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

If Xiaoyu uses her BT.4 Mistrust launcher, punish it heavily as it is -18 on block.

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

Clive's b+4 is an excellent mid at i18 that is safe at -9 and can catch Xiaoyu trying to transition into backturned (BT) states.

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

When Xiaoyu uses her db+3 low, it is +2c on hit and block; do not immediately press buttons as you are at a slight disadvantage.

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

Xiaoyu's AOP.3+4 slide is extremely punishable at -33 on block; use a delayed hopkick or a powerful ws move for a full launch.

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

Use Clive's f,F+1+2 to maintain pressure, as it is +3 on block and forces Xiaoyu to respect your next move.

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Clive vs Xiaoyu

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Tips

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If Xiaoyu uses her BT.4 Mistrust launcher, punish it heavily as it is -18 on block.
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Clive's b+4 is an excellent mid at i18 that is safe at -9 and can catch Xiaoyu trying to transition into backturned (BT) states.
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When Xiaoyu uses her db+3 low, it is +2c on hit and block; do not immediately press buttons as you are at a slight disadvantage.
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Xiaoyu's AOP.3+4 slide is extremely punishable at -33 on block; use a delayed hopkick or a powerful ws move for a full launch.
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Use Clive's f,F+1+2 to maintain pressure, as it is +3 on block and forces Xiaoyu to respect your next move.

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Punishers

Xiaoyu 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.

Xiaoyu move	On block	Punish with	Startup	Damage
df+3	-23	ws3 (launch)	i20	35
f+3,1,4	-22	1+4 (launch)	i22	85
R.df+1+2	-18	3,2 (launch)	i16	46
f+1+2	-16	3,2 (launch)	i16	46
d+4	-15	ws1,2 (launch)	i13	30
df+2,1+2	-14	2,1 (launch)	i12	31
b+4,1	-14	2,1 (launch)	i12	31
f+2,1,4	-13	2,1 (launch)	i12	31
ub+3	-13	2,1 (launch)	i12	31
b+1+2	-13	2,1 (launch)	i12	31
ub+4	-13	2,1 (launch)	i12	31
uf+3	-13	2,1 (launch)	i12	31

Clive moves Xiaoyu can punish

Clive move	On block	Xiaoyu punishes with
df+3	-26	ws+1+2,1+2
R.df+1+2	-18	df+2,1+2
df+1,4,3	-18	df+2,1+2
3,3	-18	df+2,1+2
db+4	-18	ws+1+2,1+2
uf+2	-17	df+2,1+2
d+3	-17	ws+1+2,1+2
df+1,2	-16	df+2,1+2

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start.gg majors

Across 3 start.gg major sets, Clive is 1–2 against Xiaoyu.

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Matchup charts: Clive · Xiaoyu

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