We know it’s hard to believe that, after seven long years, Tekken 8 is on the way with an expansive set of Tekken 8 characters. Boasting slick cinematics and breathtaking graphics, the Tekken 8 release can’t come soon enough.
If you’re excited about what could very possibly be one of the best fighting games out there (when it launches), we have everything you need to know about all the Tekken 8 characters coming to the roster. With this being the eighth entry into the ever-popular Tekken fighting game series, it’s safe to say that there are quite a few characters for Bandai Namco to choose from when it comes to putting together a roster. So, while we don’t know the exact number of characters on the final iteration of this list yet, it’s safe to assume that there will be a solid selection for players on top of the ones below and that we got to test out in our Tekken 8 gameplay preview.
Tekken 8 characters list
There are 18 Tekken 8 characters so far:
- Jin Kazama
- Kazuya Mishima
- Jun Kazama
- King
- Paul Phoenix
- Lars Alexandersson
- Marshall Law
- Jack-8
- Nina Williams
- Ling Xiaoyu
- Leroy Smith
- Asuka Kazama
- Lili
- Hwoarang
- Bryan Fury
- Claudio
- Raven
- Azucena
You can find a deeper dive into each of the characters below:
Jin Kazama
It wouldn’t be Tekken without Kazama and he is once again back in Tekken 8. Using his gifts for the better, Kazama delivers a hard-hitting punch and kick, alongside some intense combos and finishers thanks to his Devil gene. With a lot of power behind each punch, expect Kazama to really stand out.
Kazuya Mishima
Kazuya returns in fine form, picking up after Tekken 7’s story and he is seeking to control and lead a war against Kazama. Full of intensity, power, and screen clearing kicks and combos, you will find yourself caught in a corner fairly often against Kazuya, so come prepared for his onslaught of attacks and power.
Jun Kazama
After an extended break from Tekken, Jun Kazama is back and as the mother to Jin you can expect her to play a key role in the story. With style, grace, and technique, she will be someone not to underestimate as she lands special attacks and kicks that will overwhelm you easily.
King
The mighty beast roars into Tekken 8 looking better than he has ever looked. King’s power, grapples, and pins will easily catch you off guard and potentially end a round or match before it has even started, so you will want to have your guard up when facing him.
Paul Phoenix
The legendary Paul Phoenix returns once again in Tekken 8 with a revamped design, motorcycle, and a set of viable moves to keep him at pace with his competition. Despite looking scruffy, don’t expect anyone playing Paul to be playing scrappy.
Lars Alexandersson
With a sleek costume and a set of kicks, grabs, and punches to keep anyone stunned and shocked into silence, Lars is a formidable foe in Tekken 8 and can dart and dash around the stage at lightning speed. He will always keep you guessing so don’t get caught off-guard.
Marshall Law
Law is entering the fight once again, this time with an expanded set of moves, tight punches, extended combos, and nunchucks to keep pummeling you until you are paste. His muscles are nothing to be underestimated as his flurry of attacks will often catch you by surprise.
Jack-8
Jack-8 has never brought a bigger gun to a fight than in Tekken 8. With armor that is seemingly impenetrable, the hulking great machine is one of the tankiest characters on the roster and one that will undoubtedly punish you over and over again while shaking off any hits you land in return.
Nina Williams
Nina is back with her pistol in hand in Tekken 8. Her put-together look doesn’t mean that she can’t get in the middle of a fight and demolish opponents. Combining punches, grabs, kicks, and her pistols, Nina will have you pinned at almost any range.
Ling Xiaoyu
Ling Xiaoyu brings her grace back to Tekken in Tekken 8, this time with pointed toes, complex combos, and quick reactions that could easily punish and overwhelm you if you are not careful. She doesn’t let up, so land your hits well and at the right time or face the consequences.
Leroy Smith
Tekken 7’s most memorable and arguably best new character makes an impact in Tekken 8 with his classic fighting style, albeit upgraded for the game on PS5, Xbox, and PC. Punches, kicks, and simply having composure are Leroy’s strengths and he has that in buckets here in Tekken 8.
Asuka Kazama
Riding on her bike, Asuka Kazama lands on both wheels in Tekken 8 with her large punches, kicks, elbows, and attacks that pull you close for her to follow up with a hard hit or special move. Don’t underestimate Asuka despite the fact she isn’t as imposing as some of the others in this roster.
Lili
The heiress returns in Tekken 8. Lili is back with her technical combos, attacks, punches, kicks, and pins that can leave you caught in a trap and overwhelmed by her varied moveset and combos. From light sweeps to overhead kicks and jumps, Lili is not someone to overestimate with how well she can cover the stage and every angle.
Hwoarang
Howarang martial arts skills come back in Tekken 8 with wide sweeping kicks, two-hit combos, sweeps, and powerful kick and punch combos. From being able to hit his opponent in the air to landing hits one after the other Howarang is one of the top in his field in Tekken 8.
Bryan Fury
Bryan Fury brings his punches and kicks back to Tekken in Tekken 8, this time with a strong motivation behind his thirst for fighting. Capable of landing hard punches that knock opponents back and catch them off guard, Bryan Fury is one to keep an eye on if you are against him in a fight.
Revealed at the end of the Closed Network Test trailer, Claudio is back after his debut in Tekken 7, bringing his classic look and feel. But, he does have a brand new outfit, and hopefully fancier attacks to boot.
Raven
Raven and his clones are back in Tekken 8 and he looks more powerful than ever. With a wide variety of moves, some fantastic pressure-building combos thanks to his clones, and a stylish super. Already a fan-favorite, expect Raven to dominate matches when Tekken 8 comes out.
Azucena
Azucena is the first newcomer announced for Tekken 8 and her whole thing appears to be dodging and coffee. Completely redefining what is possible in matches, Azucena, who hails from Peru, appears to have a dodge that she can perform at any time which will definitely be interesting to see in matches.
As you can see this list is already exciting and expansive and it is only set to get bigger with more Tekken 8 characters. Could this be one of the best PS5 games and best Xbox games when the Tekken 8 release date arrives? We certainly think so.
