How does Bob beat Asuka in Tekken 8? (1)

Asuka's Demon Slayer (f+2) is extremely unsafe at -18 on block; punish it with f,F+2 or a full launcher.

How does Bob beat Asuka in Tekken 8? (2)

Be careful with mid punches, as Asuka can reverse them with b+1+3; use knees like d+2,3 or b+4 to safely bypass her reversal.

How does Bob beat Asuka in Tekken 8? (3)

Asuka's Double Lift Kicks (d+3+4) are -25 if you block the first hit, providing a massive punish opportunity.

How does Bob beat Asuka in Tekken 8? (4)

Watch out for Asuka's db+4,4,4 Leg Cutter string; you can low parry the subsequent hits or interrupt with an i12 move after the first block.

How does Bob beat Asuka in Tekken 8? (5)

Asuka's f,f,f+3 is +3 to +7 on block; if she lands this, respect the follow-up pressure and do not attempt to interrupt.

How does Bob beat Asuka in Tekken 8? (6)

Punish Asuka's db+1,4 (Swallow Torrent) with a fast move, as it is -15 on block and leaves her vulnerable.

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Bob vs Asuka

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Tips

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Asuka's Demon Slayer (f+2) is extremely unsafe at -18 on block; punish it with f,F+2 or a full launcher.
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Be careful with mid punches, as Asuka can reverse them with b+1+3; use knees like d+2,3 or b+4 to safely bypass her reversal.
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Asuka's Double Lift Kicks (d+3+4) are -25 if you block the first hit, providing a massive punish opportunity.
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Watch out for Asuka's db+4,4,4 Leg Cutter string; you can low parry the subsequent hits or interrupt with an i12 move after the first block.
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Asuka's f,f,f+3 is +3 to +7 on block; if she lands this, respect the follow-up pressure and do not attempt to interrupt.
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Punish Asuka's db+1,4 (Swallow Torrent) with a fast move, as it is -15 on block and leaves her vulnerable.

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Punishers

Asuka moves that are −10 or worse on block, with Bob'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.

Asuka move	On block	Punish with	Startup	Damage
f+1,4	-26	ws1,3 (launch)	i13	36
df+3+4	-26	ws1,3 (launch)	i13	36
1+4,2,d+4	-23	ws1,3 (launch)	i13	36
b+3,2	-20	b+4,3 (launch)	i15	49
b+3	-19	b+4,3 (launch)	i15	49
R.df+1+2	-18	b+4,3 (launch)	i15	49
f+2	-18	b+4,3 (launch)	i15	49
d+1+2	-18	ws1,3 (launch)	i13	36
2,3	-17	b+4,3 (launch)	i15	49
b+4,2,3	-16	b+4,3 (launch)	i15	49
db+1,4	-15	b+4,3 (launch)	i15	49
b+1+4,4	-14	df+4,4 (launch)	i13	36

Bob moves Asuka can punish

Bob move	On block	Asuka punishes with
db+3+4	-31	ws1,4
db+3+4,4	-28	ws1,4
f,n,d,DF+4	-28	ws1,4
uf+3+4	-25	f+1,4
f,n,d,df+2	-23	f+1,4
R.df+1+2	-18	f,F+2,3*
d+3	-18	ws1,4
f,n,d,DF+4,1+2	-17	f,F+2,3*

Frame data: Wavu Wiki (CC0).

VODs (Bob's side)

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