![]() ![]() The series has sold over 50 million copies and even has a movie in the works! There isn't a fan of the fighting game genre that doesn't know about Tekken. When an update with several balance adjustments hits, it can really shake up the metagame and the power rankings of some characters.There are few fighting game franchises with Tekken's longevity and consistent popularity. There's also an update coming in mid-February (Version 3.21) to look out for. Keep in mind that Bandai Namco does plan on making balance adjustments before Tekken World Tour 2020 kicks off. While everyone has their own personal favourite(s) in any fighting game, these top and best 10 Tekken 7 characters have all earned the place on our list. ![]() Check out the fantastic guide video by King Jae above. While Claudio still has some weaknesses, he just managed to sneak his way into our top 10.Ĭlaudio is one of those characters that can be easy to learn for new players, while still contend at top-level play, which is why he deserves a spot on this list. His combos can yield quite a lot of damage if you can pull them off correctly, starting with his powerful hopkick. However, he is also one of the best competitive characters, thanks to some buffs in Season 3. He is one of the best Tekken 7 characters to pick up when you are new. In our beginner's guide, one of our suggested starting characters is none-other than Claudio Serafino. If this character closes in on you, be prepared to take a beating. This character has numerous strengths, including high poking ability and powerful throws. King is a masked wrestler that has stepped out of the squared circle and into the fighting arenas of Tekken 7 as a DLC character in Season Pass 2. King is a Tekken staple (Picture: Bandai Namco) Players of intermediate skill level should definitely consider Hwoarang as he can be used effectively in competitive play and when you master him, the sky's the limit. Hwoarang has a great moveset that isn't all that difficult to learn. With his primary attack stance being the Flamingo Stance, he can dish out some serious damage with his various kicks and combo moves. Hwoarang in Tekken 7 (Picture: Bandai Namco)įirst appearing in Tekken 3, Hwoarang has been kicking his opponents right in the face for many years now. He has a very high skill ceiling and when used correctly, he can take out any other character on this list. He received multiple buffs, making him a frightening opponent to face. With the Season 3 update, Dragunov is making a return to the meta in a big way. If you've been following the scene, you will remember pro Kim "JDCR" Hyunjin who went on an absolute rampage with the character during the Tekken World Tour Finals 2017. Sergei Dragunov is a member of Spetsnaz, Russia’s elite special operational force. First introduced in Tekken 5: Dark Ressurection, he definitely deserves to be on our list of top 10 best Tekken 7 characters. Throw in a difficult but extremely effective moveset, as well as great damage, and you have a winner on your hands. He can punish opponents' weaknesses and if played correctly, he can escape from almost any sticky situation. He has one of the best launchers in the game, great range, and a diverse arsenal at his disposal. Devil Jin is almost perfect with very little weaknesses to speak of. Widely considered to be one of the best Tekken 7 characters, Devil Jin hellsweeps his way to the top of our list. Devil Jinĭevil Jin in Tekken 7 (Picture: Bandai Namco)ĭevil Jin first appeared in Tekken 3, but only became a fully playable character in Tekken 5. Therefore, we left out Leroy as his near-future ranking feels very uncertain at time of writing. Tekken 7 producer Michael Murray, however, explained this is just the first round of changes to the character. Leroy did receive various nerfs in update 3.20. With that being said, here’s our list of the top 10 best Tekken 7 characters, starting with one that needs no introduction.ĭISCLAIMER: You might have noticed we didn't include Leroy, a character which dominated EVO Japan 2020. It depends on the skill level of the player, the general feel of the character, and so much more. There will always be a passionate discussion when it comes to which characters in a fighting game are the best. ![]()
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