Tips
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Hwoarang's Sky Rocket (CD.4) is -18 on block; you can punish this heavily with a full launcher like uf+3.
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Use AOP (d+1+2) frequently to evade Hwoarang's high-level pressure, such as his jabs or his backlash (RFF.3~4).
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Your b+1 is an i8 mid that transitions to BT on hit, making it an excellent tool to interrupt Hwoarang's slower string transitions.
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Use f+4 to check his movement; it is i19, homing, and actually +1 on block, allowing you to maintain pressure.
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Your db+3 is a rare low that is +2c on block, allowing you to stay in his face and disrupt his Flamingo flow.
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When Hwoarang is in Flamingo stance, his d+3 low is -13 on block; block and punish with ws4 or ws2.
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FAQ
Who wins Xiaoyu vs Hwoarang in Tekken 8?
We do not have enough recent major-set data yet for a reliable Xiaoyu vs Hwoarang winrate. Use the tips and VODs below while more tournament results come in.
How do you beat Hwoarang as Xiaoyu?
Hwoarang's Sky Rocket (CD.4) is -18 on block; you can punish this heavily with a full launcher like uf+3. Use AOP (d+1+2) frequently to evade Hwoarang's high-level pressure, such as his jabs or his backlash (RFF.3~4). Your b+1 is an i8 mid that transitions to BT on hit, making it an excellent tool to interrupt Hwoarang's slower string transitions.
Are there pro VODs for Xiaoyu vs Hwoarang?
No tournament VODs are listed for Xiaoyu vs Hwoarang yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
Hwoarang 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.
| Hwoarang move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| b+3 | -19 | df+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 40 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | df+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 40 |
| d+4 | -17 | ws+1+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 32 |
| f+3~3 | -16 | df+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 40 |
| b+1 | -15 | df+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 40 |
| 4,4,3 | -14 | df+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 40 |
| uf+3,4,3 | -14 | df+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 40 |
| 3,3,3 | -14 | df+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 40 |
| 1,1,3,3 | -14 | df+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 40 |
| df+3,4 | -14 | df+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 40 |
| df+3+4 | -14 | df+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 40 |
| d+3+4 | -14 | ws+1+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 32 |
Xiaoyu moves Hwoarang can punish
| Xiaoyu move | On block | Hwoarang punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| df+3 | -23 | ws2,3 |
| f+3,1,4 | -22 | db+4,4 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | db+4,4 |
| f+1+2 | -16 | db+4,4 |
| d+4 | -15 | ws2,3 |
| df+2,1+2 | -14 | 4,3 |
| b+4,1 | -14 | 4,3 |
| f+2,1,4 | -13 | 4,3 |
start.gg majors
Across 1 start.gg major sets, Xiaoyu is 0–1 against Hwoarang.
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Matchup charts: Xiaoyu · Hwoarang
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