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

Use Art of Phoenix (AOP) to evade Paul's high-damage highs and some of his higher-hitting mids like df+2 or f,F+2.

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

If Paul whiffs a heavy move like qcf+2, punish him instantly with df+2,1+2 for a i14 mid launcher that deals significant damage.

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

Paul's Demolition Man (d+4,2:1+2) is punishable at -17 on block; ensure you block the low and mid to take your turn.

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

Use b+1 (Great Wall Left) to interrupt Paul's pressure; it is an incredibly fast i8 mid that transitions to backturned (BT) on hit.

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

Watch for Paul's shoulder tackle (f+1+4); it is i21 and -14 on block, allowing you to punish with f+1+2 (Clouded Peak).

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

Xiaoyu's ss4 (Street Sweeper) is a great low at i18 that can catch Paul's Sway (b+3+4) or Crouch Dash (qcf) movements.

How does Xiaoyu beat Paul in Tekken 8? (7)

If Paul relies on his power crush b+1+2, remember it is -9 on block, meaning you cannot punish it but it ends his turn.

How does Xiaoyu beat Paul in Tekken 8? (8)

Use BT 4 (Mistrust) to launch Paul if he tries to pressure your backturned state with highs, but be careful as it is -18 on block.

Opponents Flip Play Paul

Xiaoyu vs Paul

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Tips

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Use Art of Phoenix (AOP) to evade Paul's high-damage highs and some of his higher-hitting mids like df+2 or f,F+2.
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If Paul whiffs a heavy move like qcf+2, punish him instantly with df+2,1+2 for a i14 mid launcher that deals significant damage.
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Paul's Demolition Man (d+4,2:1+2) is punishable at -17 on block; ensure you block the low and mid to take your turn.
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Use b+1 (Great Wall Left) to interrupt Paul's pressure; it is an incredibly fast i8 mid that transitions to backturned (BT) on hit.
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Watch for Paul's shoulder tackle (f+1+4); it is i21 and -14 on block, allowing you to punish with f+1+2 (Clouded Peak).
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Xiaoyu's ss4 (Street Sweeper) is a great low at i18 that can catch Paul's Sway (b+3+4) or Crouch Dash (qcf) movements.
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If Paul relies on his power crush b+1+2, remember it is -9 on block, meaning you cannot punish it but it ends his turn.
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Use BT 4 (Mistrust) to launch Paul if he tries to pressure your backturned state with highs, but be careful as it is -18 on block.

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Punishers

Paul 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.

Paul move	On block	Punish with	Startup	Damage
d+1,4	-31	ws+1+2,1+2 (launch)	i14	32
d+4	-31	ws+1+2,1+2 (launch)	i14	32
1,2,3	-25	df+2,1+2 (launch)	i14	40
f,F+2,2	-19	ws+1+2,1+2 (launch)	i14	32
R.df+1+2	-18	df+2,1+2 (launch)	i14	40
d+4,2	-18	df+2,1+2 (launch)	i14	40
d+1+2	-18	df+2,1+2 (launch)	i14	40
db+3	-18	ws+1+2,1+2 (launch)	i14	32
d+4,2:1+2	-17	df+2,1+2 (launch)	i14	40
d+4,2,1+2	-17	df+2,1+2 (launch)	i14	40
d+1,2	-17	df+2,1+2 (launch)	i14	40
f,F+3,4,d+4	-17	ws+1+2,1+2 (launch)	i14	32

Xiaoyu moves Paul can punish

Xiaoyu move	On block	Paul punishes with
df+3	-23	ws3,2
f+3,1,4	-22	b+2,1*
R.df+1+2	-18	b+2,1*
f+1+2	-16	f,F+2,H.1+2
d+4	-15	ws3,2
df+2,1+2	-14	d+1,4
b+4,1	-14	d+1,4
f+2,1,4	-13	df+1+3:qcf+2

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