Top 35 Tekken Characters of All Time

Bloodline feuds, masked wrestlers and the odd non-human brawler: arcade-era founders meet the newest Tekken 8 arrivals here.

1. 1
   Kazuya Mishima

   Heihachi's son and carrier of the Devil Gene, the protagonist of the first Tekken in 1994.
   1000pts
2. 2
   Jin Kazama

   Son of Kazuya Mishima and Jun Kazama who debuted as the protagonist of Tekken 3 in 1997.
   822pts
3. 3
   Armor King

   Black jaguar-masked wrestler who debuted in the first Tekken in 1994 and later trained the second King.
   721pts
4. 4
   Bryan Fury

   Kickboxing cyborg revived by the scientist Dr. Abel who debuted in Tekken 3 in 1997.
   684pts
5. 5
   Leo

   German Bajiquan fighter Leo Kliesen, who debuted in Tekken 6 in 2007 investigating the murder of Leo's mother.
   589pts
6. 6
   Hwoarang

   South Korean Taekwondo fighter and Jin Kazama's rival who debuted in Tekken 3 in 1997.
   589pts
7. 7
   Azucena

   Peruvian coffee farm heiress and mixed martial artist who debuted in Tekken 8 in 2024.
   589pts
8. 8
   Zafina

   Mystic guardian of an ancient tomb who fights with Assassination Arts and debuted in Tekken 6 in 2007.
   547pts
9. 9
   Jack

   Line of hulking military androids that has appeared since the original Jack in 1994, with Jack-8 the model in Tekken 8.
   501pts
10. 10
    Paul Phoenix

    American martial artist with a tall flat-top hairstyle who has been playable since the first Tekken in 1994.
    501pts
11. 11
    Nina Williams

    Irish assassin playable since the first Tekken in 1994 and the lead of the 2005 spin-off Death by Degrees.
    501pts
12. 12
    Alisa Bosconovitch

    Android built by Dr. Bosconovitch in the likeness of his daughter, introduced in Tekken 6 in 2007.
    448pts
13. 13
    Yoshimitsu

    Sword-wielding leader of the Manji Clan, playable since the first Tekken in 1994 and also a recurring fighter in the Soulcalibur series.
    448pts
14. 14
    Lee Chaolan

    Heihachi Mishima's adopted son and Kazuya's rival, introduced in the first Tekken in 1994.
    448pts
15. 15
    King

    Jaguar-masked Mexican wrestler who raises money for an orphanage, a role held by the original King and, since Tekken 3, his successor.
    448pts
16. 16
    Bob

    American fighter who built a heavy frame to add power to his speed, introduced in Tekken 6 in 2007 and added to Tekken 8 as Season 3 DLC.
    448pts
17. 17
    Jun Kazama

    Wildlife protection officer and mother of Jin who debuted in Tekken 2 in 1995 and returned to the main series in Tekken 8.
    388pts
18. 18
    Asuka Kazama

    Osaka-born cousin of Jin Kazama who fights in the Kazama style of self-defense and debuted in Tekken 5 in 2004.
    388pts
19. 19
    Devil Jin

    Winged devil form of Jin Kazama, playable as a separate fighter since Tekken 5 in 2004.
    320pts
20. 20
    Julia Chang

    Native American adopted daughter of Michelle Chang who debuted in Tekken 3 in 1997 and works to restore her homeland's forests.
    320pts
21. 21
    Heihachi Mishima

    Head of the Mishima Zaibatsu and host of the King of Iron Fist Tournament, introduced as the final boss of the first Tekken in 1994.
    320pts
22. 22
    Sergei Dragunov

    Silent Russian special forces soldier who fights with Sambo and debuted in Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection in 2005.
    320pts
23. 23
    Reina

    Tekken 8 newcomer from 2024 who fights with Mishima-style karate and is revealed in the story as Heihachi's daughter.
    320pts
24. 24
    Anna Williams

    Nina Williams's younger sister and lifelong rival, introduced in the first Tekken in 1994.
    241pts
25. 25
    Kuma

    Brown bear trained as Heihachi Mishima's bodyguard, a role played by a bear in the series since the first Tekken in 1994.
    241pts
26. 26
    Kunimitsu

    Fox-masked kunoichi introduced in the first Tekken in 1994 as a thief cast out of Yoshimitsu's Manji Clan.
    241pts
27. 27
    Lei Wulong

    Hong Kong police detective inspired by Jackie Chan who switches between animal kung fu stances and debuted in Tekken 2 in 1995.
    241pts
28. 28
    Steve Fox

    British boxer and biological son of Nina Williams who debuted in Tekken 4 in 2001.
    241pts
29. 29
    Marshall Law

    Martial artist and chef modeled on Bruce Lee who was introduced in the first Tekken in 1994.
    241pts
30. 30
    Eddy Gordo

    Brazilian capoeira fighter who debuted in Tekken 3 in 1997 and was the first downloadable fighter added to Tekken 8.
    241pts
31. 31
    Lili

    Monaco-born heiress Emilie De Rochefort, who fights in a self-taught street style and debuted in Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection in 2005.
    241pts
32. 32
    Lars Alexandersson

    Illegitimate son of Heihachi Mishima and leader of a Tekken Force rebellion, introduced in Tekken 6: Bloodline Rebellion in 2008.
    149pts
33. 33
    Ling Xiaoyu

    Chinese martial artist and schoolmate of Jin Kazama who debuted in Tekken 3 in 1997 with a Baguazhang-based style.
    149pts
34. 34
    Feng Wei

    Chinese Kenpo master who debuted in Tekken 5 in 2004.
    149pts
35. 35
    Raven

    Ninja-trained secret agent who debuted in Tekken 5 in 2004.
    149pts

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