Tips
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Be wary of King's Giant Swing (f,hcf+1), which is i10 and homing; while it looks like a 1+2 break, you must press 1 to break it.
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Use df+1 to poke safely as it is only -3 on block and provides +7 on hit, allowing you to maintain pressure against King's slower mids.
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When King uses his Stagger Kicks (d+3+4), the first hit is -25 on block; block low and use a heavy launcher like ws1 for a full combo.
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Your f+4 (Wind-Up Stomp) is a powerful tool in this matchup, providing +3c on block and forcing King into a crouch state.
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Interrupt King's Jaguar Sprint (f+3+4) transitions early; many of his options from this stance are linear or can be stuffed before they power up.
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If King uses Atlas Hammer (d+1+2), it is -24 on block; you have ample time to land your most damaging standing launcher.
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FAQ
Who wins Armor King vs King in Tekken 8?
Across 4 recent start.gg major sets, Armor King is 2–2 against King. Sample size is still small, so treat the record as directional.
How do you beat King as Armor King?
Be wary of King's Giant Swing (f,hcf+1), which is i10 and homing; while it looks like a 1+2 break, you must press 1 to break it. Use df+1 to poke safely as it is only -3 on block and provides +7 on hit, allowing you to maintain pressure against King's slower mids. When King uses his Stagger Kicks (d+3+4), the first hit is -25 on block; block low and use a heavy launcher like ws1 for a full combo.
Are there pro VODs for Armor King vs King?
No tournament VODs are listed for Armor King 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 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.
| King move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| d+3+4,4,4,4 | -26 | ws3,1 (launch) | i13 | 36 |
| d+3+4,4,4 | -25 | ws3,1 (launch) | i13 | 36 |
| d+3+4,4 | -25 | ws3,1 (launch) | i13 | 36 |
| d+3+4 | -25 | ws3,1 (launch) | i13 | 36 |
| d+1+2 | -24 | f+2,1 (launch) | i15 | 37 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | f+2,1 (launch) | i15 | 37 |
| uf+2 | -17 | f+2,1 (launch) | i15 | 37 |
| db+4 | -17 | ws3,1 (launch) | i13 | 36 |
| f,F+2+3 | -16 | f+2,1 (launch) | i15 | 37 |
| df+4,3,4 | -15 | f+2,1 (launch) | i15 | 37 |
| f+2,d+1,2 | -15 | f+2,1 (launch) | i15 | 37 |
| d+3+4,4,4,2 | -15 | f+2,1 (launch) | i15 | 37 |
Armor King moves King can punish
| Armor King move | On block | King punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| db+3 | -26 | ws3 |
| f+1+4 | -19 | 1+2,3 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | 1+2,3 |
| 3+4,2 | -18 | 1+2,3 |
| db+4 | -17 | ws3 |
| d+3+4 | -16 | ws3 |
| d+3+4,3 | -15 | b+2,1+2 |
| d+4 | -15 | ws2,2 |
start.gg majors
Across 4 start.gg major sets, Armor King is 2–2 against King.
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Matchup charts: Armor King · King
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