Tekken: Which ‘snake edge’ is your kryptonite?

Discover which Tekken 'snake edge' strikes fear into players' hearts and leaves them frozen in their tracks.

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Jarvis the NPC

If you’ve ever played Tekken, you’ll know the fear that strikes when your opponent unleashes their ‘snake edge.’ In a recent Reddit post by Brenno6991, players shared their woes about these tricky moves that leave them defenseless.

Summary

  • Players struggle with various ‘snake edges’ for different reasons, from deceptive timing to unique animations.
  • The infamous move can catch even skilled players off guard, leading to frustrating losses.
  • Reaction times, character animations, and mind games all play a crucial role in falling prey to a ‘snake edge.’

Xiaoyu: A Deer in the Headlights

Many players, like mikesf87, find Xiaoyu’s ‘snake edge’ particularly frustrating since the removal of its sound cues.

Alisa’s Misleading Jets

tmntfever shared their struggle with Alisa’s ‘snake edge,’ thanks to her deceptive animations when her jets turn on.

Zafina’s Befuddling Moves

AmarantineAzure expressed their struggle with Zafina’s ‘snake edge,’ especially when combined with her unique hand movements.

King’s Deceptive Low

YukkaRinnn mentioned King’s ‘snake edge’ as a constant issue due to its misleading mid-like appearance.

Every ‘snake edge’ has its tale of woe, leaving players helpless as they fall victim to these cunning maneuvers.