2 (launch) | i16 | 39 |
| f,n,d,DF+4 | -23 | ws3,H.2 (launch) | i16 | 39 |
| f,n,d,DF+4,1,DVK.1 | -19 | f+3,2 (launch) | i17 | 39 |
| df+3+4,1,2 | -19 | f+3,2 (launch) | i17 | 39 |
| f,n,d,DF+4,1,DVK.1,B | -19 | f+3,2 (launch) | i17 | 39 |
| db+1,2 | -19 | f+3,2 (launch) | i17 | 39 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | f+3,2 (launch) | i17 | 39 |
| uf+4,4,4,4 | -17 | f+3,2 (launch) | i17 | 39 |
| 1,1,2 | -17 | f+3,2 (launch) | i17 | 39 |
| d+3 | -17 | ws3,H.2 (launch) | i16 | 39 |
| f,n,d,DF+4,1 | -16 | df+2,4 (launch) | i16 | 39 |
Raven moves Kazuya can punish
| Raven move | On block | Kazuya punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| 3~4,F | -39 | 4~3 |
| b+2,2,1+2 | -30 | ws2 |
| b+4,B+4~3,3+4 | -25 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 |
| uf+3+4,3+4 | -25 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 |
| b+2,2,3 | -19 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 |
| u+3,3 | -16 | ws2 |
| 4~3 | -16 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 |
start.gg majors
Across 3 start.gg major sets, Raven is 2–1 against Kazuya.
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Matchup charts: Raven · Kazuya
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