Tips
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Armor King's f+1+4 shoulder is extremely unsafe at -19 on block; punish it with a full launcher like ws2 or a heavy string.
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Armor King's df+2 is -12 on block; use your i12 2,1 or b+1+2 to punish him for using this mid poke.
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Watch for the db+3 foot sweep; it is -26 on block, giving you ample time to land your most powerful delayed rising toe kick (uf,n,4).
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Use b+2 or HRM.1 to parry Armor King's punch-heavy strings like 1,2,1 or b+1,2, shifting the momentum in your favor.
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Armor King's uf+4 hopkick is -13 on block; punish it with your i12 2,1 or b+1+2 to discourage his jumping attacks.
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Armor King's f,n,d,df+2 (Dark Smash) is -10 on block; use your i10 jab (1) or d+1 to take back your turn immediately.
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If Armor King uses the db+2,3 string, the second hit is -12 on block; punish it with your i12 options.
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Armor King's f,f,F+3 is +6 on block; do not press buttons afterward, as he has a significant frame advantage to continue his pressure.
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FAQ
Who wins Leroy vs Armor King in Tekken 8?
We do not have enough recent major-set data yet for a reliable Leroy vs Armor King winrate. Use the tips and VODs below while more tournament results come in.
How do you beat Armor King as Leroy?
Armor King's f+1+4 shoulder is extremely unsafe at -19 on block; punish it with a full launcher like ws2 or a heavy string. Armor King's df+2 is -12 on block; use your i12 2,1 or b+1+2 to punish him for using this mid poke. Watch for the db+3 foot sweep; it is -26 on block, giving you ample time to land your most powerful delayed rising toe kick (uf,n,4).
Are there pro VODs for Leroy vs Armor King?
No tournament VODs are listed for Leroy 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 Leroy'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 | 21 |
| f+1+4 | -19 | P:b+2,1 (launch) | i13 | 40 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | P:b+2,1 (launch) | i13 | 40 |
| 3+4,2 | -18 | P:b+2,1 (launch) | i13 | 40 |
| db+4 | -17 | ws2 (launch) | i15 | 21 |
| d+3+4 | -16 | ws2 (launch) | i15 | 21 |
| d+3+4,3 | -15 | P:b+2,1 (launch) | i13 | 40 |
| d+4 | -15 | ws2 (launch) | i15 | 21 |
| d+2,4 | -14 | P:b+2,1 (launch) | i13 | 40 |
| ub+1+2 | -14 | P:b+2,1 (launch) | i13 | 40 |
| 3,4,1 | -13 | P:b+2,1 (launch) | i13 | 40 |
| f+3,2,1 | -13 | P:b+2,1 (launch) | i13 | 40 |
Leroy moves Armor King can punish
| Leroy move | On block | Armor King punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| 1+4 | -26 | ws3,1 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | f+2,1 |
| df+2,1+2 | -18 | f+2,1 |
| 1+2,1+2,1 | -17 | f+2,1 |
| f+3,1+2,4 | -16 | f+2,1 |
| 1,1,1+2,1 | -16 | f+2,1 |
| f,F+2,2 | -15 | f+2,1 |
| db+4 | -15 | ws3,1 |
start.gg majors
Across 1 start.gg major sets, Leroy is 0–1 against Armor King.
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Matchup charts: Leroy · Armor King
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