Community note
King matchup answer
Against King, treat the throw layer around Muscle Armor as part of the real mix; choose between tech, jump, backdash, or taking the throw based on the setup.
Game Tekken 8
Opponent King
Type Anti-note
Player character Any character
Category Community
Data version Season 3 / v3.00.02
Last updated 2026-05-21
Source: YouTube: 1 Tip against EVERY Character in Tekken 8
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