Tips
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Paul's iconic Phoenix Smasher (CS.2) is -17 on block; ensure you punish it consistently with a full launch like uf+4 (i15) or ws1 (i15) if you block it while crouching.
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Armor King's f+1+4 shoulder is i13 and can punish Paul's moves that are -13 or worse, such as Lion's Tempest (f+3,1) or Shredder (uf+3,4).
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Paul's Demolition Man (d+4,2:1+2) is a dangerous low-starting string, but the final hit is -17 on block, allowing Armor King a massive punish.
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Use b+1+2 (Blindside) to check Paul's aggression; it is safe at +0 on block and grants a +15 counter-hit advantage for follow-ups.
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Paul's high-crushing df+2 is -8 on block; do not let him steal turns after you block it, as Armor King's i10 jabs (1 or 2) will start your offense.
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If Paul uses Sway (b+3+4) into Kawaragoma (SWA.4), be aware it is +1 on block and homing; try to interrupt the transition or respect the frame advantage.
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Armor King's df+1 is i13 and only -3 on block, making it an excellent tool to poke Paul and bait him into pressing buttons for a CH b+1 or df+2.
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Watch out for Paul's Hammer of the Gods (f+1+2); it is +3c on block and forces a crouch, giving Paul the advantage to mix up with his mid/low game.
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FAQ
Who wins Armor King vs Paul in Tekken 8?
We do not have enough recent major-set data yet for a reliable Armor King vs Paul winrate. Use the tips and VODs below while more tournament results come in.
How do you beat Paul as Armor King?
Paul's iconic Phoenix Smasher (CS.2) is -17 on block; ensure you punish it consistently with a full launch like uf+4 (i15) or ws1 (i15) if you block it while crouching. Armor King's f+1+4 shoulder is i13 and can punish Paul's moves that are -13 or worse, such as Lion's Tempest (f+3,1) or Shredder (uf+3,4). Paul's Demolition Man (d+4,2:1+2) is a dangerous low-starting string, but the final hit is -17 on block, allowing Armor King a massive punish.
Are there pro VODs for Armor King vs Paul?
No tournament VODs are listed for Armor King vs Paul yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
Paul 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.
| Paul move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| d+1,4 | -31 | ws3,1 (launch) | i13 | 36 |
| d+4 | -31 | ws3,1 (launch) | i13 | 36 |
| 1,2,3 | -25 | 3+4,2 (launch) | i25 | 39 |
| f,F+2,2 | -19 | ws3,1 (launch) | i13 | 36 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | f+2,1 (launch) | i15 | 37 |
| d+4,2 | -18 | f+2,1 (launch) | i15 | 37 |
| d+1+2 | -18 | f+2,1 (launch) | i15 | 37 |
| db+3 | -18 | ws3,1 (launch) | i13 | 36 |
| d+4,2:1+2 | -17 | f+2,1 (launch) | i15 | 37 |
| d+4,2,1+2 | -17 | f+2,1 (launch) | i15 | 37 |
| d+1,2 | -17 | f+2,1 (launch) | i15 | 37 |
| f,F+3,4,d+4 | -17 | ws3,1 (launch) | i13 | 36 |
Armor King moves Paul can punish
| Armor King move | On block | Paul punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| db+3 | -26 | ws3,2 |
| f+1+4 | -19 | b+2,1* |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | b+2,1* |
| 3+4,2 | -18 | b+2,1* |
| db+4 | -17 | ws3,2 |
| d+3+4 | -16 | ws3,2 |
| d+3+4,3 | -15 | f,F+2,H.1+2 |
| d+4 | -15 | ws3,2 |
start.gg majors
Across 2 start.gg major sets, Armor King is 0–2 against Paul.
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Matchup charts: Armor King · Paul
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