Tips
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Clive's f+2 is -12 on block; use f+1+2 (i12) for a consistent punish.
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Use AOP to evade Clive's 1,1 or 2,1 strings, as both end in highs that will whiff over a crouching Xiaoyu.
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Clive's df+2 launcher is -13 on block; punish it with your ws4 (i11) or f+1+2 if you block it standing.
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Clive's PHX.3 low is -26 on block and staggers; you can punish this with your most powerful delayed rising toe kick (uf,n,4).
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Clive's f+1+2 Heat Engager is -12 on block; ensure you punish this to prevent him from gaining momentum.
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If Clive uses b+1+2 to counter your attacks, it is -14 on block, allowing for a significant punish if he whiffs the reversal.
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Clive's 1,2 is -14 on block; use your f+1+2 (i12) to punish him for finishing the string.
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FAQ
Who wins Xiaoyu vs Clive in Tekken 8?
Across 3 recent start.gg major sets, Xiaoyu is 2–1 against Clive. Sample size is still small, so treat the record as directional.
How do you beat Clive as Xiaoyu?
Clive's f+2 is -12 on block; use f+1+2 (i12) for a consistent punish. Use AOP to evade Clive's 1,1 or 2,1 strings, as both end in highs that will whiff over a crouching Xiaoyu. Clive's df+2 launcher is -13 on block; punish it with your ws4 (i11) or f+1+2 if you block it standing.
Are there pro VODs for Xiaoyu vs Clive?
No tournament VODs are listed for Xiaoyu vs Clive yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
Clive 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.
| Clive move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| df+3 | -26 | ws+1+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 32 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | df+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 40 |
| df+1,4,3 | -18 | df+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 40 |
| 3,3 | -18 | df+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 40 |
| db+4 | -18 | ws+1+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 32 |
| uf+2 | -17 | df+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 40 |
| d+3 | -17 | ws+1+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 32 |
| df+1,2 | -16 | df+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 40 |
| 1+4 | -15 | df+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 40 |
| df+1,2,1 | -15 | df+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 40 |
| d+4 | -15 | ws+1+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 32 |
| 1,2 | -14 | df+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 40 |
Xiaoyu moves Clive can punish
| Xiaoyu move | On block | Clive punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| df+3 | -23 | ws3 |
| f+3,1,4 | -22 | 1+4 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | 3,2 |
| f+1+2 | -16 | 3,2 |
| d+4 | -15 | ws1,2 |
| df+2,1+2 | -14 | 2,1 |
| b+4,1 | -14 | 2,1 |
| f+2,1,4 | -13 | 2,1 |
start.gg majors
Across 3 start.gg major sets, Xiaoyu is 2–1 against Clive.
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Matchup charts: Xiaoyu · Clive
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