Tips
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Hwoarang's Backlash (RFF 3~4) is a high power crush that is +4 to +7 on block; duck it to launch him or use your b+1+3 parry to escape the pressure.
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Hwoarang's d+3,4 is a common low-high string; the second hit is +8 on block, so you must duck the high to avoid being trapped in his Flamingo mixups.
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Use b+1+3 (Utsusemi Escape) to parry Hwoarang's multi-hit kick strings, but be careful as it deals recoverable self-damage on success.
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Hwoarang's df+3,4 (Double Claymore) is -14 on block; punish it consistently with 1+2 (i14) to activate Heat.
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Hwoarang's f,F+3 (Spinning Axe Kick) is +6 on block and transitions to RFF; use your backturned movement (BT f,f,f) to create space if he tries to follow up.
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If Hwoarang uses his low d+4,4 (Firecracker), it is -13 on block; punish it with ws2 (i13) to stop his transition.
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FAQ
Who wins Raven vs Hwoarang in Tekken 8?
We do not have enough recent major-set data yet for a reliable Raven vs Hwoarang winrate. Use the tips and VODs below while more tournament results come in.
How do you beat Hwoarang as Raven?
Hwoarang's Backlash (RFF 3~4) is a high power crush that is +4 to +7 on block; duck it to launch him or use your b+1+3 parry to escape the pressure. Hwoarang's d+3,4 is a common low-high string; the second hit is +8 on block, so you must duck the high to avoid being trapped in his Flamingo mixups. Use b+1+3 (Utsusemi Escape) to parry Hwoarang's multi-hit kick strings, but be careful as it deals recoverable self-damage on success.
Are there pro VODs for Raven vs Hwoarang?
No tournament VODs are listed for Raven vs Hwoarang yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
Hwoarang 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.
| Hwoarang move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| b+3 | -19 | f+3,2 (launch) | i17 | 39 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | f+3,2 (launch) | i17 | 39 |
| d+4 | -17 | ws3,H.2 (launch) | i16 | 39 |
| f+3~3 | -16 | df+2,4 (launch) | i16 | 39 |
| b+1 | -15 | b+4,B+4 (launch) | i14 | 37 |
| 4,4,3 | -14 | b+4,B+4 (launch) | i14 | 37 |
| uf+3,4,3 | -14 | b+4,B+4 (launch) | i14 | 37 |
| 3,3,3 | -14 | b+4,B+4 (launch) | i14 | 37 |
| 1,1,3,3 | -14 | b+4,B+4 (launch) | i14 | 37 |
| df+3,4 | -14 | b+4,B+4 (launch) | i14 | 37 |
| df+3+4 | -14 | b+4,B+4 (launch) | i14 | 37 |
| d+3+4 | -14 | ws2 (launch) | i13 | 17 |
Raven moves Hwoarang can punish
| Raven move | On block | Hwoarang punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| 3~4,F | -39 | db+4,4 |
| b+2,2,1+2 | -30 | ws2,3 |
| b+4,B+4~3,3+4 | -25 | db+4,4 |
| uf+3+4,3+4 | -25 | db+4,4 |
| b+2,2,3 | -19 | db+4,4 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | db+4,4 |
| u+3,3 | -16 | ws2,3 |
| 4~3 | -16 | db+4,4 |
start.gg majors
Across 2 start.gg major sets, Raven is 1–1 against Hwoarang.
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Matchup charts: Raven · Hwoarang
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