Tips
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Use 1+4 Flash to interrupt Raven's pressure, especially after blocking his df+1 (-2) or other moves where he relies on mental frame advantage.
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Raven's df+2 uppercut and f,F+3 are both punishable at -13 and -14 respectively; use f,n,d,df+2 for a guaranteed i14 punish.
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Raven's Hydra Bite (4~3) extensions are all punishable: the mid 4~3,4 is -14 and the low 4~3,1 is -13.
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When Raven is in Soulzone (SZN), his SZN.4 low is i17 and can be up to -14 on block, while SZN.2 is a safe -9 mid Heat Engager.
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Raven's backturn power crush BT.1+2 is i15 and -13 on block; do not mindlessly jab his back, but be ready to punish the armor.
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Raven's qcf+2 low is -12 on block, and his qcf+4 mid launcher is -14; both are key targets for your i10-i12 punishes.
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Watch for Raven's b+1+2 backswing blow; it evades from frame 6 but is -15 on block, allowing for a full launch punish.
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In No Sword Stance, your NSS.db+1 is a fast i10 special low that is only -5 on block, excellent for chipping away at Raven's health.
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FAQ
Who wins Yoshimitsu vs Raven in Tekken 8?
Across 6 recent start.gg major sets, Yoshimitsu is 5–1 against Raven. Sample size is still small, so treat the record as directional.
How do you beat Raven as Yoshimitsu?
Use 1+4 Flash to interrupt Raven's pressure, especially after blocking his df+1 (-2) or other moves where he relies on mental frame advantage. Raven's df+2 uppercut and f,F+3 are both punishable at -13 and -14 respectively; use f,n,d,df+2 for a guaranteed i14 punish. Raven's Hydra Bite (4~3) extensions are all punishable: the mid 4~3,4 is -14 and the low 4~3,1 is -13.
Are there pro VODs for Yoshimitsu vs Raven?
No tournament VODs are listed for Yoshimitsu vs Raven yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
Raven 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.
| Raven move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3~4,F | -39 | d+1+4,B+1 (launch) | i29 | 78 |
| b+2,2,1+2 | -30 | ws3,2 (launch) | i16 | 32 |
| b+4,B+4~3,3+4 | -25 | f+3,4 (launch) | i16 | 44 |
| uf+3+4,3+4 | -25 | f+3,4 (launch) | i16 | 44 |
| b+2,2,3 | -19 | f+3,4 (launch) | i16 | 44 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | f+3,4 (launch) | i16 | 44 |
| u+3,3 | -16 | ws3,2 (launch) | i16 | 32 |
| 4~3 | -16 | f+3,4 (launch) | i16 | 44 |
| df+2,4 | -15 | 2,3 (launch) | i11 | 34 |
| uf+4,4 | -15 | 2,3 (launch) | i11 | 34 |
| b+1+2 | -15 | 2,3 (launch) | i11 | 34 |
| f+3,2 | -14 | 2,3 (launch) | i11 | 34 |
Yoshimitsu moves Raven can punish
| Yoshimitsu move | On block | Raven punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| b+1,1,1,1,1,1 | -73 | u+3,3 |
| 4,4,2,2,NSS.1 | -54 | u+3,3 |
| db+2,2,2,2,2,2 | -49 | u+3,3 |
| f,F+3+4,1+2 | -31 | u+3,3 |
| db+3,3,3,3,3,3 | -26 | ws3,H.2 |
| db+3 | -25 | ws3,H.2 |
| 4,4,2,2 | -24 | f,f,F+3,H.4 |
| 4,4,2 | -22 | f,f,F+3,H.4 |
start.gg majors
Across 6 start.gg major sets, Yoshimitsu is 5–1 against Raven.
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Matchup charts: Yoshimitsu · Raven
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