All About Movement in Tekken 8

[@rooflemonger]

As promised here is the guide to movement in general in Tekken 8! We will talk the basics, why the backdash is so important to begin with(tekken backdashes don't work like other game backdashes...) and some of the more famous movement techniques like Backdash Canceling aka Korean Backdashes, and wavedashing! Give the vid a watch, like if you liked it, and otherwise enjoy!

[@fernandozavaletabustos205]

Thank you for another great guide!!

[@thataintplum]

14:00 #Respect

[@nail_HK]

what controller do you use?

[@nail_HK]

for stick*

[@rooflemonger]

@@nail_HK the stick is a victrix arcade stick

[@rangodash]

All I have for you is words in a screen, but I want you to know how appreciative I am for the work you put in. You have a gift for teaching

[@rooflemonger]

🙏

[@michawoo9560]

It’s hard to believe but this is the only tutorial that mention WHY every movement option is useful in the first minute of each section. This video should go to the textbook.

[@rooflemonger]

Thank you very much for the support!

[@DaPhenomAce]

I didn't realize you can sidestep block. I liked arcade quest but wish it explained more about how movement works in the game. Luckily rooflemonger has us covered

[@Solavation]

To be fair these are kinda complex technical techniques that are legacy skills and not really needed to enjoy or play tekken, the arcade quest wouldn’t really cover this cause some instances are character specific, Arcade quest is more universal for every character. I understand what you’re saying but you’re def gonna wanna KZbin for stuff like this

[@Neon29651]

I wish it talked about wake up options… thankfully Rooflemonger did that!

[@WeightlessFlex]

How’d you not think of side step block. Its not something you really think of you’re just sidestepping then you’re about to get hit so you block. Are you a bot?

[@dxxp4914]

Yeah still beats tekken 7s tutorial though

[@eb2681]

​@@WeightlessFlexok but Max from the arcade didn't tell me about wake up toe kick or double kick.

[@funny4052]

As someone who is completely new to 3d fighting games, these guides have made learning this game actually doable for me. Thanks Roofle!

[@rooflemonger]

Alrighty most of the general guides now done. I think next video will be covering how to use practice mode effectively and after that maybe some character stuff? Open to suggestions as well if you think there's a topic that should be covered thats feasible for a guide. When thats all said and done, maybe I can finally play the game lol

[@tylerngo55]

Please do Victor, he's a new character.

[@babyjoker997]

Appreciate all your hard work

[@whitemage9999]

I’d love a video on characters for different archetypes and why. Like 2 for each archetype (for beginners?). Or even how to choose a character. I know you have a video describing them but I don’t know how that relates to me. Also a guide for easy execution characters. I really love your videos.

[@tonyt2845]

Idk if this sounds dumb but im new to fighting games as a whole illay femg and never really understood how to play neutral

[@AxeMain]

Kuma guide :) or maybe a rapid-fire top tips for each character

[@dalewarren81]

The fact you can block while back dashing just changed my playstyle already

[@stonks6926]

I play using a ps4 controller and the tip for the kbd has really improved my input, and I've gotten pretty consistent with the wave dash as well thanks to this guide. Thank you so much for the guide.

[@phdbot4483]

I used to struggle with Tekken's movement, as I used to get accidental crouches or jumps by holding down and up just a bit too long, and I couldn't maintain space off a backdash for the life of me, but after really understanding how to do movement in this game, I grew to appreciate it more and more. I know regular backdashes are much more usable here compared to the past games, but I still intend to refine my backdash cancels to make sure I bait and whiff punish incoming attacks.

[@cosmostupid123]

Thanks for the backdash tips! For a newbie like me, nothing feels as hopeless as matching with a Kazuya online that's just sliding around the map a million miles an hour when you can barely move at all

[@ArtInDus2947]

After almost 30 years of Tekken, there's still some sh@t to be learned. Great work !

[@malaki7123]

These guides have been absolutely fantastic, and have helped me really get a feel for a bunch of esoteric mechanics that, let's be real, Tekken has never been super great at explaining for the most part. It's absolutely criminal that this channel doesn't have as many subs as it absolutely should. Your content is always great Really love the Tekken and Granblue Versus content in particular.

[@victoryvillain1471]

You’re the GOAT roofle. Been following you since DBZ FighterZ and you always come through for me and my extremely casual enjoyment of the genre.

[@DelaDaGawd]

My first Tekken game that I’ve actually tried to be good at and I’m freaking obsessed. Just ran through the Netflix show😂

[@The_Isaiahnator]

Watching high-level players make their opponents whiff through subtle movement, only to punish them a split-second later, is one of the most satisfying things to watch. Thanks for dedicating a video to this topic.

[@jendi56]

This is EXACTLY what I have always needed for Tekken! Thank you so much Roofle.

[@Evilj82]

Glad you mentioned the up back. That’s how I learned how to do it with Bryan back in the day on PS2 pad. I didn’t know the proper notation until later on but I would tap up back neutral and back and repeat .

[@Mumblues]

New to Tekken! Movement seems intimidating when I see players dashing all over the place. Thx for the vid!

[@thecross7566]

Homie you put out some of the best guides for FGs out there. I swear everytime a new FG is coming out you have tons of helpful stuff out the same day. Keep it up King ❤

[@ShadowBlade79]

I do wish the in-game tutorial laid this stuff out in a bit more detail. There are specific things I was looking to see if they would touch on which, unfortunately, they didn't. As such, you are an absolute champ for throwing things like this together. Please keep it up. You have all my support! 👊🏾

[@alexdeathnote1]

I could legit not find a single video explaining this. You are a true hero. Thank you.

[@retrogames3404]

Sensational movement class, I started to rank but got angry for not paying attention to these details. Tks a lot

[@K1ZGODTAIL]

Another rooflebanger. I'm here for it.

[@170AndBeyond]

Thank you for including levetlrss in the BD Canceling section. It was exactly what I was looking for. Been playing leverless for like 7 months, but first time trying it in Tekken. As I suspected, I was in the wrong Socd mode lol

[@SingularisFox]

A big tip for backdash cancelling on keyboard. I'm using one myself and struggled for the longest time to conquer this technique, especially if I'm on the right side. Actually, it appears that on keyboard it's quite easy. You just do a normal backdash once, then after that hold the back key, while alternately pressing down and FORWARD buttons. Yes, you heard me correctly. Back and forward actions cancel out, as in the game thinks you're not pressing anything and your character stays still. Then you release forward, it's a back input again. Then you press down, and it's a down-back. Then release down, it's back again, and press forward, they cancel out again. Rince and repeat. You're welcome :) P.S. I can't get over how Azucena does the Floss. She's such a troll character lmao

[@joeblooda]

Your work is invaluable for the community man: I'm a legacy player, intermediate level in general, and I learned things from you. Always a joy to watch your videos.

[@malikmuhleek8834]

We out here learning as we go....these tips didn't exist for me yesterday

[@piusdoe8984]

Been casually playing tekken since Tekken 3. Dude i had no idea about these. Thank you. Now to secretly practise and destroy my friends when we meet up 🔥 😂

[@WeightlessFlex]

A tip for the more advanced mishima players: a change from Tekken 7 is that you can now run out of wavedash and you can wavedash out of run. It is not new to wavedash out of run but you could only do it from a limited distance. This could get you an approaching electric if timed right. With the new change you can no go full screen as a Mishima and always be able to hit no matter where you intercept them. To do this just wavedash then run out of wavedash. You now have access to your wave dash while running moves full screen.

[@Cometchaser]

You are the best FGC content creator in a world full of content creators. Thanks for the hard work you put into these excellent guide videos.

[@brysonwalker7633]

You sound more like a dad figure science or physics teacher than a tekken expert. xD It's comforting, great video brother!

[@vaivs7903]

The Tekken community doesnt deserve Rooflemonger! All this Tekken tech videos are a life saver!

[@SkateBud]

That while standing tech with Brian helped me thanks

[@raccooncityincident9628]

This is just what I needed! Thank you so much for putting these guides out there, you're a lifesaver!

[@symondealmeida9454]

best FG channel period.. thx for everything buddy I don't even play Tekken but I'm fascinated by the amount of knowledge and time you put into each video.. maybe not the most popular FG KZbinr but definitely the best of them all

[@lalo2513]

Oh my god, i was craving a way of doing WS moves fast. Thanks you Roof 😭

[@tooslicksg6026]

Once again he comes through wit goated n easy to understand guides icing on the cake was I shouldn't worry if I can't backdash cancel thanks again!

[@starapton5374]

If you play on traditional Japanese lever and balltop like I do. The easiest way to kbdc is to put your thumb on the on the left hand side and your middle finger on the top left hand side of the ball top. Holding it that way will allow you to easily hit back with your thumb and down back with your middle finger.

[@aracystic28]

Roof why are you blessing us like this sir? Omg

[@miguelsiguenza4014]

Love these vids… you’re low key the man for all fighting games . Thanks for all you do

[@Evilj82]

History lesson, Hayashida step was very effective in Tekken 4 . It allowed Nina to compete with top tier Jin. You can do instant while standing by doing qcb or push db quickly and release .

[@dragonfx310]

As a Bryan main, I did not know about the d, df, d ws tech because I generally do the other simpler option. This helps with spacing for me. Thanks!

[@SOLOMECH36]

These guides have been incredibly helpful, thanks!

[@andreengco6614]

i'm new to the FGC and your videos have helped me through MK1 and now this behemoth of a game! thank u for ur service sir 🫡

[@rooflemonger]

🙏

[@socialcameleon6956]

First Tekken: When you said you can block while backdashing, I literally shouted "WHAT" out loud hahaha

[@rooflemonger]

See thats why I made a big deal out of it, so many people talk about backdashing but they never mention why its the big thing.

[@Nyxnik]

Just wanted to tell you thanks for covering all these topics for both tekken 8 as well as other fighting games. Your videos are both entertaining and educating :)

[@Adeith]

Roofle singlehandedly condensing 20+ years of legacy into 20m videos, A+

[@dadtier564]

Rooflemonger you are making this game more and more accessible through some amazing work like this... considering more and more to try some Tekken!

[@dadtier564]

I am not intimidated by ranked, is there a hiddel elo I need to be aware of or is ranked one of those things you should try and play as soon as possible?

[@GhostsGraveYT]

​@@dadtier564just play ranked, its more fun

[@movinMat]

Great guide as usual. I end up checking your channel daily for more. Keep it up, i appreciate it.

[@rushxp]

Damn the SOCD method on the KBD actually blew my mind. I've been struggling to try to brute force it on leverless, definitely will try it out, thanks for the BIG tip.

[@kalery5346]

You sir are a gentleman and a scholar

[@naddydatty]

Not new to the series, but definitely needed a refresher in movement. I'm really digging your vids and your incredibly welcoming tone. Thanks for your hard work!

[@Reldan]

Great vid man! So much of this stuff is like second nature for those of us who play these games, and the game treats these important core things like players must already know them so it doesn't bother explaining.

[@RainingTiki]

I love this. I had no idea how people were Sidestep blocking. Thank you for this, looking forward to more good content like this.

[@BobbyDorf913]

As someone who's only been a casual fan and never got into Tekken competitively, these guide have been a Godsend. Let's go BIG ROOF!

[@wiktorszymczyk5283]

great video. Ngl i laughed when you said "we're gonna use just a regular PS5 controller" and pulled out dualsense edge

[@rooflemonger]

oh I shoulda pulled out my exclusive redbull kumite controller then 🙊

[@Blackbeard2k]

Man... you're actually teaching me everything about Tekken as a newcomer. Thank you and take my subscription.

[@beatblockbeats]

Goat fighting game mentor. Respect.

[@joeheb]

All I know in movements as a newcomer to tekken, is Steve’s 3 and 4 are crazy.

[@sepsep2076]

Literal GOAT bringing out the knowledge like this, i knew Rooflemonger would have a tutorial like this not long after release, I neeeeeded this vid

[@W_smith1990]

A movement based guide thanks roof

[@dazelya]

You have been preparing videos since the day the game was released, and all of them are detailed videos. I've been following you since SF6 came out, and I especially liked your SF6 and MK1 videos. However, Tekken 8 videos are definitely in a very different class. Each of them is a video with a lot of effort put into it and will enlighten players who are new to the Tekken series. Moreover, I know that Tekken is a game that is much more complicated, much deeper than other games and may take years to learn. Of course, it is not possible to implement everything you show in these videos, but just knowing that they exist is actually enough. At least these videos make me be more careful about what people do, even if I can't do it myself. I thank you once again. I also recently watched a video of you reviewing the controllers you use. Furthermore, I bought a Hitbox (leverless) for SF6 and it definitely made things easier. But I think I need to buy an Arcade Stick for Tekken 8. I don't know why, but I feel like the controls of the game would be easier with a stick instead of a leverless controller. Could you have a comment about this? I'm really confused about this...

[@rooflemonger]

well for me leverless is much easier than stick. Stick can be great, but you need a stick that is specifically good for tekken. bat top helps, high spring tension.

[@dazelya]

I see, thanks again!

[@protectbabysif]

Thanks so much for this, movement is what I most struggle with so this is helpful. When you start doing your character guides do you have any plans for covering any of the Mishimas like Reina

[@poeticider]

@rooflemonger as much as I appreciate all the great videos you've been pumping out this last week, please make sure you get some rest too!

[@Lukeormaybenath]

Good stuff, man. Learned a lot of new stuff, and I've been playing for a while now! The community isn't always helpful, so it's such a treasure to find content like this. Thanks!

[@kikigamefreak]

idk if u plan on doing full character guides but would love to see a steve one, just bought the game n him and reina are looking like the ones i wanna main and would love to see you do guides since theyve been so much easier than others to comprehend especially being super new to the game

[@rooflemonger]

there will be character guides im sure, but i literally got no idea whose first or what order i might do it

[@that1guy647]

Love your stuff! Thank you for helping me enjoy this game 🥳!! Haven’t played Tekken since 3, but I wanted to get back into it.

[@Alfred_the_doodler]

Appreciate this man! 2 of these methods I had no idea about

[@jukkaismi]

Dude that was an amazing guide!!! thank you very much!!!

[@Idk-s2s7r]

Teach me your ways, I need to move like this

[@WarGod_PsyCo]

You are the real MVP, my good sir! The timing on quality content uploads and incredible amount of information followed up with the footage to give more insight to the jist of the topic at hand is insane! The Gotham Knight of the FGC 🫡

[@laflaiure569]

Got the combos down, this the video ive been needing lol

[@Vermazing]

I didnt know most of this! thank you for this information

[@the_garbageman]

I learn so much from this channel. This channel is gold

[@fernandozavaletabustos205]

Thank you for another great guide!!

[@headwired]

Rooflemonger with the goods as always! Your videos are helping get into tekken since i the last time i played was tekken 3. Thank you!

[@Brandon_Moves_You]

This video has me committed to ONLY practicing movements tonight. If I'm not jukin' they're not pukin'. I'm also more interested in Reina with her crouch dash, I've been really honing Leroy it'll be nice to see if I can incorporate some instant crouch moves into his flow.

[@envyghost7779]

Best video explaining thank you roof

[@Wheelsun215]

I can’t wait to implement this we I get home from work

[@PKMNTrainerKratos]

Thank you for all your hard work roofamongus

[@thunar1970]

I wish I had watched all these video before I bought this game so I knew what I was getting into

[@ZachTable]

1st watched during DBFZ and found your channel again

[@oscargranadogarcia4256]

Good bless you I am stook at 20.000 elo with Yoshi and trying to figure out how to get better cause people starts getting so crazy and this Will help a lot

[@alinlawson2506]

Nice video! A lot applicable stuff which is what want!

[@zz8az]

This is my first tekken game, and lawrd do I miss Soulcalibur movement. Just being able to hold a direction and just... go there

[@TheSoulDragger]

Great video... keep em coming.....

[@diegomireles1773]

Who needs in game tutorials when you have Rooflmonger

[@shawnr8438]

Thanks roofle. Ive been using pad for tekken 8. Decided earlier today to order a leverless. Always hate quickly and repeatedly tapping inputs with just my thumb. Find i drop 1 2 combos a lot or mess up run moves at close range. Not fast enough with just with my thumb.

[@math001]

I didn't know that you have to sidewalk for a sidestep block. So that's why I move too little compared to pros all these years

[@King-N]

I just hear the Futurama Zoidberg “woop woop woop woop” noise after seeing that Nina tech and you calling it the crab cancel…😅

[@flameofkamura]

That fighting keyboard stick is game changing ! Just from watching your video on it that’s damn near a requirement for playing this fuckin game lmao

[@Dunkaholic18]

Roofle, been following your stuff since DBFZ, you're a legend for all these videos. Any chance you could do a character difficulty list? I'm completely new to Tekken and have no idea who to start with, lol. I'm aware a lot of it is subjective and just pick who you think is cool, but some sort of beginner's ease of use type list would be nice.

[@EternalBeautyTV]

I've had so much fun with Street fighter 6 and Tekken 8 so far. Best fgcs of 2023 and 2024 so far. Granblue is okish. I want a MvC4 this year

[@JihwanFive]

quality content for a newb... subbed!!

[@darienzalewski-ql6yl]

That is crazy I've played, blazeblue, Sf, mk, Guilty Gear, and I've never heard of blocking backdashing

[@chrischand5082]

Excellent video, just curious what your proffered controller for tkn 8?..

[@rooflemonger]

I use the leverless controller shown in the video. I have issues with my left arm and it lets me play tekken without being in pain

[@chrischand5082]

@rooflemonger , yeah nice, thanks for the reply. They all got there pros and cons aye

[@SamuelTheodorePitzkin]

Always love them slop strats!

[@ExtremelyOnlineGuy]

Asuka got some *BIG* ol hands man

[@ddub83]

Goatfolmonger strikes with another banger

[@Do_Go0d]

great video!