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

Paul's iconic Phoenix Smasher (CS.2) is -17 on block, allowing Clive a full launch punish with ws2 (i15) or df+2 (i15).

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

Be wary of Paul's f+1+2 Hammer of the Gods; it is +3 on block and grants him a massive counter hit combo (+55a) if he holds it.

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

If Paul attempts his Shoulder Smash (d+1+2), it is -18 on block, giving you ample time to use your most powerful launchers like ws2.

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

Paul's homing move f+4 is a Heat Engager and i22 startup; since it is -5 on block, you can maintain your turn with a jab (1) or df+1.

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

Watch for Paul's Sway (d,db,b) into SWA.4, which is +1 on block and homing; do not try to sidestep this sequence.

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

Paul's Demolition Man (d+4,2:1+2) is -17 on block; if you block the final hit, use df+2 or ws2 for a full launch.

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Clive vs Paul

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Tips

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Paul's iconic Phoenix Smasher (CS.2) is -17 on block, allowing Clive a full launch punish with ws2 (i15) or df+2 (i15).
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Be wary of Paul's f+1+2 Hammer of the Gods; it is +3 on block and grants him a massive counter hit combo (+55a) if he holds it.
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If Paul attempts his Shoulder Smash (d+1+2), it is -18 on block, giving you ample time to use your most powerful launchers like ws2.
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Paul's homing move f+4 is a Heat Engager and i22 startup; since it is -5 on block, you can maintain your turn with a jab (1) or df+1.
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Watch for Paul's Sway (d,db,b) into SWA.4, which is +1 on block and homing; do not try to sidestep this sequence.
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Paul's Demolition Man (d+4,2:1+2) is -17 on block; if you block the final hit, use df+2 or ws2 for a full launch.

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Punishers

Paul moves that are −10 or worse on block, with Clive'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	ws3 (launch)	i20	35
d+4	-31	ws3 (launch)	i20	35
1,2,3	-25	1+4 (launch)	i22	85
f,F+2,2	-19	ws1,2 (launch)	i13	30
R.df+1+2	-18	3,2 (launch)	i16	46
d+4,2	-18	3,2 (launch)	i16	46
d+1+2	-18	3,2 (launch)	i16	46
db+3	-18	ws1,2 (launch)	i13	30
d+4,2:1+2	-17	3,2 (launch)	i16	46
d+4,2,1+2	-17	3,2 (launch)	i16	46
d+1,2	-17	3,2 (launch)	i16	46
f,F+3,4,d+4	-17	ws1,2 (launch)	i13	30

Clive moves Paul can punish

Clive move	On block	Paul punishes with
df+3	-26	ws3,2
R.df+1+2	-18	b+2,1*
df+1,4,3	-18	b+2,1*
3,3	-18	b+2,1*
db+4	-18	ws3,2
uf+2	-17	f,F+2,H.1+2
d+3	-17	ws3,2
df+1,2	-16	f,F+2,H.1+2

Frame data: Wavu Wiki (CC0).

VODs (Clive's side)

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