Tips
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Punish Paul's iconic CS.2 (Phoenix Smasher) with f,F+2 (Demon Uppercut) for a full launch, as it is -17 on block and your range allows for a consistent punish.
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Paul's d+4,2:1+2 (Demolition Man) is -17 on block; use ws2 (Mad Angler) to launch him for massive damage if you block the final hit.
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Disrupt Paul's Sway (SWA) transitions with df+4, which is a fast i12 mid that is safe at -4 on block and prevents him from easily accessing his SWA.4 homing high.
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Panda's 1+2 (Demon Bear Breath) is a i13 Heat Engager that can punish Paul's f+3,1 or uf+3,4, which are -13 on block.
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When Paul uses f,F+4 (Neutron Bomb) to gain +2 advantage, use Panda's d+1 or d+2 to high crush his follow-up jabs and reset the situation.
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Panda's ROL.1 is a powerful tool in this matchup as a Guard Break that is +4 on block, forcing Paul to stay defensive.
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FAQ
Who wins Panda vs Paul in Tekken 8?
We do not have enough recent major-set data yet for a reliable Panda vs Paul winrate. Use the tips and VODs below while more tournament results come in.
How do you beat Paul as Panda?
Punish Paul's iconic CS.2 (Phoenix Smasher) with f,F+2 (Demon Uppercut) for a full launch, as it is -17 on block and your range allows for a consistent punish. Paul's d+4,2:1+2 (Demolition Man) is -17 on block; use ws2 (Mad Angler) to launch him for massive damage if you block the final hit. Disrupt Paul's Sway (SWA) transitions with df+4, which is a fast i12 mid that is safe at -4 on block and prevents him from easily accessing his SWA.4 homing high.
Are there pro VODs for Panda vs Paul?
No tournament VODs are listed for Panda 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 Panda'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 | ws1,2** (launch) | i13 | 51 |
| d+4 | -31 | ws1,2** (launch) | i13 | 51 |
| 1,2,3 | -25 | db+1,2** (launch) | i14 | 41 |
| f,F+2,2 | -19 | ws1,2** (launch) | i13 | 51 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | db+1,2** (launch) | i14 | 41 |
| d+4,2 | -18 | db+1,2** (launch) | i14 | 41 |
| d+1+2 | -18 | db+1,2** (launch) | i14 | 41 |
| db+3 | -18 | ws1,2** (launch) | i13 | 51 |
| d+4,2:1+2 | -17 | db+1,2** (launch) | i14 | 41 |
| d+4,2,1+2 | -17 | db+1,2** (launch) | i14 | 41 |
| d+1,2 | -17 | db+1,2** (launch) | i14 | 41 |
| f,F+3,4,d+4 | -17 | ws1,2** (launch) | i13 | 51 |
Panda moves Paul can punish
| Panda move | On block | Paul punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| b+3+4 | -28 | b+2,1* |
| f+3+4 | -23 | ws3,2 |
| db+4 | -23 | ws3,2 |
| b+1+4,f,f | -20 | b+2,1* |
| f,F+2 | -19 | b+2,1* |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | b+2,1* |
| ub+1+2 | -17 | ws3,2 |
| d3 | -17 | ws3,2 |
VODs (Panda's side)
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