Zafina vs Steve

VODs from Zafina's side

Tips

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Steve's b+1 is a dangerous i13 counter-hit tool; use MNT or d+3 (i22) to crush his high-hitting hooks.
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Steve's Sonic Fang (1+2) is his primary i14 punisher; moves like b+4,4 and ws2 are -14 and will be punished by it.
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Steve's f,f,F+2 is +6 on block; avoid pressing buttons afterward as he is in a massive advantage.
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Steve's d+2,1 string is a common low-to-mid check; the second hit is -11, which you can punish with ws4.
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Use f,f+2 as a homing tool to catch Steve if he tries to evade using his Ducking (f+3) or Swaying (b+3) movements.
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In Scarecrow (SCR), use SCR.1+2 to stay +6 on block and maintain pressure, forcing Steve to respect your next move.
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If Steve enters Peekaboo (PAB), his d+1 is an i16 low; it is -12 on block, so punish it with your i11 ws4 or i12 ws3.

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Frame data: Wavu Wiki (CC0).

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FAQ

Who wins Zafina vs Steve in Tekken 8?

Across 4 recent start.gg major sets, Zafina is 2–2 against Steve. Sample size is still small, so treat the record as directional.

How do you beat Steve as Zafina?

Steve's b+1 is a dangerous i13 counter-hit tool; use MNT or d+3 (i22) to crush his high-hitting hooks. Steve's Sonic Fang (1+2) is his primary i14 punisher; moves like b+4,4 and ws2 are -14 and will be punished by it. Steve's f,f,F+2 is +6 on block; avoid pressing buttons afterward as he is in a massive advantage.

Are there pro VODs for Zafina vs Steve?

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

Punishers

Steve 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.

Steve move	On block	Punish with	Startup	Damage
df+1,2~f+1+2,1,1	-25	db+2,1+2 (launch)	i13	57
df+1,2~f+1+2,1	-19	db+2,1+2 (launch)	i13	57
R.df+1+2	-18	db+2,1+2 (launch)	i13	57
d+2	-18	ws2 (launch)	i18	20
u+2	-15	db+2,1+2 (launch)	i13	57
2,2	-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
b+1	-14	db+2,1+2 (launch)	i13	57
f+1+2,2	-13	db+2,1+2 (launch)	i13	57
f,F+2	-13	db+2,1+2 (launch)	i13	57
db+1+2	-13	db+2,1+2 (launch)	i13	57

Zafina moves Steve can punish

Zafina move	On block	Steve punishes with
d+2,4	-22	b+1+2,H.1+2
d+4	-19	WS.2,2
R.df+1+2	-18	b+1+2,H.1+2
f+2,3,4	-18	b+1+2,H.1+2
f+2	-18	b+1+2,H.1+2
2,1,3	-17	WS.2,2
ub+3	-17	b+1+2,H.1+2
f,f+3,1	-16	b+1+2,H.1+2

Frame data: Wavu Wiki (CC0).

start.gg majors

Across 4 start.gg major sets, Zafina is 2–2 against Steve.

Tournament data provided by start.gg.

Matchup charts: Zafina · Steve

Players on this side

VODs (Zafina's side)

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