Community counterplay
Public notes for fighting King
Browse sourced matchup answers from the Matchups.gg community layer. Verify punish and sidestep details after game patches.
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Yoshimitsu sidestep answer for 3
As Yoshimitsu against King, sidewalk left against 3,2,2 (Stampede Crush), then punish with with. B2 1.
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Yoshimitsu sidestep answer for 1+2
As Yoshimitsu against King, sidestep right against 1+2,3 (Brutal Sting), then punish with SS2.
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Yoshimitsu sidestep answer for df+3
As Yoshimitsu against King, sidestep right against df+3,4 (Lasso Kick), then punish with D2 2.
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Yoshimitsu sidestep answer for df+4
As Yoshimitsu against King, step the sequence against df+4,3,d+4 (Mincer Low), then punish with D2 2.
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Yoshimitsu sidestep answer for b+2
As Yoshimitsu against King, sidestep or sidewalk either direction against b+2,1+2 (Chupacabra > Head Butt), then punish with W with SS2.
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Yoshimitsu sidestep answer for JGS
As Yoshimitsu against King, sidestep right against JGS.3,2+3 (Jaguar Step > Sobat & Press), then punish with D2 2.
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Yoshimitsu punish answer for punish 1,2,1,d+2+4 (Palm Strike Uppercut > V Driver) with DF2
As Yoshimitsu against King, punish 1,2,1,d+2+4 (Palm Strike Uppercut > V Driver) with DF2.
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Yoshimitsu punish answer for punish 1+2,1 (Head Spinner) with DF14
As Yoshimitsu against King, punish 1+2,1 (Head Spinner) with DF14.
Anti-notes
Your anti-King notes
Record matchup-specific answers, punish routes, and reminders for fighting King.
Matchup prep
King matchup guide for Tekken 8
Use this page as a local-first notebook for the King matchup. Save unsafe moves, punish routes, neutral reminders, and character-specific counterplay before ranked, sets, locals, or tournament pools.
- Game
- Tekken 8
- Opponent
- King
- Move references
- 6384 moves
- Primary sidestep
- SSR
- Data version
- Season 3 / v3.01.01
- Source
- TekkenDocs
How do I prepare for the Tekken 8 King matchup?
Start by saving the situations that beat you, then attach relevant move references, punish notes, and reminders for fighting King. The current sidestep reference says SSR is the primary step note.
What data version supports these King notes?
This Matchups.gg page uses Season 3 / v3.01.01 from TekkenDocs. Recheck the source after major patches before relying on matchup-specific punish data.
Can I keep my King matchup notes private?
Yes. Personal notes are saved locally in your browser by default. Community notes are optional and public only when you choose to post them.