How does Xiaoyu beat Kunimitsu in Tekken 8? (1)

Use AOP (d+1+2) to duck under Kunimitsu's 1,1 or 1,2 strings, but be wary of her SET 2 mid which is i12 and safe at -9.

How does Xiaoyu beat Kunimitsu in Tekken 8? (2)

Kunimitsu's db+3 low is -15 on block; use ws4 (i11) or ws2 (i13) to punish it effectively.

How does Xiaoyu beat Kunimitsu in Tekken 8? (3)

Xiaoyu's BT 4 is a very fast i13 mid, but it is -18 on block; avoid using it if Kunimitsu is ready to launch with df+2.

How does Xiaoyu beat Kunimitsu in Tekken 8? (4)

Use f+4 (i19 homing) to catch Kunimitsu if she attempts to use her evasive SET.B or sidestep tools.

How does Xiaoyu beat Kunimitsu in Tekken 8? (5)

Xiaoyu's Heat Smash (H.2+3) is +9 on block, allowing you to force a mix-up even if Kunimitsu tries to use her ub+3 evasion.

How does Xiaoyu beat Kunimitsu in Tekken 8? (6)

Kunimitsu's qcf+1 is -13 on block; punish it consistently with f+1+2 (i12).

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Tips

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Use AOP (d+1+2) to duck under Kunimitsu's 1,1 or 1,2 strings, but be wary of her SET 2 mid which is i12 and safe at -9.
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Kunimitsu's db+3 low is -15 on block; use ws4 (i11) or ws2 (i13) to punish it effectively.
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Xiaoyu's BT 4 is a very fast i13 mid, but it is -18 on block; avoid using it if Kunimitsu is ready to launch with df+2.
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Use f+4 (i19 homing) to catch Kunimitsu if she attempts to use her evasive SET.B or sidestep tools.
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Xiaoyu's Heat Smash (H.2+3) is +9 on block, allowing you to force a mix-up even if Kunimitsu tries to use her ub+3 evasion.
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Kunimitsu's qcf+1 is -13 on block; punish it consistently with f+1+2 (i12).

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Punishers

Kunimitsu 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.

Kunimitsu move	On block	Punish with	Startup	Damage
b+1,1,1,1,1,1	-72	df+2,1+2 (launch)	i14	40
db+3,3,3,3,3,3	-47	ws+1+2,1+2 (launch)	i14	32
b+3,4	-20	df+2,1+2 (launch)	i14	40
db+3,3,3,3,3	-19	ws+1+2,1+2 (launch)	i14	32
db+3,3,3,3	-19	ws+1+2,1+2 (launch)	i14	32
db+3,3,3	-19	ws+1+2,1+2 (launch)	i14	32
db+3,3	-19	ws+1+2,1+2 (launch)	i14	32
R.df+1+2	-18	df+2,1+2 (launch)	i14	40
f,d,df+2	-17	df+2,1+2 (launch)	i14	40
ub+3+4	-17	df+2,1+2 (launch)	i14	40
f,F+4,2	-17	df+2,1+2 (launch)	i14	40
(Airborne).ub+3+4	-17	df+2,1+2 (launch)	i14	40

Xiaoyu moves Kunimitsu can punish

Xiaoyu move	On block	Kunimitsu punishes with
df+3	-23	ws2,1
f+3,1,4	-22	3,4
R.df+1+2	-18	3,4
f+1+2	-16	3,4
d+4	-15	ws2,1
df+2,1+2	-14	f,d,df+2
b+4,1	-14	f,d,df+2
f+2,1,4	-13	f+2,3

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