Tips
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If Kazuya uses f+4 for frame advantage (+4c on block), be wary of his follow-up timing as it spikes on hit.
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Kazuya's Hellsweep (f,n,d,DF+4) is -23 on block; use your most powerful launcher like df+2 or ws1,2 for a full punish.
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Kazuya's ws2 is extremely unsafe at -18 on block; ensure you launch punish this every time with df+2.
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Many of Kazuya's key mids like f+3 (-13) and 1+2 (-13) are punishable; use db+2 or df+4 to retaliate.
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Kazuya's Flash Punch Combo (1,1,2) is -17 on block; use f,f+3 or df+2 to punish if he finishes the string.
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Kazuya's df+1,4 string is -11 on block and can be interrupted with an i10 move if the first hit is blocked.
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FAQ
Who wins Zafina vs Kazuya in Tekken 8?
Across 6 recent start.gg major sets, Zafina is 3–3 against Kazuya. Sample size is still small, so treat the record as directional.
How do you beat Kazuya as Zafina?
If Kazuya uses f+4 for frame advantage (+4c on block), be wary of his follow-up timing as it spikes on hit. Kazuya's Hellsweep (f,n,d,DF+4) is -23 on block; use your most powerful launcher like df+2 or ws1,2 for a full punish. Kazuya's ws2 is extremely unsafe at -18 on block; ensure you launch punish this every time with df+2.
Are there pro VODs for Zafina vs Kazuya?
No tournament VODs are listed for Zafina vs Kazuya yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
Kazuya 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.
| Kazuya move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| uf+4,4,4 | -23 | ws2 (launch) | i18 | 20 |
| uf+4,4 | -23 | ws2 (launch) | i18 | 20 |
| f,n,d,DF+4 | -23 | ws2 (launch) | i18 | 20 |
| f,n,d,DF+4,1,DVK.1 | -19 | db+2,1+2 (launch) | i13 | 57 |
| df+3+4,1,2 | -19 | db+2,1+2 (launch) | i13 | 57 |
| f,n,d,DF+4,1,DVK.1,B | -19 | db+2,1+2 (launch) | i13 | 57 |
| db+1,2 | -19 | db+2,1+2 (launch) | i13 | 57 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | db+2,1+2 (launch) | i13 | 57 |
| uf+4,4,4,4 | -17 | db+2,1+2 (launch) | i13 | 57 |
| 1,1,2 | -17 | db+2,1+2 (launch) | i13 | 57 |
| d+3 | -17 | ws1,2 (launch) | i15 | 16 |
| f,n,d,DF+4,1 | -16 | db+2,1+2 (launch) | i13 | 57 |
Zafina moves Kazuya can punish
| Zafina move | On block | Kazuya punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| d+2,4 | -22 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 |
| d+4 | -19 | ws2 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 |
| f+2,3,4 | -18 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 |
| f+2 | -18 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 |
| 2,1,3 | -17 | ws2 |
| ub+3 | -17 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 |
| f,f+3,1 | -16 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 |
start.gg majors
Across 6 start.gg major sets, Zafina is 3–3 against Kazuya.
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Matchup charts: Zafina · Kazuya
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