Tips
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Use 3+4 (Middle Side Kick) to keep Xiaoyu at a distance; it is a safe i18 mid that launches for a full combo on counter hit (+59a).
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If Xiaoyu uses AOP.uf+3, be ready to punish the -17 block disadvantage with your i14 Jet Uppercut (f,n,b+2) or ws1.
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Check her stance transitions with f+3 (Knee Strike), which is i16 and +0~+2 on block, making it difficult for her to evade with AOP.
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Be careful with high moves like f,F+4 or 1,2 as Xiaoyu's AOP stance (d+1+2) can crush highs starting from frame 1.
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Your df+2 is an i13 mid that is only -6 on block, making it a safe tool to poke her out of Art of Phoenix transitions.
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If she uses the 'Cali Roll' (BT.f+3+4,3+4), it is -11 on block, allowing for a guaranteed 1,2 or 2,3 punish.
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FAQ
Who wins Bryan vs Xiaoyu in Tekken 8?
Across 3 recent start.gg major sets, Bryan is 1–2 against Xiaoyu. Sample size is still small, so treat the record as directional.
How do you beat Xiaoyu as Bryan?
Use 3+4 (Middle Side Kick) to keep Xiaoyu at a distance; it is a safe i18 mid that launches for a full combo on counter hit (+59a). If Xiaoyu uses AOP.uf+3, be ready to punish the -17 block disadvantage with your i14 Jet Uppercut (f,n,b+2) or ws1. Check her stance transitions with f+3 (Knee Strike), which is i16 and +0~+2 on block, making it difficult for her to evade with AOP.
Are there pro VODs for Bryan vs Xiaoyu?
No tournament VODs are listed for Bryan vs Xiaoyu yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
Xiaoyu moves that are −10 or worse on block, with Bryan'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.
| Xiaoyu move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| df+3 | -23 | ws2 (launch) | i19 | 30 |
| f+3,1,4 | -22 | 3+4,SNE.2* (launch) | i18 | 50 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | 3+4,SNE.2* (launch) | i18 | 50 |
| f+1+2 | -16 | d+2,3 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| d+4 | -15 | ws1 (launch) | i15 | 20 |
| df+2,1+2 | -14 | d+2,3 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| b+4,1 | -14 | d+2,3 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| f+2,1,4 | -13 | df+2,3 (launch) | i13 | 32 |
| ub+3 | -13 | df+2,3 (launch) | i13 | 32 |
| b+1+2 | -13 | df+2,3 (launch) | i13 | 32 |
| ub+4 | -13 | df+2,3 (launch) | i13 | 32 |
| uf+3 | -13 | df+2,3 (launch) | i13 | 32 |
Bryan moves Xiaoyu can punish
| Bryan move | On block | Xiaoyu punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| ub+1+2,1,2,1,2,1,2,1,2,1,4 | -35 | df+2,1+2 |
| ub+1+2,1,2,1,2,1,2,1,2,1 | -26 | df+2,1+2 |
| df+3 | -26 | ws+1+2,1+2 |
| b,B+4 | -19 | df+2,1+2 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | df+2,1+2 |
| ub+1+2,1,2,1,2,1,2,1,2 | -16 | df+2,1+2 |
| ub+1+2,1,2,1,2,1,2 | -16 | df+2,1+2 |
| ub+1+2,1,2,1,2 | -16 | df+2,1+2 |
start.gg majors
Across 3 start.gg major sets, Bryan is 1–2 against Xiaoyu.
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Matchup charts: Bryan · Xiaoyu
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