Tekken 8: Popular Characters, Ranked

Important points

• Steve Fox combined classic hits with a new and improved aggressive style of play to maintain his 8th place finish.
• Bryan Fury's confrontational fighting style and flashy finishes have propelled him to No. 7.
• Hwoarang's deadly kicks and improved appearance make him one of the fastest growing popular characters.

Since then Tekken 8 First released in January 2024, fans are speculating who among the list of fighters will be most used. As a result, many have tried to crunch the numbers to show just how popular certain characters are. But recently none other than Harada himself has been the main developer of TekkenRevealed the official statistics on his YouTube channel, Harada's Bar.

Looking at how much certain characters are used can be a good indicator of how most people enjoy playing the game. Depending on a specific archetype being highly rated, on the other hand, can also encourage players to try out fighters that might be a little more interesting to play than they thought. So getting behind the scenes to get ideas on how to use the characters is only a good thing.

8 Steve Fox

Steve's fast and ferocious fighting style won him many fans.

The eighth most popular character is Steve. Famous boxer of the series Although Steve has always been a popular character, TekkenHis new and improved appearance Pair it with a particularly aggressive play style. Encouraging many players to choose him. Steve's tricky combinations and unique maneuvers can make him an absolute nightmare for opponents to deal with. At the same time, it's an extremely satisfying fighter to use in action.

Not using any kicks And using just his fists also makes Steve a bit easier to understand compared to some of the other characters, though mastering him and taking full advantage of his bob and weave still takes some work. Practice a lot Bringing all of this together and has resulted in characters that have become very popular from the latest installments in the series.

7 Brian Fury

Many players seem to enjoy boxing opponents with Bryan.

Brian, the crazy villain who first debuted in tekken 3, has once again risen to prominence as one of the most popular fighters in the series. And that's mostly thanks to the way he fights. Instead, use careful attacks or long-range projectiles. Instead, Bryan aims for his opponent's face and slams them with heavy strikes. before destroying them with a Heat Smash explosion.

His multiple jabs and multiple launchers allow him to create combos almost in the air. And when combined with his speed It was enough to strike fear into anyone who came in his way. There isn't much need to be said about Brian. Which is why he was able to rise to 7th place in terms of popularity.

6 Hwarang

The series' Taekwondo representative is still popular among fans.

Another lightning-fast fighter climbing the popularity ranks is Hwoarang, a Taekwondo expert who made his debut in 2018. Tekken 3. Contrast that with the rather controversial design he had. Tekken 7Hwoarang has been almost completely redesigned for this game. It looks more realistic and closer to his classic designs. But there was still that signature disdainful smile on his face all the time.

As expected, Howarang's kick was more dangerous than ever. This allows him to easily flick opponents to perform combos. He can drag them towards the wall for massive damage at any time. He also has one of the flashiest finishers in the game. Along with an awesome intro and closing segment involving his iconic motorcycle.

5 Sergei Dragunov

His status as a “Meta” character has brought Dragunov a lot of attention.

Dragunov has a very recognizable appearance. There is no doubt. But the main reason he was able to break into the top five was because of his status as a “meta” character, coming in so early. Tekken 8and even the good parts of Tekken 7Many players regard Dragunov as a captive character that is incredibly difficult to interact with due to its variety of tricky combinations and overhead attacks and low clearance that are a nightmare.

As a result, his use gradually It increased as word started to spread about how good he was. Although he's been nerfed to manageable levels since the game's launch, Dragunov's unique fighting style, deadly grab, And his 50/50 playstyle has clearly made him a beloved character for many. Tekken 8 player

4 Kazuya Mishima

Longtime players and newcomers alike have embraced Kazuya's tactical playstyle.

Considering that Kazuya has been a playable character since the first game in the series. There have been many for a long time. Tekken Fans who have had him as their mainstay for many years Add stunning graphics upgrades from Tekken 7And there are a few extra moves that go into the mix. And it has also resulted in him becoming popular among newcomers.

Another reason that could explain Kazuya's high usage is the fact that he is still technically the villain of the series. The ability to play as the villainous boss of a fighting game and control the chaos of your opponent has always been an exciting prospect for fighting game fans. Many players may turn to Kazuya because of his status as a villain – or just for the sake of it. The fact that he and his attacks look so incredible in this game from a visual perspective.

3 Jin Kazama

The main protagonist has been made easy to learn to support his accessibility.

The main character of a fighting game is usually one of the most popular characters. This is because they are usually easy to learn and designed with beginners in mind. While this trend definitely applies to Jin, he is a character that packs a lot of combo potential. Thanks to the newly added moves, he had taken a long time to use them effectively. This explains why many players still use him frequently.

Out of all the fighters in the game, Jin is also one of the flashiest in terms of his fighting style. He was able to unleash some of his demon genes to kill his opponents with powerful catapults and attacks. Jin was actually known to be quite difficult to play in the past. Tekken game, but it looks like Harada and team wanted to make him more accessible for this show. That clearly worked in the end if his popularity is anything to go by.

2 king

Who would have guessed that so many Tekken players were also wrestling fans?

King is a character who is way too popular. TekkenBecoming a pop culture icon for his iconic look, King's designs are just one of many. The reason why he received so much attention Although his wrestling style, which involves a lot of grappling and slapping, It is instantly recognisable. and has helped many players live out their dreams of becoming Wrestlers in the game

Bandai Namco went all out with King's wrestling persona. Tekken 8By giving him a microphone to cut a promo during the intro. and even new moves like the Irish whip, which he can use to throw his opponent around. Arena His simple grab is easy enough to learn, though. But King's enormous move arsenal means players can experiment with his kit for hours. It gives him incredible satisfaction in learning and using online.

1 Rena

It might be the best and most influential newbie series ever.

Reina is without a doubt one of the best rookies — if not the best — ever added. Tekken Game. Her stylish look. straightforward attitude And Mishima's familiar fighting style has made her a fan favorite. Right from the first moment her movie trailer was released. And her use of the character shows that the hype surrounding her hasn't diminished one bit.

Mishimas have always been popular characters. But it was refreshing to play someone other than Kazuya or Heihachi who could bring something new to the table. Especially with the fast-paced and intense combat style which is extremely satisfying. She is also a very customizable character and plays a very important role in the story. Both of these roles also made her number one in terms of popularity.