Zafina vs Leroy

VODs from Zafina's side

Tips

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Avoid Leroy's b+2 parry by using Zafina's weapon-based moves like b+1+2 or df+1,2,1+2, which are often harder to parry traditionally.
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Use d+3 to evade Leroy's high pokes like 1,2 or b+1, as it transitions to Mantis (MNT) and has high-crush properties.
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Leroy's f,f+2,2 string is -15 on block; use this opportunity to launch him with df+2 or ws2.
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Mantis stance (MNT) can be vulnerable to Leroy's fast mids; use MNT.1+2 as a power crush (active frames 8-19) to absorb his pokes.
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Leroy's db+4 sweep is -15 on block; punish it heavily with ws1,2 for a full launch.
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Leroy's HRM.b+4 is a i20 homing low that is -13 on block; punish this with Zafina's ws4 or ws3.

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Frame data: Wavu Wiki (CC0).

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FAQ

Who wins Zafina vs Leroy in Tekken 8?

Across 3 recent start.gg major sets, Zafina is 1–2 against Leroy. Sample size is still small, so treat the record as directional.

How do you beat Leroy as Zafina?

Avoid Leroy's b+2 parry by using Zafina's weapon-based moves like b+1+2 or df+1,2,1+2, which are often harder to parry traditionally. Use d+3 to evade Leroy's high pokes like 1,2 or b+1, as it transitions to Mantis (MNT) and has high-crush properties. Leroy's f,f+2,2 string is -15 on block; use this opportunity to launch him with df+2 or ws2.

Are there pro VODs for Zafina vs Leroy?

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

Punishers

Leroy 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.

Leroy move	On block	Punish with	Startup	Damage
1+4	-26	ws2 (launch)	i18	20
R.df+1+2	-18	db+2,1+2 (launch)	i13	57
df+2,1+2	-18	db+2,1+2 (launch)	i13	57
1+2,1+2,1	-17	db+2,1+2 (launch)	i13	57
f+3,1+2,4	-16	db+2,1+2 (launch)	i13	57
1,1,1+2,1	-16	db+2,1+2 (launch)	i13	57
f,F+2,2	-15	db+2,1+2 (launch)	i13	57
db+4	-15	ws1,2 (launch)	i15	16
f,F+4,2	-14	db+2,1+2 (launch)	i13	57
3,3	-14	ws3	i12	16
db+2+3	-14	db+2,1+2 (launch)	i13	57
uf+3+4	-14	db+2,1+2 (launch)	i13	57

Zafina moves Leroy can punish

Zafina move	On block	Leroy punishes with
d+2,4	-22	P:b+2,1
d+4	-19	ws2
R.df+1+2	-18	P:b+2,1
f+2,3,4	-18	P:b+2,1
f+2	-18	P:b+2,1
2,1,3	-17	ws2
ub+3	-17	P:b+2,1
f,f+3,1	-16	P:b+2,1

Frame data: Wavu Wiki (CC0).

start.gg majors

Across 3 start.gg major sets, Zafina is 1–2 against Leroy.

Tournament data provided by start.gg.

Matchup charts: Zafina · Leroy

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