Tips
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Kazuya's df+2 is -12 on block; you can punish it every time with your i12 d+1+2 shoulder smash.
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Kazuya's Twin Pistons (ws1,2) is -12 on block; use your b+1,2 for a reliable i12 punisher that leads to a tornado.
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Kazuya's Spinning Demon (f,n,d,DF+4) is -23 on block; use a full launch punisher like uf+3,4 or ws2.
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Kazuya's f+4 is +4c on block; do not try to challenge him with slow moves after blocking this, as he is at a significant advantage.
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Kazuya's Flash Punch Combo (1,1,2) is -17 on block; make sure to punish this heavily with your own Phoenix Smasher (qcf+2).
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Your df+2 has high evasion and can go under Kazuya's Electric Wind God Fist if timed correctly, launching him for a full combo.
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Kazuya's f+3 is -13 on block; punish it with your i12 d+1+2 or b+1,2 to stop his mid-range poke pressure.
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If Kazuya uses his Heat Smash (Omega Crash), it is -14 on block; punish it with your b+1,2 or d+1+2.
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FAQ
Who wins Paul vs Kazuya in Tekken 8?
We do not have enough recent major-set data yet for a reliable Paul vs Kazuya winrate. Use the tips and VODs below while more tournament results come in.
How do you beat Kazuya as Paul?
Kazuya's df+2 is -12 on block; you can punish it every time with your i12 d+1+2 shoulder smash. Kazuya's Twin Pistons (ws1,2) is -12 on block; use your b+1,2 for a reliable i12 punisher that leads to a tornado. Kazuya's Spinning Demon (f,n,d,DF+4) is -23 on block; use a full launch punisher like uf+3,4 or ws2.
Are there pro VODs for Paul vs Kazuya?
No tournament VODs are listed for Paul vs Kazuya yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
Kazuya 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.
| Kazuya move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| uf+4,4,4 | -23 | ws3,2 (launch) | i13 | 37 |
| uf+4,4 | -23 | ws3,2 (launch) | i13 | 37 |
| f,n,d,DF+4 | -23 | ws3,2 (launch) | i13 | 37 |
| f,n,d,DF+4,1,DVK.1 | -19 | b+2,1* (launch) | i18 | 49 |
| df+3+4,1,2 | -19 | b+2,1* (launch) | i18 | 49 |
| f,n,d,DF+4,1,DVK.1,B | -19 | b+2,1* (launch) | i18 | 49 |
| db+1,2 | -19 | b+2,1* (launch) | i18 | 49 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | b+2,1* (launch) | i18 | 49 |
| uf+4,4,4,4 | -17 | f,F+2,H.1+2 (launch) | i15 | 45 |
| 1,1,2 | -17 | f,F+2,H.1+2 (launch) | i15 | 45 |
| d+3 | -17 | ws3,2 (launch) | i13 | 37 |
| f,n,d,DF+4,1 | -16 | f,F+2,H.1+2 (launch) | i15 | 45 |
Paul moves Kazuya can punish
| Paul move | On block | Kazuya punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| d+1,4 | -31 | ws2 |
| d+4 | -31 | ws2 |
| 1,2,3 | -25 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 |
| f,F+2,2 | -19 | ws2 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 |
| d+4,2 | -18 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 |
| d+1+2 | -18 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 |
| db+3 | -18 | ws2 |
start.gg majors
Across 2 start.gg major sets, Paul is 2–0 against Kazuya.
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Players on this side
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