Jin strategy

Key moves

FunctionDegree to which the move is fit for this purpose.
	Core
	Secondary
	Extra

Move	PokeFast and safe, see Poke	CounterStronger against enemy attacks, e.g. has evasive, crush, parry, or counter hit properties.	MixupUseful against a guarding opponent.	KeepoutUseful against an opponent moving in.	ApproachUseful when moving in.	OkiUseful against a grounded opponent, see okizeme.
1
1,2
2,1
2,1,4
df+1
df+1,4
d+4
4
db+4
d+2
f,F+3
f,n,d,df+4,2
f+4
f,F+4
f,n,d,df+2
f,F+2
ZEN 4
ZEN 3+4
1,3
uf+2
b+2,1
b+3,2
df+2
df+4

Overview

Jin is one of the most well rounded characters in Tekken 8, boasting a mix of Mishima style mixups, powerful neutral tools, and effective defensive options gives Jin an option in almost any given scenario.

Neutral

Jin excels in the mid range with threatening mids and his crouch dash.

Jin’s mid range control centers around his f,F+2 and his f+4.

Demon's Paw	Startup	Key Followups	Characteristics
f,F+2	i14
Hit Level	On Block
med	-8

A safe on block mid with excellent range. Easier to use out of wavedash than f+4, and its speed and tracking leaves this move difficult to contest, and its heat engage property ensures Jin still gets good reward from connecting it.

Front Thrust Kick	Startup	Key Followups	Characteristics
f+4	i16	f+4,F (ZEN)	Counterhit Launcher
Hit Level	On Block
med	-8

A safe move to control space at ranges 2-3, the pushback resets you back far enough that being -8 isn't detrimental. The transition to ZEN stance allows an opportunity to get in, and while you are -1 in their face, the options you have out of the ZEN stance allows you to answer whatever response they have.

The counterhit launcher can discourage the opponent from pressing buttons in neutral to try to close the gap.

(add notes on comboing from CH f+4 because it can be difficult sometimes, add a video maybe)

Offense

Jabs

Jin has a simple series of attack to poke with in close range, offering various situations where the opponent has to choose to duck, interrupt, or stand block, and has the tools to catch an enemy trying to duck his attacks.

Right Jab	Startup	Key Followups	Characteristics
2	i10	2,1	Combo from 2nd CH
Hit Level	On Block	2,1,4
high	0	2,1,4~4

2,1 is a very spammable jab string; safe, high mid makes it difficult to duck and punish, and gives a third safe hit for cover which allows Jin to combo on the ground for some guaranteed damage on counterhit.

1

Jab	Startup	Key Followups	Characteristics
1	i10	1,2,3
Hit Level	On Block	1,3
	block #	1,2,4