Tips
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When Victor uses his IAI stance projectile (IAI.d+2), it is +4 on block, so do not press buttons immediately after blocking the multi-hit sequence.
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Victor's low sweep db+4 is extremely slow and -26 on block, allowing Paul to land a full delayed hopkick (uf,n,4) or ws2 for a maximum damage launch.
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You can interrupt Victor's df+1,1 string with an i10 jab (1 or 2) because there is a gap between the first and second hits.
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Victor's f,F+2 is a long-range mid launcher but is -16 on block; punish it with Paul's df+2 or uf+4 for a full combo.
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If Victor enters Perfumer (f+3) stance, he cannot block; use Paul's fast mids like df+1 or ws4 to check him before he can transition to an attack.
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Victor's Expulsion (u+1+2) is a heavy mid that is -20 on block; Paul can easily punish this with a full launch using df+2 or uf+4.
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Use Paul's high evasion moves like df+2 or uf+1 to slip under Victor's high-hitting weapon strings like 1,1,2 or f+2,2,2.
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FAQ
Who wins Paul vs Victor in Tekken 8?
We do not have enough recent major-set data yet for a reliable Paul vs Victor winrate. Use the tips and VODs below while more tournament results come in.
How do you beat Victor as Paul?
When Victor uses his IAI stance projectile (IAI.d+2), it is +4 on block, so do not press buttons immediately after blocking the multi-hit sequence. Victor's low sweep db+4 is extremely slow and -26 on block, allowing Paul to land a full delayed hopkick (uf,n,4) or ws2 for a maximum damage launch. You can interrupt Victor's df+1,1 string with an i10 jab (1 or 2) because there is a gap between the first and second hits.
Are there pro VODs for Paul vs Victor?
No tournament VODs are listed for Paul vs Victor yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
Victor 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.
| Victor move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| db+4 | -26 | ws3,2 (launch) | i13 | 37 |
| b+1+4 | -21 | b+2,1* (launch) | i18 | 49 |
| u+1+2 | -20 | b+2,1* (launch) | i18 | 49 |
| uf+4 | -19 | b+2,1* (launch) | i18 | 49 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | b+2,1* (launch) | i18 | 49 |
| df+3+4 | -17 | f,F+2,H.1+2 (launch) | i15 | 45 |
| d+1 | -17 | ws3,2 (launch) | i13 | 37 |
| f,F+2 | -16 | f,F+2,H.1+2 (launch) | i15 | 45 |
| f+2,2,1,1 | -15 | f,F+2,H.1+2 (launch) | i15 | 45 |
| f+2,2 | -15 | f,F+2,H.1+2 (launch) | i15 | 45 |
| H.2+3 | -14 | d+1,4 (launch) | i14 | 31 |
| uf+1,1 | -14 | d+1,4 (launch) | i14 | 31 |
Paul moves Victor can punish
| Paul move | On block | Victor punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| d+1,4 | -31 | ws3,2 |
| d+4 | -31 | ws3,2 |
| 1,2,3 | -25 | b+3,1 |
| f,F+2,2 | -19 | ws3,2 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | b+3,1 |
| d+4,2 | -18 | b+3,1 |
| d+1+2 | -18 | b+3,1 |
| db+3 | -18 | ws3,2 |
VODs (Paul's side)
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