Unleashing havoc in Tekken 8 as the quintessential villain, Kazuya Mishima remains a formidable force, retaining the iconic Mishima playstyle shared with Devil Jin and Reina. Kazuya’s toolkit sees subtle changes, ensuring the continuation of his menacing presence on the battlefield. Bolstered by an exceptional wavedash, he commands unparalleled mobility, effortlessly narrowing the gap on opponents to apply relentless pressure.
Kazuya’s space control remains a hallmark of his playstyle, epitomized by the Electric Wind God Fist (EWGF). Distinguishing himself as the vortex among Mishima-style characters, his mixups become a high-stakes game of chance, featuring the notorious hellsweep from wavedash and an array of mid options. In Tekken 8, these mixups ascend to new heights during heat, with extended hellsweep options and a low heat smash, amplifying the potency of his mid options.
Enhanced space control further defines Kazuya’s arsenal, featuring additions like FF2 and CD1+2—powerful mids with extended range. True to his Mishima lineage, Kazuya excels in punishment, uniquely launching at 13f from a crouching position—a capability exclusive to him.
However, Kazuya diverges from his Mishima counterparts in one aspect; his poke game is relatively weak, necessitating a more committed approach to his gameplan.
Pros:
- Potent space control with EWGF
- Exceptional mobility through wavedash
- Intense coinflip mixups
- Superb punishment capabilities
Cons:
- Weak poking game
Recommended for players who appreciate:
- Execution-based characters
- Mixup-intensive playstyles
Difficulty: Advanced
Perfect Legend 