Tips
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AOP (d+1+2) naturally evades Kazuya's Electric Wind God Fist (f,n,d,df:2) because it is a high hit level.
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Punish Kazuya's df+2 or f+2 on block with f+1+2 (Clouded Peak), as both are -12 and your shoulder is i12.
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Kazuya's Tsunami Kick (df+4,4) is -15 on block; use this opportunity to launch him with uf+3 or ws4.
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Use b+1 to interrupt Kazuya's slower pressure; it is an i8 mid that transitions to BT, though it is -12 on block.
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Your f+4 is a homing high that is +1 on block, which is excellent for tracking Kazuya's Mist Step or sidesteps.
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Kazuya's ws2 (Demon God Fist) is a massive -18 on block; ensure you use a full launcher to punish this every time.
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Use db+3 (Knee Cracker) to poke Kazuya; it is i15 and +2c on block, keeping you safe while chipping away at him.
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FAQ
Who wins Xiaoyu vs Kazuya in Tekken 8?
Across 5 recent start.gg major sets, Xiaoyu is 3–2 against Kazuya. Sample size is still small, so treat the record as directional.
How do you beat Kazuya as Xiaoyu?
AOP (d+1+2) naturally evades Kazuya's Electric Wind God Fist (f,n,d,df:2) because it is a high hit level. Punish Kazuya's df+2 or f+2 on block with f+1+2 (Clouded Peak), as both are -12 and your shoulder is i12. Kazuya's Tsunami Kick (df+4,4) is -15 on block; use this opportunity to launch him with uf+3 or ws4.
Are there pro VODs for Xiaoyu vs Kazuya?
No tournament VODs are listed for Xiaoyu vs Kazuya yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
Kazuya 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.
| Kazuya move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| uf+4,4,4 | -23 | ws+1+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 32 |
| uf+4,4 | -23 | ws+1+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 32 |
| f,n,d,DF+4 | -23 | ws+1+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 32 |
| f,n,d,DF+4,1,DVK.1 | -19 | df+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 40 |
| df+3+4,1,2 | -19 | df+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 40 |
| f,n,d,DF+4,1,DVK.1,B | -19 | df+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 40 |
| db+1,2 | -19 | df+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 40 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | df+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 40 |
| uf+4,4,4,4 | -17 | df+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 40 |
| 1,1,2 | -17 | df+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 40 |
| d+3 | -17 | ws+1+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 32 |
| f,n,d,DF+4,1 | -16 | df+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 40 |
Xiaoyu moves Kazuya can punish
| Xiaoyu move | On block | Kazuya punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| df+3 | -23 | ws2 |
| f+3,1,4 | -22 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 |
| f+1+2 | -16 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 |
| d+4 | -15 | ws1+2 |
| df+2,1+2 | -14 | 2,2 |
| b+4,1 | -14 | 2,2 |
| f+2,1,4 | -13 | 2,2 |
start.gg majors
Across 5 start.gg major sets, Xiaoyu is 3–2 against Kazuya.
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Matchup charts: Xiaoyu · Kazuya
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