Tips
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Use df+1 and its extensions to check Xiaoyu's AOP stance, as the i13 startup mid is difficult for her to evade consistently.
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If Xiaoyu uses Bolting Rabbit (uf+3), it is -13 on block; punish it reliably with your i12 b+2 or b+1 to maintain momentum.
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Xiaoyu's Mistrust (BT.4) is a dangerous i13 launcher but is -18 on block, allowing you a full launch punish with df+2 or ws2.
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Watch for the i18 db+1 Heat Engager; it is -9 on block, making it safe for her, so do not over-extend your retaliation.
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When Xiaoyu is in AOP, your d+2 (Famakin'naina) is a safe i26 mid that hits grounded and provides +8d on hit, effectively stopping her stance transitions.
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Punish Xiaoyu's Storming Flower (db+1) or 1,2,1 strings with your i10 jab (1) as they are -9 on block, though you cannot launch them.
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Xiaoyu's Hou Sao Tui (BT.d+4) is extremely dangerous but -26 on block; use your most powerful stagger punish if you block this low.
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Use the range of your weapon moves like df+3 (i20 homing) to catch Xiaoyu if she tries to sidestep or roll (f+3+4) at range.
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FAQ
Who wins Miary Zo vs Xiaoyu in Tekken 8?
We do not have enough recent major-set data yet for a reliable Miary Zo vs Xiaoyu winrate. Use the tips and VODs below while more tournament results come in.
How do you beat Xiaoyu as Miary Zo?
Use df+1 and its extensions to check Xiaoyu's AOP stance, as the i13 startup mid is difficult for her to evade consistently. If Xiaoyu uses Bolting Rabbit (uf+3), it is -13 on block; punish it reliably with your i12 b+2 or b+1 to maintain momentum. Xiaoyu's Mistrust (BT.4) is a dangerous i13 launcher but is -18 on block, allowing you a full launch punish with df+2 or ws2.
Are there pro VODs for Miary Zo vs Xiaoyu?
No tournament VODs are listed for Miary Zo 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 Miary Zo'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 | ws1,4 (launch) | i13 | 32 |
| f+3,1,4 | -22 | f,F+2,H.2 (launch) | i15 | 47 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | f,F+2,H.2 (launch) | i15 | 47 |
| f+1+2 | -16 | f,F+2,H.2 (launch) | i15 | 47 |
| d+4 | -15 | ws1,4 (launch) | i13 | 32 |
| df+2,1+2 | -14 | 3,2 (launch) | i13 | 32 |
| b+4,1 | -14 | 3,2 (launch) | i13 | 32 |
| f+2,1,4 | -13 | 3,2 (launch) | i13 | 32 |
| ub+3 | -13 | 3,2 (launch) | i13 | 32 |
| b+1+2 | -13 | 3,2 (launch) | i13 | 32 |
| ub+4 | -13 | 3,2 (launch) | i13 | 32 |
| uf+3 | -13 | 3,2 (launch) | i13 | 32 |
Miary Zo moves Xiaoyu can punish
| Miary Zo move | On block | Xiaoyu punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| db+3 | -26 | ws+1+2,1+2 |
| f+1+2,1+2,3+4 | -22 | df+2,1+2 |
| f+3+4,2 | -20 | df+2,1+2 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | df+2,1+2 |
| df+1,1,1+2 | -17 | df+2,1+2 |
| d+1+2 | -17 | df+2,1+2 |
| ub+1 | -15 | df+2,1+2 |
| uf+1 | -15 | df+2,1+2 |
VODs (Miary Zo's side)
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