Tips
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King's Giant Swing (f,hcf+1) is i10 and deals massive damage, but it can be broken with a 1 input; watch for the buffered motion.
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King's uf+4 hopknee is a common i15 launcher but is -13 on block; punish it with Zafina's df+4,2 or db+2 to take back momentum.
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King's f,F+2 beast elbow is +7 on block and forces crouch; do not attempt to challenge him after blocking this move.
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King's d+3+4 stagger kicks are -25 on block; Zafina can launch him for a full combo with ws1,2 or ws2.
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King's Atlas Hammer (d+1+2) is a powerful mid launcher but is -24 on block; Zafina must punish this with her most damaging standing launcher.
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King's b+3 power crush is -10 on block; Zafina can punish this with her i10 jab (1,2) to maintain pressure.
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King's f+1+4 body check is +3 on block and unparryable; avoid trying to use Zafina's punch parries against this specific mid.
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King's running exploder (f,f,F+3+4) is +17 on block; if you block this, you must respect his follow-up pressure entirely.
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FAQ
Who wins Zafina vs King in Tekken 8?
Across 6 recent start.gg major sets, Zafina is 3–3 against King. Sample size is still small, so treat the record as directional.
How do you beat King as Zafina?
King's Giant Swing (f,hcf+1) is i10 and deals massive damage, but it can be broken with a 1 input; watch for the buffered motion. King's uf+4 hopknee is a common i15 launcher but is -13 on block; punish it with Zafina's df+4,2 or db+2 to take back momentum. King's f,F+2 beast elbow is +7 on block and forces crouch; do not attempt to challenge him after blocking this move.
Are there pro VODs for Zafina vs King?
No tournament VODs are listed for Zafina vs King yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
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.
| King move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| d+3+4,4,4,4 | -26 | ws2 (launch) | i18 | 20 |
| d+3+4,4,4 | -25 | ws2 (launch) | i18 | 20 |
| d+3+4,4 | -25 | ws2 (launch) | i18 | 20 |
| d+3+4 | -25 | ws2 (launch) | i18 | 20 |
| d+1+2 | -24 | db+2,1+2 (launch) | i13 | 57 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | db+2,1+2 (launch) | i13 | 57 |
| uf+2 | -17 | db+2,1+2 (launch) | i13 | 57 |
| db+4 | -17 | ws1,2 (launch) | i15 | 16 |
| f,F+2+3 | -16 | db+2,1+2 (launch) | i13 | 57 |
| df+4,3,4 | -15 | db+2,1+2 (launch) | i13 | 57 |
| f+2,d+1,2 | -15 | db+2,1+2 (launch) | i13 | 57 |
| d+3+4,4,4,2 | -15 | db+2,1+2 (launch) | i13 | 57 |
Zafina moves King can punish
| Zafina move | On block | King punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| d+2,4 | -22 | 1+2,3 |
| d+4 | -19 | ws3 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | 1+2,3 |
| f+2,3,4 | -18 | 1+2,3 |
| f+2 | -18 | 1+2,3 |
| 2,1,3 | -17 | ws3 |
| ub+3 | -17 | b+2,1+2 |
| f,f+3,1 | -16 | b+2,1+2 |
start.gg majors
Across 6 start.gg major sets, Zafina is 3–3 against King.
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Players on this side
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