Tips
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Hwoarang's b+3 launcher is extremely unsafe at -19 on block; use this opportunity for a guaranteed f,hcf+1 Giant Swing or a full launch combo.
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Hwoarang's d+4,4 Firecracker is -13 on block; punish it with your b+1,2 (i12) to stop his low-high transition.
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Use db+1+2 Muscle Armor to absorb Hwoarang's rapid kicks and retaliate with the Emerald Elbow (2) which is a Heat Engager.
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Hwoarang often relies on df+4 (i16) for homing; King's df+2 is faster at i13 and can beat Hwoarang's slower mid options in close range.
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When Hwoarang is in RFF, watch for the RFF.b+2 which is +4 on block; do not attempt to press buttons immediately after blocking it.
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Hwoarang's ws3 is -12 on block; use your i12 throws like df+2+3 or b+1+2 to punish him for using it.
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If Hwoarang uses the uf+3,4,3 Hunting Hawk, the final hit is -14 on block, making it susceptible to King's df+2,1 or f+2,1 punishers.
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Many of Hwoarang's Flamingo pokes like LFS.3 (-13) and LFS.d+3 (-17) are punishable; use your i12 b+1 or i10 ws1 to take your turn back.
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Punishers
Hwoarang 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.
| Hwoarang move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| b+3 | -19 | 1+2,3 (launch) | i18 | 42 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | 1+2,3 (launch) | i18 | 42 |
| d+4 | -17 | ws3 (launch) | i16 | 20 |
| f+3~3 | -16 | b+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| b+1 | -15 | b+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| 4,4,3 | -14 | b+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| uf+3,4,3 | -14 | b+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| 3,3,3 | -14 | b+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| 1,1,3,3 | -14 | b+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| df+3,4 | -14 | b+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| df+3+4 | -14 | b+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| d+3+4 | -14 | ws2,2 | i14 | 36 |
King moves Hwoarang can punish
| King move | On block | Hwoarang punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| d+3+4,4,4,4 | -26 | ws2,3 |
| d+3+4,4,4 | -25 | ws2,3 |
| d+3+4,4 | -25 | ws2,3 |
| d+3+4 | -25 | ws2,3 |
| d+1+2 | -24 | db+4,4 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | db+4,4 |
| uf+2 | -17 | db+4,4 |
| db+4 | -17 | ws2,3 |
start.gg majors
Across 3 start.gg major sets, King is 2–1 against Hwoarang.
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