Tekken

Matches are fought in a best-of-three round structure where players control a single character from a 3D perspective. The combat system focuses on punches, kicks, throws, guarding, and sidestepping, with each fighter having a unique movelist and combo paths. Progress is mainly arcade-style: defeat opponents in sequence, unlock endings, and continue through character-specific clear routes.

Kazuya Mishima

A core Mishima fighter known for his pressure tools and powerful punishes.

Paul Phoenix

An American martial artist with heavy-hitting strikes and straightforward offense.

King

A masked wrestler whose game centers on throws, grapples, and close-range pressure.

Ling Xiaoyu

A fast and agile fighter who relies on movement, strings, and tricky offense.

Heihachi Mishima

The ruthless head of the Mishima family and one of the series’ defining figures.

Learn one reliable launcher, one safe poke, and one punish combo first. Use sidestepping to avoid linear attacks and punish whiffs rather than forcing offense. Against defensive opponents, alternate mids, lows, and throws to break their guard rhythm. Wall positioning matters a lot, so try to keep pressure near the edge when you have the advantage.

Tips and tricks

• Practice your character’s main combo starter until it becomes consistent.
• Do not spam unsafe moves; Tekken rewards spacing and punishment.
• Use throws and low attacks to open up players who block too much.