Tips
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Eddy's RLX.3 is a stagger low that is -26c on block; you have ample time to land your most powerful delayed rising toe kick (uf,n,4) or a ws1 launcher.
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Use f,n,d,df+1 (Shadow Lariat) to check Eddy's movement, as it is +5 on block and provides a massive +16a on hit to start your pressure.
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When Eddy is in RLX, use mid-hitting ground strikes like d+2+3 (Corporate Elbow) or f+4 (Wind-Up Stomp) which is +3c on block to keep him grounded.
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Armor King's f,f,F+3 is +6 on block and forces a tech backroll on hit, making it excellent for closing distance against Eddy's evasive back-dashing.
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Utilize Armor King's Giant Swing (f,hcf+1) in Heat, as it becomes i10 and homing, making it difficult for Eddy to sidestep out of his stances.
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Interrupt Eddy's HSP (Handstand) transitions using i12 moves like df+4, as many of his entries like b+1,4 are -8 on block before the stance.
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Eddy's ws3 is a Tornado launcher but is -13 on block; punish it reliably with your d+1,4 combination.
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FAQ
Who wins Armor King vs Eddy in Tekken 8?
We do not have enough recent major-set data yet for a reliable Armor King vs Eddy winrate. Use the tips and VODs below while more tournament results come in.
How do you beat Eddy as Armor King?
Eddy's RLX.3 is a stagger low that is -26c on block; you have ample time to land your most powerful delayed rising toe kick (uf,n,4) or a ws1 launcher. Use f,n,d,df+1 (Shadow Lariat) to check Eddy's movement, as it is +5 on block and provides a massive +16a on hit to start your pressure. When Eddy is in RLX, use mid-hitting ground strikes like d+2+3 (Corporate Elbow) or f+4 (Wind-Up Stomp) which is +3c on block to keep him grounded.
Are there pro VODs for Armor King vs Eddy?
No tournament VODs are listed for Armor King vs Eddy yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
Eddy 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.
| Eddy move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| b+1,4,3+4 | -24 | ws3,1 (launch) | i13 | 36 |
| f+4,3+4 | -24 | ws3,1 (launch) | i13 | 36 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | f+2,1 (launch) | i15 | 37 |
| uf+3,3 | -18 | f+2,1 (launch) | i15 | 37 |
| db+2,3 | -18 | f+2,1 (launch) | i15 | 37 |
| df+3 | -18 | f+2,1 (launch) | i15 | 37 |
| db+2 | -18 | ws3,1 (launch) | i13 | 36 |
| ub+4 | -17 | f+2,1 (launch) | i15 | 37 |
| d+4 | -16 | ws3,1 (launch) | i13 | 36 |
| b+3,3 | -15 | f+2,1 (launch) | i15 | 37 |
| db+3+4,4,3 | -14 | db+2,H.1 (launch) | i14 | 37 |
| b+2,3,3 | -14 | db+2,H.1 (launch) | i14 | 37 |
Armor King moves Eddy can punish
| Armor King move | On block | Eddy punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| db+3 | -26 | ws1,3 |
| f+1+4 | -19 | f+3,4 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | f+3,4 |
| 3+4,2 | -18 | f+3,4 |
| db+4 | -17 | ws1,3 |
| d+3+4 | -16 | ws1,3 |
| d+3+4,3 | -15 | b+2,4 |
| d+4 | -15 | ws1,3 |
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