Shaheen vs Dragunov

VODs from Shaheen's side

Tips

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Punish Dragunov's Scimitar (df+2) and Ballistic Upper (ws2) with your i12 f+2,3, as both are -12 on block.
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Dragunov's Russian Assault (f,f,F+2) is +4 on block; do not press buttons immediately after blocking it, or you will be counter-hit.
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If Dragunov uses Razer (d+2), it is -13 on block; use your i13 ws3 or i12 f+2,3 to punish him for using this low.
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Watch for the Salvo string (1,2,1); the final hit is -14 on block, allowing you to punish with your i14 f,b+2 Hornet.
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Use df+1 to check Dragunov's movement, as it tracks his sidesteps and is only -1 on block, keeping the situation relatively neutral.
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When Dragunov uses Blizzard Hammer (b+1+2), he is +6; use your b+1+3 punch parry if you anticipate a follow-up jab or punch.
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Dragunov's Clipping Sweep (db+3) is -26 on block; ensure you use a delayed hopkick or your most powerful ws launcher for a full punish.

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FAQ

Who wins Shaheen vs Dragunov in Tekken 8?

Across 3 recent start.gg major sets, Shaheen is 1–2 against Dragunov. Sample size is still small, so treat the record as directional.

How do you beat Dragunov as Shaheen?

Punish Dragunov's Scimitar (df+2) and Ballistic Upper (ws2) with your i12 f+2,3, as both are -12 on block. Dragunov's Russian Assault (f,f,F+2) is +4 on block; do not press buttons immediately after blocking it, or you will be counter-hit. If Dragunov uses Razer (d+2), it is -13 on block; use your i13 ws3 or i12 f+2,3 to punish him for using this low.

Are there pro VODs for Shaheen vs Dragunov?

No tournament VODs are listed for Shaheen 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 Shaheen'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	ws3,3 (launch)	i13	34
b+2,1,3	-26	ws3,3 (launch)	i13	34
db+3	-26	ws3,3 (launch)	i13	34
R.df+1+2	-18	4,3 (launch)	i13	37
ub+3	-17	4,3 (launch)	i13	37
d+4,1,3	-16	4,3 (launch)	i13	37
ub+4	-16	4,3 (launch)	i13	37
d+4	-15	ws3,3 (launch)	i13	34
db+2,1,2	-14	4,3 (launch)	i13	37
d+4,4	-14	4,3 (launch)	i13	37
1,2,1	-14	4,3 (launch)	i13	37
1+2	-14	4,3 (launch)	i13	37

Shaheen moves Dragunov can punish

Shaheen move	On block	Dragunov punishes with
R.df+1+2	-18	f+4,3
db+3	-17	ws1,3
b+4	-15	f+4,3
d+3+4	-15	ws1,3
H.2+3	-14	f+4,3
d+3	-14	ws1,3
df+4,1,3	-13	df+1,4
4,4	-13	df+1,4

Frame data: Wavu Wiki (CC0).

start.gg majors

Across 3 start.gg major sets, Shaheen is 1–2 against Dragunov.

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Matchup charts: Shaheen · Dragunov

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VODs (Shaheen's side)

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