Tips
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Use Asuka's b+1+3 Attack Reversal to catch Armor King's common punch strings, but beware that it won't work against his knees like df+3 or elbows like f+2.
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Armor King's db+3 Foot Sweep is a homing low but is -26 on block, making it one of the most punishable moves in his kit if you block low.
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Pressure Armor King with f+4, which is +3 on block and a homing high, to prevent him from using his Beast Step movement.
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Armor King's df+2 Concussion Hook is -12 on block; use Asuka's i12 punishers like 2,1 to take back your turn.
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Asuka's d+1+2 Sashiro is a i20 low that can floor break, but be cautious as it is -18 on block against Armor King's ws1.
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Armor King's f,f,F+3 Flying Brawler Kick is +6 on block; do not press buttons immediately after blocking it to avoid being counter-hit.
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Armor King's f+1+4 Shoulder Impact is extremely unsafe at -19 on block; punish it with a full combo using df+2 or f+2.
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FAQ
Who wins Asuka vs Armor King in Tekken 8?
We do not have enough recent major-set data yet for a reliable Asuka vs Armor King winrate. Use the tips and VODs below while more tournament results come in.
How do you beat Armor King as Asuka?
Use Asuka's b+1+3 Attack Reversal to catch Armor King's common punch strings, but beware that it won't work against his knees like df+3 or elbows like f+2. Armor King's db+3 Foot Sweep is a homing low but is -26 on block, making it one of the most punishable moves in his kit if you block low. Pressure Armor King with f+4, which is +3 on block and a homing high, to prevent him from using his Beast Step movement.
Are there pro VODs for Asuka vs Armor King?
No tournament VODs are listed for Asuka vs Armor King yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
Armor King moves that are −10 or worse on block, with Asuka'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.
| Armor King move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| db+3 | -26 | ws1,4 (launch) | i14 | 32 |
| f+1+4 | -19 | f,F+2,3* (launch) | i15 | 42 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | f,F+2,3* (launch) | i15 | 42 |
| 3+4,2 | -18 | f,F+2,3* (launch) | i15 | 42 |
| db+4 | -17 | ws1,4 (launch) | i14 | 32 |
| d+3+4 | -16 | ws1,4 (launch) | i14 | 32 |
| d+3+4,3 | -15 | f,F+2,3* (launch) | i15 | 42 |
| d+4 | -15 | ws1,4 (launch) | i14 | 32 |
| d+2,4 | -14 | b+1+4,3 (launch) | i12 | 41 |
| ub+1+2 | -14 | b+1+4,3 (launch) | i12 | 41 |
| 3,4,1 | -13 | b+1+4,3 (launch) | i12 | 41 |
| f+3,2,1 | -13 | b+1+4,3 (launch) | i12 | 41 |
Asuka moves Armor King can punish
| Asuka move | On block | Armor King punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| f+1,4 | -26 | ws3,1 |
| df+3+4 | -26 | ws3,1 |
| 1+4,2,d+4 | -23 | ws3,1 |
| b+3,2 | -20 | f+2,1 |
| b+3 | -19 | f+2,1 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | f+2,1 |
| f+2 | -18 | f+2,1 |
| d+1+2 | -18 | ws3,1 |
VODs (Asuka's side)
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