Tips
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Many of Kunimitsu's weapon strings, like d+2,1,2, are -12 on block, allowing King to punish reliably with his i12 b+1,2 for a tornado knockdown.
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Kunimitsu's df+2 launcher is i15 and -14 on block, making it a prime target for King's f+2,1 Heat Engager or a well-timed b+1,2.
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Watch for her f,d,df+2 launch attempt; it is -17~-16 on block, which is punishable by King's uf+4 hopknee or even f,F+4.
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Kunimitsu's d+3+4 power crush is -13 on block, so do not let her steal turns; punish it with b+1,2 every time.
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Against her backturn (BT) mixups, remember that BT.f+1+2 is -13 on block, allowing for a guaranteed b+1,2 punish.
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FAQ
Who wins King vs Kunimitsu in Tekken 8?
Across 6 recent start.gg major sets, King is 3–3 against Kunimitsu. Sample size is still small, so treat the record as directional.
How do you beat Kunimitsu as King?
Many of Kunimitsu's weapon strings, like d+2,1,2, are -12 on block, allowing King to punish reliably with his i12 b+1,2 for a tornado knockdown. Kunimitsu's df+2 launcher is i15 and -14 on block, making it a prime target for King's f+2,1 Heat Engager or a well-timed b+1,2. Watch for her f,d,df+2 launch attempt; it is -17~-16 on block, which is punishable by King's uf+4 hopknee or even f,F+4.
Are there pro VODs for King vs Kunimitsu?
No tournament VODs are listed for King vs Kunimitsu yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
Kunimitsu 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.
| Kunimitsu move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| b+1,1,1,1,1,1 | -72 | 1+2,3 (launch) | i18 | 42 |
| db+3,3,3,3,3,3 | -47 | ws3 (launch) | i16 | 20 |
| b+3,4 | -20 | 1+2,3 (launch) | i18 | 42 |
| db+3,3,3,3,3 | -19 | ws3 (launch) | i16 | 20 |
| db+3,3,3,3 | -19 | ws3 (launch) | i16 | 20 |
| db+3,3,3 | -19 | ws3 (launch) | i16 | 20 |
| db+3,3 | -19 | ws3 (launch) | i16 | 20 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | 1+2,3 (launch) | i18 | 42 |
| f,d,df+2 | -17 | b+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| ub+3+4 | -17 | b+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| f,F+4,2 | -17 | b+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| (Airborne).ub+3+4 | -17 | b+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
King moves Kunimitsu can punish
| King move | On block | Kunimitsu punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| d+3+4,4,4,4 | -26 | ws2,1 |
| d+3+4,4,4 | -25 | ws2,1 |
| d+3+4,4 | -25 | ws2,1 |
| d+3+4 | -25 | ws2,1 |
| d+1+2 | -24 | 3,4 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | 3,4 |
| uf+2 | -17 | 3,4 |
| db+4 | -17 | ws2,1 |
start.gg majors
Across 6 start.gg major sets, King is 3–3 against Kunimitsu.
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Matchup charts: King · Kunimitsu
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