Tips
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AOP.d (Butterfly) allows Xiaoyu to duck even lower, evading many of Heihachi's mids that would normally hit her in standard AOP.
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Heihachi's Demon God Fist (f,F+2) and Iron Hand (qcf+2) are both launch punishable at -16 and -17 respectively; use 3 (i14) or uf+3 (i16) to punish.
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Heihachi's Flash Punch Combo (1,1,2) is -17 on block; always look to punish this heavily if he finishes the string.
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Use b+3 (i18) to transition to Backturned (BT) while staying safe at +3 on block, forcing Heihachi to respect your BT options.
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If Heihachi uses f,n,d,DF+4 (Spinning Demon) and completes the string with the mid extension (1), it is -15 and can be launch punished.
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Your f+1+2 (Clouded Peak) is an i12 mid that can interrupt Heihachi's slower pressure, but be careful as it is -16 on block.
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Heihachi's f+4 is +4 on block and transitions to FUJ; use AOP to potentially evade the follow-up or sidestep the initial kick.
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Heihachi's db+2 (Eishomon) is a slow i23 low that is -18 on block; block and punish with a full launcher like ws2 or hFC.3,2,1,4.
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FAQ
Who wins Xiaoyu vs Heihachi in Tekken 8?
We do not have enough recent major-set data yet for a reliable Xiaoyu vs Heihachi winrate. Use the tips and VODs below while more tournament results come in.
How do you beat Heihachi as Xiaoyu?
AOP.d (Butterfly) allows Xiaoyu to duck even lower, evading many of Heihachi's mids that would normally hit her in standard AOP. Heihachi's Demon God Fist (f,F+2) and Iron Hand (qcf+2) are both launch punishable at -16 and -17 respectively; use 3 (i14) or uf+3 (i16) to punish. Heihachi's Flash Punch Combo (1,1,2) is -17 on block; always look to punish this heavily if he finishes the string.
Are there pro VODs for Xiaoyu vs Heihachi?
No tournament VODs are listed for Xiaoyu vs Heihachi yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
Heihachi 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.
| Heihachi move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| f,n,d,DF+3 | -23 | ws+1+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 32 |
| f,n,d,DF+4 | -23 | ws+1+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 32 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | df+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 40 |
| db+2 | -18 | ws+1+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 32 |
| 1,1,WAR.2 | -17 | df+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 40 |
| df+2,1 | -17 | df+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 40 |
| df+2,WAR.1 | -17 | df+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 40 |
| 1,1,2 | -17 | df+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 40 |
| f,F+2 | -16 | df+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 40 |
| f,n,d,DF+4,4,4,n,4,4 | -15 | df+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 40 |
| f,n,d,DF+4,4,4,1 | -15 | df+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 40 |
| df+3,1+2,1 | -15 | df+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 40 |
Xiaoyu moves Heihachi can punish
| Xiaoyu move | On block | Heihachi punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| df+3 | -23 | ws3,1+2 |
| f+3,1,4 | -22 | d+3,H.2 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | f+2~1,1+2 |
| f+1+2 | -16 | f+2~1,1+2 |
| d+4 | -15 | ws4,4 |
| df+2,1+2 | -14 | f+2~1,1+2 |
| b+4,1 | -14 | f+2~1,1+2 |
| f+2,1,4 | -13 | f+2~1,1+2 |
start.gg majors
Across 1 start.gg major sets, Xiaoyu is 1–0 against Heihachi.
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Matchup charts: Xiaoyu · Heihachi
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