Tips
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King's uf+4 hopkick is -13 on block; punish it consistently with your 1,2,1,1 or df+2 to discourage its use.
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Use b+1+3 or b+2+4 parries to catch King's frequent punch and kick strings, as they active from frame 5.
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King's d+3+4 stagger kicks are -25 on block; block low and use your most powerful launcher like df+2 or ws2 for a full combo.
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Use Leo's f+4 or 3,2,4 to enter KNK stance with +9 or +10 frame advantage, forcing King into a defensive guess.
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King's df+4,3,4 mincer string ends in a mid that is -15 on block; use your df+2 to launch him for a full combo.
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Many of King's power moves like 1+2,1 and f+2,d+1 are -13 on block; use your ws1+2 or 1,2,1,1 to punish them.
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FAQ
Who wins Leo vs King in Tekken 8?
We do not have enough recent major-set data yet for a reliable Leo vs King winrate. Use the tips and VODs below while more tournament results come in.
How do you beat King as Leo?
King's uf+4 hopkick is -13 on block; punish it consistently with your 1,2,1,1 or df+2 to discourage its use. Use b+1+3 or b+2+4 parries to catch King's frequent punch and kick strings, as they active from frame 5. King's d+3+4 stagger kicks are -25 on block; block low and use your most powerful launcher like df+2 or ws2 for a full combo.
Are there pro VODs for Leo vs King?
No tournament VODs are listed for Leo vs King yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
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.
| King move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| d+3+4,4,4,4 | -26 | ws2 (launch) | i15 | 17 |
| d+3+4,4,4 | -25 | ws2 (launch) | i15 | 17 |
| d+3+4,4 | -25 | ws2 (launch) | i15 | 17 |
| d+3+4 | -25 | ws2 (launch) | i15 | 17 |
| d+1+2 | -24 | db+2,4 (launch) | i16 | 40 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | db+2,4 (launch) | i16 | 40 |
| uf+2 | -17 | db+2,4 (launch) | i16 | 40 |
| db+4 | -17 | ws2 (launch) | i15 | 17 |
| f,F+2+3 | -16 | db+2,4 (launch) | i16 | 40 |
| df+4,3,4 | -15 | f,F+2 (launch) | i14 | 25 |
| f+2,d+1,2 | -15 | f,F+2 (launch) | i14 | 25 |
| d+3+4,4,4,2 | -15 | f,F+2 (launch) | i14 | 25 |
Leo moves King can punish
| Leo move | On block | King punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| db+4 | -31 | ws3 |
| b+1+2 | -24 | 1+2,3 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | 1+2,3 |
| d+3 | -17 | ws3 |
| db+4,1 | -16 | b+2,1+2 |
| db+4,1,LTG.1+2 | -15 | b+2,1+2 |
| d+3+4 | -15 | ws2,2 |
| f,F+4,3 | -14 | b+2,1+2 |
start.gg majors
Across 2 start.gg major sets, Leo is 2–0 against King.
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Players on this side
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VODs (Leo's side)
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