Tips
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AOP (d+1+2) is extremely effective against King as it evades his i10 jabs and many of his high-hitting throws like Giant Swing.
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Punish King's uf+4 or ub+4 knees (-13 on block) with your ws1,4, which is a reliable i12 punisher.
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King's d+3+4 Stagger Kicks are -25 on block; use this opportunity for a full launch with While Landing 3 (i15) or a delayed hopkick.
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Use b+1 to interrupt King's slower pressure; it is an i8 mid that transitions to BT on hit, giving you a frame advantage of up to +6.
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Xiaoyu's f+1+2 Clouded Peak is an i12 mid shoulder that can punish King's moves that are -12 or worse, though it is unsafe at -16 if blocked.
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Use BT d+4 Hou Sao Tui to go under King's high attacks; it is an i20 low that provides an instant tornado on counter hit.
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King's Atlas Hammer (d+1+2) is extremely unsafe at -24; punish this with a full combo starting with your most powerful launcher.
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If King uses f,F+4 Konvict Kick, it is -15 on block; punish it instantly with f,F+3 for a guaranteed mid check or f,F+1+2.
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FAQ
Who wins Xiaoyu vs King in Tekken 8?
We do not have enough recent major-set data yet for a reliable Xiaoyu vs King winrate. Use the tips and VODs below while more tournament results come in.
How do you beat King as Xiaoyu?
AOP (d+1+2) is extremely effective against King as it evades his i10 jabs and many of his high-hitting throws like Giant Swing. Punish King's uf+4 or ub+4 knees (-13 on block) with your ws1,4, which is a reliable i12 punisher. King's d+3+4 Stagger Kicks are -25 on block; use this opportunity for a full launch with While Landing 3 (i15) or a delayed hopkick.
Are there pro VODs for Xiaoyu vs King?
No tournament VODs are listed for Xiaoyu vs King yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
King 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.
| King move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| d+3+4,4,4,4 | -26 | ws+1+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 32 |
| d+3+4,4,4 | -25 | ws+1+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 32 |
| d+3+4,4 | -25 | ws+1+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 32 |
| d+3+4 | -25 | ws+1+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 32 |
| d+1+2 | -24 | df+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 40 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | df+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 40 |
| uf+2 | -17 | df+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 40 |
| db+4 | -17 | ws+1+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 32 |
| f,F+2+3 | -16 | df+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 40 |
| df+4,3,4 | -15 | df+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 40 |
| f+2,d+1,2 | -15 | df+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 40 |
| d+3+4,4,4,2 | -15 | df+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 40 |
Xiaoyu moves King can punish
| Xiaoyu move | On block | King punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| df+3 | -23 | ws3 |
| f+3,1,4 | -22 | 1+2,3 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | 1+2,3 |
| f+1+2 | -16 | b+2,1+2 |
| d+4 | -15 | ws2,2 |
| df+2,1+2 | -14 | b+2,1+2 |
| b+4,1 | -14 | b+2,1+2 |
| f+2,1,4 | -13 | df+2,1 |
start.gg majors
Across 1 start.gg major sets, Xiaoyu is 1–0 against King.
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