Tips
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Armor King's f,n,d,df+2 (Dark Smash) is i11 and -10 on block; punish it with your i10 jab string (1,2,2) to enter Cat Stance.
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Armor King's uf+4 hopkick is -13 on block; punish it reliably with your f+2,4 or f,F+1+2 for a balcony break.
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Armor King's db+3 foot sweep is extremely unsafe at -26 on block; use your most powerful delayed rising toe kick (uf,n,4) for a full launch.
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Lidia's f,F+2 is a great tool in this matchup as an i13 mid that is +5 on block, forcing Armor King to respect your HRS transitions.
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Use your db+3+4 low parry effect (active frames 5-13) to catch Armor King's d+3 or d+4 pokes and transition into For the Nation.
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Armor King's b+3 is an i16 high that is -12 on block; punish it with your i12 f+2 to stop his high-damage aerial tailspin attempts.
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FAQ
Who wins Lidia vs Armor King in Tekken 8?
We do not have enough recent major-set data yet for a reliable Lidia vs Armor King winrate. Use the tips and VODs below while more tournament results come in.
How do you beat Armor King as Lidia?
Armor King's f,n,d,df+2 (Dark Smash) is i11 and -10 on block; punish it with your i10 jab string (1,2,2) to enter Cat Stance. Armor King's uf+4 hopkick is -13 on block; punish it reliably with your f+2,4 or f,F+1+2 for a balcony break. Armor King's db+3 foot sweep is extremely unsafe at -26 on block; use your most powerful delayed rising toe kick (uf,n,4) for a full launch.
Are there pro VODs for Lidia vs Armor King?
No tournament VODs are listed for Lidia 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 Lidia'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 | ws1,4 (launch) | i13 | 32 |
| f+1+4 | -19 | df+3,4 (launch) | i14 | 35 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | df+3,4 (launch) | i14 | 35 |
| 3+4,2 | -18 | df+3,4 (launch) | i14 | 35 |
| db+4 | -17 | ws1,4 (launch) | i13 | 32 |
| d+3+4 | -16 | ws1,4 (launch) | i13 | 32 |
| d+3+4,3 | -15 | df+3,4 (launch) | i14 | 35 |
| d+4 | -15 | ws1,4 (launch) | i13 | 32 |
| d+2,4 | -14 | df+3,4 (launch) | i14 | 35 |
| ub+1+2 | -14 | df+3,4 (launch) | i14 | 35 |
| 3,4,1 | -13 | 4,3 (launch) | i13 | 34 |
| f+3,2,1 | -13 | 4,3 (launch) | i13 | 34 |
Lidia moves Armor King can punish
| Lidia move | On block | Armor King punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| f,F+4,3 | -27 | 3+4,2 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | f+2,1 |
| d+3 | -16 | ws3,1 |
| b+3,4,1+2 | -15 | f+2,1 |
| f+1+2,3,1+2 | -15 | f+2,1 |
| d+4 | -15 | ws3,1 |
| 4,3 | -14 | db+2,H.1 |
| f,F+3 | -14 | db+2,H.1 |
start.gg majors
Across 2 start.gg major sets, Lidia is 1–1 against Armor King.
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Matchup charts: Lidia · Armor King
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