Xiaoyu counterplay answer against Xiaoyu - Matchups.gg

Counterplay note

Xiaoyu matchup answer

Against back-turned jumping throw, duck on reaction, stay ducking until it whiffs, then use a standing punish rather than a while-standing punish.

Game: Tekken 8
Opponent: Xiaoyu
Player character: Any character
Category: Counterplay
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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