Tekken 8 Character Popularity COMPLETE Ranked List

No one can lay a hand on him. Eddy Gordo rises on top of the popular Tekken 8 characters, surpassing the likes of Jin and King. 

The Tekken franchise surely has one of the largest player bases among the titles. Since the release of Tekken 8, many players have started to grind in the game. With that, we’ve seen which characters are frequently used by the players. 

In April 2024, a Reddit user named “NotQuiteFactual” gathered information from over 165,000 players on their character usage in matches. In their data collected from April 6 to April 8, 2024, they were able to measure the popularity of these Tekken 8 characters. Known for its diverse character roster, it is a wonder which ones sit in the high ranks. 

Here’s the complete Tekken 8 character popularity ranking list to see if your pick made it on top!

1. Eddy (7.37%)

Surprisingly, Eddy snatched the most popular character title from the main character of the franchise, Jin. This Capoeira fighter made his debut in Tekken 3 and has been part of the roster since then. He stood out as a character due to his unique fighting style that blends the elements of martial arts, music, and sports. 

2. Jin (6.45%)

He might have lost some popularity, but he remains a household name in the Tekken franchise. Jin Kazama serves as one of the main characters of the series. Jin’s fighting style for Tekken 8 remains to be Mishima Style Karate; however, there are some moves of his that draw on the Devil Gene power. 

3. King II (6.43%)

Another popular strong character is third on the list. King II is a Mexican luchadores that uses pro wrestling and Lucha Libre for his fighting style. This character focuses on holds and submissions, which is perfect if you want to subdue your opponent. 

4. Reina (6.00%)

She debuted impressively in Tekken 8 to catch attention from the players, making her one of the most popular characters in the franchise. Her fighting style mixed Taido and Mishima-style Karate. With these, she is a power fighter and can deliver powerful yet quick flashy moves to make her a favorite among players.

5. Hwoarang (5.06%)

This Taekwondo user has been a popular character since his launch in Tekken 3. He is famous for speedy and flexible kicks to keep his opponent on their toes. Hwoarang has a more modern Taekwondo style, which leans to being more of a self-defense.

6. Kazuya (4.86%)

Another Mishima joins the popularity ranking at number six. He was initially known to be the protagonist in the first Tekken title. While he also used Mishima-style karate, Kazuya’s attacks were more inspired by Shotokan karate elements that use hip-turning swing blows. 

7. Dragunov (4.49%)

He made his entrance into the franchise during Tekken 5 and has remained popular since then. He has overwhelming fighting powers as a member of the Spetsnaz, or “Russian Special Operatives.” . Dragunov uses a Commando Sambo, which is an offensive style of Sambo but modified.

8. Law (3.66%)

Marshall Law has been part of the original Tekken series and one of the most used characters before. His fighting style is simply martial arts, while his moves heavily draw inspiration from Bruce Lee. The addition of nunchucks in Tekken 8 fights contributed to his popularity. 

9. Lili (3.60%)

She was introduced in Tekken 5, where she immediately gained support from the players and community. Aside from her cutesy appearance, Lili serves as a formidable opponent in the match as well. With her gymnastics-like fighting style, her moves are more of dance-like and acrobatic maneuvers such as cartwheels, handstands, pirouettes, and so on. 

10. Bryan (3.58%)

A zombie cyborg that has been popular among the characters of the Tekken franchise. Bryan Fury is known for his powerful punches from his kickboxing background. 

11. Steve (3.57%)

This character is frequently used for his quick movements and boxing stances. With Steve’s background in boxing, his strong attacks are in his punches, which makes him a pick for players who prefer hand-to-hand combat. 

12. Yoshimitsu (3.44%)

His unique appearance made him one of the popular picks in the earlier days of the Tekken franchise. Yoshimitsu is known for being one of the mobile fighters in the game. 

Honorable Mentions 

Despite the rise in popularity of new Tekken heroes, there are still some players who prefer to use heroes from the original franchise. In the extended ranking of the characters’ popularity, some names are surprisingly at the bottom. Here’s the complete list of the characters’ popularity: 

1.  Azucena (3.39%)
2.  Victor (3.35%)
3.  Jun (3.25%)
4.  Paul (3.11%)
5.  Lars (2.57%)
6.  Lee (2.40%)
7.  Asuka (2.37%)
8.  Devil Jin (2.35%)
9.  Nina (2.23%)
10.  Feng (2.12%)
11.  Alisa (2.11%)
12.  Xiaoyu (2.08%)
13.  Leo (1.67%)
14.  Jack8 (1.43%)
15.  Raven (1.38%)
16.  Claudio (1.27%)
17.  Leroy (1.21%)
18.  Kuma (1.19%)
19.  Shaheen (0.90%)
20.  Zafina (0.77%)
21.  Panda (0.36%)

Shocking as it seems. After being on top for several Tekken franchises, Devil Jin decreased in popularity. The recent nerfing on him affected the players usage of his character.  

Conclusion

It is certain that the Tekken franchise has one of the most intriguing character rosters across other game titles. They perfectly integrate the lore into the backstories of these characters while maintaining their diverse backgrounds. Besides this, their characters exude personalities that are unique to their own. 

With this, people are hooked and connected with some characters that boost their usage. Although this current ranking does not encompass the entire community, it is safe to say that it attempts to represent a part of it. This ranking is still bound to change in the succeeding months as new data comes in. 

For now, it is Eddy Gordo’s moment on the Tekken stage.