Tips
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Interrupt Hwoarang's Flamingo pressure with b+2 or HRM.b+2 parries, which are active from frame 5 and frame 3 respectively.
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Hwoarang's 'Firecracker' (d+4,4) is a common low-high; block the low and punish the string, which is -13 on block.
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If Hwoarang uses 'Double Claymore' (df+3,4), punish it with an i14 move like 1+2, as it is -14 on block.
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Hwoarang's 'Backlash' (RFF.3~4) is a powerful power crush but is a high; duck it to avoid the +4 to +7 block advantage and launch him.
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Watch for Hwoarang's d+3,4 transition; the first hit is -13 on block, allowing Leroy to punish with d+1,2 or similar quick tools.
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Hwoarang's 'Sky Rocket' (CD.4) is -18 on block; ensure you use a heavy punisher like f,F+2,2 or a launcher to discourage its use.
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FAQ
Who wins Leroy vs Hwoarang in Tekken 8?
We do not have enough recent major-set data yet for a reliable Leroy vs Hwoarang winrate. Use the tips and VODs below while more tournament results come in.
How do you beat Hwoarang as Leroy?
Interrupt Hwoarang's Flamingo pressure with b+2 or HRM.b+2 parries, which are active from frame 5 and frame 3 respectively. Hwoarang's 'Firecracker' (d+4,4) is a common low-high; block the low and punish the string, which is -13 on block. If Hwoarang uses 'Double Claymore' (df+3,4), punish it with an i14 move like 1+2, as it is -14 on block.
Are there pro VODs for Leroy vs Hwoarang?
No tournament VODs are listed for Leroy vs Hwoarang yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
Hwoarang 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.
| Hwoarang move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| b+3 | -19 | P:b+2,1 (launch) | i13 | 40 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | P:b+2,1 (launch) | i13 | 40 |
| d+4 | -17 | ws2 (launch) | i15 | 21 |
| f+3~3 | -16 | P:b+2,1 (launch) | i13 | 40 |
| b+1 | -15 | P:b+2,1 (launch) | i13 | 40 |
| 4,4,3 | -14 | P:b+2,1 (launch) | i13 | 40 |
| uf+3,4,3 | -14 | P:b+2,1 (launch) | i13 | 40 |
| 3,3,3 | -14 | P:b+2,1 (launch) | i13 | 40 |
| 1,1,3,3 | -14 | P:b+2,1 (launch) | i13 | 40 |
| df+3,4 | -14 | P:b+2,1 (launch) | i13 | 40 |
| df+3+4 | -14 | P:b+2,1 (launch) | i13 | 40 |
| d+3+4 | -14 | ws1,4 | i13 | 30 |
Leroy moves Hwoarang can punish
| Leroy move | On block | Hwoarang punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| 1+4 | -26 | ws2,3 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | db+4,4 |
| df+2,1+2 | -18 | db+4,4 |
| 1+2,1+2,1 | -17 | db+4,4 |
| f+3,1+2,4 | -16 | db+4,4 |
| 1,1,1+2,1 | -16 | db+4,4 |
| f,F+2,2 | -15 | 4,3 |
| db+4 | -15 | ws2,3 |
start.gg majors
Across 1 start.gg major sets, Leroy is 1–0 against Hwoarang.
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Matchup charts: Leroy · Hwoarang
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