How does Jack-8 beat Paul in Tekken 8? (1)

Paul's iconic Phoenix Smasher (qcf+2) is -17 on block; you can punish this reliably with your df+2 (Programmed Uppercut) which starts at i15.

How does Jack-8 beat Paul in Tekken 8? (2)

Watch for Paul's Demolition Man (d+4,2,1+2); the initial d+4 is -31 on block, allowing for a massive punish if you read the low.

How does Jack-8 beat Paul in Tekken 8? (3)

If Paul uses his Power Crush b+1+2, be aware it is -9 on block and safe, but you can interrupt the startup if you anticipate it.

How does Jack-8 beat Paul in Tekken 8? (4)

Paul's Shredder kicks (uf+3,4) are -13 on block; use your b+4 or ws2 to punish him for attempting this mid-check.

How does Jack-8 beat Paul in Tekken 8? (5)

Jack's Debugger (df+1+4) is a powerful low but extremely unsafe at -37 on block; use it sparingly against Paul's high damage potential.

How does Jack-8 beat Paul in Tekken 8? (6)

When Paul enters Sway (qcb), his Rubber Band Attack (SWA.2) is a i15 mid that is safe at -9 on block and acts as a Heat Engager.

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Jack-8 vs Paul

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Tips

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Paul's iconic Phoenix Smasher (qcf+2) is -17 on block; you can punish this reliably with your df+2 (Programmed Uppercut) which starts at i15.
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Watch for Paul's Demolition Man (d+4,2,1+2); the initial d+4 is -31 on block, allowing for a massive punish if you read the low.
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If Paul uses his Power Crush b+1+2, be aware it is -9 on block and safe, but you can interrupt the startup if you anticipate it.
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Paul's Shredder kicks (uf+3,4) are -13 on block; use your b+4 or ws2 to punish him for attempting this mid-check.
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Jack's Debugger (df+1+4) is a powerful low but extremely unsafe at -37 on block; use it sparingly against Paul's high damage potential.
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When Paul enters Sway (qcb), his Rubber Band Attack (SWA.2) is a i15 mid that is safe at -9 on block and acts as a Heat Engager.

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Punishers

Paul 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.

Paul move	On block	Punish with	Startup	Damage
d+1,4	-31	ws2,4 (launch)	i14	36
d+4	-31	ws2,4 (launch)	i14	36
1,2,3	-25	f,F+1+2,2 (launch)	i15	44
f,F+2,2	-19	ws2,4 (launch)	i14	36
R.df+1+2	-18	f,F+1+2,2 (launch)	i15	44
d+4,2	-18	f,F+1+2,2 (launch)	i15	44
d+1+2	-18	f,F+1+2,2 (launch)	i15	44
db+3	-18	ws2,4 (launch)	i14	36
d+4,2:1+2	-17	f,F+1+2,2 (launch)	i15	44
d+4,2,1+2	-17	f,F+1+2,2 (launch)	i15	44
d+1,2	-17	f,F+1+2,2 (launch)	i15	44
f,F+3,4,d+4	-17	ws2,4 (launch)	i14	36

Jack-8 moves Paul can punish

Jack-8 move	On block	Paul punishes with
f,F+1+4	-82	b+2,1*
df+2,1*	-46	b+2,1*
b,db,d,df+1	-37	ws3,2
df+1+4	-37	ws3,2
db+2*	-33	ws3,2
df+2,1	-32	b+2,1*
df+3+4	-23	b+2,1*
db+3	-20	ws3,2

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