Tips
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Xiaoyu's Art of Phoenix (AOP) can evade many highs; use df+1 (i13) or f+4 (i19) to reliably hit her out of the stance since they have lower-reaching mid hitboxes.
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If Xiaoyu uses her Rage Art (R.df+1+2), it is -18 on block, allowing for a full launch punish with f,F+2 or Wind God Fist (f,n,d,df+2).
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When Xiaoyu is Backturned (BT), be wary of BT.4 (Mistrust), which is i13 and launches on hit, but it is -18 on block and highly punishable.
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Use f+3 (i18) to check her movement; it is safe at -5 on block and transitions into Fujin Wind God's Kamae (FUJ) for further mixups.
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Xiaoyu's db+3 is a fast i15 low that is +2 on hit; however, it is only +2 on block, making it one of her few safe low pokes.
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Heihachi's Electric Wind God Fist (f,n,d,df:2) is +5 on block, allowing you to maintain momentum even if she tries to evade with stance transitions.
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If she uses the 'Cali Roll' (BT.f+3+4,3+4), it is -11 on block; punish it quickly with f,n,d,df+2 (i11) or a jab string.
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Watch for her Hypnotist (HYP) 3 low sweep; it is -13 on block, which Heihachi can punish with ws1 or ws4,4.
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FAQ
Who wins Heihachi vs Xiaoyu in Tekken 8?
We do not have enough recent major-set data yet for a reliable Heihachi vs Xiaoyu winrate. Use the tips and VODs below while more tournament results come in.
How do you beat Xiaoyu as Heihachi?
Xiaoyu's Art of Phoenix (AOP) can evade many highs; use df+1 (i13) or f+4 (i19) to reliably hit her out of the stance since they have lower-reaching mid hitboxes. If Xiaoyu uses her Rage Art (R.df+1+2), it is -18 on block, allowing for a full launch punish with f,F+2 or Wind God Fist (f,n,d,df+2). When Xiaoyu is Backturned (BT), be wary of BT.4 (Mistrust), which is i13 and launches on hit, but it is -18 on block and highly punishable.
Are there pro VODs for Heihachi vs Xiaoyu?
No tournament VODs are listed for Heihachi 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 Heihachi'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 | ws3,1+2 (launch) | i18 | 30 |
| f+3,1,4 | -22 | d+3,H.2 (launch) | i22 | 50 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | f+2~1,1+2 (launch) | i13 | 44 |
| f+1+2 | -16 | f+2~1,1+2 (launch) | i13 | 44 |
| d+4 | -15 | ws4,4 | i11 | 29 |
| df+2,1+2 | -14 | f+2~1,1+2 (launch) | i13 | 44 |
| b+4,1 | -14 | f+2~1,1+2 (launch) | i13 | 44 |
| f+2,1,4 | -13 | f+2~1,1+2 (launch) | i13 | 44 |
| ub+3 | -13 | f+2~1,1+2 (launch) | i13 | 44 |
| b+1+2 | -13 | f+2~1,1+2 (launch) | i13 | 44 |
| ub+4 | -13 | f+2~1,1+2 (launch) | i13 | 44 |
| uf+3 | -13 | f+2~1,1+2 (launch) | i13 | 44 |
Heihachi moves Xiaoyu can punish
| Heihachi move | On block | Xiaoyu punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| f,n,d,DF+3 | -23 | ws+1+2,1+2 |
| f,n,d,DF+4 | -23 | ws+1+2,1+2 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | df+2,1+2 |
| db+2 | -18 | ws+1+2,1+2 |
| 1,1,WAR.2 | -17 | df+2,1+2 |
| df+2,1 | -17 | df+2,1+2 |
| df+2,WAR.1 | -17 | df+2,1+2 |
| 1,1,2 | -17 | df+2,1+2 |
start.gg majors
Across 1 start.gg major sets, Heihachi is 0–1 against Xiaoyu.
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