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Jack-8

Heat	Gamma Charge moves are always active.
Heat Smash	High, i10, -9
Heat Engagers	b+2 b+1+2 GMH.4 GMH.3+4 d+2+4
Stances	GMH (Gamma Howl) – 3+4 GMC (Gamma Charge) – 3+4 (absorb a hit)
Fastest
Launch	i15 – df+2
CH launch	Womp Womp
Wall splat	i13 – df+3+4 (standing) i14 – ws+2,4 (crouching)
Archetypal moves
Parry	3+4 (high or mid attacks)
Mid check	f+1 (standing) df+1 (standing) df+4 (standing) f+3,d (standing)
Power low	db+1+2 db+2 b,db,d,df+1 or df1+4 (debugger)
Slash kick	wr1+2
Generic moves
Remapped	(none)
Missing	FC 1
External links
Lore	Jack-8
Twitter	#T8_Jack
Discord	Jack-8

This page is for Tekken 8. For Tekken 7, see Jack-7.

Jack-8 is arguably Tekken's most potent character in the midrange. Through strong pokes, incredible range on lows and launchers, and great whiff punish options, Jack allows you to dominate the neutral game and force your opponent to take risks to come to you.

His clunky sidestep and lack of a safe i10 jab make his defense difficult to master, but his solid backdash and new Gamma Howl stance (which power crushes if done raw) give him some options to bail him out of rough spots.

With strong mixup options from Gamma Howl/Charge, a new tracking df+4 mid check, a monster pressure tool in wr1+2 and a plethora of other new tools, Jack-8's new coat of paint makes this robot now truly feel like a truck-sized threat.

Strengths

Neutral Stop Signs: B2, df1, and b3 are all extremely effective ways to stop opponents from approaching in neutral, all of which are safe. Jack also has riskier options like df2, bd2, and f2 that lead to huge damage if they land.
Excellent Pressure: B2 and Jackhammer combine to give Jack scary plus frames, and many of Jack's pressure moves can transition into Gamma Howl for either stopping mashes or forcing a mixup.
Easy Bake Mixups: Gamma Howl gives Jack several highly rewarding mixup options, including several plus on block highs, a tracking mid, a high throw, and even a mid throw. Outside of Gamma Howl, Jack has a complete throw game and several devastating power mids to play around with.
Absurd, Easy Damage: Jack's combo structure and general gameplan are very easy to understand, and his launchers all lead to incredible damage. His basic combos work off of almost all of his major hits.
Heat Smash: Jack has the fastest Heat Smash in the game at i10, making it a very powerful block/whiff punisher. It also has good range and chip on block.

Weaknesses

Bad Counterhits: Jack doesn't have many counterhit tools and is mostly reliant on abusing plus frames and Jackhammer to set up for further pressure.
Huge and Slow: Jack lacks an i10 jab from both standing and crouch, making it difficult to press when he's being pressured. He also has a bad sidestep which makes it hard for him to evade attacks at close ranges.
Mediocre Lows: Jack's low pokes give middling reward, and his bigger lows are slow and/or launch punishable.

Key techniques

Prime Windup Uppercut(EMGF)

importance

★★★★☆

value

★★★☆☆

dexterity

★★☆☆☆

rhythm

★☆☆☆☆

Body Smash(db+2+3) to Iron Gunman(d+2+4)

importance

★★★☆☆

value

★★★☆☆

dexterity

☆☆☆☆☆

rhythm

★★★★★

External links

How to Use Jack-8's New Moves by Anakin
How to Play Jack-8 Like The Pros by Anakin
Jack-8 Beginner's Guide by JoeCrush
GAMMA CHARGE (Parry) GUIDE! by JoeCrush
Difference between Gamma Howl and Gamma Charge? by JoeCrush
Jack-8 Combo Guide | TEKKEN 8 by RyzingSol

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 |splat={{Plainlist|
 * i13 &ndash; df+3+4 ''(standing)''
-* i14 &ndash; ws2,4 ''(crouching)''
+i14 &ndash; ws+2,4 ''(crouching)''}}
-* i19 &ndash; b+2 ''(standing)''}}
 |chLaunch={{Plainlist|
-* i14 &ndash; df+1,2,1 ''(mid)''}}
+* ''Womp Womp''}}
 |midCheck={{Plainlist|
 * f+1 ''(standing)''
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 * df+4 ''(standing)''
 * f+3,d ''(standing)''}}
-|sabaki=GMH (3+4)
+|parry=3+4 (high or mid attacks)
 |powerLow={{Plainlist|
+* db+1+2
 * db+2
-* b,db,d,df+1 (debugger)}}
+* b,db,d,df+1 or df1+4 (debugger)}}
+|slashKick=wr1+2
+|missingGenerics=FC 1
+|lore=[[fandom:Jack|Jack-8]]
 |twitter=T8_Jack
+|discord=[https://discord.gg/Pg7XgsT Jack-8]
 }}
+{{Hatnote|''This page is for Tekken 8. For Tekken 7, see [[Jack-7]].''}}
-'''Jack-8''' is...
+'''Jack-8''' is arguably Tekken's most potent character in the midrange. Through strong pokes, incredible range on lows and launchers, and great whiff punish options, Jack allows you to dominate the neutral game and force your opponent to take risks to come to you.
+His clunky sidestep and lack of a safe i10 jab make his defense difficult to master, but his solid backdash and new Gamma Howl stance (which power crushes if done raw) give him some options to bail him out of rough spots.
+With strong mixup options from Gamma Howl/Charge, a new tracking df+4 mid check, a monster pressure tool in wr1+2 and a plethora of other new tools, Jack-8's new coat of paint makes this robot now truly feel like a truck-sized threat.
 {{BlueRed
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 |blue=
-* Huge range
+* '''Neutral Stop Signs:''' B2, df1, and b3 are all extremely effective ways to stop opponents from approaching in neutral, all of which are safe. Jack also has riskier options like df2, bd2, and f2 that lead to huge damage if they land.
-* Good throw game
+* '''Excellent Pressure:''' B2 and Jackhammer combine to give Jack scary plus frames, and many of Jack's pressure moves can transition into Gamma Howl for either stopping mashes or forcing a mixup.
-* Canned mixups
+* '''Easy Bake Mixups:''' Gamma Howl gives Jack several highly rewarding mixup options, including several plus on block highs, a tracking mid, a high throw, and even a mid throw. Outside of Gamma Howl, Jack has a complete throw game and several devastating power mids to play around with.
-* Good space control
+* '''Absurd, Easy Damage:''' Jack's combo structure and general gameplan are very easy to understand, and his launchers all lead to incredible damage. His basic combos work off of almost all of his major hits.
-* Fastest Heat Burst in the game (i10)
+* '''Heat Smash''': Jack has the fastest Heat Smash in the game at i10, making it a very powerful block/whiff punisher. It also has good range and chip on block.
 |red=
-* Poor CH game
+* '''Bad Counterhits''': Jack doesn't have many counterhit tools and is mostly reliant on abusing plus frames and Jackhammer to set up for further pressure.
-* Bad sidestep
+* '''Huge and Slow''': Jack lacks an i10 jab from both standing and crouch, making it difficult to press when he's being pressured. He also has a bad sidestep which makes it hard for him to evade attacks at close ranges.
-* Lacks an i10 standing jab
+* '''Mediocre Lows''': Jack's low pokes give middling reward, and his bigger lows are slow and/or launch punishable.
 }}
 {{KeyTechs|
-{{KeyTech|Mashing|importance=5|value=5|dexterity=1|rhythm=2}}
+{{KeyTech|Prime Windup Uppercut(EMGF) |importance=4|value=3|dexterity=2|rhythm=1}}
-{{KeyTech|Blocking|importance=0|value=0|dexterity=5|rhythm=5}}
+{{KeyTech|Body Smash(db+2+3) to Iron Gunman(d+2+4)|importance=3|value=3|dexterity=0|rhythm=5}}
 }}
 == External links ==
-* [http://example.com http://example.com]
+* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PtcLqocDPQ&pp=ygUUYW5ha2luIHRla2tlbiA4IGphY2s%3D How to Use Jack-8's New Moves] by Anakin
+* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4V-m16rbsA How to Play Jack-8 Like The Pros] by Anakin
+* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozuszcUdEz8 Jack-8 Beginner's Guide] by JoeCrush
+* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pskMH9le8vU GAMMA CHARGE (Parry) GUIDE!] by JoeCrush
+* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrxZDST_K7I Difference between Gamma Howl and Gamma Charge?] by JoeCrush
+* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gL05fkhq5Ns Jack-8 Combo Guide | TEKKEN 8] by RyzingSol
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