Reina

Reina electrifies the stage with her stunning entrance into Tekken 8, earning her moniker as the Purple Lightning. Embracing a Mishima playstyle, she seamlessly incorporates the iconic elements of the Mishima clan into her arsenal. Her repertoire includes a menacing hellsweep, a fluid wavedash, the electrifying Wind God Fist (EWGF), and a formidable jab game. The wavedash, a key feature in Reina’s toolkit, facilitates effortless maneuverability, allowing her to swiftly close the gap and unleash a myriad of mixups, including the notorious hellsweep low, diverse mids, and the imposing EWGF, a high that leaves her at a advantageous +5 on block.

Setting her apart, Reina boasts the most stances among all characters in the game, demanding strategic utilization to complement her Mishima-influenced playstyle. Skillful deployment of her stances, particularly the Sentai mixup, becomes crucial for Reina to snowball her offense. This dynamic mixup sequence features an unbreakable high grab and a range of punishing mids, enhancing her ability to keep opponents guessing. Mirroring Heihachi, Reina wields a potent df1, serving as a reliable mid check with commendable follow-ups. The mid follow-up doubles as a heat engager, enabling her to extend pressure seamlessly from modest pokes. However, Reina faces vulnerability to sidesteps, and her homing moves lack the efficacy needed to discourage adept evaders.

Pros:

• Exceptional mobility with a wavedash
• Formidable poking game
• Varied and potent stance mixups

Cons:

• Susceptible to sidesteps, lacks effective homing moves
• Subpar low options

Recommended for players who appreciate:

• Execution-intensive characters
• Stance-centric playstyles

Difficulty: Advanced