Xiaoyu vs Bryan

VODs from Xiaoyu's side

Tips

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Bryan's 3+4 is -13 on block; punish it consistently with f+1+2 (Clouded Peak) or your i12 ws1,4.
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Use AOP (d+1+2) to evade Bryan's Mach Breaker (f,F+2) and Mach Kick (f,F+4), as both are high-level hits.
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Bryan's Hatchet Kick (SWA.3) is -13 on block; use your i13 ws2 or ws+1+2 to punish him for using it.
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Watch for Bryan's b+1 (Chopping Elbow); it is +4 on block and spikes on counter hit, so avoid pressing buttons immediately after blocking it.
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Your b+1 is an i8 mid that can interrupt Bryan's slower pressure and transitions him into BT for mixups.
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Bryan's Snake Edge (df+3) is a very slow i29 low; block it for a massive -26 punish or hopkick it with uf+4.
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Bryan's f,F+3 (Slash Kick) is -13 on block; use f+1+2 to punish him if he doesn't have Heat active.

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FAQ

Who wins Xiaoyu vs Bryan in Tekken 8?

Across 3 recent start.gg major sets, Xiaoyu is 2–1 against Bryan. Sample size is still small, so treat the record as directional.

How do you beat Bryan as Xiaoyu?

Bryan's 3+4 is -13 on block; punish it consistently with f+1+2 (Clouded Peak) or your i12 ws1,4. Use AOP (d+1+2) to evade Bryan's Mach Breaker (f,F+2) and Mach Kick (f,F+4), as both are high-level hits. Bryan's Hatchet Kick (SWA.3) is -13 on block; use your i13 ws2 or ws+1+2 to punish him for using it.

Are there pro VODs for Xiaoyu vs Bryan?

No tournament VODs are listed for Xiaoyu vs Bryan yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.

Punishers

Bryan 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.

Bryan move	On block	Punish with	Startup	Damage
ub+1+2,1,2,1,2,1,2,1,2,1,4	-35	df+2,1+2 (launch)	i14	40
ub+1+2,1,2,1,2,1,2,1,2,1	-26	df+2,1+2 (launch)	i14	40
df+3	-26	ws+1+2,1+2 (launch)	i14	32
b,B+4	-19	df+2,1+2 (launch)	i14	40
R.df+1+2	-18	df+2,1+2 (launch)	i14	40
ub+1+2,1,2,1,2,1,2,1,2	-16	df+2,1+2 (launch)	i14	40
ub+1+2,1,2,1,2,1,2	-16	df+2,1+2 (launch)	i14	40
ub+1+2,1,2,1,2	-16	df+2,1+2 (launch)	i14	40
ub+1+2,1,2	-16	df+2,1+2 (launch)	i14	40
ub+1+2	-16	df+2,1+2 (launch)	i14	40
uf+2,2,2,SNE.2,2,3	-15	df+2,1+2 (launch)	i14	40
uf+2,2,2,3	-15	df+2,1+2 (launch)	i14	40

Xiaoyu moves Bryan can punish

Xiaoyu move	On block	Bryan punishes with
df+3	-23	ws2
f+3,1,4	-22	3+4,SNE.2*
R.df+1+2	-18	3+4,SNE.2*
f+1+2	-16	d+2,3
d+4	-15	ws1
df+2,1+2	-14	d+2,3
b+4,1	-14	d+2,3
f+2,1,4	-13	df+2,3

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start.gg majors

Across 3 start.gg major sets, Xiaoyu is 2–1 against Bryan.

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Matchup charts: Xiaoyu · Bryan

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