Tips
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Armor King's Dark Stampede (3,4,1) and Dark Buzzsaw (1+2,4) are both -13 on block; punish them reliably with your b+1,2 (i12) or df+1,1 (i14).
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Be careful with your Phoenix Smasher (CS.2) at -17 on block; Armor King can easily launch you with uf+4 or his own shoulder (f+1+4) if he blocks it.
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Armor King's f+2 is -11 on block; use your i10 jabs (1,2) to punish it and maintain momentum.
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Armor King's db+3 Foot Sweep is a slow i22 homing low but is extremely punishable at -26 on block; block low and use a delayed hopkick (uf,n,4) for maximum damage.
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Armor King's b+1 is a fast i12 high; if he relies on it to check you, use your df+2 which has high evasion to launch him for a full combo.
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Armor King's Shadow Lariat (f,n,d,df+1) is +5 on block and deals chip damage; try to sidestep this move or avoid pressing buttons immediately after blocking it.
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Use Paul's b+3 (i14) to punish Armor King's moves that are -14, such as his Straight Arrow (ub+1+2) or certain throw whiffs.
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FAQ
Who wins Paul vs Armor King in Tekken 8?
We do not have enough recent major-set data yet for a reliable Paul vs Armor King winrate. Use the tips and VODs below while more tournament results come in.
How do you beat Armor King as Paul?
Armor King's Dark Stampede (3,4,1) and Dark Buzzsaw (1+2,4) are both -13 on block; punish them reliably with your b+1,2 (i12) or df+1,1 (i14). Be careful with your Phoenix Smasher (CS.2) at -17 on block; Armor King can easily launch you with uf+4 or his own shoulder (f+1+4) if he blocks it. Armor King's f+2 is -11 on block; use your i10 jabs (1,2) to punish it and maintain momentum.
Are there pro VODs for Paul vs Armor King?
No tournament VODs are listed for Paul 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 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.
| Armor King move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| db+3 | -26 | ws3,2 (launch) | i13 | 37 |
| f+1+4 | -19 | b+2,1* (launch) | i18 | 49 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | b+2,1* (launch) | i18 | 49 |
| 3+4,2 | -18 | b+2,1* (launch) | i18 | 49 |
| db+4 | -17 | ws3,2 (launch) | i13 | 37 |
| d+3+4 | -16 | ws3,2 (launch) | i13 | 37 |
| d+3+4,3 | -15 | f,F+2,H.1+2 (launch) | i15 | 45 |
| d+4 | -15 | ws3,2 (launch) | i13 | 37 |
| d+2,4 | -14 | d+1,4 (launch) | i14 | 31 |
| ub+1+2 | -14 | d+1,4 (launch) | i14 | 31 |
| 3,4,1 | -13 | df+1+3:qcf+2 | i12 | 42 |
| f+3,2,1 | -13 | df+1+3:qcf+2 | i12 | 42 |
Paul moves Armor King can punish
| Paul move | On block | Armor King punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| d+1,4 | -31 | ws3,1 |
| d+4 | -31 | ws3,1 |
| 1,2,3 | -25 | 3+4,2 |
| f,F+2,2 | -19 | ws3,1 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | f+2,1 |
| d+4,2 | -18 | f+2,1 |
| d+1+2 | -18 | f+2,1 |
| db+3 | -18 | ws3,1 |
start.gg majors
Across 2 start.gg major sets, Paul is 2–0 against Armor King.
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Matchup charts: Paul · Armor King
Players on this side
- Phoenix (1)
- Mr J Waffles (1)
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