Tips
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If Yoshimitsu uses Soul Stealer (1+4) frequently, bait it out and punish with b+1+2,1+2,2 as the move is -20 on block.
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Use f+4 (Jin Ji Du Li) to pressure Yoshimitsu; it is +9 on block and allows you to mix up with KNK.4 (low) or KNK.2 (high, +22a on hit).
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Check Yoshimitsu's Flea (d+1+2) or Indian Stance (d+3+4) with low-hitting mids like d+1 or df+4 to interrupt his healing and transitions.
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Yoshimitsu's Fubuki (f,F+4) is safe at -6, but his Solar Kick (f,F+1+2) is -8; use df+1 (i13) to take back your turn immediately.
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Leo's b+1+3 parry is effective against Yoshimitsu's mid/high sword pokes, leading to a guaranteed Shang Bu Zhuang Quan (P.2) on success.
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If Yoshimitsu enters Dragonfly (DGF), use uf+3 (i17) to swat him out of the air, as it is a safe mid that leads to a knockdown on hit.
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FAQ
Who wins Leo vs Yoshimitsu in Tekken 8?
We do not have enough recent major-set data yet for a reliable Leo vs Yoshimitsu winrate. Use the tips and VODs below while more tournament results come in.
How do you beat Yoshimitsu as Leo?
If Yoshimitsu uses Soul Stealer (1+4) frequently, bait it out and punish with b+1+2,1+2,2 as the move is -20 on block. Use f+4 (Jin Ji Du Li) to pressure Yoshimitsu; it is +9 on block and allows you to mix up with KNK.4 (low) or KNK.2 (high, +22a on hit). Check Yoshimitsu's Flea (d+1+2) or Indian Stance (d+3+4) with low-hitting mids like d+1 or df+4 to interrupt his healing and transitions.
Are there pro VODs for Leo vs Yoshimitsu?
No tournament VODs are listed for Leo vs Yoshimitsu yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
Yoshimitsu 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.
| Yoshimitsu move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| b+1,1,1,1,1,1 | -73 | ub+1+2 (launch) | i70 | 60 |
| 4,4,2,2,NSS.1 | -54 | db+2,4 (launch) | i16 | 40 |
| db+2,2,2,2,2,2 | -49 | db+2,4 (launch) | i16 | 40 |
| f,F+3+4,1+2 | -31 | db+2,4 (launch) | i16 | 40 |
| db+3,3,3,3,3,3 | -26 | ws2 (launch) | i15 | 17 |
| db+3 | -25 | ws2 (launch) | i15 | 17 |
| 4,4,2,2 | -24 | db+2,4 (launch) | i16 | 40 |
| 4,4,2 | -22 | db+2,4 (launch) | i16 | 40 |
| b+1,1,db+3 | -20 | ws2 (launch) | i15 | 17 |
| 1+4 | -20 | db+2,4 (launch) | i16 | 40 |
| b,B+1+4,B | -20 | db+2,4 (launch) | i16 | 40 |
| f,F+3+4 | -20 | db+2,4 (launch) | i16 | 40 |
Leo moves Yoshimitsu can punish
| Leo move | On block | Yoshimitsu punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| db+4 | -31 | ws3,2 |
| b+1+2 | -24 | f+3,4 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | f+3,4 |
| d+3 | -17 | ws3,2 |
| db+4,1 | -16 | f+3,4 |
| db+4,1,LTG.1+2 | -15 | 2,3 |
| d+3+4 | -15 | ws1,2 |
| f,F+4,3 | -14 | 2,3 |
start.gg majors
Across 2 start.gg major sets, Leo is 2–0 against Yoshimitsu.
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Matchup charts: Leo · Yoshimitsu
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