How does Feng beat Yoshimitsu in Tekken 8? (1)

Yoshimitsu's Flash (1+4) is extremely fast at i6~9; avoid mindless pressure with moves that leave you at slight disadvantage, as he can interrupt strings that aren't tight.

How does Feng beat Yoshimitsu in Tekken 8? (2)

Watch for Yoshimitsu's f+4, which is -13 on block; it is a power crush but highly punishable if you block the hit.

How does Feng beat Yoshimitsu in Tekken 8? (3)

Use df+1 to check Yoshimitsu's stances; at i14 startup and +0 on block, it is a safe mid that prevents him from easily transitioning into Flea or Dragonfly.

How does Feng beat Yoshimitsu in Tekken 8? (4)

Yoshimitsu's DGF.3 (Dragonfly Sweep) is a low that cannot be low parried; you must block it and punish the -13 recovery.

How does Feng beat Yoshimitsu in Tekken 8? (5)

Be careful with high strings, as Yoshimitsu's df+2 can evade jabs and launch on counter hit.

How does Feng beat Yoshimitsu in Tekken 8? (6)

Against Yoshimitsu's NSS (No Sword Stance), his Flash (NSS.1+4) becomes i8~11 but gains significant range and launch potential on hit.

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Feng vs Yoshimitsu

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Tips

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Yoshimitsu's Flash (1+4) is extremely fast at i6~9; avoid mindless pressure with moves that leave you at slight disadvantage, as he can interrupt strings that aren't tight.
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Watch for Yoshimitsu's f+4, which is -13 on block; it is a power crush but highly punishable if you block the hit.
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Use df+1 to check Yoshimitsu's stances; at i14 startup and +0 on block, it is a safe mid that prevents him from easily transitioning into Flea or Dragonfly.
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Yoshimitsu's DGF.3 (Dragonfly Sweep) is a low that cannot be low parried; you must block it and punish the -13 recovery.
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Be careful with high strings, as Yoshimitsu's df+2 can evade jabs and launch on counter hit.
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Against Yoshimitsu's NSS (No Sword Stance), his Flash (NSS.1+4) becomes i8~11 but gains significant range and launch potential on hit.

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Punishers

Yoshimitsu moves that are −10 or worse on block, with Feng'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.

Yoshimitsu move	On block	Punish with	Startup	Damage
b+1,1,1,1,1,1	-73	3,1+2* (launch)	i16	50
4,4,2,2,NSS.1	-54	3,1+2* (launch)	i16	50
db+2,2,2,2,2,2	-49	3,1+2* (launch)	i16	50
f,F+3+4,1+2	-31	3,1+2* (launch)	i16	50
db+3,3,3,3,3,3	-26	ws2 (launch)	i15	17
db+3	-25	ws2 (launch)	i15	17
4,4,2,2	-24	3,1+2* (launch)	i16	50
4,4,2	-22	3,1+2* (launch)	i16	50
b+1,1,db+3	-20	ws2 (launch)	i15	17
1+4	-20	3,1+2* (launch)	i16	50
b,B+1+4,B	-20	3,1+2* (launch)	i16	50
f,F+3+4	-20	3,1+2* (launch)	i16	50

Feng moves Yoshimitsu can punish

Feng move	On block	Yoshimitsu punishes with
f+4,4	-31	ws3,2
3~4,3	-26	ws3,2
db+4	-26	ws3,2
f+2,1,2	-19	f+3,4
df+4,2,1+2	-19	f+3,4
b+1+2	-19	f+3,4
R.df+1+2	-18	f+3,4
db+2,2	-17	ws3,2

Frame data: Wavu Wiki (CC0).

start.gg majors

Across 5 start.gg major sets, Feng is 3–2 against Yoshimitsu.

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Matchup charts: Feng · Yoshimitsu

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