Zafina strategy

This page is for Tekken 8. For Tekken 7, see Zafina strategy (Tekken 7).

Key Moves

Function
	Core
	Secondary
	Extra

Move	PokeFast and safe, see Poke	Counter	MixupUseful against a guarding opponent.	KeepoutUseful against an opponent moving in.	ApproachUseful when moving in.	Oki
1,3
1,4
1+2
df+1
d+3
db+2
db+4
f,F+3
f,F+4
wr3
ws1,2
b,B

1 - Serviceable jab with good followups. It's a tall jab so moves with some high evasion, like Paul's df+2, have an easier time going under it.

1,3 - Can transition to SCR at only -2 on block. SCR.4 will can stop the opponent from mashing, making 1,3 a good way to start pressure.

1,4 - Transitions to TRT. Mid followup.

1+2 - Counter hit launcher! The tool Zafina needs to make the opponent respect her pressure. If they are trying to punish 1+2 then its extensions (1+2,4,4) will CH launch them too, making punishing the move itself its own mixup.

df+1 - Good lower hitbox but -5 on block. Its great followups make up for its frame data.

df+1,4 - Your i13 punish; Wallsplats on hit and safe on block, but can be ducked and heavily punished. However, df+1,2 is a mid extension so you most likely won't get ducked and punished too often unless you're very predictable. df+1,4 is also the start of Zafina's 10-string if you're trying to be funny.

df+1,2,1 - Mid extension. Punishable on block but threatening the last hit can make the opponent hesitate.

d+3 - High-crushing low that's + on hit and launches for a combo on counterhit. It's -13 on block instead of -15 when you transition to MNT. Your main low outside of stances.

db+2 - Safe mid counterhit tool that tracks fairly well. It only guarantees a b+3 or ws2. Use when you want a faster and safer option than 1+2.

db+4 - Another high-crushing low. One frame faster than d+3 but is -3 on hit and has an an extension that catches people trying to punish db+4. Can also transition to MNT. If you value safety over reward then it might be better than d+3.

f,F+3 - Great plus frames and chip damage on block. +14 on counterhit guaranteeing a Heat Engager (SCR.2,1 or df+4,1.) Can transition to SCR allowing you to begin SCR pressure if you want. Amazing pressure tool and one of her best moves.

f,F+4 - A huge safe homing move that knocks down on hit. One of her best moves.

wr3 - Big wr3 that deals chip damage on block and transitions to SCR at heavy plus frames. Great pressure tool use if you have the chance.

ws1,2 - An evasive i15 launcher with great range. The second hit is delayable and may even be hit-conformable. Just might be her best move.

SCR (Scarecrow)

Function
	Core
	Secondary
	Extra

Move	PokeFast and safe, see Poke	Counter	MixupUseful against a guarding opponent.	KeepoutUseful against an opponent moving in.	ApproachUseful when moving in.	Oki
SCR.2,1
SCR.4
SCR.1+2
SCR.df+4

SCR.2,1 - Heat Engager! Big safe mid string that also gets you out of SCR at the cost of some health. Good if you want a quick mid that isn't as risky as SCR.4

SCR.4 - Armored launcher to catch people mashing or ducking, but -18 on block. Use with caution.

SCR.1+2 - Chunky mid that's +6 on block and guarantees several followups on hit since it knocks down. Can transition to TRT. One of her best pressure tools.

SCR.df+4 - High crushing low that's +7c on hit and launches on counterhit. Transitions to MNT, enabling MNT pressure at large frame advantage. One of her best lows.

MNT (Mantis)

Function
	Core
	Secondary
	Extra

Move	PokeFast and safe, see Poke	Counter	MixupUseful against a guarding opponent.	KeepoutUseful against an opponent moving in.	ApproachUseful when moving in.	Oki
MNT.1,3
MNT.2
MNT.3,1
MNT.1+2
MNT.df+2

TRT (Tarantula)

Function
	Core
	Secondary
	Extra

Move	PokeFast and safe, see Poke	Counter	MixupUseful against a guarding opponent.	KeepoutUseful against an opponent moving in.	ApproachUseful when moving in.	Oki
TRT.1
TRT.2
TRT.3
TRT.d+1+2