Tips
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Kunimitsu's df+2 is a launch-capable mid at i15~16 but is highly punishable at -14 on block.
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Hwoarang's RFF.3~4 (Backlash) is an excellent tool here as it is a power crush (pc8~26) and homing, catching Kunimitsu's evasive movement while remaining +4~+7 on block.
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Use Hwoarang's d+3,4 to enter RFS with +8g~+10g advantage, forcing Kunimitsu to respect your pressure and limiting her ability to use evasive stances.
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Kunimitsu's qcf+1 kunai throw is a special mid that is always -13 on block, allowing Hwoarang to punish with ws4 or 1,2.
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FAQ
Who wins Hwoarang vs Kunimitsu in Tekken 8?
We do not have enough recent major-set data yet for a reliable Hwoarang vs Kunimitsu winrate. Use the tips and VODs below while more tournament results come in.
How do you beat Kunimitsu as Hwoarang?
Kunimitsu's df+2 is a launch-capable mid at i15~16 but is highly punishable at -14 on block. Hwoarang's RFF.3~4 (Backlash) is an excellent tool here as it is a power crush (pc8~26) and homing, catching Kunimitsu's evasive movement while remaining +4~+7 on block. Use Hwoarang's d+3,4 to enter RFS with +8g~+10g advantage, forcing Kunimitsu to respect your pressure and limiting her ability to use evasive stances.
Are there pro VODs for Hwoarang vs Kunimitsu?
No tournament VODs are listed for Hwoarang vs Kunimitsu yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
Kunimitsu 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.
| Kunimitsu move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| b+1,1,1,1,1,1 | -72 | b,B+2+3 (launch) | i61 | 40 |
| db+3,3,3,3,3,3 | -47 | ws2,3 (launch) | i15 | 22 |
| b+3,4 | -20 | db+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 35 |
| db+3,3,3,3,3 | -19 | ws2,3 (launch) | i15 | 22 |
| db+3,3,3,3 | -19 | ws2,3 (launch) | i15 | 22 |
| db+3,3,3 | -19 | ws2,3 (launch) | i15 | 22 |
| db+3,3 | -19 | ws2,3 (launch) | i15 | 22 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | db+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 35 |
| f,d,df+2 | -17 | db+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 35 |
| ub+3+4 | -17 | db+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 35 |
| f,F+4,2 | -17 | db+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 35 |
| (Airborne).ub+3+4 | -17 | db+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 35 |
Hwoarang moves Kunimitsu can punish
| Hwoarang move | On block | Kunimitsu punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| b+3 | -19 | 3,4 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | 3,4 |
| d+4 | -17 | ws2,1 |
| f+3~3 | -16 | 3,4 |
| b+1 | -15 | f,d,df+2 |
| 4,4,3 | -14 | f,d,df+2 |
| uf+3,4,3 | -14 | f,d,df+2 |
| 3,3,3 | -14 | f,d,df+2 |
VODs (Hwoarang's side)
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