TEKKEN 8 fighter

Law

ZonerClose range, poking-based, slide archetype

What beats Law?40% of this movelist is punishable

Moves

162

Punishable

Defining strength

WATA! Strong standing/crouching punishment.

Best on block

+16

highest on-block advantage in the movelist

Zoner

Close range, poking-based, slide archetype

Law is a close range, poking-based, slide archetype character with strong neutral tools and strong block punishment. A legacy character with traditionally challenging execution, he is very accessible this time around and is suitable for anyone looking to live out their Bruce Lee fantasy. Law has an extensive moveset that allows for flexibility in terms of playstyle - shifting between aggressive, sticky pressure with tools like the Dragon Hammer (f+1+2), forcing counter hit situations with his i10 1,2,3 and i13 4,3; and a mix of backdashing and whiff punishment with 3+4,4 and b+2,1. Though Law now has easier inputs to access his slide mixups and Dragon Charge (DSS) stance, he still rewards oldheads for their legacy skills just frames for extra damage. Law thrives when in poke range, but can struggle to close the gap, putting the onus on a player's movement and ability to get around their opponent's keepout. He embodies the philosophy of a "death by a thousand cuts", and lacks strong mixups to make a comeback against an opponent who refuses to get counterhit.

What defines them

WATA! Strong standing/crouching punishment.

Where they lose

Baby Steps

One of the few characters with a slower backdash.

Stances

DSS - d+1+2

Heat Smash

Mid, i14, +11 (DSS)

Enhanced nunchuck moves
DSS automatically parries punches

Strengths

WATA! Strong standing/crouching punishment.
Lightning-quick
Some of the fastest panic moves in the game, including d+2,3 and 1,1,1.
Don't Move! Insane stagger pressure.
Slide to the Left
One of the better crouch mixups in the game.
Fiery Action
Heat engagers include a i10 CH string, a i14 CH string, and a low crush. Nunchuck moves become more rewarding on hit and safer on block, and Law's Heat Smash is one of the fastest in the game.

Weaknesses

Baby Steps
One of the few characters with a slower backdash.
Quick Burner
Combos become more complicated during heat if heat consumption is a concern.
Up Close and Personal
Only strong at a close range.

Moves to learn first

Signature and situational picks come from the guide; the fastest launcher and best unpunishable poke are derived from this character's own frame data.