Devil Fist
Devil Fist in Ultimate.
User	Kazuya
Universe	Tekken

Devil Fist (デビルフィスト, Devil Fist) is Kazuya's side special move.

Overview

Kazuya turns into Devil Kazuya for a brief moment and performs a rushing straight lunge against the opponent, knocking them into the air. If the opponent is hit at the very start of the move, they will instead crumple with an added electric effect, dealing more damage. Airborne opponents will get knocked back into the air if they are hit. The move has a short, horizontal range, a long cooldown, and is unable to move through shields, making it unsafe in many situations. However, the long hitstun and excellent positioning on hit makes it a great combo starter if it connects. The move can aid Kazuya's horizontal recovery, but it can't be used if Devil Wings has already been used, and vice-versa.

Instructional quotes

Move List		A charged punch that will pass through the opponent it hits. If the beginning of the attack hits, it will immobilize the opponent.
fighter tips		The leading fist of this attack will pass through the opponent it hits. If they're hit at the start of the attack, they'll be rendered immobile and be wide open for a follow-up attack! The charge of this attack travels a shorter distance in the air than it does on the ground. You'll stop at edges when on the ground, though, but not if you're airborne. Be careful not to throw yourself off the stage! When used on the ground, you'll have a brief moment of invincibility at the start of the move. You'll be vulnerable afterward though, so use this move when a hit is a sure thing!

Origin

Devil Kazuya executing his Devil Fist in Tekken Tag Tournament.

Devil Fist is a move introduced in Tekken Tag Tournament, used by both Devil Kazuya and Angel. The move is typically performed with →, →(held) + 2. From Tekken Tag Tournament 2 onwards, it has the ability to make the opponent crumple, which was not the case in its debut game. While it used to be a stance change, Kazuya can transform into Devil Kazuya as a Rage Drive in Tekken 7, where Devil Fist replaces Zankyosho.

Gallery

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  Devil Kazuya using Devil Fist against Little Mac on Boxing Ring.
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  Kazuya using Devil Fist as shown by the Move List in Ultimate.

Names in other languages

Language	Name
Japanese	デビルフィスト, Devil Fist
English	Devil Fist
French	Devil Fist
German	Devil Fist
Spanish	Devil Fist
Italian	Devil Fist
Chinese	Devil Fist
Korean	Devil Fist
Dutch	Duivelsvuist
Russian	Дьявольский кулак

Trivia

• Masahiro Sakurai showed an early version of Devil Fist in a YouTube video^[1] and showcased several changes made before the final version:
  • Kazuya's wings during Devil Fist were repositioned so players could see the punch connect.
  • Sakurai suggested adding a line that goes through opponents during Devil Fist to add atmosphere.

References

• Tekken universe
• Side special moves
• Kazuya
• Kazuya (SSBU)