Nina strategy

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

Key moves

Move	PokeFast and safe, see Poke	Counter	MixupUseful against a guarding opponent.	KeepoutUseful against an opponent moving in.	ApproachUseful when moving in.	Oki
1
1,2
df+1
df+1,2
d+2
b+2,2
f+4
WR.1+2
qcf+2
1+4
3+4
db+3
d,DF+4
SS.1
qcf+1
df+2
f+2
df+4
df+3
db+2
SS.4

df+1: This has weaker tracking to the left, but it is difficult to step in a lot of situations.

1+4: Ivory Cutter has a tall hitbox which makes it great for challenging evasive moves and stances such as AOP.; The move also slight retracts her hurtbox while expanding her hitbox. Making it great for keep out and challenging Yoshimitsu's flash.; The tracking of the move is very dependent on the frame situation. Situations closer to neutral will lead to poor tracking.

3+4: A well spaced 3+4 on block places the defender in an ambiguous situation.; They can challenge Nina's potential CD but if one does not come out the defender will likely whiff.; They can refuse to challenge the CD and allow Nina to do it freely.

f+4: f+4 and its extension f+4,2 provides Nina with an approach and mix up tool.; If the defender chooses to respect the full string, Nina is free to go from f+4 into any sidestep option.; If the defender chooses to challenge Nina going into sidestep, they risk being hit by the full f+4,2 string.

Tracks left

Tracks both

Tracks right