Tips
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Xiaoyu's Mistrust (BT.4) is a common high-damage launcher but is -18 on block, allowing Shaheen to punish with a full combo.
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When Xiaoyu enters Art of Phoenix (AOP), use df+1 as it is a mid that tracks well and can hit her out of many evasive options.
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If Xiaoyu uses her 'Cali Roll' (BT.f+3+4,3+4), it is -11 on block, which you can punish with your i10 1,2 or 2 jabs.
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Xiaoyu's db+3 is a low that is +2 on block, so be careful not to press buttons immediately after blocking it.
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Xiaoyu's Storming Flower (db+1) is a fast mid Heat Engager but is -9 on block, making it safe for her but ending her turn.
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Shaheen's df+3 is a homing mid that is -13 on block; use it sparingly to catch Xiaoyu's frequent sidestepping.
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Punish Xiaoyu's Bolting Rabbit (uf+3) with a quick punisher like f+2,3 or db+2,1, as it is -13 on block.
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FAQ
Who wins Shaheen vs Xiaoyu in Tekken 8?
We do not have enough recent major-set data yet for a reliable Shaheen vs Xiaoyu winrate. Use the tips and VODs below while more tournament results come in.
How do you beat Xiaoyu as Shaheen?
Xiaoyu's Mistrust (BT.4) is a common high-damage launcher but is -18 on block, allowing Shaheen to punish with a full combo. When Xiaoyu enters Art of Phoenix (AOP), use df+1 as it is a mid that tracks well and can hit her out of many evasive options. If Xiaoyu uses her 'Cali Roll' (BT.f+3+4,3+4), it is -11 on block, which you can punish with your i10 1,2 or 2 jabs.
Are there pro VODs for Shaheen vs Xiaoyu?
No tournament VODs are listed for Shaheen vs Xiaoyu yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
Xiaoyu moves that are −10 or worse on block, with Shaheen'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.
| Xiaoyu move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| df+3 | -23 | ws3,3 (launch) | i13 | 34 |
| f+3,1,4 | -22 | 4,3 (launch) | i13 | 37 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | 4,3 (launch) | i13 | 37 |
| f+1+2 | -16 | 4,3 (launch) | i13 | 37 |
| d+4 | -15 | ws3,3 (launch) | i13 | 34 |
| df+2,1+2 | -14 | 4,3 (launch) | i13 | 37 |
| b+4,1 | -14 | 4,3 (launch) | i13 | 37 |
| f+2,1,4 | -13 | 4,3 (launch) | i13 | 37 |
| ub+3 | -13 | 4,3 (launch) | i13 | 37 |
| b+1+2 | -13 | 4,3 (launch) | i13 | 37 |
| ub+4 | -13 | 4,3 (launch) | i13 | 37 |
| uf+3 | -13 | 4,3 (launch) | i13 | 37 |
Shaheen moves Xiaoyu can punish
| Shaheen move | On block | Xiaoyu punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | df+2,1+2 |
| db+3 | -17 | ws+1+2,1+2 |
| b+4 | -15 | df+2,1+2 |
| d+3+4 | -15 | ws+1+2,1+2 |
| H.2+3 | -14 | df+2,1+2 |
| d+3 | -14 | ws+1+2,1+2 |
| df+4,1,3 | -13 | 4 |
| 4,4 | -13 | 4 |
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