Tips
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Armor King's f+1+4 shoulder is i13 but -19 on block; if you block it, you can launch him with your ws2 (i18~19) or df+2.
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Many of Armor King's powerful mids like f+2 (-11) and df+2 (-12) are punishable; use your i10 jab or 1,2 string to keep him honest.
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Armor King's f,n,d,df+1 Shadow Lariat is +5 on block; avoid pressing buttons after blocking this and look to duck the high hit level if he telegraphs it.
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Armor King's b+3 is a fast i16 homing move but is -12 on block; punish it with your 1,2 string to take back momentum.
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Armor King's db+3 sweep is i22 and -26 on block; block it and use a full launch punisher like ws2 to capitalize on the massive recovery.
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Be careful with your SCR.4 power crush; although it is fast, it is -18 on block and will lead to a full launch if Armor King blocks it.
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Armor King's f,F+3 is +2 on block and homing; if he uses this to pressure, respect the frames or use your b+1+3 power crush to absorb the next hit.
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FAQ
Who wins Zafina vs Armor King in Tekken 8?
We do not have enough recent major-set data yet for a reliable Zafina vs Armor King winrate. Use the tips and VODs below while more tournament results come in.
How do you beat Armor King as Zafina?
Armor King's f+1+4 shoulder is i13 but -19 on block; if you block it, you can launch him with your ws2 (i18~19) or df+2. Many of Armor King's powerful mids like f+2 (-11) and df+2 (-12) are punishable; use your i10 jab or 1,2 string to keep him honest. Armor King's f,n,d,df+1 Shadow Lariat is +5 on block; avoid pressing buttons after blocking this and look to duck the high hit level if he telegraphs it.
Are there pro VODs for Zafina vs Armor King?
No tournament VODs are listed for Zafina vs Armor King yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
Armor King moves that are −10 or worse on block, with Zafina'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.
| Armor King move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| db+3 | -26 | ws2 (launch) | i18 | 20 |
| f+1+4 | -19 | db+2,1+2 (launch) | i13 | 57 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | db+2,1+2 (launch) | i13 | 57 |
| 3+4,2 | -18 | db+2,1+2 (launch) | i13 | 57 |
| db+4 | -17 | ws1,2 (launch) | i15 | 16 |
| d+3+4 | -16 | ws1,2 (launch) | i15 | 16 |
| d+3+4,3 | -15 | db+2,1+2 (launch) | i13 | 57 |
| d+4 | -15 | ws1,2 (launch) | i15 | 16 |
| d+2,4 | -14 | db+2,1+2 (launch) | i13 | 57 |
| ub+1+2 | -14 | db+2,1+2 (launch) | i13 | 57 |
| 3,4,1 | -13 | db+2,1+2 (launch) | i13 | 57 |
| f+3,2,1 | -13 | db+2,1+2 (launch) | i13 | 57 |
Zafina moves Armor King can punish
| Zafina move | On block | Armor King punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| d+2,4 | -22 | f+2,1 |
| d+4 | -19 | ws3,1 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | f+2,1 |
| f+2,3,4 | -18 | f+2,1 |
| f+2 | -18 | f+2,1 |
| 2,1,3 | -17 | ws3,1 |
| ub+3 | -17 | f+2,1 |
| f,f+3,1 | -16 | f+2,1 |
start.gg majors
Across 2 start.gg major sets, Zafina is 2–0 against Armor King.
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Matchup charts: Zafina · Armor King
Players on this side
- Qasim Meer (1)
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