Tips
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Leo's BOK.3 is a homing high that is +5 on block and chips for 9 damage; duck the high or respect the advantage to avoid being counter-hit.
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Leo's KNK.3,4 is a jail string on block but is -12; use Jin's 2,4 (i10) or 1+2 (i13) to punish the gap if they finish the string.
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If Leo uses the db+4,1 string, be aware it is -16 on block, allowing for a full launch punishment with Jin's d+3+4 or ws2.
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Leo's power crush 1+2 is i22 and -12 on block; you can punish this safely with your 2,4 switchblade.
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Watch for Leo's f+4 or b+1,4 into KNK stance; these are +9 on block, so do not press buttons unless you intend to use Jin's b+1+3 parry for a potential reversal.
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Leo's d+3 low kick is very unsafe at -17 on block; you must launch this every time with ws2 for maximum damage.
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Leo's BOK.1+2 heat engager is -12 on block; use Jin's 2,4 or 1+2 to take your turn back and apply pressure.
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Punish Leo's df+2 launcher consistently as it is -13 on block, or use ws4 (i11) if you block it while crouching.
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FAQ
Who wins Jin vs Leo in Tekken 8?
We do not have enough recent major-set data yet for a reliable Jin vs Leo winrate. Use the tips and VODs below while more tournament results come in.
How do you beat Leo as Jin?
Leo's BOK.3 is a homing high that is +5 on block and chips for 9 damage; duck the high or respect the advantage to avoid being counter-hit. Leo's KNK.3,4 is a jail string on block but is -12; use Jin's 2,4 (i10) or 1+2 (i13) to punish the gap if they finish the string. If Leo uses the db+4,1 string, be aware it is -16 on block, allowing for a full launch punishment with Jin's d+3+4 or ws2.
Are there pro VODs for Jin vs Leo?
No tournament VODs are listed for Jin vs Leo yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
Leo 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.
| Leo move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| db+4 | -31 | ws3 (launch) | i16 | 20 |
| b+1+2 | -24 | f+1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | f+1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| d+3 | -17 | ws3 (launch) | i16 | 20 |
| db+4,1 | -16 | f+1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| db+4,1,LTG.1+2 | -15 | f+1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| d+3+4 | -15 | ws2 (launch) | i14 | 14 |
| f,F+4,3 | -14 | f+1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| uf+1,2 | -14 | f+1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| b+1+2,1+2 | -14 | f+1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| f+1+2 | -14 | f+1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| uf+2 | -14 | f+1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
Jin moves Leo can punish
| Jin move | On block | Leo punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| d+3+4 | -19 | db+2,4 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | db+2,4 |
| 1,2,1 | -16 | db+2,4 |
| f+3 | -16 | db+2,4 |
| b,f+2,1,df+2 | -14 | f,F+2 |
| 1+2 | -14 | f,F+2 |
| d+2 | -14 | ws4,1+2 |
| d+3 | -14 | ws4,1+2 |
VODs (Jin's side)
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