Tips
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Use df+1 (i13, -1 on block) as a consistent mid check to prevent Xiaoyu from freely entering Art of Phoenix (AOP).
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Xiaoyu's b+1 is i8 and transitions to BT on hit, but it is -12 on block, allowing for a 1+2 (Broken Heart) punish.
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Against Xiaoyu's AOP, Lili's df+2 (i16) is an effective mid launcher that can catch her out of the low stance.
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Xiaoyu's df+3 (Phoenix Tail) is a homing low that is -23 on block; use a delayed rising toe kick (uf,n,4) for maximum punishment.
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Lili's f+4 is a safe mid (-9 on block) that causes a massive +57a counter hit, making it great for catching Xiaoyu's stance transitions.
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Be careful with highs; Xiaoyu's AOP can go under almost all of them, so prioritize mids like f+1+2 or df+4.
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If Xiaoyu whiffs a Cali Roll (BT.f+3+4,3+4), it is -11 on block, which you can punish with your i10 jab strings.
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FAQ
Who wins Lili vs Xiaoyu in Tekken 8?
Across 4 recent start.gg major sets, Lili is 3–1 against Xiaoyu. Sample size is still small, so treat the record as directional.
How do you beat Xiaoyu as Lili?
Use df+1 (i13, -1 on block) as a consistent mid check to prevent Xiaoyu from freely entering Art of Phoenix (AOP). Xiaoyu's b+1 is i8 and transitions to BT on hit, but it is -12 on block, allowing for a 1+2 (Broken Heart) punish. Against Xiaoyu's AOP, Lili's df+2 (i16) is an effective mid launcher that can catch her out of the low stance.
Are there pro VODs for Lili vs Xiaoyu?
No tournament VODs are listed for Lili vs Xiaoyu yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
Xiaoyu moves that are −10 or worse on block, with Lili'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.
| Xiaoyu move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| df+3 | -23 | ws3 (launch) | i15 | 26 |
| f+3,1,4 | -22 | u+1+2** (launch) | i18 | 50 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | u+1+2** (launch) | i18 | 50 |
| f+1+2 | -16 | uf+3+4,3+4 (launch) | i15 | 38 |
| d+4 | -15 | ws3 (launch) | i15 | 26 |
| df+2,1+2 | -14 | f+2,3 (launch) | i12 | 30 |
| b+4,1 | -14 | f+2,3 (launch) | i12 | 30 |
| f+2,1,4 | -13 | f+2,3 (launch) | i12 | 30 |
| ub+3 | -13 | f+2,3 (launch) | i12 | 30 |
| b+1+2 | -13 | f+2,3 (launch) | i12 | 30 |
| ub+4 | -13 | f+2,3 (launch) | i12 | 30 |
| uf+3 | -13 | f+2,3 (launch) | i12 | 30 |
Lili moves Xiaoyu can punish
| Lili move | On block | Xiaoyu punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| db+4 | -24 | ws+1+2,1+2 |
| uf+3+4,3+4 | -21 | df+2,1+2 |
| d+3+4 | -21 | df+2,1+2 |
| f+3+4,3,4 | -20 | df+2,1+2 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | df+2,1+2 |
| db+3+4 | -18 | ws+1+2,1+2 |
| u+3 | -16 | df+2,1+2 |
| 1,1,3 | -15 | df+2,1+2 |
start.gg majors
Across 4 start.gg major sets, Lili is 3–1 against Xiaoyu.
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