Tips
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Punish Azucena's df+2 or ws2 launchers with your ws4 (i11), which is a reliable i11 punisher that is +20a on hit.
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Use b+1 (i8) to interrupt Azucena's slower transitions; it is one of the fastest mids in the game and transitions to BT on hit.
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Azucena's d+3,3,4 string is punishable; the final hit is -14 on block, allowing for a strong punish like f+1+2 if timed correctly.
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If Azucena enters LIB stance, use f+1+2 (i12) to interrupt her, but be careful as it is -16 on block if she blocks it.
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Xiaoyu's f+4 is a homing move that is +1 on block, making it excellent for keeping a mobile Azucena in place.
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Against Azucena's LIB.d+4 low, which is -31 on block, you can land your biggest possible punish.
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Use SS4 (i18) to slip under Azucena's highs; it is -13 on block but launches on counter hit (+29a).
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FAQ
Who wins Xiaoyu vs Azucena in Tekken 8?
Across 3 recent start.gg major sets, Xiaoyu is 0–3 against Azucena. Sample size is still small, so treat the record as directional.
How do you beat Azucena as Xiaoyu?
Punish Azucena's df+2 or ws2 launchers with your ws4 (i11), which is a reliable i11 punisher that is +20a on hit. Use b+1 (i8) to interrupt Azucena's slower transitions; it is one of the fastest mids in the game and transitions to BT on hit. Azucena's d+3,3,4 string is punishable; the final hit is -14 on block, allowing for a strong punish like f+1+2 if timed correctly.
Are there pro VODs for Xiaoyu vs Azucena?
No tournament VODs are listed for Xiaoyu vs Azucena yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
Azucena moves that are −10 or worse on block, with Xiaoyu'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.
| Azucena move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| db+1+2 | -21 | df+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 40 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | df+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 40 |
| db+3+4 | -16 | df+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 40 |
| uf+3 | -16 | df+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 40 |
| f+2,1,4 | -14 | df+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 40 |
| d+3,3,4 | -14 | df+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 40 |
| uf+3,4 | -14 | df+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 40 |
| 1,2 | -14 | df+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 40 |
| f,F+3 | -14 | df+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 40 |
| db+4 | -14 | ws+1+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 32 |
| d+3 | -14 | ws+1+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 32 |
| f,f,F+3 | -14 | df+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 40 |
Xiaoyu moves Azucena can punish
| Xiaoyu move | On block | Azucena punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| df+3 | -23 | ws1 |
| f+3,1,4 | -22 | f+4,4~3 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | f+4,4~3 |
| f+1+2 | -16 | df+4,1 |
| d+4 | -15 | ws1 |
| df+2,1+2 | -14 | 4,3 |
| b+4,1 | -14 | 4,3 |
| f+2,1,4 | -13 | 4,3 |
start.gg majors
Across 3 start.gg major sets, Xiaoyu is 0–3 against Azucena.
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Matchup charts: Xiaoyu · Azucena
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