Tips
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Bryan's b+1 Chopping Elbow is +4 on block; do not press buttons afterward, as his follow-ups will counter hit you.
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Use King's b+1+3 Arm Whip to parry Bryan's right punches like f,F+2 Mach Breaker (i13) for a side switch and +2d advantage.
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Bryan's df+3 Snake Edge is a slow i29 low that is -26 on block; block it and use King's FC.df+2 for a massive crumple stun launch.
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King's f+1+4 Body Check is an unparryable mid that is +3 on block, making it a safe way to pressure Bryan near the wall.
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Bryan's Jet Uppercut (f,n,b+2) is i14 and -7 on block; while safe, it gives King the initiative to start his throw mixups.
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Watch for Bryan's Taunt (1+3+4); it is an unblockable mid (i28) that gives him +16 on hit, leading to guaranteed follow-ups.
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Bryan's 3+4 Middle Side Kick is -13 on block; punish it consistently with King's b+1,2 (i12) to discourage him from using it at mid-range.
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FAQ
Who wins King vs Bryan in Tekken 8?
Across 4 recent start.gg major sets, King is 1–3 against Bryan. Sample size is still small, so treat the record as directional.
How do you beat Bryan as King?
Bryan's b+1 Chopping Elbow is +4 on block; do not press buttons afterward, as his follow-ups will counter hit you. Use King's b+1+3 Arm Whip to parry Bryan's right punches like f,F+2 Mach Breaker (i13) for a side switch and +2d advantage. Bryan's df+3 Snake Edge is a slow i29 low that is -26 on block; block it and use King's FC.df+2 for a massive crumple stun launch.
Are there pro VODs for King vs Bryan?
No tournament VODs are listed for King vs Bryan yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
Bryan 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.
| Bryan move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ub+1+2,1,2,1,2,1,2,1,2,1,4 | -35 | 1+2,3 (launch) | i18 | 42 |
| ub+1+2,1,2,1,2,1,2,1,2,1 | -26 | 1+2,3 (launch) | i18 | 42 |
| df+3 | -26 | ws3 (launch) | i16 | 20 |
| b,B+4 | -19 | 1+2,3 (launch) | i18 | 42 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | 1+2,3 (launch) | i18 | 42 |
| ub+1+2,1,2,1,2,1,2,1,2 | -16 | b+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| ub+1+2,1,2,1,2,1,2 | -16 | b+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| ub+1+2,1,2,1,2 | -16 | b+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| ub+1+2,1,2 | -16 | b+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| ub+1+2 | -16 | b+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| uf+2,2,2,SNE.2,2,3 | -15 | b+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| uf+2,2,2,3 | -15 | b+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
King moves Bryan can punish
| King move | On block | Bryan punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| d+3+4,4,4,4 | -26 | ws2 |
| d+3+4,4,4 | -25 | ws2 |
| d+3+4,4 | -25 | ws2 |
| d+3+4 | -25 | ws2 |
| d+1+2 | -24 | 3+4,SNE.2* |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | 3+4,SNE.2* |
| uf+2 | -17 | d+1+2,3 |
| db+4 | -17 | ws1 |
start.gg majors
Across 4 start.gg major sets, King is 1–3 against Bryan.
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