After the better part of a year since Tekken 8's launch, the game's competitive landscape has stabilized with new character releases continuing to add layers to its meta. A polarizing character since her reveal, Reina initially gained a reputation as a possible stand-in for Heihachi Mishima following his presumed death. With his return as Tekken 8's third DLC fighter, however, the unique nature of Reina's blended style of martial arts has become clearer.