Tips
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Use Shadow Lariat (f,n,d,df+1) to check Jack-8's movement, as it is +5 on block and provides a massive +16a on hit.
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Jack-8's Jackhammer (f,F+1) is -6 on block, but he can transition to Gamma Howl (GMH) where he is +4; don't blindly press buttons if he enters the stance.
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FAQ
Who wins Armor King vs Jack-8 in Tekken 8?
We do not have enough recent major-set data yet for a reliable Armor King vs Jack-8 winrate. Use the tips and VODs below while more tournament results come in.
How do you beat Jack-8 as Armor King?
Use Shadow Lariat (f,n,d,df+1) to check Jack-8's movement, as it is +5 on block and provides a massive +16a on hit. Jack-8's Jackhammer (f,F+1) is -6 on block, but he can transition to Gamma Howl (GMH) where he is +4; don't blindly press buttons if he enters the stance.
Are there pro VODs for Armor King vs Jack-8?
No tournament VODs are listed for Armor King vs Jack-8 yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
Jack-8 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.
| Jack-8 move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| f,F+1+4 | -82 | b,B+2+3 (launch) | i63 | 50 |
| df+2,1* | -46 | 3+4,2 (launch) | i25 | 39 |
| b,db,d,df+1 | -37 | ws3,1 (launch) | i13 | 36 |
| df+1+4 | -37 | ws3,1 (launch) | i13 | 36 |
| db+2* | -33 | ws3,1 (launch) | i13 | 36 |
| df+2,1 | -32 | 3+4,2 (launch) | i25 | 39 |
| df+3+4 | -23 | f+2,1 (launch) | i15 | 37 |
| db+3 | -20 | ws3,1 (launch) | i13 | 36 |
| db+3,4,3,4,3 | -19 | ws3,1 (launch) | i13 | 36 |
| f,F+1+2,1+2 | -19 | ws3,1 (launch) | i13 | 36 |
| db+3,4,3 | -19 | ws3,1 (launch) | i13 | 36 |
| b+1+2 | -19 | f+2,1 (launch) | i15 | 37 |
Armor King moves Jack-8 can punish
| Armor King move | On block | Jack-8 punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| db+3 | -26 | ws2,4 |
| f+1+4 | -19 | f,F+1+2,2 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | f,F+1+2,2 |
| 3+4,2 | -18 | f,F+1+2,2 |
| db+4 | -17 | ws2,4 |
| d+3+4 | -16 | ws2,4 |
| d+3+4,3 | -15 | f,F+1+2,2 |
| d+4 | -15 | ws2,4 |
start.gg majors
Across 1 start.gg major sets, Armor King is 0–1 against Jack-8.
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Matchup charts: Armor King · Jack-8
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