Tips
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Use Jin's b+1+3 parry to deflect King's linear strikes, but be cautious as it does not work against King's many elbow and knee attacks like df+1 or uf+4.
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Punish King's blocked uf+4 (Jumping Knee Lift) or uf,n,4 with Jin's 1+2 (Median Line Destruction), which is i13 and will catch these -13 moves.
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Jin's d+2 is a high-crushing low that is -14 on block; use it to chip away at King, but avoid doing it if King is buffering crouch throws like d+1+3.
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King's f,F+1 Jaguar Hook is a homing mid that is -5 on block; you can challenge with Jin's i10 jab (1) or i13 df+1 to maintain pressure.
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If King uses the Stagger Kicks (d+3+4), the first hit is -25 on block, allowing Jin to launch for a full combo with d+3+4 (Double Lift Kick).
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King's Giant Swing (f,hcf+1) is a 1-break throw that looks like a 1+2 break; watch for the i10 startup and prioritize the 1 break in neutral.
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Jin's f,F+2 (Demon's Paw) is a safe mid (-8) that engages Heat; use it to keep King from freely entering Jaguar Sprint (f+3+4).
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When King is in Heat, his H.2+3 Heat Smash is +12 on block and transitions to Jaguar Step; stay patient and prepare for the follow-up mixup.
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FAQ
Who wins Jin vs King in Tekken 8?
Across 7 recent start.gg major sets, Jin is 4–3 against King. Sample size is still small, so treat the record as directional.
How do you beat King as Jin?
Use Jin's b+1+3 parry to deflect King's linear strikes, but be cautious as it does not work against King's many elbow and knee attacks like df+1 or uf+4. Punish King's blocked uf+4 (Jumping Knee Lift) or uf,n,4 with Jin's 1+2 (Median Line Destruction), which is i13 and will catch these -13 moves. Jin's d+2 is a high-crushing low that is -14 on block; use it to chip away at King, but avoid doing it if King is buffering crouch throws like d+1+3.
Are there pro VODs for Jin vs King?
No tournament VODs are listed for Jin vs King yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
King moves that are −10 or worse on block, with Jin'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.
| King move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| d+3+4,4,4,4 | -26 | ws3 (launch) | i16 | 20 |
| d+3+4,4,4 | -25 | ws3 (launch) | i16 | 20 |
| d+3+4,4 | -25 | ws3 (launch) | i16 | 20 |
| d+3+4 | -25 | ws3 (launch) | i16 | 20 |
| d+1+2 | -24 | f+1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | f+1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| uf+2 | -17 | f+1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| db+4 | -17 | ws3 (launch) | i16 | 20 |
| f,F+2+3 | -16 | f+1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| df+4,3,4 | -15 | f+1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| f+2,d+1,2 | -15 | f+1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| d+3+4,4,4,2 | -15 | f+1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
Jin moves King can punish
| Jin move | On block | King punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| d+3+4 | -19 | 1+2,3 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | 1+2,3 |
| 1,2,1 | -16 | b+2,1+2 |
| f+3 | -16 | b+2,1+2 |
| b,f+2,1,df+2 | -14 | b+2,1+2 |
| 1+2 | -14 | b+2,1+2 |
| d+2 | -14 | ws2,2 |
| d+3 | -14 | ws2,2 |
start.gg majors
Across 7 start.gg major sets, Jin is 4–3 against King.
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