Tips
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Leo's df+2 launcher is -13 on block; use your i13 df+4 or db+2 to punish it every time.
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Use Mantis (MNT) stance to evade Leo's high strings like 1,2 or f+2,4, as MNT naturally low-profiles many high-level attacks.
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Leo's b+1,4 and f+4 are +9 on block and transition to KNK; respect the follow-ups and look to sidestep rather than jab.
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Leo's db+4 low stagger is -31 on block; ensure you use a full ws launcher like ws1,2 for a maximum damage punish.
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Leo's uf+4 hopkick is -13 on block; use your i13 db+2 or df+4 to punish him for jumping.
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Leo's f,f,F+3 is +6 on block; do not attempt to interrupt his follow-up pressure as he has a significant frame advantage.
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Leo's BOK.3 is a homing high that is +5 on block; stay grounded or use MNT to evade it rather than trying to sidestep.
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FAQ
Who wins Zafina vs Leo in Tekken 8?
Across 5 recent start.gg major sets, Zafina is 3–2 against Leo. Sample size is still small, so treat the record as directional.
How do you beat Leo as Zafina?
Leo's df+2 launcher is -13 on block; use your i13 df+4 or db+2 to punish it every time. Use Mantis (MNT) stance to evade Leo's high strings like 1,2 or f+2,4, as MNT naturally low-profiles many high-level attacks. Leo's b+1,4 and f+4 are +9 on block and transition to KNK; respect the follow-ups and look to sidestep rather than jab.
Are there pro VODs for Zafina vs Leo?
No tournament VODs are listed for Zafina vs Leo yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
Leo 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.
| Leo move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| db+4 | -31 | ws2 (launch) | i18 | 20 |
| b+1+2 | -24 | db+2,1+2 (launch) | i13 | 57 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | db+2,1+2 (launch) | i13 | 57 |
| d+3 | -17 | ws1,2 (launch) | i15 | 16 |
| db+4,1 | -16 | db+2,1+2 (launch) | i13 | 57 |
| db+4,1,LTG.1+2 | -15 | db+2,1+2 (launch) | i13 | 57 |
| d+3+4 | -15 | ws1,2 (launch) | i15 | 16 |
| f,F+4,3 | -14 | db+2,1+2 (launch) | i13 | 57 |
| uf+1,2 | -14 | db+2,1+2 (launch) | i13 | 57 |
| b+1+2,1+2 | -14 | db+2,1+2 (launch) | i13 | 57 |
| f+1+2 | -14 | db+2,1+2 (launch) | i13 | 57 |
| uf+2 | -14 | db+2,1+2 (launch) | i13 | 57 |
Zafina moves Leo can punish
| Zafina move | On block | Leo punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| d+2,4 | -22 | db+2,4 |
| d+4 | -19 | ws2 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | db+2,4 |
| f+2,3,4 | -18 | db+2,4 |
| f+2 | -18 | db+2,4 |
| 2,1,3 | -17 | ws2 |
| ub+3 | -17 | db+2,4 |
| f,f+3,1 | -16 | db+2,4 |
start.gg majors
Across 5 start.gg major sets, Zafina is 3–2 against Leo.
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Players on this side
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