Tips
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Force pressure with f+4, which is +7 to +13 on block and transitions directly into Right Flamingo Stance (RFS).
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Use RFF.3~4 Backlash to absorb Armor King's pokes; it is a homing power crush that is +4 to +7 on block.
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Watch out for Armor King's db+3 low; it is -26 on block, allowing you to launch him with a delayed hopkick or b+3.
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Utilize d+3,4 to enter RFS with a significant frame advantage (+8g to +10g) on block, making your follow-up RFS.3 or RFS.f+4 very difficult to interrupt.
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Be careful with b+3 (-19 on block) and df+3,4 (-14 on block), as Armor King has fast punishers like f+1+4 and ws1.
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Use RFF.b+2 to create chip damage and maintain a +4 to +5 frame advantage on block, keeping Armor King pinned.
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If Armor King tries to use his Malice Mist (f,n,d,df+1+2) in Heat, remember it is a high unblockable; duck it to avoid the +23g situation.
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FAQ
Who wins Hwoarang vs Armor King in Tekken 8?
Across 3 recent start.gg major sets, Hwoarang is 2–1 against Armor King. Sample size is still small, so treat the record as directional.
How do you beat Armor King as Hwoarang?
Force pressure with f+4, which is +7 to +13 on block and transitions directly into Right Flamingo Stance (RFS). Use RFF.3~4 Backlash to absorb Armor King's pokes; it is a homing power crush that is +4 to +7 on block. Watch out for Armor King's db+3 low; it is -26 on block, allowing you to launch him with a delayed hopkick or b+3.
Are there pro VODs for Hwoarang vs Armor King?
No tournament VODs are listed for Hwoarang vs Armor King yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
Armor King moves that are −10 or worse on block, with Hwoarang'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.
| Armor King move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| db+3 | -26 | ws2,3 (launch) | i15 | 22 |
| f+1+4 | -19 | db+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 35 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | db+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 35 |
| 3+4,2 | -18 | db+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 35 |
| db+4 | -17 | ws2,3 (launch) | i15 | 22 |
| d+3+4 | -16 | ws2,3 (launch) | i15 | 22 |
| d+3+4,3 | -15 | 4,3 (launch) | i11 | 30 |
| d+4 | -15 | ws2,3 (launch) | i15 | 22 |
| d+2,4 | -14 | 4,3 (launch) | i11 | 30 |
| ub+1+2 | -14 | 4,3 (launch) | i11 | 30 |
| 3,4,1 | -13 | 4,3 (launch) | i11 | 30 |
| f+3,2,1 | -13 | 4,3 (launch) | i11 | 30 |
Hwoarang moves Armor King can punish
| Hwoarang move | On block | Armor King punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| b+3 | -19 | f+2,1 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | f+2,1 |
| d+4 | -17 | ws3,1 |
| f+3~3 | -16 | f+2,1 |
| b+1 | -15 | f+2,1 |
| 4,4,3 | -14 | db+2,H.1 |
| uf+3,4,3 | -14 | db+2,H.1 |
| 3,3,3 | -14 | db+2,H.1 |
start.gg majors
Across 3 start.gg major sets, Hwoarang is 2–1 against Armor King.
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Matchup charts: Hwoarang · Armor King
Players on this side
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