Demon Massacre (多聞殺・壱 Tamonsatsu: Ichi?, "Tamon Killer: One") is a move used by Heihachi Mishima since Tekken 3. Kuma II and Panda's Salmon Massacre is based on this attack, while Reina's Bishamon Massacre incorporates the final two hits as its own final two strikes.
Description[]
The move consists of a straight left punch, a Demon's Boar, and a Dragon Uppercut.
Pressing 4 instead of 1 will perform the Demon Lair instead. If the first hit connects as a counter, the second hit will be a natural combo. Together the two hits form the beginning of Heihachi's second Rage Drive, introduced in Tekken 7's second season.
In Tekken 8, pressing d instead of the third input will transition Heihachi to Wind God's Kamae instead of finishing the string.
Trivia[]
- Demon Massacre has its origins in Tekken 2. While not available in that game as a standalone move, it comprises the 8th to 10th hits of Heihachi's third 10 Hit Combo. Unlike the standalone version, the 10 Hit Combo version in Tekken 2 (and only that game) hits low during Demon's Boar.
- The term "tamon" (which can also be read as "tabun") can mean "having much knowledge on Buddhism". It can also be shorthand for "Tamonten", the Japanese name for Vaiśravaṇa.