Zafina (Tekken 7)

Zafina

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Stances	Scarecrow (3+4 SCR) Mantis (d+3+4 MNT) Tarantula (d+1+2 TRT)
Fastest
Launch	i16 – d/f+2 (standing) i15 – ws1,2 (crouching)
CH launch	i16 – 1+2 i14 – SCR 2 i13 – MNT 2
Wall splat	i13 – d/f+1,4 (standing)
Archetypal moves
Parry	i6 – b+1+3 or b+2+4 (power crush parry)
Mid check	d/f+1 (standing) SCR 3 MNT 2 TRT 3 ws4 (crouching)
Hopkick	u/f+4
Snake edge	d/b+1+2 SCR d/f+3,3 fc d/f+3
Shadow cutter	d+3d
Generic moves
Remapped	d+1 → d/b+1
Missing	4 d+2 d+4/d+3 Slide (non-generic)
External links
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Archetype

Zafina is a stance-based character with very strong movement and big moves. Having a relatively short move list with just three distinct stances, Zafina allows players to dip their toes into stance characters without the enormous commitment that normally comes with learning them.

Zafina can put out good pressure with her great movement, range and stance transitions. However, she pays for it with long and telling recovery on whiffs, and generally slow start-ups (her d/f+2 is 16f, u/f+4 is 18f). Her damage output is noticeably below average.

She has great evasion tools, and mix ups that do not do a lot of damage, yet leave Zafina in an acceptable situation most of the time both on hit and block.

Zafina has a lot of space for stylish play with some truly horrendous moves while still being a solid character from a fundamentals stand-point.

Strengths

Strong keepout
Exceptional stance pressure
Evasive

Weaknesses

Damage lower than average
Slow commital moves
Poor block punishment

Key techniques

b+1:1+2 combo ender

importance

★★★☆☆

value

★★★☆☆

dexterity

★☆☆☆☆

rhythm

★★☆☆☆

CH confirming

importance

★★★★★

value

★★★★☆

dexterity

★☆☆☆☆

rhythm

★★★☆☆

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