Tips
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Use b+1+3 Attack Reversal to catch Paul's predictable high/mid power moves like f+1+2 or CS.1, but be wary of his elbows and knees which cannot be reversed.
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Paul's Demolition Man (d+4,2,1+2) is highly unsafe at -17 on block; if you block the initial d+4, you can interrupt the string or launch the final hit.
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Your f+2 Demon Slayer is a powerful long-range punisher for Paul's whiffs, but it is -18 on block, so use it carefully against his Sway (b+3+4).
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Paul's f+1+4 Shoulder Tackle is -14 on block, allowing for a guaranteed punish with your db+1,2 Heat Engager.
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Against Paul's Shredder (uf+3,4), which is -13 on block, use your i12 punishers like 2,1 to maintain momentum.
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Paul's low Gengetsu (CS.3) is -14 on block; punish it consistently with ws1,4 to discourage him from using Cormorant Step mixups.
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Your d+3+4 Double Lift Kicks can crush Paul's low pokes like d+4, but it is -25 if the first hit is blocked, making it a high-risk read.
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Paul's Phoenix Smasher (qcf+2) is -17 on block, making it launch punishable with your f+2 or a well-timed df+2.
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FAQ
Who wins Asuka vs Paul in Tekken 8?
We do not have enough recent major-set data yet for a reliable Asuka vs Paul winrate. Use the tips and VODs below while more tournament results come in.
How do you beat Paul as Asuka?
Use b+1+3 Attack Reversal to catch Paul's predictable high/mid power moves like f+1+2 or CS.1, but be wary of his elbows and knees which cannot be reversed. Paul's Demolition Man (d+4,2,1+2) is highly unsafe at -17 on block; if you block the initial d+4, you can interrupt the string or launch the final hit. Your f+2 Demon Slayer is a powerful long-range punisher for Paul's whiffs, but it is -18 on block, so use it carefully against his Sway (b+3+4).
Are there pro VODs for Asuka vs Paul?
No tournament VODs are listed for Asuka 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 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.
| Paul move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| d+1,4 | -31 | ws1,4 (launch) | i14 | 32 |
| d+4 | -31 | ws1,4 (launch) | i14 | 32 |
| 1,2,3 | -25 | f+1,4 (launch) | i20 | 43 |
| f,F+2,2 | -19 | ws1,4 (launch) | i14 | 32 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | f,F+2,3* (launch) | i15 | 42 |
| d+4,2 | -18 | f,F+2,3* (launch) | i15 | 42 |
| d+1+2 | -18 | f,F+2,3* (launch) | i15 | 42 |
| db+3 | -18 | ws1,4 (launch) | i14 | 32 |
| d+4,2:1+2 | -17 | f,F+2,3* (launch) | i15 | 42 |
| d+4,2,1+2 | -17 | f,F+2,3* (launch) | i15 | 42 |
| d+1,2 | -17 | f,F+2,3* (launch) | i15 | 42 |
| f,F+3,4,d+4 | -17 | ws1,4 (launch) | i14 | 32 |
Asuka moves Paul can punish
| Asuka move | On block | Paul punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| f+1,4 | -26 | ws3,2 |
| df+3+4 | -26 | ws3,2 |
| 1+4,2,d+4 | -23 | ws3,2 |
| b+3,2 | -20 | b+2,1* |
| b+3 | -19 | b+2,1* |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | b+2,1* |
| f+2 | -18 | b+2,1* |
| d+1+2 | -18 | ws3,2 |
VODs (Asuka's side)
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