Nina, a perennial force in the realm of pure rushdown characters. A maestro of “sticky” offense, Nina perpetually hounds her opponents, leveraging extended cancels from key moves, notably df12 and ss1. The SS1 cancel, in particular, boasts colossal plus frames, a lethal asset especially near the wall. In Tekken 8, with the added chip damage, this cancels into a freeze-inducing loop, setting the stage for Nina’s mid/low poke mixups.
Nina’s reputation as an execution-heavy character is underscored by her butterfly loops for wall carry, though their significance is diminished in this Tekken iteration. Instead, precision backdashing becomes paramount for this backsway character, complemented by the evasive hayashida step. This technique allows Nina to gracefully sidestep and escape pressure, confounding opponents and capitalizing on forced whiffs.
In the realm of throws, Nina shines with a robust throw game, featuring a unique property that depletes opponents’ grey life—a potent asset in Tekken 8. While her up-close game overwhelms, Nina grapples with a weaker ranged arsenal, urging players to maintain relentless vigilance within striking distance.
Pros:
- Among the best wall carry specialists
- Insane poke pressure and cancel tactics
- Formidable wall game tactics
- Boasts the fastest 11f heat engager with db1+2
Cons:
- Limited range capabilities
- Involves risk-taking for comebacks
Recommended for players who appreciate:
- Unbridled rushdown characters
- The challenge of execution-based gameplay
Difficulty: Advanced
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