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.

: Must be blocked crouching; chips away at standing opponents. 3. Core Combat Systems

: If an opponent uses a "risky" move and you block it, they are briefly vulnerable. Common punishes are 10-frame (fast) or 15-frame (slower but often launches them for a combo).

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.

: Jin Kazama or Paul Phoenix (simple, heavy-hitting).