Tips
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Yoshimitsu's Flash (1+4) is a 6-frame startup move that can interrupt your pressure; be wary of using strings with gaps or high recovery moves when close.
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Punish Yoshimitsu's uf+3 (Rising Knee) with a 13-frame punisher like b+1, as it is -13 on block.
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Use b+1+2 (Outcast Arrow) to punish moves that are -10 on block, as it provides a massive +60a crumple stun on counter hit.
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Your db+4 (Fan Sweep) is a fast i17 low that crushes highs and can lead to mini-combos on counter hit, useful for checking Yoshimitsu's movement.
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If Yoshimitsu enters Dragonfly (DGF), use fast highs or mids like df+1 to knock him out, but be careful of DGF.f+2 which is a homing high that is +7 on block.
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Leroy's b+2 (Twin Dragon Gate) parry is effective against Yoshimitsu's weapon attacks, allowing you to shift into a guaranteed Chain Punch follow-up.
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Watch for Yoshimitsu's f,F+4 (Fubuki); it is -6 on block, meaning it is safe, but you retain the initiative to start your HRM pressure.
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Punish Yoshimitsu's df+2+3 (Flashing Steel) or f,n,d,df+2 with a 13-frame punisher as they are -13 on block.
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FAQ
Who wins Leroy vs Yoshimitsu in Tekken 8?
Across 3 recent start.gg major sets, Leroy is 2–1 against Yoshimitsu. Sample size is still small, so treat the record as directional.
How do you beat Yoshimitsu as Leroy?
Yoshimitsu's Flash (1+4) is a 6-frame startup move that can interrupt your pressure; be wary of using strings with gaps or high recovery moves when close. Punish Yoshimitsu's uf+3 (Rising Knee) with a 13-frame punisher like b+1, as it is -13 on block. Use b+1+2 (Outcast Arrow) to punish moves that are -10 on block, as it provides a massive +60a crumple stun on counter hit.
Are there pro VODs for Leroy vs Yoshimitsu?
No tournament VODs are listed for Leroy 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 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.
| Yoshimitsu move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| b+1,1,1,1,1,1 | -73 | P:b+2,1 (launch) | i13 | 40 |
| 4,4,2,2,NSS.1 | -54 | P:b+2,1 (launch) | i13 | 40 |
| db+2,2,2,2,2,2 | -49 | P:b+2,1 (launch) | i13 | 40 |
| f,F+3+4,1+2 | -31 | P:b+2,1 (launch) | i13 | 40 |
| db+3,3,3,3,3,3 | -26 | ws2 (launch) | i15 | 21 |
| db+3 | -25 | ws2 (launch) | i15 | 21 |
| 4,4,2,2 | -24 | P:b+2,1 (launch) | i13 | 40 |
| 4,4,2 | -22 | P:b+2,1 (launch) | i13 | 40 |
| b+1,1,db+3 | -20 | ws2 (launch) | i15 | 21 |
| 1+4 | -20 | P:b+2,1 (launch) | i13 | 40 |
| b,B+1+4,B | -20 | P:b+2,1 (launch) | i13 | 40 |
| f,F+3+4 | -20 | P:b+2,1 (launch) | i13 | 40 |
Leroy moves Yoshimitsu can punish
| Leroy move | On block | Yoshimitsu punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| 1+4 | -26 | ws3,2 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | f+3,4 |
| df+2,1+2 | -18 | f+3,4 |
| 1+2,1+2,1 | -17 | f+3,4 |
| f+3,1+2,4 | -16 | f+3,4 |
| 1,1,1+2,1 | -16 | f+3,4 |
| f,F+2,2 | -15 | 2,3 |
| db+4 | -15 | ws1,2 |
start.gg majors
Across 3 start.gg major sets, Leroy is 2–1 against Yoshimitsu.
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Matchup charts: Leroy · Yoshimitsu
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