Tips
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Use df+4 as a primary homing tool; it is i16, safe at -8 on block, and provides a massive +18a advantage on counter hit.
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If Xiaoyu uses her high/mid parry (b+1+2), remember that your b+2 and RFF.b+1 are elbow strikes and cannot be parried by standard means.
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In RFF stance, b+2 is a great tool as it is +4 on block and forces a counter hit launch (+25d) if she tries to challenge with fast jabs.
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Be careful with high kicks like f+4 (+7 on block); while they provide advantage, Xiaoyu can easily crush them using AOP.
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Use d+3,4 to transition into RFS with a +8g advantage; the second hit is a high that jails if the first hit connects.
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If she enters Backturned (BT) stance, use fast mids like ws4 (-3 on block) to check her options before she can use Mistrust (BT.4).
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FAQ
Who wins Hwoarang vs Xiaoyu in Tekken 8?
We do not have enough recent major-set data yet for a reliable Hwoarang vs Xiaoyu winrate. Use the tips and VODs below while more tournament results come in.
How do you beat Xiaoyu as Hwoarang?
Use df+4 as a primary homing tool; it is i16, safe at -8 on block, and provides a massive +18a advantage on counter hit. If Xiaoyu uses her high/mid parry (b+1+2), remember that your b+2 and RFF.b+1 are elbow strikes and cannot be parried by standard means. In RFF stance, b+2 is a great tool as it is +4 on block and forces a counter hit launch (+25d) if she tries to challenge with fast jabs.
Are there pro VODs for Hwoarang vs Xiaoyu?
No tournament VODs are listed for Hwoarang 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 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.
| Xiaoyu move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| df+3 | -23 | ws2,3 (launch) | i15 | 22 |
| f+3,1,4 | -22 | db+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 35 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | db+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 35 |
| f+1+2 | -16 | db+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 35 |
| d+4 | -15 | ws2,3 (launch) | i15 | 22 |
| df+2,1+2 | -14 | 4,3 (launch) | i11 | 30 |
| b+4,1 | -14 | 4,3 (launch) | i11 | 30 |
| f+2,1,4 | -13 | 4,3 (launch) | i11 | 30 |
| ub+3 | -13 | 4,3 (launch) | i11 | 30 |
| b+1+2 | -13 | 4,3 (launch) | i11 | 30 |
| ub+4 | -13 | 4,3 (launch) | i11 | 30 |
| uf+3 | -13 | 4,3 (launch) | i11 | 30 |
Hwoarang moves Xiaoyu can punish
| Hwoarang move | On block | Xiaoyu punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| b+3 | -19 | df+2,1+2 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | df+2,1+2 |
| d+4 | -17 | ws+1+2,1+2 |
| f+3~3 | -16 | df+2,1+2 |
| b+1 | -15 | df+2,1+2 |
| 4,4,3 | -14 | df+2,1+2 |
| uf+3,4,3 | -14 | df+2,1+2 |
| 3,3,3 | -14 | df+2,1+2 |
start.gg majors
Across 1 start.gg major sets, Hwoarang is 1–0 against Xiaoyu.
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Matchup charts: Hwoarang · Xiaoyu
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