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: Identify fast, safe mid and low moves to "poke" your opponent without being punished.

: Browse your character's moves to see what they can do. Tekken

: Start with a "Launcher" (like a hopkick), followed by "Filler" hits, and a "Finisher" for maximum damage. 4. Choosing Your First Character : Identify fast, safe mid and low moves

Pick whoever you think looks the coolest. For beginners, consider these archetypes: Grapplers : King (devastating throws and wrestling moves)

: Asuka Kazama or Alisa Bosconovitch (good at keeping opponents away). Grapplers : King (devastating throws and wrestling moves).

Welcome to the world of Tekken ! This guide focuses on the fundamentals of the latest entry, Tekken 8 , but most concepts apply across the legendary series.

To understand guides from The Fighting Game Glossary , you need to know the number system. Each number corresponds to a limb rather than a specific console button: : Left Punch (Square on PS, X on Xbox) 2 : Right Punch (Triangle on PS, Y on Xbox) 3 : Left Kick (X on PS, A on Xbox) 4 : Right Kick (Circle on PS, B on Xbox) f, b, u, d : Forward, Back, Up, Down directions. 2. Movement & Hit Levels Tekken is a 3D fighter; movement isn't just left and right.