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Azucena
Tekken 8
Tekken 8

Azucena

Azucena, a successful model, MMA fighter, and dancer, aims to be the best coffee farmer in the world. Her 'Azucena Blend' gained popularity in the American MMA scene, and she plans to promote it internationally through The King of Iron Fist Tournament.Know more

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Character abilities

  • Evasiveness: 9

  • Combo Damage: 7

  • Mobility: 6

  • Wall Carry: 7

  • Throw Game: 5

  • Difficulty: 6

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Biography

Story

Azucena was raised on the Ortiz Farm in the mountains of Peru, where she learned the art of coffee farming from her father. It was during her childhood on the plantation that she set her sights on becoming the world's finest coffee farmer.

Despite facing rejection from the adults around her, Azucena continued experimenting with cultivating different varieties of coffee plants until she successfully developed a strain of coffee beans that won the highest rating at an international trade fair. Apart from her dedication to farming practices, Azucena also excelled in martial arts, earning the title of an MMA champion and being a successful model and dancer. She pursued business administration at the best university in the country.

Azucena decided to use her martial arts skills to promote her coffee brand, "Azucena Blend," which gained immense popularity in the American MMA scene. Her business thrived, and her next step was to expand internationally. Azucena set her sights on the King of Iron Fist Tournament, the most popular international fighting tournament, and plans to enter the next tournament when it is announced.

Personality

Azucena is an exceptional, daring, and adventurous woman cherished for her pure-hearted nature and unwavering courage. She believes that taking risks and embracing new experiences is vital to achieving greatness in life. Azucena easily motivates herself, enjoys practical, academic, and physical pursuits, and holds a degree in business administration. Through her own determination and hard work, she has prevailed both as a fighter and a businesswoman, with limited help from her family despite them being in the coffee business.

Playstyle

Azucena's playstyle involves a balance of offensive and evasive tactics. Her moves allow for transitions between different stances, offering a variety of mixup possibilities. The character is designed to be slippery and unpredictable, employing evasive maneuvers fitting with her matador inspiration. This includes side steps and evasion tactics integrated into her moves. Additionally, Azucena's ability to shift into a back-turned stance opens up various high/low mixup potentials, making her a tricky character.

Her playstyle emphasizes wake-up mixups and serious counter-hit damage, offering players an evasive and hyper-offensive toolkit. This makes her capable of overwhelming opponents with constant pressure and mix-ups, all while staying elusive. Mastering her unique blend of offense and defense and leveraging her evasiveness and counter-hit capabilities is critical to utilizing Azucena effectively.

Appearance

Azucena has an athletic build, and her outfit combines sporty and traditional elements. She wears a fitted top and leggings with botanical prints on one leg, which suggests a connection to nature or her Peruvian heritage. Over this, she puts on a jacket rich in a kaleidoscope of colors and patterns, hinting at a vibrant cultural background. The jacket is left open, enhancing her casual yet ready-for-action look. Her hair is styled in a half-up, half-down do, accented with a flower and colorful feathers, which adds a touch of traditional Peruvian featherwork. She accessorizes with hoop earrings, and her footwear consists of practical sneakers ready for agility and movement. Her overall appearance balances her fighting spirit and her cultural roots.

Key Information:

  • Origin: Peru
  • Age: Unknown
  • Weight: 61 kg (134 lbs)
  • Height: 171 cm (5′7″)
  • Likes: Coffee
  • Dislikes: Tea
  • Fighting Style: Mixed Martial Arts (Striker)
  • Debut: Tekken 8
  • Availability: Base Game

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