Thunder God's Kamae (雷神呼法 Raijin Kohō?, lit. "Thunder God Calling Method") is a stance used by Heihachi Mishima in Tekken 8.
Description[]
Heihachi assumes a pose with his right leg outstretched and leaning back towards his left with his left fist chambered and right hand parallel to his right leg. A bolt of lightning will strike Heihachi when he has fully assumed the stance.
During Thunder God's Kamae[]
Tekken 8[]
| Move | Command | Hit Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thunder God's Kamae | f+3+4 | ||
| Hidden Thunder God Fist | RAI 1 | Mid | |
| Thunder Cutter | RAI 2 | High | |
| Jichinsai | RAI 3 | Mid | |
| Spinning Demon | RAI 4, d/f+4, 4 | Low, low, low | |
| Thunder Broken Toy | RAI 1+3 (or 2+4) | Throw | |
| Ultimate Hidden Thunder God Fist | Warrior Instinct RAI 1 | Mid | Replaces Hidden Thunder God Fist Reversal Break Safe on block Damage increased |
| Rending Battering Ram | HEAT RAI 3, 2 | Mid, Special Mid | Chip damage on block Reversal Break Partially uses remaining Heat time |
Transitions to Thunder God's Kamae[]
Tekken 8[]
| Move | Command | Hit Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hammer Beating | d+1,2 | Mid, Mid | Hold F after the second hit to shift to Thunder God's Kamae |
| Nail Beating | SS+2 | Mid | Hold F after attack to shift to Thunder God's Kamae |
| Roaring Stonehead | f,f,f+1+2 | High | Hold F after attack to shift to Thunder God's Kamae Chip damage on block |
| Fire Starter | FUJ 1+3 (or 2+4) | Throw (Front) | Transition to Thunder God's Kamae is automatic while Heat is active |
| Ultimate Roaring Stonehead | (With Warrior Instinct) f,f,f+1+2 | High | Hold F after attack to shift to Thunder God's Kamae Chip damage on block Depletes opponent's recoverable health Gains ground spike effect |