TEKKEN 8 | Reina Frame Trap Guide

Summary

This Tekken tutorial focuses on Raina's frame traps, explaining how to exploit positive frame advantage to launch uninterruptible attacks. The video covers various scenarios, including after landing an attack on block and when at plus frames. It details specific moves like Sentai 3 and Heaven's Wrath 34, providing tips for low to mid-ranked players. The summary also touches on the importance of adapting strategies as opponents become more aware of frame traps, suggesting advanced techniques like mixups and grabs to maintain an edge in higher ranks.

Takeaways

• 🎮 Frame traps in Tekken are strategic moves executed when a player has a frame advantage, making it difficult for the opponent to interrupt.
• 🏃‍♂️ After landing an attack on block, using frame traps can be especially powerful, especially in lower to mid ranks where opponents may not be aware of frame data.
• 👊 Raina's on-block frame traps include various moves like jab, CTI 3, and forward forward 2 into Sentai, which are plus on block and can't be interrupted.
• 🚫 Side-stepping and punishing hop kick with a faster move can be an effective counter to frame traps.
• 🤺 Sentai 3 is a notable frame trap that trades favorably with jabs, providing a strategic advantage.
• 🛑 At plus four frames, Raina has options like down forward 1, one or one two, and up forward one, which can lead to a free Heaven draft or Heaven's rft on counter hit.
• ⚡️ Electric moves at plus five frames have a lot of pushback, making frame traps risky but potentially rewarding.
• 🏞️ Against wall, quick electric or previous options work well, showcasing the importance of adapting frame traps to the stage position.
• 🚀 High frame traps like Heaven's wrath moves at plus eight frames are hard to interrupt, providing a significant threat.
• 🧠 As players climb the ranks, they will start respecting frame traps, requiring more strategic thinking and mixups to maintain an advantage.

Q & A

What are frame traps in Tekken?

Frame traps in Tekken are techniques where a player is at a positive frame advantage (plus frames) and then executes an attack that the opponent cannot interrupt, even with their fastest move.

Why are frame traps particularly effective after landing an attack on block?

Frame traps are especially powerful after landing an attack on block because the opponent is often unsure of the exact frame advantage and may attempt to counter, only to be caught by an uninterruptible move.

What is the significance of plus frames in Tekken?

Plus frames indicate that a player has successfully landed an attack and is in a favorable position to continue their offensive, allowing them to follow up with additional attacks that the opponent cannot interrupt.

How can you counter an opponent who is frequently using jab attacks?

To counter an opponent who is frequently using jab attacks, you can side step and punish with a move that beats their jab, such as a hop kick or a different attack that has priority.

What is the frame advantage of Raina's forward, forward two into Sentai on block?

Raina's forward, forward two into Sentai has a frame advantage of plus two on block, making it a good option for a frame trap.

Why is Sentai 3 a favorable trade for Raina?

Sentai 3 is a favorable trade for Raina because it has a frame advantage and can be used as a frame trap, trading favorably with jabs and other fast moves.

What are some effective frame traps for Raina when she has a plus four frame advantage?

When Raina has a plus four frame advantage, effective frame traps include down forward 1, one or one two, and up forward one, which can lead to a free Heaven draft 14 or Heaven's rft 2 on counter hit.

How can you use frame traps to increase pressure on an opponent?

Frame traps can be used to increase pressure on an opponent by following up with attacks that they cannot interrupt, forcing them to be more defensive and potentially opening them up for further punishment.

What is the highest threat frame trap for Raina when she has a plus eight frame advantage?

The highest threat frame trap for Raina at plus eight frames is Heaven's wrath one into Sentai, which guarantees Sentai 1 plus 2 into Heaven's WFT 2 on counter hit and launches while in heat.

How can mixups and grabs affect an opponent's mindset in Tekken?

Mixups and grabs can disrupt an opponent's mindset by introducing unpredictability into the match, making them second-guess their defensive options and potentially leading to openings for the player using the mixups.

What is the advice for using frame traps as you climb the ranks in Tekken?

As you climb the ranks in Tekken, opponents will begin to respect your frame traps, so it's important to go for bigger advantages, such as more plus frames, chip damage, or mixups, to test their patience and exploit their reactions.