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2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games gold medalist and KRX Tekken professional player Bae 'Knee' Jae-min recently analyzed the trailer for Roger Jr., a new character arriving in Tekken 8 Season 3. Knee provided a detailed breakdown of the character's updated moveset and potential strategic applications.
Knee highlighted significant changes to the 'Tail Cutter' (1LK), noting it no longer causes a knockdown but instead grants frame advantage and transitions into a special stance. He also observed new mechanics, such as a wall-splatting sequence and a new rising uppercut. The analysis suggests that Roger Jr. retains classic command grabs like the Giant Swing and Tombstone Piledriver, which now appear to offer improved wall-carry utility.
The professional player expressed curiosity regarding the character's new stance-based mix-ups and potential unblockable setups. While Knee noted that some sequences, such as the heat-enhanced 1LK, appear to offer high damage potential, he emphasized that the certainty of follow-up hits and specific frame data will require hands-on testing to confirm.
Regarding defensive and finishing options, Knee pointed out that the character's Rage Art features a camera angle reminiscent of Miguel from Tekken 7. He concluded that while certain wall combos may not appear exceptionally powerful, the character's diverse stance transitions and new homing attacks will likely make psychological warfare a central component of his gameplay.
