Community counterplay
Public notes for fighting Zafina
Browse sourced matchup answers from the Matchups.gg community layer. Verify punish and sidestep details after game patches.
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Yoshimitsu sidestep answer for df+4
As Yoshimitsu against Zafina, sidestep or sidewalk either direction against df+4,1 (Miasma Bearer), then punish with kincho B2 1~1.
Source: YouTube: All Strings you can sidestep against Zafina.
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Yoshimitsu sidestep answer for 1+2
As Yoshimitsu against Zafina, sidewalk left against 1+2,4,4 (Manticore), then punish with DF2.
Source: YouTube: All Strings you can sidestep against Zafina.
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Yoshimitsu sidestep answer for df+3
As Yoshimitsu against Zafina, sidestep right against df+3,4 (Dueling Scimitars), then punish with SS2.
Source: YouTube: All Strings you can sidestep against Zafina.
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Yoshimitsu sidestep answer for db+4
As Yoshimitsu against Zafina, sidestep left against db+4,2 (Euphrates Cannon), then punish with UF1 Kincho B2 1.
Source: YouTube: All Strings you can sidestep against Zafina.
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Yoshimitsu sidestep answer for db+1+2
As Yoshimitsu against Zafina, step the sequence against db+1+2,1+2 (Sirrush), then punish with UF1 Kincho~B2 1.
Source: YouTube: All Strings you can sidestep against Zafina.
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Yoshimitsu sidestep answer for db+1+2
As Yoshimitsu against Zafina, sidewalk left against db+1+2,1+2 (Sirrush), then punish with UF1 Kincho B2 1.
Source: YouTube: All Strings you can sidestep against Zafina.
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Yoshimitsu sidestep answer for db+1+2
As Yoshimitsu against Zafina, sidewalk left against db+1+2,1+2 (Sirrush), then punish with UFKincho B2 1.
Source: YouTube: All Strings you can sidestep against Zafina.
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Yoshimitsu sidestep answer for SCR
As Yoshimitsu against Zafina, sidestep right against SCR.2,2 (Circling Cutlass), then punish with kincho E.
Source: YouTube: All Strings you can sidestep against Zafina.
Anti-notes
Your anti-Zafina notes
Record matchup-specific answers, punish routes, and reminders for fighting Zafina.
Matchup prep
Zafina matchup guide for Tekken 8
Use this page as a local-first notebook for the Zafina matchup. Save unsafe moves, punish routes, neutral reminders, and character-specific counterplay before ranked, sets, locals, or tournament pools.
- Game
- Tekken 8
- Opponent
- Zafina
- Move references
- 6384 moves
- Primary sidestep
- SSL
- Data version
- Season 3 / v3.01.01
- Source
- TekkenDocs
How do I prepare for the Tekken 8 Zafina matchup?
Start by saving the situations that beat you, then attach relevant move references, punish notes, and reminders for fighting Zafina. The current sidestep reference says SSL is the primary step note.
What data version supports these Zafina notes?
This Matchups.gg page uses Season 3 / v3.01.01 from TekkenDocs. Recheck the source after major patches before relying on matchup-specific punish data.
Can I keep my Zafina matchup notes private?
Yes. Personal notes are saved locally in your browser by default. Community notes are optional and public only when you choose to post them.