Tips
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Victor's Arcadia (df+2) is a powerful launcher but is -14 on block; punish it consistently with your i14 f+4 or df+4.
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Many of Victor's common strings end in punishable mids, such as 1,2,1 (-12) and f+2,2,1,1 (-15); use these opportunities to take your turn back.
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Victor's Expulsion (f,f,F+2) is +2 on block; if he transitions to IAI stance, be careful as he has access to the i16 IAI.2 mid launcher.
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Victor's d+1 low is -17 on block; since it is a weapon move it cannot be parried, but you can launch it with ws1,2 or ws2.
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If Victor uses his Welcome Sweep (db+4), it is -26 on block; this is one of the most punishable moves in the game, allowing for any launcher.
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Victor's Heat Smash (H.2+3) is -14 on block; ensure you punish this with a strong i14 move like f+4 to prevent him from maintaining momentum.
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Zafina's f,f+2 is a i15 homing move that is +1 on block, which is excellent for stopping Victor from using his lateral movement to set up IAI stance.
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FAQ
Who wins Zafina vs Victor in Tekken 8?
We do not have enough recent major-set data yet for a reliable Zafina vs Victor winrate. Use the tips and VODs below while more tournament results come in.
How do you beat Victor as Zafina?
Victor's Arcadia (df+2) is a powerful launcher but is -14 on block; punish it consistently with your i14 f+4 or df+4. Many of Victor's common strings end in punishable mids, such as 1,2,1 (-12) and f+2,2,1,1 (-15); use these opportunities to take your turn back. Victor's Expulsion (f,f,F+2) is +2 on block; if he transitions to IAI stance, be careful as he has access to the i16 IAI.2 mid launcher.
Are there pro VODs for Zafina vs Victor?
No tournament VODs are listed for Zafina vs Victor yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
Victor 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.
| Victor move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| db+4 | -26 | ws2 (launch) | i18 | 20 |
| b+1+4 | -21 | db+2,1+2 (launch) | i13 | 57 |
| u+1+2 | -20 | db+2,1+2 (launch) | i13 | 57 |
| uf+4 | -19 | db+2,1+2 (launch) | i13 | 57 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | db+2,1+2 (launch) | i13 | 57 |
| df+3+4 | -17 | db+2,1+2 (launch) | i13 | 57 |
| d+1 | -17 | ws1,2 (launch) | i15 | 16 |
| f,F+2 | -16 | db+2,1+2 (launch) | i13 | 57 |
| f+2,2,1,1 | -15 | db+2,1+2 (launch) | i13 | 57 |
| f+2,2 | -15 | db+2,1+2 (launch) | i13 | 57 |
| H.2+3 | -14 | db+2,1+2 (launch) | i13 | 57 |
| uf+1,1 | -14 | db+2,1+2 (launch) | i13 | 57 |
Zafina moves Victor can punish
| Zafina move | On block | Victor punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| d+2,4 | -22 | b+3,1 |
| d+4 | -19 | ws3,2 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | b+3,1 |
| f+2,3,4 | -18 | b+3,1 |
| f+2 | -18 | b+3,1 |
| 2,1,3 | -17 | ws3,2 |
| ub+3 | -17 | b+3,1 |
| f,f+3,1 | -16 | f+4,1 |
VODs (Zafina's side)
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