Tips
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King's Giant Swing (f,hcf+1) is a i10 high throw that can be broken with 1; be wary of this when he is in your face.
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Use df+1 as a safe i13 mid check to stop King from entering Jaguar Sprint (f+3+4) or Jaguar Step (3+4) transitions.
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If King uses the d+3+4 Stagger Kicks, block low; the first hit is -25 on block, allowing for a full launch punish.
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King's f,f,n,2 Stomach Smash is a i18 low that is -13 on block; use ws1,4 to punish him for trying to open you up.
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Watch for King's f,F+1 Jaguar Hook; it is a i20 homing mid that is safe at -5 on block, so don't try to sidestep it.
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King's Muscle Armor (db+1+2) can absorb hits; if he transitions to Emerald Elbow (db+1+2,2), it is -9 and safe, but can be ducked.
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When King is in Heat, his H.2+3 Heat Smash is +12 on block and transitions to Jaguar Run; stay alert for the follow-up mixup.
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FAQ
Who wins Jun vs King in Tekken 8?
Across 3 recent start.gg major sets, Jun is 1–2 against King. Sample size is still small, so treat the record as directional.
How do you beat King as Jun?
King's Giant Swing (f,hcf+1) is a i10 high throw that can be broken with 1; be wary of this when he is in your face. Use df+1 as a safe i13 mid check to stop King from entering Jaguar Sprint (f+3+4) or Jaguar Step (3+4) transitions. If King uses the d+3+4 Stagger Kicks, block low; the first hit is -25 on block, allowing for a full launch punish.
Are there pro VODs for Jun vs King?
No tournament VODs are listed for Jun 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 Jun'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 | ws2,1 (launch) | i13 | 32 |
| d+3+4,4,4 | -25 | ws2,1 (launch) | i13 | 32 |
| d+3+4,4 | -25 | ws2,1 (launch) | i13 | 32 |
| d+3+4 | -25 | ws2,1 (launch) | i13 | 32 |
| d+1+2 | -24 | f,F+3,3+4 (launch) | i18 | 50 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | f,F+3,3+4 (launch) | i18 | 50 |
| uf+2 | -17 | b+3,2 (launch) | i16 | 42 |
| db+4 | -17 | ws2,1 (launch) | i13 | 32 |
| f,F+2+3 | -16 | b+3,2 (launch) | i16 | 42 |
| df+4,3,4 | -15 | uf+1 (launch) | i10 | 36 |
| f+2,d+1,2 | -15 | uf+1 (launch) | i10 | 36 |
| d+3+4,4,4,2 | -15 | uf+1 (launch) | i10 | 36 |
Jun moves King can punish
| Jun move | On block | King punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| 1+4,2,d+4 | -23 | ws3 |
| uf+4 | -20 | 1+2,3 |
| b+3 | -19 | 1+2,3 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | 1+2,3 |
| f+2 | -18 | 1+2,3 |
| 1+4,2,4 | -15 | b+2,1+2 |
| db+1,1,1+2 | -15 | b+2,1+2 |
| H.GEN.1,1+2 | -14 | b+2,1+2 |
start.gg majors
Across 3 start.gg major sets, Jun is 1–2 against King.
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