Tips
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In close range, use 1+2 (Open Sesame) as it is i16 and +1 on block, allowing you to maintain your turn and potentially enter TOM stance.
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If King relies on Stagger Kicks (d+3+4), enter Chaos Judgment (b+3) which features a low parry active from frame 3.
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Anna's d+2 is +1c on block and i16, serving as a strong mid to discourage King from ducking or using high-crush moves.
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Be cautious with 3+4 (Aphrodite's Scorn); while it is a Heat Engager, it is -16 on block and can be heavily punished by King.
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Use qcf+1 (Assassin's Dagger) to approach, as it is +1 to +5 on block and provides chip damage to chip away at King's health.
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Anna's FC.df+2 is a high-reward low that is i20 and launches on hit, but be aware it is -21 on block and punishable by King's launchers.
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FAQ
Who wins Anna vs King in Tekken 8?
Across 4 recent start.gg major sets, Anna is 0–4 against King. Sample size is still small, so treat the record as directional.
How do you beat King as Anna?
In close range, use 1+2 (Open Sesame) as it is i16 and +1 on block, allowing you to maintain your turn and potentially enter TOM stance. If King relies on Stagger Kicks (d+3+4), enter Chaos Judgment (b+3) which features a low parry active from frame 3. Anna's d+2 is +1c on block and i16, serving as a strong mid to discourage King from ducking or using high-crush moves.
Are there pro VODs for Anna vs King?
No tournament VODs are listed for Anna vs King yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
King moves that are −10 or worse on block, with Anna's best standing punisher (first hit or two-hit string, no Heat or Rage). Lows are punished from crouch with a while-standing (ws) move.
| King move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| d+3+4,4,4,4 | -26 | ws1+2 (launch) | i20 | 25 |
| d+3+4,4,4 | -25 | ws1+2 (launch) | i20 | 25 |
| d+3+4,4 | -25 | ws1+2 (launch) | i20 | 25 |
| d+3+4 | -25 | ws1+2 (launch) | i20 | 25 |
| d+1+2 | -24 | uf+3,H.2 (launch) | i23 | 52 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | f,f,F+3,H.2 (launch) | i16 | 46 |
| uf+2 | -17 | f,f,F+3,H.2 (launch) | i16 | 46 |
| db+4 | -17 | ws2 (launch) | i16 | 16 |
| f,F+2+3 | -16 | f,f,F+3,H.2 (launch) | i16 | 46 |
| df+4,3,4 | -15 | f,f,F+2,4 (launch) | i15 | 38 |
| f+2,d+1,2 | -15 | f,f,F+2,4 (launch) | i15 | 38 |
| d+3+4,4,4,2 | -15 | f,f,F+2,4 (launch) | i15 | 38 |
Anna moves King can punish
| Anna move | On block | King punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| db+3 | -26 | ws3 |
| db+3+4 | -26 | ws3 |
| f,f,F+3 | -20 | ws3 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | 1+2,3 |
| uf+4 | -18 | 1+2,3 |
| d+1+2 | -18 | ws3 |
| f,f,F+3,2 | -16 | ws3 |
| 3+4 | -16 | b+2,1+2 |
start.gg majors
Across 4 start.gg major sets, Anna is 0–4 against King.
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