Tips
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Nina's Ivory Cutter (1+4) is -5 on block, making it safe, but you can challenge her follow-ups with Zafina's i13 df+1 or i10 jab.
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Many of Nina's Geyser Cannon launchers (db+3+4 or ws3+4) are -17 on block, allowing Zafina to launch back with df+2.
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Nina's Wipe the Floor (d,DF+4) is -37 on block; this is a massive opening for Zafina to use any launcher for a maximum damage combo.
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Use Zafina's f+3 to track Nina's frequent sidestepping, as it is +3 on block and jails if she tries to duck the second hit of similar strings.
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FAQ
Who wins Zafina vs Nina in Tekken 8?
We do not have enough recent major-set data yet for a reliable Zafina vs Nina winrate. Use the tips and VODs below while more tournament results come in.
How do you beat Nina as Zafina?
Nina's Ivory Cutter (1+4) is -5 on block, making it safe, but you can challenge her follow-ups with Zafina's i13 df+1 or i10 jab. Many of Nina's Geyser Cannon launchers (db+3+4 or ws3+4) are -17 on block, allowing Zafina to launch back with df+2. Nina's Wipe the Floor (d,DF+4) is -37 on block; this is a massive opening for Zafina to use any launcher for a maximum damage combo.
Are there pro VODs for Zafina vs Nina?
No tournament VODs are listed for Zafina vs Nina yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
Nina 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.
| Nina move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| d,DF+4 | -37 | ws2 (launch) | i18 | 20 |
| uf+3+4 | -23 | db+2,1+2 (launch) | i13 | 57 |
| uf+4,3 | -19 | ws2 (launch) | i18 | 20 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | db+2,1+2 (launch) | i13 | 57 |
| df+3,2,3 | -17 | db+2,1+2 (launch) | i13 | 57 |
| db+3+4 | -17 | db+2,1+2 (launch) | i13 | 57 |
| d+3 | -17 | ws1,2 (launch) | i15 | 16 |
| ub+1 | -16 | db+2,1+2 (launch) | i13 | 57 |
| 3 | -16 | db+2,1+2 (launch) | i13 | 57 |
| f+2,1,3 | -15 | db+2,1+2 (launch) | i13 | 57 |
| b+3+4,3 | -15 | db+2,1+2 (launch) | i13 | 57 |
| u+3 | -15 | db+2,1+2 (launch) | i13 | 57 |
Zafina moves Nina can punish
| Zafina move | On block | Nina punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| d+2,4 | -22 | f+3+4,H.2 |
| d+4 | -19 | ws4,3 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | f+3+4,H.2 |
| f+2,3,4 | -18 | f+3+4,H.2 |
| f+2 | -18 | f+3+4,H.2 |
| 2,1,3 | -17 | ws4,3 |
| ub+3 | -17 | f+3+4,H.2 |
| f,f+3,1 | -16 | f+3+4,H.2 |
start.gg majors
Across 2 start.gg major sets, Zafina is 1–1 against Nina.
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Players on this side
- Shadow 20z (1)
- Chibi_K (1)
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