Community counterplay
Character tip note
Eddy's defensive layer should start with simple escapes, anti-airs, reversals, and movement before taking larger reads.
Source: YouTube: Eddy Gordo Ultimate Starter Guide - Tekken 8
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Related answers
Keep Negativa, f+3, Sincelo ready for punish situations. Start with stable guaranteed damage, then optimize harder routes after the basic punish is consistent.
Source: YouTube: Eddy Gordo Ultimate Starter Guide - Tekken 8
Use Negativa, Sismo to structure pressure and oki. Vary strike, throw, delay, and reset timing instead of repeating the same sequence.
Source: YouTube: Eddy Gordo Ultimate Starter Guide - Tekken 8
Use Faisão, b+3, Cabeçada Direta, Cabeçada Fixa to structure pressure and oki. Vary strike, throw, delay, and reset timing instead of repeating the same sequence.
Source: YouTube: Eddy Gordo Ultimate Starter Guide - Tekken 8
Track Heat, stance access, and momentum resources while using Negativa. Spend resources when they secure momentum, damage, or a safer route.
Source: YouTube: Eddy Gordo Ultimate Starter Guide - Tekken 8
Eddy's defensive layer should include Faisão, b+3, Cabeçada Direta, Cabeçada Fixa. Know when these options check pressure, escape a situation, or force the opponent to slow down.
Source: YouTube: Eddy Gordo Ultimate Starter Guide - Tekken 8