Tips
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Zafina's d+3 is a common low poke that transitions to Mantis (MNT) stance; it is -15 on block, allowing Victor to punish with Arcadia (df+2) for a full launch.
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When Zafina enters Scarecrow (SCR) stance, be wary of SCR.4, a power crush mid that is -18 on block; you can punish this heavily with ws1 or Arcadia (df+2).
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Zafina's Mantis (MNT) stance can be interrupted; moves like MNT.2 are -14 on block, making them punishable by your i14 f+4 or i13 df+1 strings.
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If Zafina uses her long-range f,f,F+3 to approach, she is +7 on block, so do not press buttons; however, if she cancels into SCR, she is only +3.
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Use Victor's b+4 homing move (i18~19) to catch Zafina if she attempts to sidestep your linear weapon attacks, as it is safe at -2 on block.
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Watch for Zafina's ws2 launcher; it is -14 on block, which is the perfect window for Victor's Arcadia (df+2) to counter-launch.
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Victor's f,f,F+2 is +2 on block and transitions to IAI stance, allowing you to pressure Zafina even if she tries to low-profile with her stances.
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Zafina's d+4,3 string is -6 on block, but the first hit is -19; if you block the low d+4, you can launch her before the second hit comes out.
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Punishers
Zafina 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.
| Zafina move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| d+2,4 | -22 | b+3,1 (launch) | i17 | 40 |
| d+4 | -19 | ws3,2 (launch) | i14 | 39 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | b+3,1 (launch) | i17 | 40 |
| f+2,3,4 | -18 | b+3,1 (launch) | i17 | 40 |
| f+2 | -18 | b+3,1 (launch) | i17 | 40 |
| 2,1,3 | -17 | ws3,2 (launch) | i14 | 39 |
| ub+3 | -17 | b+3,1 (launch) | i17 | 40 |
| f,f+3,1 | -16 | f+4,1 (launch) | i14 | 36 |
| db+1+2,1+2 | -16 | f+4,1 (launch) | i14 | 36 |
| d+2 | -16 | f+4,1 (launch) | i14 | 36 |
| d+1 | -16 | f+4,1 (launch) | i14 | 36 |
| db+1+2 | -16 | ws3,2 (launch) | i14 | 39 |
Victor moves Zafina can punish
| Victor move | On block | Zafina punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| db+4 | -26 | ws2 |
| b+1+4 | -21 | db+2,1+2 |
| u+1+2 | -20 | db+2,1+2 |
| uf+4 | -19 | db+2,1+2 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | db+2,1+2 |
| df+3+4 | -17 | db+2,1+2 |
| d+1 | -17 | ws1,2 |
| f,F+2 | -16 | db+2,1+2 |
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