Tips
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Lars's f+1+2 (Ark Blast) is -13 on block; punish it with your i13 df+4 or db+2 to discourage him from using it as a mid-range whiff punisher.
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Lars's uf+3 (Lightning Screw) is -26 on block; use a full launcher like df+2 or ws2 for maximum damage.
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Lars's db+4 (Shadow Cutter) is -26 on block; you can punish this with a ws2 or a delayed hopkick for a full launch.
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Use Mantis (MNT) stance to evade Lars's high-hitting strings like f+2,1 or 1,2; your low profile can often force a whiff.
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Lars's f,n,b+2,1 (Blue Bolt) is -18 on block; ensure you use a long-range punisher or a launcher to capitalize on this mistake.
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Lars's uf,n,4 (Delayed Rising Toe Kick) is -13 on block; use df+4 or db+2 to punish him for trying to catch you crouching.
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If Lars uses f,f+4,3, it is -16 on block; this is a prime opportunity for Zafina to use df+2 for a full launch.
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FAQ
Who wins Zafina vs Lars in Tekken 8?
We do not have enough recent major-set data yet for a reliable Zafina vs Lars winrate. Use the tips and VODs below while more tournament results come in.
How do you beat Lars as Zafina?
Lars's f+1+2 (Ark Blast) is -13 on block; punish it with your i13 df+4 or db+2 to discourage him from using it as a mid-range whiff punisher. Lars's uf+3 (Lightning Screw) is -26 on block; use a full launcher like df+2 or ws2 for maximum damage. Lars's db+4 (Shadow Cutter) is -26 on block; you can punish this with a ws2 or a delayed hopkick for a full launch.
Are there pro VODs for Zafina vs Lars?
No tournament VODs are listed for Zafina vs Lars yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
Lars 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.
| Lars move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| f,F+4 | -31 | ws2 (launch) | i18 | 20 |
| uf+3 | -26 | db+2,1+2 (launch) | i13 | 57 |
| db+4 | -26 | ws2 (launch) | i18 | 20 |
| d+1+2 | -20 | ws2 (launch) | i18 | 20 |
| df+1+2 | -18 | db+2,1+2 (launch) | i13 | 57 |
| f+1+4 | -18 | db+2,1+2 (launch) | i13 | 57 |
| f,n,b+2,1 | -18 | db+2,1+2 (launch) | i13 | 57 |
| 3 | -17 | db+2,1+2 (launch) | i13 | 57 |
| f,F+4,3 | -16 | db+2,1+2 (launch) | i13 | 57 |
| f,F+3+4 | -16 | ws1,2 (launch) | i15 | 16 |
| df+3,3 | -15 | db+2,1+2 (launch) | i13 | 57 |
| f+4,1,2,1 | -14 | db+2,1+2 (launch) | i13 | 57 |
Zafina moves Lars can punish
| Zafina move | On block | Lars punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| d+2,4 | -22 | df+3,3 |
| d+4 | -19 | ws1 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | df+3,3 |
| f+2,3,4 | -18 | df+3,3 |
| f+2 | -18 | df+3,3 |
| 2,1,3 | -17 | ws1 |
| ub+3 | -17 | df+3,3 |
| f,f+3,1 | -16 | df+3,3 |
start.gg majors
Across 1 start.gg major sets, Zafina is 1–0 against Lars.
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Players on this side
- Shadow 20z (1)
VODs (Zafina's side)
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