Tips
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Use f+4 to catch Yoshimitsu's spinning escapes; it is an i19 homing move that is +3 on block and leads to a full combo on counter hit.
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When Yoshimitsu uses his i6 Flash (1+4), be cautious with strings; however, your df+1 is i13 and only -3 on block, making it a relatively safe poke to check his timing.
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If Yoshimitsu enters Dragonfly (DGF) stance, you can challenge with uf+1, an i13 high with good tracking that is safe at -9 on block.
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Punish Yoshimitsu's blocked Rising Knee (uf+3) or Shrine (SS.2) with your i13 ws2 or df+1, as both of his moves are -13 on block.
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Asuka's b+1+3 reversal is effective against Yoshimitsu's many mid/high kicks, but be aware it will not work against his weapon-based attacks like d+1 or f+2,1.
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Utilize d+2 (i18) to check his crouch-evasive maneuvers; it is a Heat Engager and only -4c on block, keeping you safe from his faster punishes.
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If he attempts the unblockable Sword Sweep (FC.DF+1), you can interrupt the i26 startup or hop over it with uf+4, which is i20 and safe at -13 on block.
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FAQ
Who wins Asuka vs Yoshimitsu in Tekken 8?
Across 4 recent start.gg major sets, Asuka is 2–2 against Yoshimitsu. Sample size is still small, so treat the record as directional.
How do you beat Yoshimitsu as Asuka?
Use f+4 to catch Yoshimitsu's spinning escapes; it is an i19 homing move that is +3 on block and leads to a full combo on counter hit. When Yoshimitsu uses his i6 Flash (1+4), be cautious with strings; however, your df+1 is i13 and only -3 on block, making it a relatively safe poke to check his timing. If Yoshimitsu enters Dragonfly (DGF) stance, you can challenge with uf+1, an i13 high with good tracking that is safe at -9 on block.
Are there pro VODs for Asuka vs Yoshimitsu?
No tournament VODs are listed for Asuka vs Yoshimitsu yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
Yoshimitsu 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.
| Yoshimitsu move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| b+1,1,1,1,1,1 | -73 | f+1,4 (launch) | i20 | 43 |
| 4,4,2,2,NSS.1 | -54 | f+1,4 (launch) | i20 | 43 |
| db+2,2,2,2,2,2 | -49 | f+1,4 (launch) | i20 | 43 |
| f,F+3+4,1+2 | -31 | f+1,4 (launch) | i20 | 43 |
| db+3,3,3,3,3,3 | -26 | ws1,4 (launch) | i14 | 32 |
| db+3 | -25 | ws1,4 (launch) | i14 | 32 |
| 4,4,2,2 | -24 | f+1,4 (launch) | i20 | 43 |
| 4,4,2 | -22 | f+1,4 (launch) | i20 | 43 |
| b+1,1,db+3 | -20 | ws1,4 (launch) | i14 | 32 |
| 1+4 | -20 | f+1,4 (launch) | i20 | 43 |
| b,B+1+4,B | -20 | f+1,4 (launch) | i20 | 43 |
| f,F+3+4 | -20 | f+1,4 (launch) | i20 | 43 |
Asuka moves Yoshimitsu can punish
| Asuka move | On block | Yoshimitsu 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 | f+3,4 |
| b+3 | -19 | f+3,4 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | f+3,4 |
| f+2 | -18 | f+3,4 |
| d+1+2 | -18 | ws3,2 |
start.gg majors
Across 4 start.gg major sets, Asuka is 2–2 against Yoshimitsu.
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Matchup charts: Asuka · Yoshimitsu
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