Tips
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Use f+1+4 Body Check to hit Asuka safely, as this move is unparryable by her standard b+1+3 Attack Reversal.
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Asuka's f+2 Demon Slayer is -18 on block; King can punish this with a full launch using uf+4 or a buffered Giant Swing.
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Many of King's key moves like df+1, f+2, and 3,2 are elbows, which bypass Asuka's b+1+3 reversal entirely.
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Asuka's d+3+4 Double Lift Kicks are -25 if the first hit is blocked, giving King ample time for a max-damage punish.
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Asuka's db+1+2 Raging Storm parries lows but is i42; if you see the startup, you can interrupt her or wait to punish the +10g block state.
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Punish Asuka's ws3 (-16) or uf+4 (-13) with King's b+1,2 or uf+4 to discourage her from using her jumping launchers.
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Asuka's f,f,F+3 is +3 on block; do not challenge her immediately after, as she can use her i10 jab to interrupt your counter-offense.
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Use King's uf+4 or CD.DF+4 knees to poke safely, as Asuka cannot reverse knee strikes with her b+1+3 reversal.
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FAQ
Who wins King vs Asuka in Tekken 8?
Across 4 recent start.gg major sets, King is 4–0 against Asuka. Sample size is still small, so treat the record as directional.
How do you beat Asuka as King?
Use f+1+4 Body Check to hit Asuka safely, as this move is unparryable by her standard b+1+3 Attack Reversal. Asuka's f+2 Demon Slayer is -18 on block; King can punish this with a full launch using uf+4 or a buffered Giant Swing. Many of King's key moves like df+1, f+2, and 3,2 are elbows, which bypass Asuka's b+1+3 reversal entirely.
Are there pro VODs for King vs Asuka?
No tournament VODs are listed for King vs Asuka yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
Asuka 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.
| Asuka move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| f+1,4 | -26 | ws3 (launch) | i16 | 20 |
| df+3+4 | -26 | ws3 (launch) | i16 | 20 |
| 1+4,2,d+4 | -23 | ws3 (launch) | i16 | 20 |
| b+3,2 | -20 | 1+2,3 (launch) | i18 | 42 |
| b+3 | -19 | 1+2,3 (launch) | i18 | 42 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | 1+2,3 (launch) | i18 | 42 |
| f+2 | -18 | 1+2,3 (launch) | i18 | 42 |
| d+1+2 | -18 | ws3 (launch) | i16 | 20 |
| 2,3 | -17 | b+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| b+4,2,3 | -16 | b+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| db+1,4 | -15 | b+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| b+1+4,4 | -14 | b+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
King moves Asuka can punish
| King move | On block | Asuka punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| d+3+4,4,4,4 | -26 | ws1,4 |
| d+3+4,4,4 | -25 | ws1,4 |
| d+3+4,4 | -25 | ws1,4 |
| d+3+4 | -25 | ws1,4 |
| d+1+2 | -24 | f+1,4 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | f,F+2,3* |
| uf+2 | -17 | f,F+2,3* |
| db+4 | -17 | ws1,4 |
start.gg majors
Across 4 start.gg major sets, King is 4–0 against Asuka.
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Players on this side
- THE JON (1)
- Nova (1)
- Hench Man Hoey (1)
- Blackfox (1)
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