Tips
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Armor King's df+1 is only -3 on block; do not try to launch it, but use your i10 jab (1,1) to contest his follow-ups.
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Use SET.3 (i18) to slide under Armor King's high homing moves like f,F+3 or ub+1, as it has crouch status from frame 6.
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If Armor King misses his db+3 Foot Sweep, it is -26 on block, giving you a guaranteed launch with df+2 (i15).
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Armor King's f+1+4 Shoulder Impact is -19 on block; you must punish this with a full launcher like df+2.
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Use b+1+3 (Secret Flower) to parry Armor King's mid/high kicks and punches, active from frames 5-12.
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Armor King's f,n,d,df+2 (Dark Smash) is -10 on block; use your i10 jab (1,1) to keep him honest.
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Watch for Armor King's 1+2,4 string; the second hit is -13 on block and can be punished by your ws2,1 (i13).
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FAQ
Who wins Kunimitsu vs Armor King in Tekken 8?
Across 6 recent start.gg major sets, Kunimitsu is 5–1 against Armor King. Sample size is still small, so treat the record as directional.
How do you beat Armor King as Kunimitsu?
Armor King's df+1 is only -3 on block; do not try to launch it, but use your i10 jab (1,1) to contest his follow-ups. Use SET.3 (i18) to slide under Armor King's high homing moves like f,F+3 or ub+1, as it has crouch status from frame 6. If Armor King misses his db+3 Foot Sweep, it is -26 on block, giving you a guaranteed launch with df+2 (i15).
Are there pro VODs for Kunimitsu vs Armor King?
No tournament VODs are listed for Kunimitsu vs Armor King yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
Armor King moves that are −10 or worse on block, with Kunimitsu'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.
| Armor King move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| db+3 | -26 | ws2,1 (launch) | i13 | 34 |
| f+1+4 | -19 | 3,4 (launch) | i16 | 38 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | 3,4 (launch) | i16 | 38 |
| 3+4,2 | -18 | 3,4 (launch) | i16 | 38 |
| db+4 | -17 | ws2,1 (launch) | i13 | 34 |
| d+3+4 | -16 | ws2,1 (launch) | i13 | 34 |
| d+3+4,3 | -15 | f,d,df+2 (launch) | i14 | 36 |
| d+4 | -15 | ws2,1 (launch) | i13 | 34 |
| d+2,4 | -14 | f,d,df+2 (launch) | i14 | 36 |
| ub+1+2 | -14 | f,d,df+2 (launch) | i14 | 36 |
| 3,4,1 | -13 | f+2,3 (launch) | i13 | 32 |
| f+3,2,1 | -13 | f+2,3 (launch) | i13 | 32 |
Kunimitsu moves Armor King can punish
| Kunimitsu move | On block | Armor King punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| b+1,1,1,1,1,1 | -72 | b,B+2+3 |
| db+3,3,3,3,3,3 | -47 | ws3,1 |
| b+3,4 | -20 | f+2,1 |
| db+3,3,3,3,3 | -19 | ws3,1 |
| db+3,3,3,3 | -19 | ws3,1 |
| db+3,3,3 | -19 | ws3,1 |
| db+3,3 | -19 | ws3,1 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | f+2,1 |
start.gg majors
Across 6 start.gg major sets, Kunimitsu is 5–1 against Armor King.
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Matchup charts: Kunimitsu · Armor King
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