Tekken 8 — Characters
Shaheen – Frame Data
Shaheen is a poke-heavy rushdown character who wears opponents down with fast, safe pokes and punishment, then traps them in deadly Full Crouch and Stealth Step mixups. His accessible grey-health removal and flexible combo game let him control the pace and turn small advantages into relentless pressure. He asks you to win more interactions than explosive characters, but his movement and offense make every exchange a threat.
Normal Moves
| Command | Hit Level | Damage | Startup | Block | Hit | CH | Active | Notes | Transitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| What can be done during Heat (General) 1 What can be done during Heat (General) 1 › | |||||||||
| What can be done during Heat (General) 2 What can be done during Heat (General) 2 › | |||||||||
| What can be done during Heat (General) 3 What can be done during Heat (General) 3 › | |||||||||
| What can be done during Heat (Unique) 1 What can be done during Heat (Unique) 1 › | |||||||||
| What can be done during Heat (Unique) 2 What can be done during Heat (Unique) 2 › | |||||||||
| Heat Burst 2+3 › | m | [12;12] | i16 | +1 | +2c | 1 | Heat BurstCancel to r45 with b,b on frame 422 chip damage on block12 chip damage on hitOnly deals recoverable damageCannot cause a K.O.Power crush 7~16 | ||
| 1 › | h | 5 | i10 | +1 | +8 | 1 | |||
| Spica 1,2 › | h, h | 5, 9 | i10, i12 | -3 | +8 | 1,1 | |||
| Spica Gut Punch 1,2,2 › | h, h, m | 5, 9, 17 | i10, i12, i20~21 | -11 | +3 | +58a | 1,1,2 | Combo from 1st CH with 10F delayCombo from 2nd CH with 10F delayMove can be delayed by 10FInput can be delayed by 12FCancel to SNK (-13/-2) with DF | SNK |
| Spica Blinding Sands 1,2,3 › | h, h, h | 5, 9, 18 | i10, i12, i20 | -8 | +3 | 1,1,1 | Transition to -1, +10 SNK with DFCombo from 1st CH with 7F delayMove can be delayed by 5FInput can be delayed by 7F | SNK | |
| Spica Wheel Spin 1,2,4 › | h, h, m | 5, 9, 20 | i10, i12, i24~26 | -13 | +33a (+18) | 1,1,3 | TornadoCombo from 1st or 2nd CH with 2F delayMove cannot be delayedInput can be delayed by 2F | ||
| 2 › | h | 10 | i10 | +0 | +6 | 1 | |||
| Cut In 2,1 › | h, m | 10, 7 | i10, i17~18 | -4 | +2 | 1,2 | Combo from 1st hit | ||
| Porrima Blinding Sands 2,3 › | h, h | 10, 13 | i10, i20 | -8 | +3 | 1,1 | Transition to -1, +10 SNK with DFCombo from 1st hit with 2F delayMove cannot be delayedInput can be delayed by 2F | SNK | |
| Blinding Sands 3 › | h | 18 | i14 | -8 | +3 | 1 | Transition to -1, +10 SNK with DF | SNK | |
| Hallux Kick 4 › | h | 16 | i13 | -10 | +1 | +1s | 1 | ||
| Hallux Kick > Algenib 4,1 › | h, h | 16, 14 | i13, i18 | -5 | +5 | 1,1 | +31a (+24) from 1st CHCombo from 1st hit | ||
| Hallux Kick > High Slashing Kick 4,3 › | h, h | 16, 21 | i13, i31 | -1 | +26a (+17) | +71a (51) | 1,1 | Balcony Break | |
| Hallux Kick > Ra'd 4,4 › | h, m | 16, 25 | i13, i24~25 | -13 | +20d | 1,2 | Aerial combo from 1st CHWhen combo from 1st CH: Floor Break | ||
| Wheel Spin 3+4 › | m | 20 | i18~20 | -9 | +19a (+2) | 3 | TornadoBalcony Break | ||
| f+2 › | h | 10 | i12 | -8 | -2 | 1 | |||
| Silent Sting f+2,3 › | h, h | 10, 23 | i12, i18 | -12 | +21a (+16) | 1,1 | TornadoCombo from 1st hit with 7F delayMove can be delayed by 9FInput can be delayed by 10F | ||
| f+2,4 › | h, L | 10, 16 | i12, i22~23 | -13 | +2 | +29a | 1,2 | Combo from 1st hit with 3F delayTransition to -11, +4, +31a SNK with DFMove can be delayed by 10FInput can be delayed by 11F | SNK |
| Silent Flow f+2,4,4 › | h, L, h | 10, 16, 21 | i12, i22~23, i26~27 | -7 | +10g | +14c | 1,2,2 | Strong Aerial TailspinBalcony BreakAerial combo from 2nd CH | |
| Crescent Moon f+3 › | m | 17 | i20 | -5 | +6 | +13c | 1 | Good right sidestep trackingTransition to SNK (-3/+8/+15c) with DFLow crush 13~ | SNK |
| Piercing Talon f+4 › | h | 24 | i15~16 | +0 | +13g | 2 | Balcony BreakHoming7 chip damage on block | ||
| Skyline f+3+4 › | M,M | 20 | i22~23 | +3c | +11c | 2 | 6 chip damage on blockTransitions to SNKFloor Break | SNK | |
| df+1 › | m | 12 | i13~14 | -1 | +5 | 2 | Tracks SSR/SWR completely | ||
| Rising Falcon df+2 › | m | 13 | i15~16 | -7 | +34a (+24) | 2 | Only launches standing opponents+4s on hit against crouching opponentsLaunches crouching on CH | ||
| Whirlwind Kick df+3 › | m | 20 | i17 | -13 | +21d | 1 | Homing | ||
| df+4 › | m | 13 | i14 | -7 | +0 | 1 | |||
| df+4,1 › | m, m | 13, 10 | i14, i22~23 | -9 | +2 | 1,2 | Transition to -2, +9 SNK with DFCombo from 1st hit | SNK | |
| Al-Faras df+4,1,3 › | m, m, m | 13, 10, 28 | i14, i22~23, i27~28 | -13 | +19a (+9) | 1,2,2 | Balcony BreakCombo from 2nd CH with 3F delayMove can be delayed by 10FInput can be delayed by 11FLow crush | ||
| Al-Fard al-Shuja df+4,3 › | m, h | 13, 23 | i14, i23~24 | -4 | +23a (+14) | 1,2 | Balcony BreakCombo from 1st hit | ||
| Stealth Step df+3+4 › | sp | Transitions to SNKTransition to r1? FC with SNK.DB | FC,SNK | ||||||
| Stealth Step Df+3+4, ecc. › | Transitions to SNKTransition to r1? FC with SNK.DB | FC,SNK | |||||||
| Hermit Needle d+1 › | L | 16 | i20~21 | -13 | +4 | +28g | 2 | High crush 6~52 | FC |
| Gut Impact d+2 › | m | 15 | i18~19 | -6 | +8 | 2 | Jab evasion | ||
| Silent Rigel d+3 › | L | 12 | i16~17 | -14 | +0 | 2 | Transition to -10, +4 SNK with DFHigh crush 6~48 | SNK,FC | |
| Vicious Stomp d+4 › | L | 10 | i19 | -12 | +1 | 1 | |||
| db+2 › | m | 11 | i14 | -10 | +1 | 1 | Transition to SNK with input db+2,DF (-3/+8/+8) | SNK | |
| Rapid Strikes db+2,1 › | m, h | 11, 24 | i14, i20 | -11 | +15c | 1,1 | Balcony BreakHeat EngagerHeat Dash +43d (+35)Combo from 1st hit with 10?F delayMove can be delayed by 8FInput can be delayed by 10FForces tech backroll on hit | ||
| Rapid Strikes db+2,1 › | m,h | 11, 24 | i14, i20 | -11 | +15c | Shifts to SNK with DB2,df | SNK | ||
| Snake's Bite db+3 › | L | 12 | i20~21 | -17 | -6 | 2 | |||
| Snake's Bite > Rising Scimitar db+3,4 › | L, h | 12, 20 | i20~21, i18 | -13 | +68a (+52) | 2,1 | TornadoCounter hit combo from 1st hitHigh crush | ||
| Rising Scimitar db+4 › | h | 23 | i20 | -13 | +28 (+18) | 1 | TornadoHigh crush 6 | ||
| Shaula db+1+2 › | ub!(m) | 40 | i64~65 | +42 (+11) | 2 | ||||
| Achernar b+1 › | m | 20 | i19~20 | +0c | +6c | 2 | Heat EngagerHeat Dash +67a (+50)Transition to +0c, +6c FC with D | FC | |
| Achernar b+1 › | m | 20 | i19~20 | +0c | +6c | 2 | Heat EngagerHeat Dash +67a (+50)Transition to FC with D | FC | |
| Silent Death Trap b+1+3 › | sp | 15 (15) | Removes Recoverable HealthAlternate input: b+2+4Punch parryHit throw on successful parrySide switch on parryParry state 5~12 | ||||||
| Dust Storm b+2 › | m(th) | 12,16 | i14~15 | -9 | -2d | 2 | Removes Recoverable HealthTransition to attack throw on standing front hit | ||
| Heel Strike b+3 › | m | 17 | i19 | +1c | +3c | +14c | 1 | 5 chip damage on block | |
| Broken Mirage b+4 › | M | 23 | i17 | -15 | +4 | +29a (+23) | 1 | ||
| Elnath b+3+4 › | h | 25 | i16 | -9 | +19a (+9) | 1 | Balcony Break+0 frame advantage and 10 chip damage on block after absorbing an attack in power crush statePower crush 7~15 | ||
| Vega uf+1 › | m | 25 | i24~25 | +1 | +20d | 2 | Balcony BreakHeat EngagerHeat Dash +67a (+50)10 chip damage on blockCancel to FC with input uf+1,DLow crush 9 | FC | |
| Vega uf+1 › | m | 25 | i24~25 | +1 | +20d | 2 | Balcony BreakHeat EngagerHeat Dash +67a (+50)10 chip damage on blockCancel to FC with input uf+1,DLow crush 9 | FC | |
| Crescent Cleaver uf+3 › | m | 22 | i25~26 | -7 | +24 | 2 | Alternate input: ub+3 or u+3Low crush 9 | ||
| Altair uf+4 › | m | 13 | i15~17 | -13 | +33 (+23) | 3 | Alternate input: ub+4 or u+4Low crush 9 | ||
| Ki Charge 1+2+3+4 › | sp | ||||||||
| Al-Ghul D*,u+2 › | h | 35 | i17~18 | +6 | +30d | 2 | Balcony BreakTornadoAlternate input: SNK.D,u+212 chip damage on blockFUFA knockdown on hitPowered up during HeatRead moreLow crush 18~ | ||
| Hunting Falcon Dive f,F+3 › | m | 23 | i17 | -12 | +63 (+48) | 1 | TornadoAlternate input: f,f,F+3Hit throw which side switchesLow crush 13 | ||
| Hornet f,b+2 › | h | 42 | i14 | -4 | +0d | 1 | TornadoRemoves Recoverable HealthTransition to attack throw on standing front hitQuick input properties during HeatSee also: f:b+2 | ||
| Hornet f:b+2 › | h | 42 | i13 | -4 | +0d | 1 | TornadoRemoves Recoverable HealthTransition to attack throw on standing front hitQuick input properties during Heatinput must be less or equal to 6 frames(example : 2 frames of f, 3 frames of neutral, 1 frame of b, then b+2) | ||
| Delayed Rising Toe Kick uf,n,4 › | m | 20 | i23~25 | -13 | +32 (+22) | 3 | Low crush | ||
| Antares f,f,F+2 › | m | 30 | i17~18 | +5 | +13c | 2 | Balcony Breakchip damage on blockForces tech backroll on hitJab evasion | ||
| Albireo ws1 › | m | 17 | i14 | -2 | +4 | +14 | 1 | ||
| Hawk Edge ws2 › | m | 21 | i16 | -17 | +57 | 1 | |||
| ws3 › | m | 9 | i13 | -11 | 0 | 1 | Transition to -7, +4 SNK with DF | SNK | |
| Double Scorpion ws3,3 › | m, m | 9, 25 | i13, i17 | -13 | +11a (+2) | +43a (-4) | 1,1 | TornadoBalcony Break | |
| Jaw Smash ws4 › | m | 16 | i11~12 | -6 | +5 | 2 | |||
| Wall Jump Backflip (back to wall).b,b,UB › | m | 21 | i35~38 | +1 | +34d | 4 | Floating state 5~7is8~24Floating state 25~33Low crush 34~37Floating state 38~40 | BT | |
| Desert Fang 1+3 › | th(h) | 35 | i12~14 | -3 | +0d | 3 | HomingThrow escape: 1 or 2Opponent status on hit: FUFA | ||
| Aldebaran 2+4 › | th(h) | 35 | i12~14 | -6 | +0d | 3 | HomingFloor BreakThrow escape: 1 or 2Opponent status on hit: FUFASide switch on hit | ||
| Silent Death Back throw › | th(h) | 50 | i12~14 | +0d | 3 | Removes Recoverable HealthThrow escape: noneOpponent status on hit: FUFASide switch on hit | |||
| Chasm Drop Left throw › | th(h) | 40 | i12~14 | -3 | +0d | 3 | Throw escape: 1Opponent status on hit: FUFTSide switch on hit | ||
| Axel Spinner Right throw › | th(h) | 40 | i12~14 | -3 | +0d | 3 | Removes Recoverable HealthThrow escape: 2Opponent status on hit: FUFA | ||
| Wezen uf+1+2 › | th(h) | 40 | i12~14 | -3 | +0d | 3 | Floor BreakThrow escape: 1+2Opponent status on hit: FUFASide switch on hit | ||
| 10 Hit Combo 2,1,4,1,3,3,3,3+4,4 › | h, m, h, h, m, m, l, m, m, m | 10, 7, 8, 6, 7, 7, 5, 4, 10, 20 | i10, i17~i18, i20, i18, i32~i33, i24, i25, i27, i6, i24~i25 | 0, -4, -18, -14, -21, -22, -15, -22, -22, -18 | +6, +2, -7, -7, -10, -11, -1, +9, +9, +29(+11a) | 1,2,1,1,2,1,1,1~1,2 | |||
| Common Action Side Roll Common Action Side Roll › | |||||||||
| Common Action Wake-Up Low Kick Common Action Wake-Up Low Kick › | |||||||||
| Common Action Wake-Up Mid Kick Common Action Wake-Up Mid Kick › | |||||||||
| Common Action Spring Attack Common Action Spring Attack › | |||||||||
| Common Action Recovery Kick Common Action Recovery Kick › | |||||||||
| Common Action Wake Up (Backward) Common Action Wake Up (Backward) › | |||||||||
| Common Action Stand Up Common Action Stand Up › | |||||||||
| Common Action Forward Roll Common Action Forward Roll › | |||||||||
| Common Action Wake-Up Cross Chop Common Action Wake-Up Cross Chop › |
BT Stance
| Command | Hit Level | Damage | Startup | Block | Hit | CH | Active | Notes | Transitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reverse Edge BT.2 › | m | 20 | i14~15 | -3 | +42a | 2 |
FC Stance
| Command | Hit Level | Damage | Startup | Block | Hit | CH | Active | Notes | Transitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slide Step FC.df,d,DF › | sp | High crush | |||||||
| Sand Storm FC.df,d,DF+3 › | L | 17 | i16~20 | -23a | +7a | 5 | Transitions to SNK on hitLow crush | FUFT | |
| Janbiya FC.df+2 › | m | 21 | i18~19 | -9 | +17a (+8) | 2 | Strong Aerial TailspinBalcony Break | ||
| FC.df+4 › | L | 16 | i16~17 | -14 | +1 | 2 | Transition to -11, +4 SNK with DF | SNK | |
| Serpens FC.df+4,1 › | L, h | 16, 20 | i16~17, i26 | -2 | +24a (+15) | 2,1 | Balcony BreakCombo from 1st CH |
H. Stance
| Command | Hit Level | Damage | Startup | Block | Hit | CH | Active | Notes | Transitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Ghul Master H.D*,u+2 › | h | 35 | i17~18 | +13 | +63a (+47) | 2 | Balcony BreakTornadoGuard breakConsumes 450F of remaining Heat TimeRead moreLow crush | ||
| Rumh al-Dawla H.f+1+2 › | m | 15,25 (17) | i16~17 | +4c SNK | +27d (-8) | 2 | Floor BreakSpike32 damage with scaling from 1st hitTransition to SNK on hit or blockConsumes 450F of remaining Heat timeLow crush 28~Transition to Stealth Step on hit or blockPartially uses remaining heat time | SNK | |
| Rumh al-Muzaffar H.2+3 › | L,t | 40 | i20~21 | -14 | +24a (+14) | 2 | Balcony BreakHeat SmashTransition to attack throw on 1st hit8 chip damage on block |
R. Stance
| Command | Hit Level | Damage | Startup | Block | Hit | CH | Active | Notes | Transitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Najm Alshamal R.df+1+2 › | m,t | 55+ | i20 | -18 | +0d | 1 | Rage ArtRemoves Recoverable HealthReversal BreakDamage increases with lower health, maximum 82Freezes match timer on activation and on hitRestores recoverable health on hitTransition to attack throw on hitConsumes RagePower crush 8~ |
SS Stance
SNK Stance
| Command | Hit Level | Damage | Startup | Block | Hit | CH | Active | Notes | Transitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blinding Snake SNK.1 › | h | 10 | i12 | -1 | +5 | +14 | 1 | ||
| Crimson Tempest SNK.2 › | M | 17 | i15~16 | -9 | +8 | +23a (+6) | 2 | Balcony BreakOn counterhit | |
| Hunting Falcon Dive SNK.3 › | m | 23 | i20 | -12 | +63 (+48) | 1 | TornadoHit throw which side switchesLow crush 13 | ||
| Sliding Shave SNK.4 › | L | 20 | i20~22 | -14 | +3c | +14c | 3 | ||
| Al-Sayf SNK.1+2 › | m | 21 | i19 | +4c | +8c | 1 | Heat EngagerHeat Dash +67a (+50)Floor Break6 chip damage on block | FC | |
| Al-Sayf SNK.1+2 › | m | 21 | i19 | +4c | +8c | 1 | Heat EngagerHeat Dash +67a (+50)Floor Break6 chip damage on block | FC | |
| SNK.df+1 › | m | 12 | i15~16 | -5 | +6 | 2 | Good left sidestep tracking | ||
| Flash Hornet SNK.df+1,2 › | m, h | 12, 40 | i15~16, i20 | -4 | 0 | 2,1 | TornadoRemoves Recoverable HealthCombo from 1st hit with 10F delayMove can be delayed by 9FInput can be delayed by 10FTransition to attack throw on standing front hit | ||
| Flash Deneb SNK.df+1,3 › | m, m | 12, 28 | i15~16, i27~28 | -13 | +19a (+9) | 2,2 | Heat EngagerHeat Dash +43d (+35)Balcony BreakCombo from 1st hit with 1F delayMove can be delayed by 6FInput can be delayed by 7FLow crush | ||
| Flash Deneb SNK.df+1,3 › | m, m | 12, 28 | i15~16, i27~28 | -13 | +19a (+9) | 2,2 | Heat EngagerHeat Dash +43d (+35)Balcony BreakCombo from 1st hit with 1F delayMove can be delayed by 6FInput can be delayed by 7FLow crush |
Fighter Profile
Rushdown Pressure
Advanced
Weak to: Step Right
Overview
Strong fundamentals, slide mixups and Heat pressure; modest standing lows and combo reward.
Heat System
Shaheen's heat is built around overwhelming pressure. H.f1+2 is +4 into SNK on block and gives great oki on hit, while Al Ghul Master becomes a guard break for +13, letting you remove grey health with f:b+2 or set up SNK mix, especially scary at the wall.
Strengths
Poking game: df+1 is -1 on block and tracks well, letting you lock movement and start pressure; 1,2,4 wallsplats on CH, while 1,2,3 flows into SNK.Full crouch mix: FC.df+4 transitions into +4 SNK, can be canceled on block into a safe low poke, and has a natural-on-CH extension; slide and FC.df+2 round out the threat.Heat pressure: Al Ghul Master becomes a guard break for +13, and H.f1+2 is +4 into SNK on block with great oki on hit.Panic options: 1,2,4 wallsplats from far away, your low jab is safe and leaves you +6 into FC, and a i16 power crush knocks down for strong oki.Combo expression: flexible routes and the only sideswitch tornado in the game give you unique optimization, excellent wall carry, and strong positional advantage.
Weaknesses & Counterplay
Damage: your damage is on the lower side, so you often need to win more interactions to close rounds.Offense access: your best mixups come from Sidestep and Full Crouch, meaning you have to work harder than characters with standing mixups to get to your most threatening offense.Movement control: strong steppers can sidestep key parts of your offense, so you must be thoughtful about when to use tracking options.
Game Plan
Use df+1 and your low pokes to lock movement and build respect, then transition into FC mix.When your opponent respects your pokes, go into FC.df+4 or slide to open them up, and cancel to stay safe.In heat, use Al Ghul Master's guard break to remove grey health with f:b+2 or set up SNK pressure at the wall.Land 1,2,4 on CH to wallsplat from far away and turn it into a strong positional advantage.Use SNK cancel (db) and WS3 loops to carry opponents to the wall and set up strong oki.
Stances
Stealth Step (SNK) — enter: Input df+3+4 manually, or enter through punishes and heat moves; cancel the stance by inputting db. — Shaheen's only stance, but one of the best in the game. It makes your gameplan flow smoothly, letting you threaten mixups while the fast cancel is key for advanced combos like the AK WS3 loops. You can't block in SNK, so use the cancel to stay safe.