Tips
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Paul's Phoenix Smasher (qcf+2) is -17 on block; Victor can punish this easily from range with f,F+2 or df+2.
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If Paul completes his Demolition Man string (d+4,2:1+2), the final hit is -17 on block, giving Victor a guaranteed launch with df+2.
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Paul's ws2 is a powerful mid launcher but is -14 on block; use Victor's i14 f+4 or df+3+4 to punish it.
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Watch for Paul's Shoulder Smash (d+1+2), which is i12 but -18 on block; Victor can launch this with any of his primary launchers like df+2.
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Paul's hopkick (uf+4) is -13 on block; Victor can punish this with f+2,2,1 or his i13 df+1,1 string.
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Paul's low Gengetsu (qcf+3) is -14 on block; Victor can punish this with his ws2, which is i14 and launches on counter hit.
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Use Victor's b+4 homing move to catch Paul's Sway (qcb) or Crouch Dash (qcf) transitions, as it is safe at -2 on block.
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Victor's f,f,F+2 is +2 on block and transitions to IAI stance, allowing you to pressure Paul and beat his slower power mids.
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FAQ
Who wins Victor vs Paul in Tekken 8?
We do not have enough recent major-set data yet for a reliable Victor vs Paul winrate. Use the tips and VODs below while more tournament results come in.
How do you beat Paul as Victor?
Paul's Phoenix Smasher (qcf+2) is -17 on block; Victor can punish this easily from range with f,F+2 or df+2. If Paul completes his Demolition Man string (d+4,2:1+2), the final hit is -17 on block, giving Victor a guaranteed launch with df+2. Paul's ws2 is a powerful mid launcher but is -14 on block; use Victor's i14 f+4 or df+3+4 to punish it.
Are there pro VODs for Victor vs Paul?
No tournament VODs are listed for Victor vs Paul yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
Paul 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.
| Paul move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| d+1,4 | -31 | ws3,2 (launch) | i14 | 39 |
| d+4 | -31 | ws3,2 (launch) | i14 | 39 |
| 1,2,3 | -25 | b+3,1 (launch) | i17 | 40 |
| f,F+2,2 | -19 | ws3,2 (launch) | i14 | 39 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | b+3,1 (launch) | i17 | 40 |
| d+4,2 | -18 | b+3,1 (launch) | i17 | 40 |
| d+1+2 | -18 | b+3,1 (launch) | i17 | 40 |
| db+3 | -18 | ws3,2 (launch) | i14 | 39 |
| d+4,2:1+2 | -17 | b+3,1 (launch) | i17 | 40 |
| d+4,2,1+2 | -17 | b+3,1 (launch) | i17 | 40 |
| d+1,2 | -17 | b+3,1 (launch) | i17 | 40 |
| f,F+3,4,d+4 | -17 | ws3,2 (launch) | i14 | 39 |
Victor moves Paul can punish
| Victor move | On block | Paul punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| db+4 | -26 | ws3,2 |
| b+1+4 | -21 | b+2,1* |
| u+1+2 | -20 | b+2,1* |
| uf+4 | -19 | b+2,1* |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | b+2,1* |
| df+3+4 | -17 | f,F+2,H.1+2 |
| d+1 | -17 | ws3,2 |
| f,F+2 | -16 | f,F+2,H.1+2 |
VODs (Victor's side)
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