Tekken 8, released in 2024, marked a significant gameplay and balance overhaul for the series. Over a year later, here's a comprehensive tier list of its fighters. This list reflects the current meta, but remember that skill significantly impacts a character's effectiveness.

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The following table lists Tekken 8 fighters and their tier placement. Each character boasts unique strengths, whether due to adaptability or recent, potentially game-breaking updates.

S Tier

S-tier characters often possess exceptional balance, making them highly competitive. Their diverse move sets offer significant offensive and defensive options.

Dragunov, initially a dominant force, remains a meta choice due to his strong frame data and mix-ups. Feng's fast, low attacks and counter-hit capabilities punish opponents effectively. Jin's versatility and devastating combos make him an easy pick. His adaptable style and Devil Gene mechanics are deadly at any range. King's powerful grab attacks and unpredictable chain throws dominate close-range combat. Law's strong poking game, agility, and versatile counter-hits are hard to overcome. Nina's effective heat mode and grab attacks, though demanding to master, offer significant rewards.

A Tier

A-tier characters are less challenging to master than S-tier, yet remain powerful and effective counters.

Alisa's gimmicks and low attacks are beginner-friendly. Asuka offers strong defensive options and simple combos for newcomers. Claudio's Starburst state significantly boosts his damage output. Hwoarang's four stances and varied combos cater to both beginners and veterans. Jun's heat smash offers significant health recovery and strong mix-ups. Kazuya's versatile style and powerful combos reward skilled play. Kuma's size and unpredictable movements make him difficult to counter. Lars's high speed and mobility allow for effective evasion and wall pressure. Lee's strong poking game and stance transitions exploit opponent weaknesses. Leo's strong mix-ups and safe moves maintain offensive pressure. Lili's acrobatic style and defensive capabilities are hard to predict. Raven's speed, teleportation, and shadow clones are difficult to track. Shaheen's powerful, though complex, combos are devastating. Victor's technological moveset allows for adaptability. Xiaoyu's mobility and diverse stances make her elusive. Yoshimitsu's health-siphoning combos and teleportation offer tactical advantages. Zafina's three stances provide excellent spacing and unpredictable mix-ups.

B Tier

B-tier characters are fun but susceptible to exploitation. They require practice to compete effectively against higher-tier characters.

Bryan's high damage output is offset by slow speed and lack of gimmicks. Eddy's speed is countered by his inability to maintain pressure. Jack-8 is a solid, beginner-friendly character with good range and wall pressure. Leroy's previously vast array of abilities has been balanced down. Paul's high damage potential requires precise positioning. Reina's strong offense is weakened by poor defense. Steve's predictable moveset makes him easily countered.

C Tier

Panda is outclassed by Kuma, lacking the same defensive capabilities and offensive pressure.

Tekken 8 is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.