The 10 Greatest Tekken Characters

Script written by Ty Richardson

10 Greatest Tekken Characters

Welcome to MojoPlays, and today, we’re counting down our picks for the Top 10 Greatest “Tekken” Characters!

For this list, we’re taking a look at the coolest and most ferocious fighters in Bandai Namco’s franchise. Did your favorite make the list? Who’s your main? Share with us in the comments below! Now...who’s ready for some good-ass Tekken!?

Heihachi Mishima

What better way to start the video off than with everyone’s favorite murderous and overly-confident grandpa? Whether he’s playing the hero or the villain, Heihachi has proven time and again that no one can get the better of him. (Although, we’d argue against that given how many times we’ve defeated him.) Not only is he an absolute brute in combat, but his antics outside of fighting can get a little...cartoonish. Seriously, strapping someone to a rocket and launching them into space is one of the most “Looney Tunes” things we’ve seen. But hey, if he isn’t going to beat you senseless, he’ll get his bear to do it. Yeah, this dude’s crazy!

Ling Xiaoyu

When Heihachi isn’t throwing family members off cliffs or into active volcanoes, he’s training young Ling Xiaoyu, a Chinese girl who managed to take down an entire squad of Mishima Zaibatsu soldiers BEFORE meeting Heihachi. Since going under his tutelage, the quirky and adorable Ling has shown just how lethal she can really be with her exceptional mobility, making her incredibly hard to read. No, she doesn’t deal massive blows when compared to her mentor, but her variety of stances turn her into a total threat. God help you if you fight her while she’s with her big and fuzzy friend, Panda.

Yoshimitsu

Because every fighting game needs a mysterious ninja or samurai warrior, and of them all, Yoshimitsu is arguably the deadliest. Whether you like the demonic Yoshimitsu or the recent Lovecraft-esque appearance in “Tekken 7”, one cannot deny just how cool this mysterious guy is. Sure, many other sword-wielders can teleport, slice up foes, and do so with great speed, but how many of them can helicopter their katana around, hmm? Exactly! No one can match the skill of Yoshimitsu! And if you somehow do, he will make sure to take you down with him. Harakiri, son - great for trolling, not so great for frequent use.

Lidia Sobieska

Out of every character to appear in a “Tekken” game, Lidia Sobieska probably has the most impressive business card. Here, we have a 29-year-old karate master who also serves as the Prime Minister of Poland. In other words, she won’t just lay your butt on the mat - she’ll most likely humiliate you in a political debate. It is odd to see the leader of a nation participate in something like the King of Iron First Tournament, isn’t it? Well, apparently, she’s chosen to fight because good old grandad Heihachi is occupying Poland with some of his troops. Lidia isn’t having it, and she aims to try and talk with him, but something tells us Gramps is about to get floored.

Christie Monteiro

This foxy Brazilian is more than just a pretty face. Christie will juggle you to hell with her sick capoeira abilities, and she does it in style! Even though she’s really just a copy of another capoeira fighter in the series, Christie deserves way more attention than some would believe, and we aren’t just saying that for her occasionally flirty behavior. Christie does all that she can to protect her grandfather and has shown care for that other capoeira warrior on multiple occasions. See? She’s a total sweetheart! Bring this queen back for Season 5! ...Or “Tekken 8”!

Nina Williams

Look, if you want an assassin dressed in a flirty, yet classy outfit, then by all means, go with Anna Williams. But if you want someone with looks that could kill, Nina is the way to go. The blonde bombshell has been serving up cans of whoopass since the first “Tekken” back in 1995, and since then, she’s appeared in every game in the franchise and even got her own spin-off game, “Death By Degrees”. Nina’s got history, and we couldn’t think of a “Tekken” game existing without her in it.

Eddy Gordo

There he is, the O-G capoeira fighter! Since his debut in “Tekken 3”, Eddy has served as the perfect fighter for those who want to knock foes senseless while pulling off sick poses. That isn’t to say Eddy has the personality of a showboat. (That’s more Heihachi’s speed, wouldn’t you say?) Eddy shares one of the most heart-wrenching stories in “Tekken” due to his “will they, won’t they” relationship with Christie. (Yeah, they’re almost akin to Ross and Rachel in “Friends”.) Sure, it’s frustrating whenever he and Christie are in the same room, but dang it, dude - why you gotta look snazzy all the time? Seriously, where can we get threads like his!?

Julia Chang

Life just never seems to get boring when you’re around Julia. In just a couple of years (well, in the “Tekken” timeline, anyway), this young lady has gone from archaeologist to forest preserver to pro wrestler to...er, live streamer? Funny seeing her go from being all nature-y like mother Michelle to asking us to hit that Subscribe button. Career aside, Julia will wreck you with her mix of Chinese martial arts and pro wrestling moves. She may not be the easiest to learn and takes more damage than most characters, but Julia makes up for it with tremendous speed, requiring fewer frames to pull off combos. So, if you want to play with a character that’s going to be hard to master, Julia is up your alley.

King

King is perhaps the biggest pain in the ass out of the entire roster (save for characters like Leroy who almost broke the game). This guy has throws that will go on for DAYS and take out more than two-thirds of your health bar! Come on, man! Don’t you have an orphanage to save from poverty? Oh, wait - that one’s dead. King II (the one who’s been around since “Tekken 3”) is the bigger pain just because he has even more moves than his predecessor! Say, Mr. Jaguar, how many throws does it take to break every bone in the human body? Let’s find out! As frustrating as our fights with him can get, we know deep down that it just wouldn’t be “Tekken” without him.

Jin Kazama

Honestly, you didn’t think we’d forget about our Devil Gene-infected bad boy, did you? Jin is just one of those guys you wouldn’t dare look in the eye, and it’s partially because of that handsome scowl. Of course, we’d already be terrified of him just knowing what he’s capable of. First off, Jin’s practically a karate master and can take out a whole group of soldiers within seconds. However, you need to turn and run if he suddenly grows wings and starts speaking in a satanic language. At that point, it’s not the karate skills you need to worry about - it’s the horns and laser beams. It’s just one more tiny problem in the massive Mishima/Kazama family drama!