Tekken 8 character list: Full roster of characters explained
Here comes a new challenger!
The Tekken 8 character list is impressive, even when you don't factor in its awesome DLC.
There are 32 characters to choose from in the base game – including a couple that you need to unlock to play through their Character Episodes, such as new fighter Reina.
Its roster is full of characters new and old, with the total number growing thanks to DLC, which now includes none other than Clive Rosfield from Final Fantasy 16!
Read on for the full Tekken 8 characters list in the base game, and to see who else is available as DLC.
Tekken 8 roster: All Tekken 8 characters
There are 32 playable characters in the Tekken 8 base game, with more available as DLC.
The full list of fighters in the Tekken 8 roster is as follows:
Alisa Bosconovitch
The Destroying Automaton, Alisa Bosconovitch was first introduced to the Tekken series in Tekken 6: Bloodline Rebellion. She's playable once more in Tekken 8 and uses the Thruster-Based High-Mobility Fighting Style.
Asuka Kazama
The Spirited Peacemaker, Asuka Kazama was first introduced to the series in Tekken 5, and is related to both Jun and Jin Kazama. Asuka uses the Kazama-Style Traditional Martial Arts fighting style.
Azucena
Azucena Milagros Ortiz Castillo (to give her her full name) is a brand new fighter in the Tekken 8 roster. Hailing from Peru, the 'Perfect Blend' employs the Mixed Martial Arts (Striker) fighting style.
Bryan Fury
The Harbringer of Chaos, Bryan Fury is once again a playable fighter in the Tekken 8 roster - with his powerful Kickboxing fighting style that has remained an ever-present since Tekken 3.
Claudio Serafino
The Banisher of Demons, Claudio Serafino made his first Tekken series appearance in Tekken 7. Here the Italian is again in the Tekken 8 roster with his Sirius Exorcist Arts fighting style.
Devil Jin
The Black Wings of Ruin are here to cause some damage in the Tekken 8 roster. First appearing back in Tekken 3, but not as a playable character until Tekken 5, the devil form of Jin Kazama is still effortlessly cool.
Feng Wei
The God Fist from China is ready and waiting in the Tekken 8 character list. He was first introduced to the series back in Tekken 5 and his Taijiquan fighting style is back here.
Hwoarang
The South Korean Blood Talon is playable in the Tekken 8 roster, just as he has been since Tekken 3 way back when. His Taekwondo fighting style remains fun to use.
Jack-8
The High Tech Annihilator with his Brute Force fighting style is a playable character in Tekken 8. He's technically a new character and there has been a new Jack model in every Tekken game.
Jin Kazama
The Lightning of Fate is playable once again in Tekken 8. Since being introduced back in Tekken 3, Jin Kazama has been one of the series's main characters, and is typically a major protagonist (aside from a couple of occasions) in its long-running plot.
Jun Kazama
First introduced back in the original Tekken, Jun Kazama is finally playable again in Tekken 8! The Light of Hope from Japan uses her Kazama-Style Traditional Martial Arts fighting style to get the better of her opponents.
Kazuya Mishima
What good would a Tekken game be without Kazuya Mishima? The Cold-Blooded Oppressor has used his Mishima-Style Fighting Karate to cause all sorts of villainy, and has been in every Tekken to date (although he wasn't playable in Tekken 3!).
King
The Anger of the Beast is in Tekken 8, and the Mexican Pro Wrestling champ is here to light up the arena. There has been a King in every Tekken game to date.
Kuma
Kuma, the Master of Salmon, is back in Tekken 8 - and this time his fur looks even more impressive. The pet of Heihachi Mishima, Kuma's ferocious use of the Heihachi-Style Advanced Kuma Shin Ken has made him a firm fan favourite since his first appearance in Tekken 3.
Lars Alexandersson
The Lion of the Rebellion, Lars Alexandersson uses his Tekken Force Martial Arts fighting style for good, and has been one of the major protagonists since his introduction in Tekken 6: Bloodline Rebellion.
Lee Chaolan
The Silver-Haired Demon, Lee Chaolan employs a Martial Arts fighting style and has appeared in every Tekken game apart from Tekken 3.
Leo
Leo Kliesen was first introduced to the series in Tekken 6, and is back as a playable Tekken 8 character. The German Seeker of Truth uses a Bajiquan fighting style.
Leroy Smith
The Grandmaster of Drip (such a cool nickname), Leroy Smith is in the Tekken 8 roster. He made his first appearance in Tekken 7 and employs the Wing Chun fighting style.
Lili
Emilie de Rochefort, to use her full name, was introduced in Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection. Hailing from Monaco, the Fighting Heiress uses a Self-Taught Style to get the better of her opponents.
Ling Xiaoyu
The Dancing Pheonix from China, Ling Xiaoyu is another classic fighter that's back as a playable character in the Tekken 8 roster. She first appeared Tekken 3 and has been an ever-present since. She uses Baguazhang, a Piguazhang-based Chinese Martial Arts fighting style.
Marshall Law
Marshall Law, The Legendary Dragon, is back with his traditional Martial Arts fighting style in Tekken 8. First introduced in the original Tekken, Law has been in every game since (aside from Tekken 3, in which you could play as his son, Forest Law).
Nina Williams
The Silent Assassin from Ireland, Nina Williams is a playable character in the Tekken 8 roster. She was first introduced to the series back in original Tekken and has been in every game since. She uses the Assassination Arts fighting style.
Panda
The Pretty Protector, Panda, is another fan favourite, who absolutely deserves their spot in the Tekken 8 character list. Panda uses the Heihachi-Style Advanced Kuma Shin Ken fighting style and has been a mainstay in the rosters of the series since first appearing in Tekken 3.
Paul Phoenix
Hailing from the USA, Paul 'Hot-Blooded Destroyer' Phoenix uses the Integrated Martial Arts Based on Judo fighting style and has been an ever-present in the series since day one back in Tekken 1 – will he ever win the King of Iron Fist Tournament?
Raven
The Shadow Agent, Raven is a master of his Ninjutsu fighting style. This mysterious character works for the UN's independent forces and first appeared in Tekken 5 - and has been a part of the Tekken roster ever since.
Reina
The mysterious Purple Lightning is a brand new character in the Tekken 8 roster. She has an interesting backstory and plays a major role in the game's narrative. A student of the Mishima Polytechnical School, Reina is quickly becoming a popular fighter.
Sergei Dragunov
The Russian White Reaper, Sergei Dragunov is a playable character in the Tekken 8 roster. His Commando Sambo fighting style is deadly and he has been part of the series since first being introduced in Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection.
Shaheen
The Desert Falcon, Shaheen hails from Saudi Arabia, and uses a Close Quarters Combat fighting style to get the better of his opponents. He was first introduced as a playable character in Tekken 7 and returns as part of the Tekken 8 roster.
Steve Fox
A British representative in the Tekken universe, Steve Fox, the Counter-Punching Parago, employs a Boxing fighting style. The middleweight boxing world champion was first introduced to the series in Tekken 4.
Victor Chevalier
One of the three brand new characters in the Tekken 8 roster, Victor Chevalier is the founder and trainer of the Raven Unit of the UN's independent forces. The French spy uses his Super Spy CQB fighting style to win in battle.
Yoshimitsu
Of course, the legendary ninja is back as a playable character in Tekken 8. Yoshimitsu, the Mechanised Space Ninja, uses an Advanced Manji Ninjutsu fighting style and is well-loved in Tekken and in Soulcalibur. He first appeared in the original Tekken, and has been a playable fighter in every release since.
Zafina
Last but not least, we have Zafina. The Mystic Stargazer hails from unknown origins and uses the Ancient Assassination Arts fighting style to defeat all who stand in her way.
Zafina first appeared in Tekken 6, was added into Tekken 7 as a DLC character and is a playable fighter from the start in the Tekken 8 character list.
Click the links on the names above to watch the official character gameplay reveal trailers on YouTube.
There are three brand new characters in the lineup: Azucena, Reina and Victor Chevalier.
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Who are the Tekken 8 DLC characters?
The confirmed Tekken 8 DLC characters are as follows (click on the links to watch their character trailers!):
Expect the list to grow in 2025.
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