Tips
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Anna's d+4 low is -15 on block; Paul can punish this consistently with his i15 df+2 launcher for a full combo.
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Use Paul's SWA.4 (Kawaragoma) to track Anna's sidesteps; it is an i15~16 homing high that is +1 on block.
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Paul's df+1 is a vital i14 mid that is only -2 on block, allowing him to stay in Anna's face without overcommitting.
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If Anna uses her db+3 Mudslide, block and punish with a delayed rising toe kick (uf,n,4) or a ws2 for a full launch as it is -26.
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Use Paul's b+1+2 (Hassou Strike) as a power crush starting at frame 7 to blow through Anna's fast jab strings and stance entries.
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Paul's CS.3 (Gengetsu) is an i18~19 low that is -14 on block; use it at clean hit range for maximum damage against Anna's defensive crouch.
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FAQ
Who wins Paul vs Anna in Tekken 8?
We do not have enough recent major-set data yet for a reliable Paul vs Anna winrate. Use the tips and VODs below while more tournament results come in.
How do you beat Anna as Paul?
Anna's d+4 low is -15 on block; Paul can punish this consistently with his i15 df+2 launcher for a full combo. Use Paul's SWA.4 (Kawaragoma) to track Anna's sidesteps; it is an i15~16 homing high that is +1 on block. Paul's df+1 is a vital i14 mid that is only -2 on block, allowing him to stay in Anna's face without overcommitting.
Are there pro VODs for Paul vs Anna?
No tournament VODs are listed for Paul vs Anna yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
Anna moves that are −10 or worse on block, with Paul'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.
| Anna move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| db+3 | -26 | ws3,2 (launch) | i13 | 37 |
| db+3+4 | -26 | ws3,2 (launch) | i13 | 37 |
| f,f,F+3 | -20 | ws3,2 (launch) | i13 | 37 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | b+2,1* (launch) | i18 | 49 |
| uf+4 | -18 | b+2,1* (launch) | i18 | 49 |
| d+1+2 | -18 | ws3,2 (launch) | i13 | 37 |
| f,f,F+3,2 | -16 | ws3,2 (launch) | i13 | 37 |
| 3+4 | -16 | f,F+2,H.1+2 (launch) | i15 | 45 |
| uf+1,3 | -16 | f,F+2,H.1+2 (launch) | i15 | 45 |
| 4,2,1+2 | -15 | f,F+2,H.1+2 (launch) | i15 | 45 |
| df+4 | -15 | ws3,2 (launch) | i13 | 37 |
| d+4 | -15 | ws3,2 (launch) | i13 | 37 |
Paul moves Anna can punish
| Paul move | On block | Anna punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| d+1,4 | -31 | ws1+2 |
| d+4 | -31 | ws1+2 |
| 1,2,3 | -25 | uf+3,H.2 |
| f,F+2,2 | -19 | ws2 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | f,f,F+3,H.2 |
| d+4,2 | -18 | f,f,F+3,H.2 |
| d+1+2 | -18 | f,f,F+3,H.2 |
| db+3 | -18 | ws2 |
VODs (Paul's side)
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