Tips
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Armor King's Shadow Lariat (f,n,d,df+1) is +5 on block and deals chip damage; try to duck the high or sidestep it to avoid the pressure.
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Watch for Armor King's f,f+4 (Brawler Kick) in neutral; it is a Heat Engager that is -8 on block, making it safe but ending his turn.
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Your df+2 is an i13 mid that is only -6 on block, making it an excellent tool to check Armor King's movement without overcommitting.
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Armor King's Dark Smash (f,n,d,df+2) is i11 and -10 on block; use your 1,2 jab string to punish it every time.
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Use Muscle Armor (db+1+2) to absorb Armor King's predictable pokes, then transition into Jaguar Sprint (3+4) to counter-attack.
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Armor King's ws1 is a -12 mid launcher; punish it with your b+1,2 to take back momentum and potentially start a combo.
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FAQ
Who wins King vs Armor King in Tekken 8?
Across 4 recent start.gg major sets, King is 2–2 against Armor King. Sample size is still small, so treat the record as directional.
How do you beat Armor King as King?
Armor King's Shadow Lariat (f,n,d,df+1) is +5 on block and deals chip damage; try to duck the high or sidestep it to avoid the pressure. Watch for Armor King's f,f+4 (Brawler Kick) in neutral; it is a Heat Engager that is -8 on block, making it safe but ending his turn. Your df+2 is an i13 mid that is only -6 on block, making it an excellent tool to check Armor King's movement without overcommitting.
Are there pro VODs for King vs Armor King?
No tournament VODs are listed for King vs Armor King yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
Armor King moves that are −10 or worse on block, with King'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.
| Armor King move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| db+3 | -26 | ws3 (launch) | i16 | 20 |
| f+1+4 | -19 | 1+2,3 (launch) | i18 | 42 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | 1+2,3 (launch) | i18 | 42 |
| 3+4,2 | -18 | 1+2,3 (launch) | i18 | 42 |
| db+4 | -17 | ws3 (launch) | i16 | 20 |
| d+3+4 | -16 | ws3 (launch) | i16 | 20 |
| d+3+4,3 | -15 | b+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| d+4 | -15 | ws2,2 | i14 | 36 |
| d+2,4 | -14 | b+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| ub+1+2 | -14 | b+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| 3,4,1 | -13 | df+2,1 (launch) | i13 | 27 |
| f+3,2,1 | -13 | df+2,1 (launch) | i13 | 27 |
King moves Armor King can punish
| King move | On block | Armor King punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| d+3+4,4,4,4 | -26 | ws3,1 |
| d+3+4,4,4 | -25 | ws3,1 |
| d+3+4,4 | -25 | ws3,1 |
| d+3+4 | -25 | ws3,1 |
| d+1+2 | -24 | f+2,1 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | f+2,1 |
| uf+2 | -17 | f+2,1 |
| db+4 | -17 | ws3,1 |
start.gg majors
Across 4 start.gg major sets, King is 2–2 against Armor King.
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Matchup charts: King · Armor King
Players on this side
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- MarcoItaliano (1)
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