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
| Command | Note |
|---|---|
| b1+2 |
Heat activation / Heat Dash can be activated / Long reach / Can move first on hit
| Command | Note |
|---|---|
| b2 |
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
| Command | Note |
|---|---|
| df2 |
Combo starter / Effective on opponents using sidestep
| Command | Note |
|---|---|
| fF1+2 |
Effective on opponents using Standing Block / Quick attack
| Command | Note |
|---|---|
| db1 |
Effective on opponents using Standing Block / Heavy damage
| Command | Note |
|---|---|
| df1+4 |
Effective on opponents using a high or mid attack
| Command | Note |
|---|---|
| ub1+2 |
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 |
