Tips
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Paul's CS.2 (Phoenix Smasher) is -17 on block; you must punish this consistently with f+1+2 or a deep dash into a launcher.
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Use df+1 (i13) to check Paul's pressure, as it is only -1 on block and allows you to maintain momentum against his slower power moves.
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Paul's d+4,2,1+2 (Demolition Man) is -17 on block; if you block the final hit, use uf+4 or f,f,f+3 to launch him for a full combo.
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If Paul uses b+1+2 to absorb hits, be aware it is -9 on block, meaning you cannot punish it but it remains your turn.
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Lee's d+3 is a vital low poke in this matchup to chip away at Paul, and its HMS transition (4) can evade some of Paul's high-hitting counters.
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Punish Paul's uf+4 or uf+3,4 (Shredder) with your i13 f+1+2, as both are -13 on block.
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When Paul enters Heat, his H.CS.2 becomes -13 instead of -17; adjust your punishment to f+1+2 instead of a full launcher.
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FAQ
Who wins Lee vs Paul in Tekken 8?
Across 3 recent start.gg major sets, Lee is 1–2 against Paul. Sample size is still small, so treat the record as directional.
How do you beat Paul as Lee?
Paul's CS.2 (Phoenix Smasher) is -17 on block; you must punish this consistently with f+1+2 or a deep dash into a launcher. Use df+1 (i13) to check Paul's pressure, as it is only -1 on block and allows you to maintain momentum against his slower power moves. Paul's d+4,2,1+2 (Demolition Man) is -17 on block; if you block the final hit, use uf+4 or f,f,f+3 to launch him for a full combo.
Are there pro VODs for Lee vs Paul?
No tournament VODs are listed for Lee vs Paul yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
Paul moves that are −10 or worse on block, with Lee'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.
| Paul move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| d+1,4 | -31 | ws2,3 (launch) | i14 | 36 |
| d+4 | -31 | ws2,3 (launch) | i14 | 36 |
| 1,2,3 | -25 | f+4:1 (launch) | i11 | 40 |
| f,F+2,2 | -19 | ws2,3 (launch) | i14 | 36 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | f+4:1 (launch) | i11 | 40 |
| d+4,2 | -18 | f+4:1 (launch) | i11 | 40 |
| d+1+2 | -18 | f+4:1 (launch) | i11 | 40 |
| db+3 | -18 | ws2,3 (launch) | i14 | 36 |
| d+4,2:1+2 | -17 | f+4:1 (launch) | i11 | 40 |
| d+4,2,1+2 | -17 | f+4:1 (launch) | i11 | 40 |
| d+1,2 | -17 | f+4:1 (launch) | i11 | 40 |
| f,F+3,4,d+4 | -17 | ws2,3 (launch) | i14 | 36 |
Lee moves Paul can punish
| Lee move | On block | Paul punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| df+1,2,2,1,3 | -26 | b+2,1* |
| df+1,2,2,1,3,3 | -25 | ws3,2 |
| d+4,4,4,4 | -20 | b+2,1* |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | b+2,1* |
| df+1,2,2 | -18 | b+2,1* |
| f+3,3,3,3,3 | -18 | b+2,1* |
| f+3,3,3,3 | -18 | b+2,1* |
| f+3,3,3 | -18 | b+2,1* |
start.gg majors
Across 3 start.gg major sets, Lee is 1–2 against Paul.
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