Xiaoyu vs Claudio

VODs from Xiaoyu's side

Tips

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Claudio's primary launcher uf+4 is -13 on block; use ws4 or f+1+2 to punish it consistently.
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AOP.d (Butterfly) allows Xiaoyu to duck even lower, which is highly effective at evading Claudio's f,f,f+2 (+6 on block high).
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Claudio's b+1+2 power crush is -13 on block; punish it with ws4 or f+1+2 to stop his defensive momentum.
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Use db+3 to poke at Claudio; it is i15 and +2c on block, keeping you safe while chipping away at his health.
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Claudio's f+2,1,1+2 is -18 on block; ensure you use a heavy punisher like f+1+2 or a launcher if you block the final shoulder hit.
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Claudio's df+1,2 is -15 on block; use this opportunity to launch him with f+1+2 or a similar fast mid launcher.
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If Claudio gains Starburst, be wary of his d+1,STB.2 which becomes +6 on block and deals 4 chip damage.

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FAQ

Who wins Xiaoyu vs Claudio in Tekken 8?

Across 4 recent start.gg major sets, Xiaoyu is 4–0 against Claudio. Sample size is still small, so treat the record as directional.

How do you beat Claudio as Xiaoyu?

Claudio's primary launcher uf+4 is -13 on block; use ws4 or f+1+2 to punish it consistently. AOP.d (Butterfly) allows Xiaoyu to duck even lower, which is highly effective at evading Claudio's f,f,f+2 (+6 on block high). Claudio's b+1+2 power crush is -13 on block; punish it with ws4 or f+1+2 to stop his defensive momentum.

Are there pro VODs for Xiaoyu vs Claudio?

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

Punishers

Claudio 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.

Claudio move	On block	Punish with	Startup	Damage
f+2,2	-26	df+2,1+2 (launch)	i14	40
4,STB.2	-19	df+2,1+2 (launch)	i14	40
R.df+1+2	-18	df+2,1+2 (launch)	i14	40
f+2,1,1+2	-18	df+2,1+2 (launch)	i14	40
d+1+2	-18	df+2,1+2 (launch)	i14	40
f,F+2	-18	df+2,1+2 (launch)	i14	40
f+1+2	-18	df+2,1+2 (launch)	i14	40
d+3	-17	ws+1+2,1+2 (launch)	i14	32
df+1,2	-15	df+2,1+2 (launch)	i14	40
b+3+4	-15	df+2,1+2 (launch)	i14	40
db+3	-15	ws+1+2,1+2 (launch)	i14	32
d+4	-15	ws+1+2,1+2 (launch)	i14	32

Xiaoyu moves Claudio can punish

Xiaoyu move	On block	Claudio punishes with
df+3	-23	ws1,STB.2
f+3,1,4	-22	f,F+2,1+2
R.df+1+2	-18	f,F+2,1+2
f+1+2	-16	f,F+2,1+2
d+4	-15	ws1,STB.2
df+2,1+2	-14	f,F+2,1+2
b+4,1	-14	f,F+2,1+2
f+2,1,4	-13	4,STB.2

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start.gg majors

Across 4 start.gg major sets, Xiaoyu is 4–0 against Claudio.

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Matchup charts: Xiaoyu · Claudio

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VODs (Xiaoyu's side)

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