Tips
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Armor King's f+1+4 shoulder is extremely fast (i13) but very unsafe at -19 on block; launch it every time with ws1.
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Armor King's db+3 Foot Sweep is a homing low but is -26 on block; block and punish with a full ws1 launch.
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Be careful using highs against Armor King's df+1 or df+2, as both moves have properties that can occasionally evade jabs.
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If Armor King enters Bad Jaguar (f+3+4) stance, he cannot block; use this opportunity to hit him with fast mids like df+1 or b+4.
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Armor King's uf+4 hopkick is -13 on block; punish it consistently with your i12 1,2 or i10 2,1.
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Armor King's b+1,2 string is -12 on block and jails from the first hit, so don't try to duck the second hit if you blocked the first.
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Many of Armor King's key mid pokes like f+2 (-11) and df+2 (-12) are punishable; use your i10 BT.2 or i11 ws4 to punish them.
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Armor King's f,f,n,2 low is -13 on block; use your ws4 (i11) to punish it and start your offense.
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FAQ
Who wins Raven vs Armor King in Tekken 8?
We do not have enough recent major-set data yet for a reliable Raven vs Armor King winrate. Use the tips and VODs below while more tournament results come in.
How do you beat Armor King as Raven?
Armor King's f+1+4 shoulder is extremely fast (i13) but very unsafe at -19 on block; launch it every time with ws1. Armor King's db+3 Foot Sweep is a homing low but is -26 on block; block and punish with a full ws1 launch. Be careful using highs against Armor King's df+1 or df+2, as both moves have properties that can occasionally evade jabs.
Are there pro VODs for Raven vs Armor King?
No tournament VODs are listed for Raven 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 Raven'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,H.2 (launch) | i16 | 39 |
| f+1+4 | -19 | f+3,2 (launch) | i17 | 39 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | f+3,2 (launch) | i17 | 39 |
| 3+4,2 | -18 | f+3,2 (launch) | i17 | 39 |
| db+4 | -17 | ws3,H.2 (launch) | i16 | 39 |
| d+3+4 | -16 | ws3,H.2 (launch) | i16 | 39 |
| d+3+4,3 | -15 | b+4,B+4 (launch) | i14 | 37 |
| d+4 | -15 | ws2 (launch) | i13 | 17 |
| d+2,4 | -14 | b+4,B+4 (launch) | i14 | 37 |
| ub+1+2 | -14 | b+4,B+4 (launch) | i14 | 37 |
| 3,4,1 | -13 | 4,1 | i12 | 29 |
| f+3,2,1 | -13 | 4,1 | i12 | 29 |
Raven moves Armor King can punish
| Raven move | On block | Armor King punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| 3~4,F | -39 | 3+4,2 |
| b+2,2,1+2 | -30 | ws3,1 |
| b+4,B+4~3,3+4 | -25 | 3+4,2 |
| uf+3+4,3+4 | -25 | 3+4,2 |
| b+2,2,3 | -19 | f+2,1 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | f+2,1 |
| u+3,3 | -16 | ws3,1 |
| 4~3 | -16 | f+2,1 |
VODs (Raven's side)
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