Tips
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Leroy's b+1+2 is a very fast i12 mid that is -10 on block; be ready to punish it with your i10 Flash Punch Combo (1,1,2).
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Leroy's Twin Dragon Gate (b+2) parry is active from frame 5; avoid being predictable with single hits and use your own i14 Homing mid df+2 to catch him if he tries to sidestep.
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If Leroy uses f+1+2 (Dragon Elbow Crash), it is -13 on block, allowing you to punish with 1+2 (Acute Pain) or ws1,2 if you are crouching.
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Leroy's low Fan Sweep (db+4) is i17 and -15 on block; you can launch this for a full combo using Twin Pistons (ws1,2).
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Watch out for Leroy's b+3 homing kick; it is i22 and +9 on block, giving him massive advantage to start his pressure.
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Leroy's HRM.b+4 is a homing low that is -13 on block; punish it consistently with ws4,4 or ws1,2 if your timing is precise.
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Use f,f,F+3 to approach, as it is +6 on block and forces Leroy to respect your follow-up pressure despite his parry options.
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FAQ
Who wins Kazuya vs Leroy in Tekken 8?
We do not have enough recent major-set data yet for a reliable Kazuya vs Leroy winrate. Use the tips and VODs below while more tournament results come in.
How do you beat Leroy as Kazuya?
Leroy's b+1+2 is a very fast i12 mid that is -10 on block; be ready to punish it with your i10 Flash Punch Combo (1,1,2). Leroy's Twin Dragon Gate (b+2) parry is active from frame 5; avoid being predictable with single hits and use your own i14 Homing mid df+2 to catch him if he tries to sidestep. If Leroy uses f+1+2 (Dragon Elbow Crash), it is -13 on block, allowing you to punish with 1+2 (Acute Pain) or ws1,2 if you are crouching.
Are there pro VODs for Kazuya vs Leroy?
No tournament VODs are listed for Kazuya vs Leroy yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
Leroy moves that are −10 or worse on block, with Kazuya'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.
| Leroy move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1+4 | -26 | ws2 (launch) | i16 | 25 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 42 |
| df+2,1+2 | -18 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 42 |
| 1+2,1+2,1 | -17 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 42 |
| f+3,1+2,4 | -16 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 42 |
| 1,1,1+2,1 | -16 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 42 |
| f,F+2,2 | -15 | 2,2 (launch) | i12 | 36 |
| db+4 | -15 | ws1+2 (launch) | i13 | 25 |
| f,F+4,2 | -14 | 2,2 (launch) | i12 | 36 |
| 3,3 | -14 | ws1+2 (launch) | i13 | 25 |
| db+2+3 | -14 | 2,2 (launch) | i12 | 36 |
| uf+3+4 | -14 | 2,2 (launch) | i12 | 36 |
Kazuya moves Leroy can punish
| Kazuya move | On block | Leroy punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| uf+4,4,4 | -23 | ws2 |
| uf+4,4 | -23 | ws2 |
| f,n,d,DF+4 | -23 | ws2 |
| f,n,d,DF+4,1,DVK.1 | -19 | P:b+2,1 |
| df+3+4,1,2 | -19 | P:b+2,1 |
| f,n,d,DF+4,1,DVK.1,B | -19 | P:b+2,1 |
| db+1,2 | -19 | P:b+2,1 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | P:b+2,1 |
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