Tips
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Clive's 1,2 string is -14 on block; punish this heavily with your i12 shoulder (d+1+2) or b+1,2.
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Clive's df+1,2 is -16 on block; use your ws2 (i15) or uf+3 (i15) to launch him if he finishes the string.
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Clive's low sweep d+3 is extremely unsafe at -17 on block; punish it with ws2 for a full combo.
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Clive's Power Crush PHX.1 is -14 on block; use your i12 d+1+2 or b+3 (i14) to punish him for trying to armor through your pressure.
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Clive's f+3 Knight's Gambit is a heavy mid that is -14 on block; make sure to punish with d+1+2 to discourage its use.
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Clive's b+1 is a homing move that is -13 on block; use your i12 d+1+2 shoulder to punish him consistently.
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When Clive enters Phoenix Shift (f+4), be ready for Bolt Boot (PHX.3+4), which is +7 on block and homing; it is better to interrupt it than to block.
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Clive's df+3 homing low is very slow (i29) and -26 on block; if you block it, use your most powerful ws launcher.
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FAQ
Who wins Paul vs Clive in Tekken 8?
We do not have enough recent major-set data yet for a reliable Paul vs Clive winrate. Use the tips and VODs below while more tournament results come in.
How do you beat Clive as Paul?
Clive's 1,2 string is -14 on block; punish this heavily with your i12 shoulder (d+1+2) or b+1,2. Clive's df+1,2 is -16 on block; use your ws2 (i15) or uf+3 (i15) to launch him if he finishes the string. Clive's low sweep d+3 is extremely unsafe at -17 on block; punish it with ws2 for a full combo.
Are there pro VODs for Paul vs Clive?
No tournament VODs are listed for Paul vs Clive yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
Clive 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.
| Clive move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| df+3 | -26 | ws3,2 (launch) | i13 | 37 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | b+2,1* (launch) | i18 | 49 |
| df+1,4,3 | -18 | b+2,1* (launch) | i18 | 49 |
| 3,3 | -18 | b+2,1* (launch) | i18 | 49 |
| db+4 | -18 | ws3,2 (launch) | i13 | 37 |
| uf+2 | -17 | f,F+2,H.1+2 (launch) | i15 | 45 |
| d+3 | -17 | ws3,2 (launch) | i13 | 37 |
| df+1,2 | -16 | f,F+2,H.1+2 (launch) | i15 | 45 |
| 1+4 | -15 | f,F+2,H.1+2 (launch) | i15 | 45 |
| df+1,2,1 | -15 | f,F+2,H.1+2 (launch) | i15 | 45 |
| d+4 | -15 | ws3,2 (launch) | i13 | 37 |
| 1,2 | -14 | d+1,4 (launch) | i14 | 31 |
Paul moves Clive can punish
| Paul move | On block | Clive punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| d+1,4 | -31 | ws3 |
| d+4 | -31 | ws3 |
| 1,2,3 | -25 | 1+4 |
| f,F+2,2 | -19 | ws1,2 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | 3,2 |
| d+4,2 | -18 | 3,2 |
| d+1+2 | -18 | 3,2 |
| db+3 | -18 | ws1,2 |
VODs (Paul's side)
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