Tips
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Dragunov's f,f,F+2 is +4 on block and sets up his pressure; try to sidestep it or use your b+1+2 power crush to armor through his follow-up.
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Be careful with your df+2 launcher; at -14 on block, Dragunov can punish it heavily with his ws1+2 Heat Engager.
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Dragunov's b+1+2 is +6 on block and leaves you in a forced mix-up; avoid pressing buttons and watch for his d+2 or command throws.
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Use your IAI.d+2 projectile to chip away at Dragunov from a distance, as it is +4 on block and keeps you safe from his close-range pokes.
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Dragunov's df+2 launcher is -12 on block; use your i12 punishers like 2 or f+2 to keep him honest.
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Dragunov's SNK.3 (Slay Ride) is -16 on block; if you block this low, use ws1 for a full launch punishment.
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Your b+4 is a safe i18 homing move that is only -2 on block; use it to stop Dragunov from sidestepping your linear weapon attacks.
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FAQ
Who wins Victor vs Dragunov in Tekken 8?
Across 4 recent start.gg major sets, Victor is 3–1 against Dragunov. Sample size is still small, so treat the record as directional.
How do you beat Dragunov as Victor?
Dragunov's f,f,F+2 is +4 on block and sets up his pressure; try to sidestep it or use your b+1+2 power crush to armor through his follow-up. Be careful with your df+2 launcher; at -14 on block, Dragunov can punish it heavily with his ws1+2 Heat Engager. Dragunov's b+1+2 is +6 on block and leaves you in a forced mix-up; avoid pressing buttons and watch for his d+2 or command throws.
Are there pro VODs for Victor vs Dragunov?
No tournament VODs are listed for Victor 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 Victor'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) | i14 | 39 |
| b+2,1,3 | -26 | ws3,2 (launch) | i14 | 39 |
| db+3 | -26 | ws3,2 (launch) | i14 | 39 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | b+3,1 (launch) | i17 | 40 |
| ub+3 | -17 | b+3,1 (launch) | i17 | 40 |
| d+4,1,3 | -16 | f+4,1 (launch) | i14 | 36 |
| ub+4 | -16 | f+4,1 (launch) | i14 | 36 |
| d+4 | -15 | ws3,2 (launch) | i14 | 39 |
| db+2,1,2 | -14 | f+4,1 (launch) | i14 | 36 |
| d+4,4 | -14 | f+4,1 (launch) | i14 | 36 |
| 1,2,1 | -14 | f+4,1 (launch) | i14 | 36 |
| 1+2 | -14 | f+4,1 (launch) | i14 | 36 |
Victor moves Dragunov can punish
| Victor move | On block | Dragunov punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| db+4 | -26 | ws1,3 |
| b+1+4 | -21 | f+2,4 |
| u+1+2 | -20 | f+2,4 |
| uf+4 | -19 | f+2,4 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | f+4,3 |
| df+3+4 | -17 | f+4,3 |
| d+1 | -17 | ws1,3 |
| f,F+2 | -16 | f+4,3 |
start.gg majors
Across 4 start.gg major sets, Victor is 3–1 against Dragunov.
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Matchup charts: Victor · Dragunov
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