Tips
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Claudio's hopkick (uf+4) is i15 and -13 on block; punish it reliably with your b+1,2 to start a combo.
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Watch out for Claudio's f,f,f+2 (Ira); it is +6 on block and a Heat Engager, so do not press buttons immediately after blocking it.
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Use your f,F+1 Jaguar Hook to catch Claudio's sidestepping; it is a i20 mid homing move that is safe at -5 on block.
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Claudio's b+1 is his primary homing mid; it is i18 and safe at -8, so respect his turn if he lands it on block.
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Disrupt Claudio's Starburst gain by punishing moves like ws2 (-14) or df+3,1 (-14) on block.
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Your df+2 is a fast i13 mid that is safe at -6, making it excellent for checking Claudio's jab pressure.
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When Claudio is in Heat, his H.2+3 Stella Cadente is a low-mid string that is -14 on block; be ready to launch punish it.
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FAQ
Who wins King vs Claudio in Tekken 8?
Across 4 recent start.gg major sets, King is 1–3 against Claudio. Sample size is still small, so treat the record as directional.
How do you beat Claudio as King?
Claudio's hopkick (uf+4) is i15 and -13 on block; punish it reliably with your b+1,2 to start a combo. Watch out for Claudio's f,f,f+2 (Ira); it is +6 on block and a Heat Engager, so do not press buttons immediately after blocking it. Use your f,F+1 Jaguar Hook to catch Claudio's sidestepping; it is a i20 mid homing move that is safe at -5 on block.
Are there pro VODs for King vs Claudio?
No tournament VODs are listed for King vs Claudio yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
Claudio 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.
| Claudio move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| f+2,2 | -26 | 1+2,3 (launch) | i18 | 42 |
| 4,STB.2 | -19 | 1+2,3 (launch) | i18 | 42 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | 1+2,3 (launch) | i18 | 42 |
| f+2,1,1+2 | -18 | 1+2,3 (launch) | i18 | 42 |
| d+1+2 | -18 | 1+2,3 (launch) | i18 | 42 |
| f,F+2 | -18 | 1+2,3 (launch) | i18 | 42 |
| f+1+2 | -18 | 1+2,3 (launch) | i18 | 42 |
| d+3 | -17 | ws3 (launch) | i16 | 20 |
| df+1,2 | -15 | b+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| b+3+4 | -15 | b+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| db+3 | -15 | ws2,2 | i14 | 36 |
| d+4 | -15 | ws2,2 | i14 | 36 |
King moves Claudio can punish
| King move | On block | Claudio punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| d+3+4,4,4,4 | -26 | ws1,STB.2 |
| d+3+4,4,4 | -25 | ws1,STB.2 |
| d+3+4,4 | -25 | ws1,STB.2 |
| d+3+4 | -25 | ws1,STB.2 |
| d+1+2 | -24 | f,F+2,1+2 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | f,F+2,1+2 |
| uf+2 | -17 | f,F+2,1+2 |
| db+4 | -17 | ws1,STB.2 |
start.gg majors
Across 4 start.gg major sets, King is 1–3 against Claudio.
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Matchup charts: King · Claudio
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