Gates of Hell

Gates of Hell
Gates of Hell in Ultimate.
User	Kazuya
Universe	Tekken

Gates of Hell is a command grab and one of several Command-input moves exclusive to Kazuya.

How to perform

Within grab range, the player must perform ↘ ↓ ↘ + grab input. If done correctly, Kazuya's arms will glow red prior to the grab as a sign that the input was successful. If it connects, a special camera angle activates in 1-on-1 battles. Kazuya will then force the opponent to the other side of him, bend them back and kick them away, making it a useful tool when cornered to reverse the situation. Being the most damaging throw in the game, Gates of Hell is a powerful tool for bringing opponents into KO range, though its follow-up potential on its own isn't great. The knockback angle is extremely steep, gimping characters with poor recoveries at high percentages on its own. Because the input is tied to the A part of R+A — the macro a grab button input uses — Gates of Hell cannot be used out of shield.

Origin

Kazuya performing Gates of Hell in Tekken 5.

Gates of Hell originated in Tekken 5 as an exclusive command throw for Kazuya and has been a staple in his kit ever since. The throw deals relatively high damage, though not quite on the level of grapplers like King II's Giant Swing. It's normally used as a surprise option in high-level play.

Names in other languages

Language	Name
Japanese	地獄門
English	Gates of Hell
French	Gates of Hell
German	Gates of Hell
Spanish	Gates of Hell
Italian	Gates of Hell
Chinese	Gates of Hell
Korean	Gates of Hell
Dutch	Hellepoort
Russian	Врата в преисподнюю

Trivia

• This is the second throw in the game to have the word "Hell" in its name. The first is Hell Wheel, Ken's back throw.
  • It is also the third move in general to have the word, the first being Hell Wheel, as above, and the second being Hell's Gate, Sephiroth's down aerial.
    • Unlike the others, Gates of Hell is actually referred to as such in Kazuya's in-game moveset guide, whereas the other two are only known as such in the tips.