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Kazuya in Tekken 8
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Tekken 8 Character Tier List

Who will be the King of the Iron Fist Tournament?

Many classic fighters have returned to the warmongering universe of Tekken, showcasing a more modernistic side to the once-blocky graphics. We’re here to help you in the fight with our Tekken 8 best character tier list.

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Best Characters in Tekken 8

Now that we’ve gotten familiar with the new and returning fighting styles of the Tekken 8 characters, it’s time to rank them.

S Tier

  • Xiaoyu
  • Jin
  • King
  • Victor
  • Reina
  • Jun

A Tier

  • Azucena
  • Feng Wei
  • Law
  • Devil Jin
  • Kazuya
  • Lars
  • Nina
  • Bryan
  • Hwoarang
  • Shaheen
  • Alisa
  • Zafina

B Tier

  • Paul
  • Jack-8
  • Leroy
  • Asuka
  • Lili
  • Claudio
  • Steve
  • Raven
  • Leo
  • Yoshimitsu
  • Dragunov

C Tier

  • Panda
  • Kuma

For the best of the best in Tekken 8, we have our S-tier characters that can take down enemies in multiplayer and story mode. Even though Reina is a newcomer, her fighting style makes it seem like she’s been a longtime fighter in the Tekken series. She’s very easy to handle and quick in movement speed, making her an excellent candidate for your next fight.

The rest of the S-tiers can be just as good with their movesets, from King’s hard-hitting punches to Victor’s fun fighting style. Xiaoyu has also proved popular among Tekken competitive players, where some believe she is the most fluid character in the game. But if you’re a beginner to the franchise, Jin should be your first pick due to his balanced fighting style.

Xiaoyu in Tekken 8
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Moving onto the A-tier, the characters from this section come with their own set of unique skills. For instance, Hwoarang showcases a robust kicking tactic that can knock out fighters quickly. However, since these members have distinct skills, their performance fluctuates based on your playstyle.

The same could be said for the B-tier, but some characters can just be flat-out hard to control. You can see a perfect example of this in Paul’s movement, where his range isn’t as good as the S and A tiers. Then, there are the ones you may want to avoid playing as altogether.

Tank characters like Kuma and Panda may work in different environments, but in the world of Tekken, it doesn’t prove useful.

Panda in Tekken 8
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I feel a bit bad for ranking those two so low (since they’re pretty adorable), yet I wouldn’t recommend them for those fast-paced battles. Nevertheless, players can still try them out if they prefer these types of fighters over others.

More characters will be added to Tekken 8 as time goes on. More specifically, Eddy Gordo will arrive in Season 1, so we could see a change to this list with the new additions.

That does it for our tier list of the best Tekken 8 characters. For more content on the franchise, be sure to explore the relevant links below, including 10 ways Kazuya could be a better dad.


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Kristina is a Staff Writer and has been with Twinfinite for more than a year. She typically covers Minecraft, The Sims 4, Disney Dreamlight Valley, anime, Call of Duty, and newly released games. She loves the Metal Gear Solid series (Snake Eater especially), Rockstar's Bully, the Horizon franchise, What Remains of Edith Finch, and many more. Her dog is also an avid video game watcher, primarily when there's a horse or a cat. She has a Bachelor's degree in English from the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo and grew up gaming on the islands.
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