Tips
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Bob's f,n,d,df+2 (Spiral Rocky) is a powerful launcher but is extremely unsafe at -23 on block.
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Use SWA.4 (Kawaragoma) to check Bob's movement; it is +1 on block and homing, making it difficult for Bob to evade.
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Bob's BAL.4 low is -24 on block; ensure you block low to launch him for massive damage.
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When Bob uses 1+2,1+2 (Black Poele), punish the second hit which is -15 on block.
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Paul's df+1~b transition provides a +3 block advantage, allowing you to reset pressure against Bob's i10 jabs.
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Watch for Bob's d+3+4 (Duck Flip); it is -12 on block, allowing for a consistent ws4 punish.
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FAQ
Who wins Paul vs Bob in Tekken 8?
We do not have enough recent major-set data yet for a reliable Paul vs Bob winrate. Use the tips and VODs below while more tournament results come in.
How do you beat Bob as Paul?
Bob's f,n,d,df+2 (Spiral Rocky) is a powerful launcher but is extremely unsafe at -23 on block. Use SWA.4 (Kawaragoma) to check Bob's movement; it is +1 on block and homing, making it difficult for Bob to evade. Bob's BAL.4 low is -24 on block; ensure you block low to launch him for massive damage.
Are there pro VODs for Paul vs Bob?
No tournament VODs are listed for Paul vs Bob yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
Bob 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.
| Bob move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| db+3+4 | -31 | ws3,2 (launch) | i13 | 37 |
| db+3+4,4 | -28 | ws3,2 (launch) | i13 | 37 |
| f,n,d,DF+4 | -28 | ws3,2 (launch) | i13 | 37 |
| uf+3+4 | -25 | b+2,1* (launch) | i18 | 49 |
| f,n,d,df+2 | -23 | b+2,1* (launch) | i18 | 49 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | b+2,1* (launch) | i18 | 49 |
| d+3 | -18 | ws3,2 (launch) | i13 | 37 |
| f,n,d,DF+4,1+2 | -17 | f,F+2,H.1+2 (launch) | i15 | 45 |
| u+1+2,1+2 | -17 | f,F+2,H.1+2 (launch) | i15 | 45 |
| b+1+2,1,2 | -16 | f,F+2,H.1+2 (launch) | i15 | 45 |
| d+1+2,2,1 | -16 | f,F+2,H.1+2 (launch) | i15 | 45 |
| d+2,1,2,2 | -15 | f,F+2,H.1+2 (launch) | i15 | 45 |
Paul moves Bob can punish
| Paul move | On block | Bob punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| d+1,4 | -31 | ws1,3 |
| d+4 | -31 | ws1,3 |
| 1,2,3 | -25 | b+4,3 |
| f,F+2,2 | -19 | ws1,3 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | b+4,3 |
| d+4,2 | -18 | b+4,3 |
| d+1+2 | -18 | b+4,3 |
| db+3 | -18 | ws1,3 |
VODs (Paul's side)
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