How does Claudio beat Paul in Tekken 8? (1)

Paul's signature Phoenix Smasher (qcf+2) is -17 on block, allowing Claudio to punish reliably with a full launch using uf+4 or ws2.

How does Claudio beat Paul in Tekken 8? (2)

When Paul uses his Demolition Man string (d+4,2:1+2), the final hit is -17 on block, which is a guaranteed launch for Claudio.

How does Claudio beat Paul in Tekken 8? (3)

Watch for Paul's Shredder kicks (uf+3,4); the second hit is -13 on block, making it punishable by Claudio's 4,3 or f+2,1.

How does Claudio beat Paul in Tekken 8? (4)

Paul's homing move f+4 is i22 and -5 on block; if he relies on it to stop your movement, you can safely pressure him afterward.

How does Claudio beat Paul in Tekken 8? (5)

Claudio's b+3 is a safe i13 mid that is completely homing; use it to stop Paul from using his Sway (b+3+4) or Crouch Dash (cd) to evade.

How does Claudio beat Paul in Tekken 8? (6)

If Paul uses his Power Crush b+1+2, it is -9 on block; Claudio remains safe and can continue his offense with df+1 or 1,2.

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Claudio vs Paul

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Tips

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Paul's signature Phoenix Smasher (qcf+2) is -17 on block, allowing Claudio to punish reliably with a full launch using uf+4 or ws2.
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When Paul uses his Demolition Man string (d+4,2:1+2), the final hit is -17 on block, which is a guaranteed launch for Claudio.
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Watch for Paul's Shredder kicks (uf+3,4); the second hit is -13 on block, making it punishable by Claudio's 4,3 or f+2,1.
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Paul's homing move f+4 is i22 and -5 on block; if he relies on it to stop your movement, you can safely pressure him afterward.
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Claudio's b+3 is a safe i13 mid that is completely homing; use it to stop Paul from using his Sway (b+3+4) or Crouch Dash (cd) to evade.
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If Paul uses his Power Crush b+1+2, it is -9 on block; Claudio remains safe and can continue his offense with df+1 or 1,2.

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Punishers

Paul moves that are −10 or worse on block, with Claudio'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,STB.2 (launch)	i12	35
d+4	-31	ws1,STB.2 (launch)	i12	35
1,2,3	-25	f,F+2,1+2 (launch)	i14	48
f,F+2,2	-19	ws1,STB.2 (launch)	i12	35
R.df+1+2	-18	f,F+2,1+2 (launch)	i14	48
d+4,2	-18	f,F+2,1+2 (launch)	i14	48
d+1+2	-18	f,F+2,1+2 (launch)	i14	48
db+3	-18	ws1,STB.2 (launch)	i12	35
d+4,2:1+2	-17	f,F+2,1+2 (launch)	i14	48
d+4,2,1+2	-17	f,F+2,1+2 (launch)	i14	48
d+1,2	-17	f,F+2,1+2 (launch)	i14	48
f,F+3,4,d+4	-17	ws1,STB.2 (launch)	i12	35

Claudio moves Paul can punish

Claudio move	On block	Paul punishes with
f+2,2	-26	b+2,1*
4,STB.2	-19	b+2,1*
R.df+1+2	-18	b+2,1*
f+2,1,1+2	-18	b+2,1*
d+1+2	-18	b+2,1*
f,F+2	-18	b+2,1*
f+1+2	-18	b+2,1*
d+3	-17	ws3,2

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