Tips
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Panda's Hunting Bear Stance (HBS) can be interrupted; use df+1 (i14) or df+2 (i13) to check her before she can access powerful options like HBS.df+2.
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If Panda uses the db+4 low sweep, it is -23 on block; punish severely with a delayed rising toe kick (uf,n,4) for a full launch.
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King's Giant Swing (f,hcf+1) is an i10 throw that deals massive damage and is especially effective against Panda's large model near walls.
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Watch for Panda's d+1+2 Hip Smash; it is i14 and -15 on block, making it punishable by your uf+4 jumping knee lift.
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Panda's f,F+2 Demon Uppercut is -19 on block, giving King a guaranteed launch with uf+4 or even a buffered f,F+4.
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Panda's 1,1,1 G-Clef Cannon is -16 on block; ensure you punish this string every time with uf+4 or b+1,2.
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Use King's f+1+4 Body Check (i17) as a mid-range tool; it is +3 on block and cannot be parried by standard reversal characters.
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FAQ
Who wins King vs Panda in Tekken 8?
We do not have enough recent major-set data yet for a reliable King vs Panda winrate. Use the tips and VODs below while more tournament results come in.
How do you beat Panda as King?
Panda's Hunting Bear Stance (HBS) can be interrupted; use df+1 (i14) or df+2 (i13) to check her before she can access powerful options like HBS.df+2. If Panda uses the db+4 low sweep, it is -23 on block; punish severely with a delayed rising toe kick (uf,n,4) for a full launch. King's Giant Swing (f,hcf+1) is an i10 throw that deals massive damage and is especially effective against Panda's large model near walls.
Are there pro VODs for King vs Panda?
No tournament VODs are listed for King vs Panda yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
Panda 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.
| Panda move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| b+3+4 | -28 | 1+2,3 (launch) | i18 | 42 |
| f+3+4 | -23 | ws3 (launch) | i16 | 20 |
| db+4 | -23 | ws3 (launch) | i16 | 20 |
| b+1+4,f,f | -20 | 1+2,3 (launch) | i18 | 42 |
| f,F+2 | -19 | 1+2,3 (launch) | i18 | 42 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | 1+2,3 (launch) | i18 | 42 |
| ub+1+2 | -17 | ws3 (launch) | i16 | 20 |
| d3 | -17 | ws3 (launch) | i16 | 20 |
| f+3+4,1+2 | -16 | b+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| 1,1,1 | -16 | b+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| df+2,1 | -16 | b+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| b+2,2,1 | -15 | b+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
King moves Panda can punish
| King move | On block | Panda punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| d+3+4,4,4,4 | -26 | ws1,2** |
| d+3+4,4,4 | -25 | ws1,2** |
| d+3+4,4 | -25 | ws1,2** |
| d+3+4 | -25 | ws1,2** |
| d+1+2 | -24 | db+1,2** |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | db+1,2** |
| uf+2 | -17 | db+1,2** |
| db+4 | -17 | ws1,2** |
start.gg majors
Across 1 start.gg major sets, King is 0–1 against Panda.
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Players on this side
- Mince (1)
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