Tips
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Armor King's f+1+4 shoulder is i13 but -19 on block; punish it with a full launcher like df+2 or uf+3.
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Many of Armor King's key mids like df+2 and b+1,2 are -12 on block; use your b+1,4 or 1,4 to punish and take back momentum.
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Armor King's db+3 Foot Sweep is a slow i22 homing low but is -26 on block; block and launch it every time.
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Watch for Armor King's f,n,d,df+2 Dark Smash; it is i11-12 but -10 on block, making it punishable by your 1,2 jab string.
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Armor King's b+3 is a high i16 launcher that is -12 on block; be ready to punish if he uses it as a panic move.
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Use Nina's b+1+3 or b+2+4 reversal to catch Armor King's frequent elbow and knee strikes like df+3 or f+2, which cannot be traditionally parried.
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Armor King's f,f,n,2 low is -13 on block; use ws3 or ws1,4 to punish him for trying to poke your feet.
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Armor King's uf+4 hopkick is -13 on block; punish it with your 2,3 or 1,2,1+2 to keep his jumping attacks in check.
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FAQ
Who wins Nina vs Armor King in Tekken 8?
Across 4 recent start.gg major sets, Nina is 2–2 against Armor King. Sample size is still small, so treat the record as directional.
How do you beat Armor King as Nina?
Armor King's f+1+4 shoulder is i13 but -19 on block; punish it with a full launcher like df+2 or uf+3. Many of Armor King's key mids like df+2 and b+1,2 are -12 on block; use your b+1,4 or 1,4 to punish and take back momentum. Armor King's db+3 Foot Sweep is a slow i22 homing low but is -26 on block; block and launch it every time.
Are there pro VODs for Nina vs Armor King?
No tournament VODs are listed for Nina 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 Nina'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 | ws4,3 (launch) | i11 | 39 |
| f+1+4 | -19 | f+3+4,H.2 (launch) | i14 | 46 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | f+3+4,H.2 (launch) | i14 | 46 |
| 3+4,2 | -18 | f+3+4,H.2 (launch) | i14 | 46 |
| db+4 | -17 | ws4,3 (launch) | i11 | 39 |
| d+3+4 | -16 | ws4,3 (launch) | i11 | 39 |
| d+3+4,3 | -15 | f+3+4,H.2 (launch) | i14 | 46 |
| d+4 | -15 | ws4,3 (launch) | i11 | 39 |
| d+2,4 | -14 | f+3+4,H.2 (launch) | i14 | 46 |
| ub+1+2 | -14 | f+3+4,H.2 (launch) | i14 | 46 |
| 3,4,1 | -13 | 4,2 (launch) | i11 | 37 |
| f+3,2,1 | -13 | 4,2 (launch) | i11 | 37 |
Nina moves Armor King can punish
| Nina move | On block | Armor King punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| d,DF+4 | -37 | ws3,1 |
| uf+3+4 | -23 | f+2,1 |
| uf+4,3 | -19 | ws3,1 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | f+2,1 |
| df+3,2,3 | -17 | f+2,1 |
| db+3+4 | -17 | f+2,1 |
| d+3 | -17 | ws3,1 |
| ub+1 | -16 | f+2,1 |
start.gg majors
Across 4 start.gg major sets, Nina is 2–2 against Armor King.
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Matchup charts: Nina · Armor King
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