Tips
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Hwoarang's Backlash (RFF.3~4) is a power crush that is +4~+7 on block; avoid attacking blindly when he is in RFF and look to duck the high hit.
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Hwoarang's d+3,4 is a common pressure tool that is +8g~+10g on block; you must interrupt the transition or sidestep if you anticipate the follow-up.
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Use Victor's d+1 to check Hwoarang's Flamingo pressure, as it is a weapon low that cannot be parried and has i16 startup.
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Hwoarang's Peacekeeper (f,F+4) is a safe mid Heat Engager at -7 on block, so respect his follow-up options even if you block it.
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If Hwoarang uses Sky Rocket (f,n,d,df+4), it is -18 on block; punish it instantly with Arcadia (df+2) for a full launch.
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Hwoarang's RFS.d+4 is a stagger low at -23 on block; use a delayed hopkick or your strongest ws punisher like ws1.
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Victor's b+1+2 is a power crush that is i19 and only -9 on block, making it a relatively safe way to escape Hwoarang's strings.
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FAQ
Who wins Victor vs Hwoarang in Tekken 8?
We do not have enough recent major-set data yet for a reliable Victor vs Hwoarang winrate. Use the tips and VODs below while more tournament results come in.
How do you beat Hwoarang as Victor?
Hwoarang's Backlash (RFF.3~4) is a power crush that is +4~+7 on block; avoid attacking blindly when he is in RFF and look to duck the high hit. Hwoarang's d+3,4 is a common pressure tool that is +8g~+10g on block; you must interrupt the transition or sidestep if you anticipate the follow-up. Use Victor's d+1 to check Hwoarang's Flamingo pressure, as it is a weapon low that cannot be parried and has i16 startup.
Are there pro VODs for Victor vs Hwoarang?
No tournament VODs are listed for Victor 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 Victor'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 | b+3,1 (launch) | i17 | 40 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | b+3,1 (launch) | i17 | 40 |
| d+4 | -17 | ws3,2 (launch) | i14 | 39 |
| f+3~3 | -16 | f+4,1 (launch) | i14 | 36 |
| b+1 | -15 | f+4,1 (launch) | i14 | 36 |
| 4,4,3 | -14 | f+4,1 (launch) | i14 | 36 |
| uf+3,4,3 | -14 | f+4,1 (launch) | i14 | 36 |
| 3,3,3 | -14 | f+4,1 (launch) | i14 | 36 |
| 1,1,3,3 | -14 | f+4,1 (launch) | i14 | 36 |
| df+3,4 | -14 | f+4,1 (launch) | i14 | 36 |
| df+3+4 | -14 | f+4,1 (launch) | i14 | 36 |
| d+3+4 | -14 | ws3,2 (launch) | i14 | 39 |
Victor moves Hwoarang can punish
| Victor move | On block | Hwoarang punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| db+4 | -26 | ws2,3 |
| b+1+4 | -21 | db+4,4 |
| u+1+2 | -20 | db+4,4 |
| uf+4 | -19 | db+4,4 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | db+4,4 |
| df+3+4 | -17 | db+4,4 |
| d+1 | -17 | ws2,3 |
| f,F+2 | -16 | db+4,4 |
VODs (Victor's side)
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