Tips
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Law's Dragon Uppercut (ws2) and Somersault Kick (UF+4) are heavily punishable at -18 and -17 respectively; use BT.4 or uf+3 to launch them.
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AOP will naturally evade Law's 1,2 and 4,3 strings, allowing you to counter with AOP.2,1, which is an i13 Heat Engager.
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Law's Slide Kick (FC.df,d,df+3) is -23 on block, giving you ample time for a maximum damage delayed rising toe kick (uf,n,4) punish.
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Use b+1, an i8 mid, to interrupt Law's slower transitions into DSS if he becomes predictable with moves like f+2~1.
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Law's Dragon's Tail (db+4) is extremely slow at i26 and -37 on block; you must launch this every time it is blocked.
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Law's f+1+2 Dragon Hammer is +3c on block; do not challenge immediately after blocking it as he is at an advantage.
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If Law uses 3,3, the second hit is -14 on block, allowing for a guaranteed b+1+2 or BT.4 punish.
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Law's d+2,3 is a -15 mid launcher; use your i12-13 punisher f+1+2 to punish it consistently.
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FAQ
Who wins Xiaoyu vs Law in Tekken 8?
We do not have enough recent major-set data yet for a reliable Xiaoyu vs Law winrate. Use the tips and VODs below while more tournament results come in.
How do you beat Law as Xiaoyu?
Law's Dragon Uppercut (ws2) and Somersault Kick (UF+4) are heavily punishable at -18 and -17 respectively; use BT.4 or uf+3 to launch them. AOP will naturally evade Law's 1,2 and 4,3 strings, allowing you to counter with AOP.2,1, which is an i13 Heat Engager. Law's Slide Kick (FC.df,d,df+3) is -23 on block, giving you ample time for a maximum damage delayed rising toe kick (uf,n,4) punish.
Are there pro VODs for Xiaoyu vs Law?
No tournament VODs are listed for Xiaoyu vs Law yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
Law 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.
| Law move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| b+2,3,d+4 | -37 | ws+1+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 32 |
| db+4 | -37 | ws+1+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 32 |
| uf+3+4 | -24 | ws+1+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 32 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | df+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 40 |
| b+3+4 | -18 | df+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 40 |
| db+1+2,1 | -16 | df+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 40 |
| df+1,3 | -16 | ws+1+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 32 |
| db+2,4 | -15 | df+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 40 |
| d+2,3 | -15 | df+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 40 |
| b+2,1 | -15 | df+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 40 |
| df+3+4 | -15 | ws+1+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 32 |
| d+3+4 | -15 | ws+1+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 32 |
Xiaoyu moves Law can punish
| Xiaoyu move | On block | Law punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| df+3 | -23 | ws4,3 |
| f+3,1,4 | -22 | 4,u+3 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | 4,u+3 |
| f+1+2 | -16 | 4,u+3 |
| d+4 | -15 | ws4,3 |
| df+2,1+2 | -14 | 4,u+3 |
| b+4,1 | -14 | 4,u+3 |
| f+2,1,4 | -13 | 4,u+3 |
VODs (Xiaoyu's side)
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