Zafina vs Bryan

VODs from Zafina's side

Tips

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Bryan's 3+4 is a common keep-out tool that is -13 on block; punish it with df+4 or db+2 to take back your turn.
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If Bryan uses f+4,1 to end a string, it is -13c on block; use df+4 or db+2 to punish him.
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Be careful with Bryan's b+1, as it is +4 on block and leads to high counter-hit damage; use Zafina's stances like Mantis (MNT) to potentially evade his follow-ups.
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Bryan's orbital (uf+4) is -5 on block; do not let him keep his turn, but be wary of his i10 jabs which are +1.
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If Bryan uses the Snake Edge (df+3) low, it is -26 on block; use your most powerful delayed launcher or ws2 for a maximum punish.
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Bryan's Hatchet Kick (SWA.3) is -13 on block; use Zafina's ws3 to punish his most common low threat.
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Bryan's Soccer Kick (SWA.4) is -12 on block; punish it reliably with ws3.
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Bryan's Slither Step (SLS) 1+2 is a Heat Engager that is -7 on block; while safe, it ends his pressure and lets you reset to neutral.

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FAQ

Who wins Zafina vs Bryan in Tekken 8?

Across 5 recent start.gg major sets, Zafina is 2–3 against Bryan. Sample size is still small, so treat the record as directional.

How do you beat Bryan as Zafina?

Bryan's 3+4 is a common keep-out tool that is -13 on block; punish it with df+4 or db+2 to take back your turn. If Bryan uses f+4,1 to end a string, it is -13c on block; use df+4 or db+2 to punish him. Be careful with Bryan's b+1, as it is +4 on block and leads to high counter-hit damage; use Zafina's stances like Mantis (MNT) to potentially evade his follow-ups.

Are there pro VODs for Zafina vs Bryan?

No tournament VODs are listed for Zafina vs Bryan yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.

Punishers

Bryan 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.

Bryan move	On block	Punish with	Startup	Damage
ub+1+2,1,2,1,2,1,2,1,2,1,4	-35	db+2,1+2 (launch)	i13	57
ub+1+2,1,2,1,2,1,2,1,2,1	-26	db+2,1+2 (launch)	i13	57
df+3	-26	ws2 (launch)	i18	20
b,B+4	-19	db+2,1+2 (launch)	i13	57
R.df+1+2	-18	db+2,1+2 (launch)	i13	57
ub+1+2,1,2,1,2,1,2,1,2	-16	db+2,1+2 (launch)	i13	57
ub+1+2,1,2,1,2,1,2	-16	db+2,1+2 (launch)	i13	57
ub+1+2,1,2,1,2	-16	db+2,1+2 (launch)	i13	57
ub+1+2,1,2	-16	db+2,1+2 (launch)	i13	57
ub+1+2	-16	db+2,1+2 (launch)	i13	57
uf+2,2,2,SNE.2,2,3	-15	db+2,1+2 (launch)	i13	57
uf+2,2,2,3	-15	db+2,1+2 (launch)	i13	57

Zafina moves Bryan can punish

Zafina move	On block	Bryan punishes with
d+2,4	-22	3+4,SNE.2*
d+4	-19	ws2
R.df+1+2	-18	3+4,SNE.2*
f+2,3,4	-18	3+4,SNE.2*
f+2	-18	3+4,SNE.2*
2,1,3	-17	ws1
ub+3	-17	d+1+2,3
f,f+3,1	-16	d+2,3

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start.gg majors

Across 5 start.gg major sets, Zafina is 2–3 against Bryan.

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Matchup charts: Zafina · Bryan

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