Tips
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When Zafina enters Mantis (MNT) stance, be wary of MNT.df+1, which is a mid Heat Engager that is +10 on block, giving her massive frame advantage.
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Zafina's Scarecrow (SCR) power crush, SCR.4, is extremely unsafe at -18 on block; use a heavy punisher like f,F+3 or ws1 if you block it.
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If Zafina uses the low d+3 to enter MNT, it is -15 on block; punish it with ws1 for a full launch.
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Zafina's f,f+3 is +4 on block and transitions to SCR; do not press buttons immediately after blocking this or you will likely be counter-hit.
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Raven's b+1 is a great tool in this matchup as it is +7c on block and forces a crouch, limiting Zafina's ability to use her high-evasive stance entries.
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Watch for Zafina's db+4,2; while the second hit is a mid launcher, it is -13 on block and can be interrupted with an i10 move after the first hit.
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FAQ
Who wins Raven vs Zafina in Tekken 8?
We do not have enough recent major-set data yet for a reliable Raven vs Zafina winrate. Use the tips and VODs below while more tournament results come in.
How do you beat Zafina as Raven?
When Zafina enters Mantis (MNT) stance, be wary of MNT.df+1, which is a mid Heat Engager that is +10 on block, giving her massive frame advantage. Zafina's Scarecrow (SCR) power crush, SCR.4, is extremely unsafe at -18 on block; use a heavy punisher like f,F+3 or ws1 if you block it. If Zafina uses the low d+3 to enter MNT, it is -15 on block; punish it with ws1 for a full launch.
Are there pro VODs for Raven vs Zafina?
No tournament VODs are listed for Raven 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 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.
| Zafina move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| d+2,4 | -22 | f,f,F+3,H.4 (launch) | i22 | 40 |
| d+4 | -19 | ws3,H.2 (launch) | i16 | 39 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | f+3,2 (launch) | i17 | 39 |
| f+2,3,4 | -18 | f+3,2 (launch) | i17 | 39 |
| f+2 | -18 | f+3,2 (launch) | i17 | 39 |
| 2,1,3 | -17 | ws3,H.2 (launch) | i16 | 39 |
| ub+3 | -17 | f+3,2 (launch) | i17 | 39 |
| f,f+3,1 | -16 | df+2,4 (launch) | i16 | 39 |
| db+1+2,1+2 | -16 | df+2,4 (launch) | i16 | 39 |
| d+2 | -16 | df+2,4 (launch) | i16 | 39 |
| d+1 | -16 | df+2,4 (launch) | i16 | 39 |
| db+1+2 | -16 | ws3,H.2 (launch) | i16 | 39 |
Raven moves Zafina can punish
| Raven move | On block | Zafina punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| 3~4,F | -39 | db+2,1+2 |
| b+2,2,1+2 | -30 | ws2 |
| b+4,B+4~3,3+4 | -25 | db+2,1+2 |
| uf+3+4,3+4 | -25 | db+2,1+2 |
| b+2,2,3 | -19 | db+2,1+2 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | db+2,1+2 |
| u+3,3 | -16 | ws1,2 |
| 4~3 | -16 | db+2,1+2 |
start.gg majors
Across 2 start.gg major sets, Raven is 1–1 against Zafina.
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