Tips
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Law's Dragon's Tail (db+4) is a homing low that is extremely punishable at -37 on block; always look to launch this for a full combo.
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Interrupt Law's pressure with Muscle Armor (db+1+2), which has power crush starting at frame 6, allowing you to absorb hits and retaliate with Emerald Elbow.
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Law's Somersault Kick (UF+4) is -17 on block; use King's i15 uf+4 Jumping Knee Lift or even f+2,1 for a guaranteed heavy punish.
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Law's slide (FC.df,d,df+3) is -23 on block; use King's FC.df+2 Body Blow (i15) to launch him for a full crumple combo.
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Many of Law's DSS transitions, like after 4,3 or 1,1,2, leave him at a frame advantage; avoid pressing buttons if he enters the stance successfully.
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Use df+3 to track Law's movement, as it has good SSR tracking and is safe at -9 on block.
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If Law uses Dragon's Flight (DSS.f+4), be aware it is +7 on block and deals chip damage; do not attempt to interrupt his follow-up.
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FAQ
Who wins King vs Law in Tekken 8?
We do not have enough recent major-set data yet for a reliable King vs Law winrate. Use the tips and VODs below while more tournament results come in.
How do you beat Law as King?
Law's Dragon's Tail (db+4) is a homing low that is extremely punishable at -37 on block; always look to launch this for a full combo. Interrupt Law's pressure with Muscle Armor (db+1+2), which has power crush starting at frame 6, allowing you to absorb hits and retaliate with Emerald Elbow. Law's Somersault Kick (UF+4) is -17 on block; use King's i15 uf+4 Jumping Knee Lift or even f+2,1 for a guaranteed heavy punish.
Are there pro VODs for King vs Law?
No tournament VODs are listed for King vs Law yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
Law 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.
| Law move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| b+2,3,d+4 | -37 | ws3 (launch) | i16 | 20 |
| db+4 | -37 | ws3 (launch) | i16 | 20 |
| uf+3+4 | -24 | ws3 (launch) | i16 | 20 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | 1+2,3 (launch) | i18 | 42 |
| b+3+4 | -18 | 1+2,3 (launch) | i18 | 42 |
| db+1+2,1 | -16 | b+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| df+1,3 | -16 | ws3 (launch) | i16 | 20 |
| db+2,4 | -15 | b+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| d+2,3 | -15 | b+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| b+2,1 | -15 | b+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| df+3+4 | -15 | ws2,2 | i14 | 36 |
| d+3+4 | -15 | ws2,2 | i14 | 36 |
King moves Law can punish
| King move | On block | Law punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| d+3+4,4,4,4 | -26 | ws4,3 |
| d+3+4,4,4 | -25 | ws4,3 |
| d+3+4,4 | -25 | ws4,3 |
| d+3+4 | -25 | ws4,3 |
| d+1+2 | -24 | 4,u+3 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | 4,u+3 |
| uf+2 | -17 | 4,u+3 |
| db+4 | -17 | ws4,3 |
start.gg majors
Across 2 start.gg major sets, King is 1–1 against Law.
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Players on this side
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- SiaPotheker (1)
VODs (King's side)
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