Tips
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Armor King's f+1+4 shoulder is extremely unsafe at -19 on block; punish it heavily with a full launcher like df+2 or uf+4.
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Duck Armor King's f,n,d,df+1 (Shadow Lariat) as it is a high, even though it is +5 on block.
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Armor King's 1+2 is -10 on block; use your i10 jab (1) to punish it if he doesn't transition to BT.
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Watch for Armor King's db+3 Foot Sweep; it is i22 and homing but a massive -26 on block, allowing for your biggest possible punish.
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Use b+1+3 or b+2+4 parries to catch Armor King's frequent punch-based pokes like df+1 or f+2.
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Armor King's f,F+3+4 drop kick is -10 on block; use a quick i10 punisher to take your turn back.
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FAQ
Who wins Leo vs Armor King in Tekken 8?
We do not have enough recent major-set data yet for a reliable Leo vs Armor King winrate. Use the tips and VODs below while more tournament results come in.
How do you beat Armor King as Leo?
Armor King's f+1+4 shoulder is extremely unsafe at -19 on block; punish it heavily with a full launcher like df+2 or uf+4. Duck Armor King's f,n,d,df+1 (Shadow Lariat) as it is a high, even though it is +5 on block. Armor King's 1+2 is -10 on block; use your i10 jab (1) to punish it if he doesn't transition to BT.
Are there pro VODs for Leo vs Armor King?
No tournament VODs are listed for Leo 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 Leo'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 (launch) | i15 | 17 |
| f+1+4 | -19 | db+2,4 (launch) | i16 | 40 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | db+2,4 (launch) | i16 | 40 |
| 3+4,2 | -18 | db+2,4 (launch) | i16 | 40 |
| db+4 | -17 | ws2 (launch) | i15 | 17 |
| d+3+4 | -16 | ws2 (launch) | i15 | 17 |
| d+3+4,3 | -15 | f,F+2 (launch) | i14 | 25 |
| d+4 | -15 | ws2 (launch) | i15 | 17 |
| d+2,4 | -14 | f,F+2 (launch) | i14 | 25 |
| ub+1+2 | -14 | f,F+2 (launch) | i14 | 25 |
| 3,4,1 | -13 | uf+1,1 (launch) | i13 | 25 |
| f+3,2,1 | -13 | uf+1,1 (launch) | i13 | 25 |
Leo moves Armor King can punish
| Leo move | On block | Armor King punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| db+4 | -31 | ws3,1 |
| b+1+2 | -24 | f+2,1 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | f+2,1 |
| d+3 | -17 | ws3,1 |
| db+4,1 | -16 | f+2,1 |
| db+4,1,LTG.1+2 | -15 | f+2,1 |
| d+3+4 | -15 | ws3,1 |
| f,F+4,3 | -14 | db+2,H.1 |
start.gg majors
Across 1 start.gg major sets, Leo is 1–0 against Armor King.
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Matchup charts: Leo · Armor King
Players on this side
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