Tips
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Punish Paul's iconic Phoenix Smasher (qcf+2) heavily, as it is -17 on block and allows for a full launch with ws2 (i15).
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Paul's Demolition Man (d+4,2:1+2) is a dangerous low-mid-mid string; if you block the first low, the entire string is -17 and can be launched.
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Use df+3+4 (Tourbillion) to catch Paul's frequent sidestepping, as it is a homing mid that is safe at -9 on block.
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Be careful with your f+1+2,3,1+2 (Political Storm) pressure; the final hit is -15 on block, making it launch punishable by Paul's df+2.
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If Paul uses his Sway (b+3+4) into Kawaragoma (SWA.4), remember it is +1 on block and homing, so do not try to sidestep or challenge with slow moves.
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Lidia's b+1+2 (Iron Lady) is a power crush starting at frame 7, useful for absorbing Paul's linear pokes, but it is -13 and punishable on block.
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Paul's Shredder kicks (uf+3,4) are -13 on block; use your i12 punisher f+2,4 to keep him from abusing this jumping mid.
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FAQ
Who wins Lidia vs Paul in Tekken 8?
We do not have enough recent major-set data yet for a reliable Lidia vs Paul winrate. Use the tips and VODs below while more tournament results come in.
How do you beat Paul as Lidia?
Punish Paul's iconic Phoenix Smasher (qcf+2) heavily, as it is -17 on block and allows for a full launch with ws2 (i15). Paul's Demolition Man (d+4,2:1+2) is a dangerous low-mid-mid string; if you block the first low, the entire string is -17 and can be launched. Use df+3+4 (Tourbillion) to catch Paul's frequent sidestepping, as it is a homing mid that is safe at -9 on block.
Are there pro VODs for Lidia vs Paul?
No tournament VODs are listed for Lidia vs Paul yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
Paul 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.
| Paul move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| d+1,4 | -31 | ws1,4 (launch) | i13 | 32 |
| d+4 | -31 | ws1,4 (launch) | i13 | 32 |
| 1,2,3 | -25 | db+3+4,P.1 (launch) | i22 | 42 |
| f,F+2,2 | -19 | ws1,4 (launch) | i13 | 32 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | df+3,4 (launch) | i14 | 35 |
| d+4,2 | -18 | df+3,4 (launch) | i14 | 35 |
| d+1+2 | -18 | df+3,4 (launch) | i14 | 35 |
| db+3 | -18 | ws1,4 (launch) | i13 | 32 |
| d+4,2:1+2 | -17 | df+3,4 (launch) | i14 | 35 |
| d+4,2,1+2 | -17 | df+3,4 (launch) | i14 | 35 |
| d+1,2 | -17 | df+3,4 (launch) | i14 | 35 |
| f,F+3,4,d+4 | -17 | ws1,4 (launch) | i13 | 32 |
Lidia moves Paul can punish
| Lidia move | On block | Paul punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| f,F+4,3 | -27 | b+2,1* |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | b+2,1* |
| d+3 | -16 | ws3,2 |
| b+3,4,1+2 | -15 | f,F+2,H.1+2 |
| f+1+2,3,1+2 | -15 | f,F+2,H.1+2 |
| d+4 | -15 | ws3,2 |
| 4,3 | -14 | d+1,4 |
| f,F+3 | -14 | d+1,4 |
start.gg majors
Across 1 start.gg major sets, Lidia is 0–1 against Paul.
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