Tips
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Use 1+4 (Flash) to interrupt King's jab strings or slower mids, as it starts up in i6; however, be careful as it is -20 on block.
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King's d+3+4 (Stagger Kicks) are -25 on block, allowing for a massive launch punish with your most powerful tools.
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If King uses f,F+4 (Konvict Kick), it is -15 on block; you can launch him with df+2 or Gehosen (f,n,d,df+1).
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King's Atlas Hammer (d+1+2) is extremely unsafe at -24 on block; use this opportunity for a full launch punish.
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When King is in Heat, his H.2+3 (Ultimo Jaguar) is +12 on block into Jaguar Run; do not press buttons and prepare to defend the follow-up.
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King's b+3 (Toll Kick) is -10 on block; use your i10 jabs or NSS.db+1 to take back your turn or chip away at him.
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FAQ
Who wins Yoshimitsu vs King in Tekken 8?
Across 11 recent start.gg major sets, Yoshimitsu wins 18% (2–9) against King.
How do you beat King as Yoshimitsu?
Use 1+4 (Flash) to interrupt King's jab strings or slower mids, as it starts up in i6; however, be careful as it is -20 on block. King's d+3+4 (Stagger Kicks) are -25 on block, allowing for a massive launch punish with your most powerful tools. If King uses f,F+4 (Konvict Kick), it is -15 on block; you can launch him with df+2 or Gehosen (f,n,d,df+1).
Are there pro VODs for Yoshimitsu vs King?
No tournament VODs are listed for Yoshimitsu 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 Yoshimitsu'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 | ws3,2 (launch) | i16 | 32 |
| d+3+4,4,4 | -25 | ws3,2 (launch) | i16 | 32 |
| d+3+4,4 | -25 | ws3,2 (launch) | i16 | 32 |
| d+3+4 | -25 | ws3,2 (launch) | i16 | 32 |
| d+1+2 | -24 | f+3,4 (launch) | i16 | 44 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | f+3,4 (launch) | i16 | 44 |
| uf+2 | -17 | f+3,4 (launch) | i16 | 44 |
| db+4 | -17 | ws3,2 (launch) | i16 | 32 |
| f,F+2+3 | -16 | f+3,4 (launch) | i16 | 44 |
| df+4,3,4 | -15 | 2,3 (launch) | i11 | 34 |
| f+2,d+1,2 | -15 | 2,3 (launch) | i11 | 34 |
| d+3+4,4,4,2 | -15 | 2,3 (launch) | i11 | 34 |
Yoshimitsu moves King can punish
| Yoshimitsu move | On block | King punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| b+1,1,1,1,1,1 | -73 | 1+2,3 |
| 4,4,2,2,NSS.1 | -54 | 1+2,3 |
| db+2,2,2,2,2,2 | -49 | 1+2,3 |
| f,F+3+4,1+2 | -31 | 1+2,3 |
| db+3,3,3,3,3,3 | -26 | ws3 |
| db+3 | -25 | ws3 |
| 4,4,2,2 | -24 | 1+2,3 |
| 4,4,2 | -22 | 1+2,3 |
start.gg majors
Across 11 start.gg major sets, Yoshimitsu is 2–9 against King. That's a 18% set winrate for Yoshimitsu.
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Matchup charts: Yoshimitsu · King
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