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Jin matchup answer
Against Jin, challenge the gap with a fast button instead of respecting the full sequence every time.
Game Tekken 8
Opponent Jin
Player character Any character
Category Community
Data version Season 3 / v3.00.02
Last updated 2026-05-21
Source: YouTube: EVERY Character's WORST MATCHUPS In TEKKEN 8!
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Sidestep right often in neutral to avoid electric, f,F+2, f,F+4, and f+4, forcing Jin toward more committed side-catching options.
Source: YouTube: 1 Tip against EVERY Character in Tekken 8
Sidestep right often in neutral to avoid electric, f,F+2, f,F+4, and f+4, forcing Jin toward more committed side-catching options. Overall ssr duck is a good strategy.
Source: TekkenDocs
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Source: YouTube: Yoshimitsu Full Punishment Guide against Jin.
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Source: YouTube: Yoshimitsu Full Punishment Guide against Jin.
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Source: YouTube: All STRINGS you can Sidestep against Jin