Tips
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Be careful with linear pressure; Bryan's 1+2 is an i17 mid homing move that is safe at -7 and resets the neutral.
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Use d+3,4 to transition into RFS; the second hit is +8g on block, forcing Bryan to respect your next move or risk a counter hit.
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Bryan's b+1 is +4 on block; do not attempt to press buttons immediately after blocking it, as you will likely be counter-hit launched.
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Punish Bryan's ws1 (-14) or ws2 (-10) if he whiffs or you block them; these are key parts of his rising game that carry high risk.
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Hwoarang's f+4 is +7 on block and transitions to RFS, providing a safe way to start pressure against Bryan's defensive shells.
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Bryan's Snake Edge (df+3) is i29 and -26 on block; you must react and block low to launch him with a full combo.
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Use RFF.3~4 Backlash to catch Bryan trying to sidestep your pressure, as it is a homing high that is +4 on block.
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FAQ
Who wins Hwoarang vs Bryan in Tekken 8?
Across 3 recent start.gg major sets, Hwoarang is 2–1 against Bryan. Sample size is still small, so treat the record as directional.
How do you beat Bryan as Hwoarang?
Be careful with linear pressure; Bryan's 1+2 is an i17 mid homing move that is safe at -7 and resets the neutral. Use d+3,4 to transition into RFS; the second hit is +8g on block, forcing Bryan to respect your next move or risk a counter hit. Bryan's b+1 is +4 on block; do not attempt to press buttons immediately after blocking it, as you will likely be counter-hit launched.
Are there pro VODs for Hwoarang vs Bryan?
No tournament VODs are listed for Hwoarang vs Bryan yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
Bryan 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.
| Bryan move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ub+1+2,1,2,1,2,1,2,1,2,1,4 | -35 | db+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 35 |
| ub+1+2,1,2,1,2,1,2,1,2,1 | -26 | db+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 35 |
| df+3 | -26 | ws2,3 (launch) | i15 | 22 |
| b,B+4 | -19 | db+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 35 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | db+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 35 |
| ub+1+2,1,2,1,2,1,2,1,2 | -16 | db+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 35 |
| ub+1+2,1,2,1,2,1,2 | -16 | db+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 35 |
| ub+1+2,1,2,1,2 | -16 | db+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 35 |
| ub+1+2,1,2 | -16 | db+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 35 |
| ub+1+2 | -16 | db+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 35 |
| uf+2,2,2,SNE.2,2,3 | -15 | 4,3 (launch) | i11 | 30 |
| uf+2,2,2,3 | -15 | 4,3 (launch) | i11 | 30 |
Hwoarang moves Bryan can punish
| Hwoarang move | On block | Bryan punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| b+3 | -19 | 3+4,SNE.2* |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | 3+4,SNE.2* |
| d+4 | -17 | ws1 |
| f+3~3 | -16 | d+2,3 |
| b+1 | -15 | d+2,3 |
| 4,4,3 | -14 | d+2,3 |
| uf+3,4,3 | -14 | d+2,3 |
| 3,3,3 | -14 | d+2,3 |
start.gg majors
Across 3 start.gg major sets, Hwoarang is 2–1 against Bryan.
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Matchup charts: Hwoarang · Bryan
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