Tips
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Armor King's df+1 is a fast i13 mid, but it is -3 on block; use your own i12 jab (1) to take back momentum.
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Armor King's Dark Smash (f,n,d,df+2) is i11 and -10 on block; use f+2 (i10) to punish it immediately.
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Watch out for Armor King's db+3 Foot Sweep; it is i22 and homing, but it is -26 on block, giving you a guaranteed launch with df+2.
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Armor King's f+1+2 Wrecking Cyclone is a power crush that is -12 on block; punish it with your i12 2,1 string.
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If Armor King uses Capital Punishment (u+1+2), he is +2c on block; do not attempt to interrupt with slow moves as you are at a frame disadvantage.
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Armor King's ws1 Snap Uppercut is i15 and -12 on block; punish this mid launcher with your 2,1 string.
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Use Jackhammer (f,F+1) to transition into Gamma Howl (GMH) for a +4 advantage on block, forcing Armor King to guess your next mid/high/throw option.
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Armor King's Shadow Lariat (f,n,d,df+1) is +5 on block and deals 6 chip damage; try to sidestep this high move rather than blocking it.
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FAQ
Who wins Jack-8 vs Armor King in Tekken 8?
We do not have enough recent major-set data yet for a reliable Jack-8 vs Armor King winrate. Use the tips and VODs below while more tournament results come in.
How do you beat Armor King as Jack-8?
Armor King's df+1 is a fast i13 mid, but it is -3 on block; use your own i12 jab (1) to take back momentum. Armor King's Dark Smash (f,n,d,df+2) is i11 and -10 on block; use f+2 (i10) to punish it immediately. Watch out for Armor King's db+3 Foot Sweep; it is i22 and homing, but it is -26 on block, giving you a guaranteed launch with df+2.
Are there pro VODs for Jack-8 vs Armor King?
No tournament VODs are listed for Jack-8 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 Jack-8'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 | ws2,4 (launch) | i14 | 36 |
| f+1+4 | -19 | f,F+1+2,2 (launch) | i15 | 44 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | f,F+1+2,2 (launch) | i15 | 44 |
| 3+4,2 | -18 | f,F+1+2,2 (launch) | i15 | 44 |
| db+4 | -17 | ws2,4 (launch) | i14 | 36 |
| d+3+4 | -16 | ws2,4 (launch) | i14 | 36 |
| d+3+4,3 | -15 | f,F+1+2,2 (launch) | i15 | 44 |
| d+4 | -15 | ws2,4 (launch) | i14 | 36 |
| d+2,4 | -14 | 1,2 (launch) | i12 | 34 |
| ub+1+2 | -14 | 1,2 (launch) | i12 | 34 |
| 3,4,1 | -13 | 1,2 (launch) | i12 | 34 |
| f+3,2,1 | -13 | 1,2 (launch) | i12 | 34 |
Jack-8 moves Armor King can punish
| Jack-8 move | On block | Armor King punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| f,F+1+4 | -82 | b,B+2+3 |
| df+2,1* | -46 | 3+4,2 |
| b,db,d,df+1 | -37 | ws3,1 |
| df+1+4 | -37 | ws3,1 |
| db+2* | -33 | ws3,1 |
| df+2,1 | -32 | 3+4,2 |
| df+3+4 | -23 | f+2,1 |
| db+3 | -20 | ws3,1 |
start.gg majors
Across 1 start.gg major sets, Jack-8 is 1–0 against Armor King.
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