The Tekken 8 demo lets players try out the brand-new Heat system and here’s a guide on how the mechanic works within the game.
The Tekken 8 demo received a lot of acclaim as most players gave positive feedback surrounding the mechanics, rollback netcode, graphical upgrades, and the feel of the game in general.
Amongst these, one thing that you might have come across was the Heat system along with the Rage Art System. The Heat system mechanic added to the game provides a lot of scope in terms of outplaying opponents and catching them off-guard.
So, here’s a guide to the brand-new Heat system in Tekken 8.
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What is the Heat system in Tekken 8?
Tekken 8’s Heat Gauge can be found right below the health bar
The Heat system in Tekken 8 enhances your offensive power for exactly 10 seconds. Right below your health, there is a small blue bar that denotes your Heat gauge and can be used only once per round.
Once you activate your Heat Gauge, you’ll be able to perform powerful moves and combos that can deal a lot of damage. If the opponent gets knocked down, the Heat timer stops.
How to activate Heat mode in Tekken 8?
Tekken 8 Heat mode can be activated in multiple ways
In Tekken 8, you can activate Heat mode in two different ways:
Heat Burst
You can directly use your input to activate Heat mode. This can be done by pressing Right Punch and Left Kick simultaneously. Once it activates, you will immediately slam the opponent with a punch. If it hits, you can follow it up with a combo.
Heat Engager
This is a second way of activating Heat, but it is different for every character. A certain attack set will activate it and it will send the opponent flying across the screen. However, you will immediately dash onto the opponent as well.
This will put you at an advantage and if you are fast enough, you can start a follow-up combo.
What to do during Heat state in Tekken 8?
Heat Smash in Tekken 8 allows players to deal massive damage within the mode
There are quite a few things you can do while Heat mode is active.
Heat Smash
This is basically a direct follow-up after you activate Heat. The same inputs that activated Heat mode will work for Heat Smash as well. However, once you use it, the Heat gauge will be depleted immediately.
Heat Dash
Once the Heat mode activates through Engager, you can dash onto the opponent. Once you dash in, all you have to do is start a combo to continue your offensive moves.
Enhanced Powers
During Heat mode, some of your moves will get enhanced. This will depend on the character of your choice.