Tips
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Kazuya's df+2 is a homing mid but is -12 on block; punish it with your i12 Knee Bash (df+2+3) or b+1,2.
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Kazuya's Twin Pistons (ws1,2) is -12 on block; use your i12 punishers like b+1,2 to take back momentum.
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Kazuya's Spinning Demon (f,n,d,DF+4) is -23 on block; punish this low with a full launcher like FC.df+2.
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Kazuya's f+4 is +4c on block; do not try to press buttons immediately after guarding it or you will likely be counter-hit.
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Kazuya's 1,1,2 Flash Punch Combo is -17 on block; ensure you use a heavy punisher like uf+4 or f,F+4.
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Kazuya's Soul Thrust (f+2) is a -12 mid power crush; punish it with b+1,2 to start your own pressure.
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Kazuya's ws2 is extremely unsafe at -18 on block; use a standard launcher like uf+4 to capitalize on his mistake.
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Kazuya's db+4 stature smash is -12 on block; use your i12 throws or b+1,2 to keep him from spamming it.
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FAQ
Who wins King vs Kazuya in Tekken 8?
Across 5 recent start.gg major sets, King is 2–3 against Kazuya. Sample size is still small, so treat the record as directional.
How do you beat Kazuya as King?
Kazuya's df+2 is a homing mid but is -12 on block; punish it with your i12 Knee Bash (df+2+3) or b+1,2. Kazuya's Twin Pistons (ws1,2) is -12 on block; use your i12 punishers like b+1,2 to take back momentum. Kazuya's Spinning Demon (f,n,d,DF+4) is -23 on block; punish this low with a full launcher like FC.df+2.
Are there pro VODs for King vs Kazuya?
No tournament VODs are listed for King vs Kazuya yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
Kazuya 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.
| Kazuya move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| uf+4,4,4 | -23 | ws3 (launch) | i16 | 20 |
| uf+4,4 | -23 | ws3 (launch) | i16 | 20 |
| f,n,d,DF+4 | -23 | ws3 (launch) | i16 | 20 |
| f,n,d,DF+4,1,DVK.1 | -19 | 1+2,3 (launch) | i18 | 42 |
| df+3+4,1,2 | -19 | 1+2,3 (launch) | i18 | 42 |
| f,n,d,DF+4,1,DVK.1,B | -19 | 1+2,3 (launch) | i18 | 42 |
| db+1,2 | -19 | 1+2,3 (launch) | i18 | 42 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | 1+2,3 (launch) | i18 | 42 |
| uf+4,4,4,4 | -17 | b+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| 1,1,2 | -17 | b+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| d+3 | -17 | ws3 (launch) | i16 | 20 |
| f,n,d,DF+4,1 | -16 | b+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
King moves Kazuya can punish
| King move | On block | Kazuya 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 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 |
| uf+2 | -17 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 |
| db+4 | -17 | ws2 |
start.gg majors
Across 5 start.gg major sets, King is 2–3 against Kazuya.
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