Tips
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When Clive enters Phoenix Shift (PHX), be wary of PHX.4, a fast i15 low; you can contest this stance with your df+4 (i12 mid) which is safe at -4.
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Clive's Heat Smash (H.2+3) is -10 on hit, but his PHX.2+3 Heat Smash is +8 on block; do not press buttons if he forces the weapon version in stance.
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Use your f,n,d,df+1 Shadow Lariat to beat Clive's high-crushing attempts; it is +5 on block and provides a massive +16a on hit.
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Clive's df+2 launcher is i15 and -13 on block; punish it consistently with your b+1,2 to take back the momentum.
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Clive's b+1 is a homing weapon move that is -13 on block; use b+1,2 to punish him for using it to track your movement.
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If Clive uses his f+3 Knight's Gambit spike, it is -14 on block; punish it with your f+1+4 Shoulder Impact or b+1,2.
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Your db+3 Foot Sweep is an i22 homing low that is -26 on block; use it sparingly as Clive can punish it with his ws2 (i12) for a full launch.
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Clive's b+1+2 power crush is -14 on block; you can punish this reliably with your f+1+4 Shoulder Impact.
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FAQ
Who wins Armor King vs Clive in Tekken 8?
We do not have enough recent major-set data yet for a reliable Armor King vs Clive winrate. Use the tips and VODs below while more tournament results come in.
How do you beat Clive as Armor King?
When Clive enters Phoenix Shift (PHX), be wary of PHX.4, a fast i15 low; you can contest this stance with your df+4 (i12 mid) which is safe at -4. Clive's Heat Smash (H.2+3) is -10 on hit, but his PHX.2+3 Heat Smash is +8 on block; do not press buttons if he forces the weapon version in stance. Use your f,n,d,df+1 Shadow Lariat to beat Clive's high-crushing attempts; it is +5 on block and provides a massive +16a on hit.
Are there pro VODs for Armor King vs Clive?
No tournament VODs are listed for Armor King vs Clive yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
Clive moves that are −10 or worse on block, with Armor King'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.
| Clive move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| df+3 | -26 | ws3,1 (launch) | i13 | 36 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | f+2,1 (launch) | i15 | 37 |
| df+1,4,3 | -18 | f+2,1 (launch) | i15 | 37 |
| 3,3 | -18 | f+2,1 (launch) | i15 | 37 |
| db+4 | -18 | ws3,1 (launch) | i13 | 36 |
| uf+2 | -17 | f+2,1 (launch) | i15 | 37 |
| d+3 | -17 | ws3,1 (launch) | i13 | 36 |
| df+1,2 | -16 | f+2,1 (launch) | i15 | 37 |
| 1+4 | -15 | f+2,1 (launch) | i15 | 37 |
| df+1,2,1 | -15 | f+2,1 (launch) | i15 | 37 |
| d+4 | -15 | ws3,1 (launch) | i13 | 36 |
| 1,2 | -14 | db+2,H.1 (launch) | i14 | 37 |
Armor King moves Clive can punish
| Armor King move | On block | Clive punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| db+3 | -26 | ws3 |
| f+1+4 | -19 | 3,2 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | 3,2 |
| 3+4,2 | -18 | 3,2 |
| db+4 | -17 | ws1,2 |
| d+3+4 | -16 | ws1,2 |
| d+3+4,3 | -15 | df+2,2 |
| d+4 | -15 | ws1,2 |
start.gg majors
Across 1 start.gg major sets, Armor King is 0–1 against Clive.
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Matchup charts: Armor King · Clive
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