Tekken8 Jack-8 Main Techniques Season2
JACK-8 is a powerhouse in Tekken 8 with long reach and high damage. This guide highlights beginner-friendly core moves that help you control space and apply pressure. A great starting point for new players learning the basics of this heavy-hitter.
Main Techniques Video
Main Techniques Commands
Heat activation / Heat Dash can be activated / Long reach / Quick attack
Heat activation / Heat Dash can be activated / Long reach / Can move first on hit
Combo starter / Can move first on block
| Command |
Note |
| During Heat b2,F |
Increased chip damage on block as effect of Heat Dash |
Recommended combo
| Command |
Note |
| During Heat b2,F[HD] → df1,1 T! → b3,2,2 |
Combos that use Heat Dash |
Quick attack / Heavy damage
| Command |
Note |
| During Heat 2+3 |
Heat Smash |
Opens up the opponent’s block
| Command |
Note |
| With Heat activated during Gamma Howl 2[Block] → during Heat 2+3 |
Effects during Heat[unique] |
Effective on opponents using sidestep / Effective on crouching opponents
| Command |
Note |
| During Heat and Gamma Howl 1 |
Effects during Heat[unique] |
Combo starter / Effective on crouching opponents
Recommended combo
| Command |
Note |
| df2 → df1,1 T! → → b3,2,2 |
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Combo starter / Effective on opponents using sidestep
Recommended combo
| Command |
Note |
| ff1+2 → df1,1 T! → b3,2,2 |
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Effective on opponents using Standing Block / Quick attack
Effective on opponents using Standing Block / Heavy damage
Effective on opponents using a high or mid attack
Effective on opponents using a high or mid attack
| Command |
Note |
| 3+4 → during Gamma Howl 3+4 |
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Effective on opponents using Standing Block after a hit
| Command |
Note |
| ff1,D[Hit] → during Gamma Howl 1+2 |
Attack sequence using Gamma Howl |
Effective on opponents using a high attack after blocking
| Command |
Note |
| ff1,D[Block] → during Gamma Howl f1 |
Attack sequence using Gamma Howl |
Good for getting a counter hit on hit
| Command |
Note |
| uf3[Hit] → during Gamma Howl f2 |
Attack sequence using Gamma Howl |
Multi-hit sequence / Heat activation
| Command |
Note |
| f3+4,D[Hit] → during Gamma Howl 2+4 |
Attack sequence using Gamma Howl |
