Tekken 8 – Heat Mode Guide
The Heat System is a new mechanic in the Tekken series, and represents Tekken 8’s more aggressive playstyle. It’s a powered-up mode that you can only use once per round.There are many advantages to being in Heat, such as inflicting chip damage while your opponent is blocking, extending combos with Heat Dashes, unlocking specific move properties for different characters, and creating the opportunity for a Heat Smash, a powerful ender that will make you automatically exit Heat Mode. You start with a full Heat meter every round, and can enter Heat in one of two ways: a Heat Burst, or a Heat Engager. Here’s the guide to understanding all of these options.
The Heat System is a new mechanic in the Tekken series, and represents Tekken 8’s more aggressive playstyle. It’s a powered-up mode that you can only use once per round.There are many advantages to being in Heat, such as inflicting chip damage while your opponent is blocking, extending combos with Heat Dashes, unlocking specific move properties for different characters, and creating the opportunity for a Heat Smash, a powerful ender that will make you automatically exit Heat Mode. You start with a full Heat meter every round, and can enter Heat in one of two ways: a Heat Burst, or a Heat Engager. Here’s the guide to understanding all of these options.
