Introduction: It's not every day that a character swings from bottom tier to top tier in the span of two years, but that was the case for Dragunov going from his first game (Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection) to Tekken 6.0 (often referred to as "vanilla"). Below I'll cover notable differences from version to version, specifically changes to general properties, safety, and speed. Minor differences in frame data (unless unsafe to safe and vice versa) as well as minor differences in damage (unless notable for one reason or another) will not be mentioned. 1,1,3 is now safe on block CH (1,2),1 now launches, requires a quick iWS+4 follow up for full juggle (2,1),3 can now be delayed (2,1),4 can now be delayed 3 has been completely reworked, instead of being NH KND/W! it's now part of a new string, now hits mid 4 has lost its "magic 4" properties, interesting enough though that CH (f+4),4 still retains magic 4 properties 4,3 has been completely reworked, instead of KND/W!, it now spikes the opponent for a guaranteed d+3+4 on CH f+1+2 now launches on hit instead of just basic KND/W!, as such it's now -12 on block f,f+2 has been reworked somewhat, now leaves the opponent FDFA instead of FUFT f,f+2~1+2 throw speed increased, damage increased to match DR's Ki charged f,f+2~1+2, 6.0's Ki charged f,f+2~1+2 deals no additional damage CH f,f+2 no longer launches, instead it KND the opponent into a techable state, only fast follow ups are guaranteed f+3 has been reworked, no longer gives huge +frames on CH and can no longer low crush f,f+3 has been completely reworked f,f+4 no longer crushes highs or lows at any time during the animation (b+3),1 has been removed while b+3 remains the same b+4,3 now KND/W! on NH, still hits m,h non-jailing, speed increased drastically b+4,2,1 speed increased drastically, animation has been improved b+4,2,1+2 tackle speed increased d+2 on CH is now +4 and damage sparks, while enraged d+2 sparks on NH as well as CH d+3,4 is now NCc, d+3 now consistently hits grounded opponents but is also now launch punishable d+4,1 recovery speed has been tinkered with, e.g. d+4,1, d+4,1,3 no longer works for any of Dragunov's launchers d+4,1,3 is no longer launch punishable on block, although it's still l,h,h with all hits being non-jailing d+4,4 has been completely reworked (d+4,4),3 has been removed completely u/f+3+4 speed has been drastically reduced, damage increased to counteract Tekken 6 throw damage "nerfs" d/b+2,1,2 is no longer NCc, instead d/b+2,1 is NC and (d/b+2),1,2 is NCc. Entire string delayable and now only -14 on block qcf+4 now has more pushback on block SS+2,3 window for hit confirming increased, CH (SS+2),3 now shifts to d/f+3 style AT SS+2,1+2,1+2 tackle speed increased WS+1,3 no longer KNDs, instead is +frames on hit and safe on block WS+3 is now safe on block and CH WS+3 now sends the opponent into a rolling state WS+4 has a new animation and leaves Dragunov closer to the opponent in combos, creating new options mid-juggle WR+2 animation has been redone, now launches the opponent for combo on NH BT d+3 now KNDs on NH New Moves 4,1 - New combo filler and punisher, gives Dragunov a scary i12, +8 on hit punisher 4,4 - "Safe" string that leaves the opponent recovering WS with Dragunov at +frames, launches on CH (4),4, f+3,3 - Skip kick to d/f+3 style attack, jab punishable on block. NCc and shifts to d/f+3 AT at clean range. f,f+3 - New massive, high "homing" kick. +frames on block, KND/W! on NH. d+4,4 - A new consistent ender to combos, still hits l,h non-jailing d/f+1+2 - Low attack reversal, incredibly large frame window, causes side swap with opponent d/f+1,4 - Extension to Dragunov's d/f+1, NCc string that KNDs the opponent for small combo/oki qcf+1 - New launcher, hits high, safe on block. A much needed change to Dragunov's DR MO of unsafe attacks. FCD 1+2~1+2 - Tackle extension to Dragunov's "living dead", a fan request from DR WR+3 - Running slide (low) that shifts to an attack throw on NH, cannot be performed as iWR+3 Tekken 6.0 to Tekken BR 3,1,2 hit box improved, now a more consistent finisher when tagged onto the end of combos 4,1 no longer works on all axes during combos, only on-axis and slightly off-axis qcf+1 hit box improved drastically, no longer phantom whiffs on certain characters b+3 has been completely reworked, no longer launches on CH u/f+3+4 speed increased slightly, recovers faster on successful grab to guarantee d+3 follow up for additional damage d/f+1+2 reversal window has been drastically reduced, now requires much more accurate timing WS+1,3 is back to its DR properties, once again KND/W! on hit and unsafe on block WS+2 now flips the opponent mid-air requiring new follow ups to combo, surprisingly this increases its damage potential WR+2 no longer launches on NH, now requires CH to launch New Moves: f+3,2 - Skip kick to right palm, hits m,h non-jailing, safe on block, CH (f+3),2 KNDs the opponent f+4,4,3 - New extension to f+4,4, gives Dragunov more consistent air combos and wall carry b+3 - i14 high "homing" attack, no special properties on NH/CH, safe on block qcf+3 - Dragunov performs a slide similar to WR+3 but only shifts to AT on CH Tekken BR to TTT2 4,1 once again works on all axes, though when hitting BT might push the opponent too far to combo CH (4),3 now sparks on hit, as a result CH 4,3, d+3+4 damage increased drastically b+1 has been changed to u/f+1, now a different stun leading to a guaranteed follow up on CH d+2 now crushes some mids on active frames as well as recovery d+4,4 now requires a substantial deep dash to finish with on long combos, similarly to 3,1,2 d/f+1,4 no longer leaves the opponent next to you for small combo, instead KND/W! to Dragunov's right d/f+2 hit box has been fixed to hit moves such as Lars' u/f+3 on block WS+2 has been reverted to its DR self, it no longer flips the opponent mid-air CD can now be cancelled by tapping up New Moves: WS+1,2 - New extension to WS+1 similar to Dragunov's WS+1,3 in Tekken 6.0, hits m,h non-jailing b+1,2 - New poke string for Dragunov, first hit is safe and has a few high crush frames, second hit KND/W! on CH 1+2,1+2 - Homing attack to tackle extension, can still be escaped or reversed on hit 1+2,4 - NC KND/W! string that starts as a homing attack, safe on block, but hits m,h non-jailing f+3~d/f - Dragunov's f+3 to CD, follow ups are identical to Dragunov's standard CD options Bread and Butter combos: Tekken DR (The age of d+4,4)
Tekken 6.0 (The age of creativity)
Tekken BR (The age of f+4,4,3)
Unique properties/bugs/strings that don't exist in the future version of the game Tekken DR
Tekken 6.0
Tekken BR
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