Tips
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Use 1+4 (Flash) to interrupt Nina's strings like 1,2,1 or df+1,2, as it starts in i6 and beats her close-range pressure.
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Nina's f+1+2 (Blonde Bomb) is -14 on block; punish it with your f,n,d,df+2 (Flashing Steel) for a full launch.
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If Nina uses her df+3,3 (Bisection Combo), it is -10 on block; use your i10 jab strings to take back your turn.
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Be wary of Nina's d+3 low kick; it is -17 on block, allowing you to launch her with ws2 or uf+3.
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Nina's Wipe the Floor (d,DF+4) is extremely unsafe at -37 on block; you have ample time for your most powerful punish.
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Use uf+4 (Avoiding the Puddle) to crush Nina's low pokes; it is a safe i20 homing mid that is only -9 on block.
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When Nina uses her Heat Smash (H.2+3), it is +5~+6 on block; do not attempt to Flash immediately as you will be frame trapped.
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FAQ
Who wins Yoshimitsu vs Nina in Tekken 8?
Across 4 recent start.gg major sets, Yoshimitsu is 3–1 against Nina. Sample size is still small, so treat the record as directional.
How do you beat Nina as Yoshimitsu?
Use 1+4 (Flash) to interrupt Nina's strings like 1,2,1 or df+1,2, as it starts in i6 and beats her close-range pressure. Nina's f+1+2 (Blonde Bomb) is -14 on block; punish it with your f,n,d,df+2 (Flashing Steel) for a full launch. If Nina uses her df+3,3 (Bisection Combo), it is -10 on block; use your i10 jab strings to take back your turn.
Are there pro VODs for Yoshimitsu vs Nina?
No tournament VODs are listed for Yoshimitsu vs Nina yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
Nina moves that are −10 or worse on block, with Yoshimitsu'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.
| Nina move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| d,DF+4 | -37 | ws3,2 (launch) | i16 | 32 |
| uf+3+4 | -23 | f+3,4 (launch) | i16 | 44 |
| uf+4,3 | -19 | ws3,2 (launch) | i16 | 32 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | f+3,4 (launch) | i16 | 44 |
| df+3,2,3 | -17 | f+3,4 (launch) | i16 | 44 |
| db+3+4 | -17 | f+3,4 (launch) | i16 | 44 |
| d+3 | -17 | ws3,2 (launch) | i16 | 32 |
| ub+1 | -16 | f+3,4 (launch) | i16 | 44 |
| 3 | -16 | f+3,4 (launch) | i16 | 44 |
| f+2,1,3 | -15 | 2,3 (launch) | i11 | 34 |
| b+3+4,3 | -15 | 2,3 (launch) | i11 | 34 |
| u+3 | -15 | 2,3 (launch) | i11 | 34 |
Yoshimitsu moves Nina can punish
| Yoshimitsu move | On block | Nina punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| b+1,1,1,1,1,1 | -73 | b,B+2+3 |
| 4,4,2,2,NSS.1 | -54 | f+3+4,H.2 |
| db+2,2,2,2,2,2 | -49 | f+3+4,H.2 |
| f,F+3+4,1+2 | -31 | f+3+4,H.2 |
| db+3,3,3,3,3,3 | -26 | ws4,3 |
| db+3 | -25 | ws4,3 |
| 4,4,2,2 | -24 | f+3+4,H.2 |
| 4,4,2 | -22 | f+3+4,H.2 |
start.gg majors
Across 4 start.gg major sets, Yoshimitsu is 3–1 against Nina.
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Matchup charts: Yoshimitsu · Nina
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