Tekken 8 is the latest fighting game from Capcom and it retains all of its predecessors’ strengths and almost none of its weaknesses. It’s the perfect sequel, with better stages, sleeker character animations, and better combos. Player.com is loving the competition, especially as the roster of characters is as impressive as ever.
To that end, we’ve compiled five characters with the best combos to try out in Tekken 8. Their moves are devastatingly powerful, capable of eliminating enemies if they don’t break the string of moves. Of course, it will take tons of practice to master these characters’ moves fully.
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5 Most Devastating Characters in Tekken 8
Tekken 8 is all about combos and the skills to pull them off. In other words, the faster you’re, the better your chances of winning fights. Let’s also remember that your reflexes play a huge role in your performance during combat. So, it shouldn’t surprise you that Tekken is one of the most popular esports out there.
Compared to Mortal Kombat 1, which lets you call for support for chaining combos, Tekken 8 favours a much more direct approach. Either attack or defend and yes, you have many options in those regards. Below is a compilation of the best combos in Tekken 8 to try out.
#1: Reina
Reina is one of the mysterious characters in Tekken 8 because of her unique fighting style. Yes, she also practices Mishima’s style of fighting, which is to overpower your enemies through overwhelming battle excellence. However, her fighting style is still because she’s experienced in Taido.
This means that her combos are quite lengthy, so your memory and reflexes will be tested. Thankfully, the reward for learning her move set is the ability to play like other characters in the game. For one, you’ll easily recognise many moves inspired by other fighters in Tekken 8.
That said, Reina isn’t that beginner-friendly, so it will take you some time to get used to her moves. However, master all of her moves and you’ll see how aggressive Reina can be in combat. She’s also super speedy and easily able to capitalise on any opening she’s granted.
#2: Victor Chevalier (France)
Victor Chevalier is also known as Phantom Raven and he’s an absolute monster in combat. He’s a force to be reckoned with because he founded the United Nations forces. Don’t be fooled; It’s a mercenary group that’s fully independent of any government known to man.
Naturally, he’s villainous and exceptionally dangerous in battle. Victor Chevalier is capable of using a gun, cyber-sabers, and daggers. So, he has one of the most varied move sets in Tekken 8. Heck, you’re only limited by your imagination. Victor is a new addition to Tekken 8, spicing up the roster with his flashy and technological skills and fighting style.
#3: Leroy Smith (USA)
Leroy Smith is one of the most terrifying fighters in Tekken history, so it’s always a great idea to follow power. He’s a master of Wing Chun, a free-flowing fighting style that can easily analyse attacks and neutralise them. Leroy had to be nerfed in previous games because he was almost unbeatable by players worldwide.
Thankfully, Leroy is purely motivated by Justice and the idea of saving people. So, he doesn’t abuse his devastating powers, instead keeping himself in check at all times. Leroy also relies on a cane during combat to beat back enemies, like a teacher correcting a student. Likewise, he also has a dog, called Sugar, who can aid him in combat. However, Sugar is lazy and stubborn, so she may just refuse her master’s orders.
#4: Bryan Fury (USA)
Bryan Fury is a former cop who has been reanimated into a cyborg zombie who’s prone to violence. His only joy after being reanimated is watching others suffer, which he’ll always approve of with a smile. He might be aggressive but he makes up for that with his experience. Fury is our go-to fighter for bringing the pain because of his stupendous attacks.
He’s a kickboxer, which means he’s comfortable beating the snot out of any fighter. On the flip side, Fury’s combos aren’t easy to learn, so expect a steep learning curve. Thankfully, his combos are short and devastating, meaning he benefits from the new Heat System the most. If you’re an old fan of Tekken, Fury is one of the few fighters still worth a look.
#5: King (Mexico)
King is a Pro Wrestler who doesn’t mind using all of his stage moves in the streets. To use King, be prepared to get used to some grappling moves instead of the punches other fighters are fond of throwing. He’s also fond of drop-kicking enemies into oblivion, though the most impressive part is his Muscle Armor.
Muscle Armor is a way to resist attacks while dealing with your back. Of course, you’ll take damage but the damage will be reduced. You can use King without his Grabs and Throws, but that’s only in offline mode. Once you go online, you’ll pretty much be beaten by many rivals.
So, the only way to eliminate enemies using King is by actively grabbing and throwing enemies whenever you’re opportune. In Tekken 8, King can use more than 45 unique types of Throws and Grabs. Likewise, you can’t sidestep Throws anymore, which was a popular solution for many of King’s moves in the previous Tekken games.
Our Final Say: Tekken 8 Is a Masterpiece
Gamers who prefer fighting against rivals will feel right at home in Tekken 8. First of all, you’ll learn many unique move sets along the way. If you’re one of those players, the list above is perfect for you. Besides providing a great bio and breakdown of their fighting styles, the list above highlights the five best characters you can use in the game.