The Heat System is one of the new mechanics that separates Tekken 8 from previous games in the series and it was cooked up to make combat even more intense. To get a full grasp of the system, I’ll explain what it does and how it can be used within each match.
What is the Heat System in Tekken 8?
In Tekken 8, the Heat System is a small boost to damage and combos that is represented by a blue bar underneath the yellow health bar. Both players start the round with a bar full of Heat that can be activated in a couple of different ways. Once it’s used, there is no way to get it back until the next round of the fight.