Tips
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Leroy's b+2 parry is a constant threat; use Hwoarang's elbow strikes like b+2 or RFF.b+1, which cannot be parried by standard reversals, to safely pressure him.
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Leroy's 'Twin Snake Strike' (d+3,2) is a common low-high transition; duck the second hit to avoid the HRM stance pressure and launch him.
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When Leroy enters HRM stance, watch for HRM.b+4, a homing low that is -13 on block and punishable by Hwoarang's ws4,4.
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Punish Leroy's 'Rising Dragons' (df+2,1+2) heavily, as it is -18 on block and allows for a full launch combo.
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Leroy's 'Viper Bow Kick' (f,F+3) is a high that can be +3 on block; duck and punish it rather than trying to challenge the frame advantage.
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Leroy's 'Dragon Elbow Crash' (f+1+2) is a power crush that is -13 on block; use a quick punisher like b+4 to take your turn back.
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FAQ
Who wins Hwoarang vs Leroy in Tekken 8?
We do not have enough recent major-set data yet for a reliable Hwoarang vs Leroy winrate. Use the tips and VODs below while more tournament results come in.
How do you beat Leroy as Hwoarang?
Leroy's b+2 parry is a constant threat; use Hwoarang's elbow strikes like b+2 or RFF.b+1, which cannot be parried by standard reversals, to safely pressure him. Leroy's 'Twin Snake Strike' (d+3,2) is a common low-high transition; duck the second hit to avoid the HRM stance pressure and launch him. When Leroy enters HRM stance, watch for HRM.b+4, a homing low that is -13 on block and punishable by Hwoarang's ws4,4.
Are there pro VODs for Hwoarang vs Leroy?
No tournament VODs are listed for Hwoarang vs Leroy yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
Leroy 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.
| Leroy move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1+4 | -26 | ws2,3 (launch) | i15 | 22 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | db+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 35 |
| df+2,1+2 | -18 | db+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 35 |
| 1+2,1+2,1 | -17 | db+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 35 |
| f+3,1+2,4 | -16 | db+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 35 |
| 1,1,1+2,1 | -16 | db+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 35 |
| f,F+2,2 | -15 | 4,3 (launch) | i11 | 30 |
| db+4 | -15 | ws2,3 (launch) | i15 | 22 |
| f,F+4,2 | -14 | 4,3 (launch) | i11 | 30 |
| 3,3 | -14 | ws1,4 | i12 | 30 |
| db+2+3 | -14 | 4,3 (launch) | i11 | 30 |
| uf+3+4 | -14 | 4,3 (launch) | i11 | 30 |
Hwoarang moves Leroy can punish
| Hwoarang move | On block | Leroy punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| b+3 | -19 | P:b+2,1 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | P:b+2,1 |
| d+4 | -17 | ws2 |
| f+3~3 | -16 | P:b+2,1 |
| b+1 | -15 | P:b+2,1 |
| 4,4,3 | -14 | P:b+2,1 |
| uf+3,4,3 | -14 | P:b+2,1 |
| 3,3,3 | -14 | P:b+2,1 |
start.gg majors
Across 1 start.gg major sets, Hwoarang is 0–1 against Leroy.
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Matchup charts: Hwoarang · Leroy
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