Tips
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Eddy's RLX stance can be countered by King's unbreakable crouch throws like d+1+3 or d+2+4, which hit mid and catch low-profile targets.
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Many of Eddy's RLX transitions, like b+3,3 (-15 on block), are punishable; use King's uf+4 (i15) to launch him for a full combo.
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Eddy's f+4,3+4 (Aú da Lua) is -24c on block; you have ample time to land a massive punish like d+1+2 (i23) for a Tornado launch.
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Use King's b+1 (i12) to check Eddy's pressure; it is safe at -8 and provides a counter-hit stun that can lead to follow-ups.
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Eddy's HSP.4 is i12 and only -1 on block; do not try to punish it, but be ready for the HSP.4,2 follow-up which is -13.
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King's f,F+2 is an elbow that is +7 on block and forces crouch; use this to set up unbreakable crouch throws against Eddy's defensive options.
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Eddy's Heat Smash (H.2+3) is +6 on block and transitions to RLX; do not press buttons immediately, as he can low-profile your highs.
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FAQ
Who wins King vs Eddy in Tekken 8?
Across 6 recent start.gg major sets, King is 3–3 against Eddy. Sample size is still small, so treat the record as directional.
How do you beat Eddy as King?
Eddy's RLX stance can be countered by King's unbreakable crouch throws like d+1+3 or d+2+4, which hit mid and catch low-profile targets. Many of Eddy's RLX transitions, like b+3,3 (-15 on block), are punishable; use King's uf+4 (i15) to launch him for a full combo. Eddy's f+4,3+4 (Aú da Lua) is -24c on block; you have ample time to land a massive punish like d+1+2 (i23) for a Tornado launch.
Are there pro VODs for King vs Eddy?
No tournament VODs are listed for King vs Eddy yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
Eddy 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.
| Eddy move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| b+1,4,3+4 | -24 | ws3 (launch) | i16 | 20 |
| f+4,3+4 | -24 | ws3 (launch) | i16 | 20 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | 1+2,3 (launch) | i18 | 42 |
| uf+3,3 | -18 | 1+2,3 (launch) | i18 | 42 |
| db+2,3 | -18 | 1+2,3 (launch) | i18 | 42 |
| df+3 | -18 | 1+2,3 (launch) | i18 | 42 |
| db+2 | -18 | ws3 (launch) | i16 | 20 |
| ub+4 | -17 | b+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| d+4 | -16 | ws3 (launch) | i16 | 20 |
| b+3,3 | -15 | b+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| db+3+4,4,3 | -14 | b+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| b+2,3,3 | -14 | b+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
King moves Eddy can punish
| King move | On block | Eddy punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| d+3+4,4,4,4 | -26 | ws1,3 |
| d+3+4,4,4 | -25 | ws1,3 |
| d+3+4,4 | -25 | ws1,3 |
| d+3+4 | -25 | ws1,3 |
| d+1+2 | -24 | f+3,4 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | f+3,4 |
| uf+2 | -17 | f+3,4 |
| db+4 | -17 | ws1,3 |
start.gg majors
Across 6 start.gg major sets, King is 3–3 against Eddy.
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Players on this side
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