Tips
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King's uf+4 Jumping Knee Lift is a vital i15 mid launcher that cannot be parried by standard punch/kick parries, useful against her stance transitions.
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When she enters AOP, use d+3 (i17, -12 on block) or d+4 (i14, -15 on block) to hit her out of the low profile state.
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King's f+1+4 Body Check is an i17 mid that is unparryable by many characters, providing a safe +3 advantage on block to maintain pressure.
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Punish Xiaoyu's uf+3 Bolting Rabbit (-13 on block) with b+1,2, which is an i12 punisher that leads to a tornado.
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King's f,F+1 Jaguar Hook is a safe i20 homing mid (-5 on block) that prevents Xiaoyu from stepping effectively into her stances.
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Use King's Giant Swing (f,hcf+1) to exploit her backturned (BT) state, as it is an i10 throw that forces a 1-break even if she is trying to evade.
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If Xiaoyu uses BT 4 Mistrust, it is heavily punishable at -18; King can launch this easily with uf+4 or even ws1+2 (i18).
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FAQ
Who wins King vs Xiaoyu in Tekken 8?
We do not have enough recent major-set data yet for a reliable King vs Xiaoyu winrate. Use the tips and VODs below while more tournament results come in.
How do you beat Xiaoyu as King?
King's uf+4 Jumping Knee Lift is a vital i15 mid launcher that cannot be parried by standard punch/kick parries, useful against her stance transitions. When she enters AOP, use d+3 (i17, -12 on block) or d+4 (i14, -15 on block) to hit her out of the low profile state. King's f+1+4 Body Check is an i17 mid that is unparryable by many characters, providing a safe +3 advantage on block to maintain pressure.
Are there pro VODs for King vs Xiaoyu?
No tournament VODs are listed for King vs Xiaoyu yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
Xiaoyu 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.
| Xiaoyu move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| df+3 | -23 | ws3 (launch) | i16 | 20 |
| f+3,1,4 | -22 | 1+2,3 (launch) | i18 | 42 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | 1+2,3 (launch) | i18 | 42 |
| f+1+2 | -16 | b+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| d+4 | -15 | ws2,2 | i14 | 36 |
| df+2,1+2 | -14 | b+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| b+4,1 | -14 | b+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| f+2,1,4 | -13 | df+2,1 (launch) | i13 | 27 |
| ub+3 | -13 | df+2,1 (launch) | i13 | 27 |
| b+1+2 | -13 | df+2,1 (launch) | i13 | 27 |
| ub+4 | -13 | df+2,1 (launch) | i13 | 27 |
| uf+3 | -13 | df+2,1 (launch) | i13 | 27 |
King moves Xiaoyu can punish
| King move | On block | Xiaoyu punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| d+3+4,4,4,4 | -26 | ws+1+2,1+2 |
| d+3+4,4,4 | -25 | ws+1+2,1+2 |
| d+3+4,4 | -25 | ws+1+2,1+2 |
| d+3+4 | -25 | ws+1+2,1+2 |
| d+1+2 | -24 | df+2,1+2 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | df+2,1+2 |
| uf+2 | -17 | df+2,1+2 |
| db+4 | -17 | ws+1+2,1+2 |
start.gg majors
Across 1 start.gg major sets, King is 0–1 against Xiaoyu.
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