Mastering the Tekken Basics: RED → PURPLE Ranks | Tekken Steps

[@ArasakaDavid]

The Tekken basics. I lose, I blame the opponent's character and/or the player for their playstyle, and then I tilt queue again. And maybe do a Reddit Post about it.

[@marlinmurrell620]

I do the same... but sometimes I take a look at the replay to see what I could've done, if im not that tilted at least lol

[@volktol4432]

@@marlinmurrell620bro fighting games have helped me just bare losses on games like no other. Still get tilted tho😂

[@marlinmurrell620]

@@volktol4432 lol

[@lostchld]

I do the same and im Tekken King

[@ΚρανίΩ]

@@volktol4432its funny cause i only get titlted by fighting games and on'y if im losing with my main. whenever i play anyone else, no tilt

[@Hypercube1729]

Nice, I've been wiating for this. We appreciate your hard work, man. Thanks!

[@El-Burrito]

Gonna fall asleep to this so I hopefully internalize it in my dreams. Went from Garyu to Tenryu last session after the 1.08 update so this could be what pushes me further!

[@LeviathanCove]

Thanks again PhiDX these have really helped, your last two videos helped me get from Garyu to Mighty Ruler.

[@uspecl]

so hyped for this, thanks phi. hit a plateau on tenryu and it's tough finding motivation when i can fall as low as ganryu and then go back up to tenryu the same night.

[@Vampireknigh]

Watching this makes red ranks look so easy, meanwhile every single red i'm up against is high on coke playing like friggin' Arslan

[@shadowfrces3171]

Frame traps

[@apa129]

Probably what most have been waiting for since most players are in these ranks. thanks PhiDX!

[@elzyanhadji7331]

Yes keep these coming. Learning lots of basics and how to learn from my replays! Thank you Phid!

[@zeldamage001]

I really like these rank-dependent tutorials, especially since you make them character-independent!

[@20xxgiygas3]

These videos are INCREDIBLY helpful omg, I’m a Garyu as Yoshi, but I feel so called out in some of your criticism 😭

[@ZiyaB3ast]

Excited for one you get to Tekken God. I have a few ideas on how to get better but I'm sure you'd have something for me that i haven't heard yet

[@AkeZieL_]

I really like this video format, it encourages me to watch my replays more often. Additionally, your explanations are clear and I think it will help many of us. I would really like to see what you offer for the blue ranks, I am currently raijin constantly, and I am having a lot of trouble progressing with asuka.

[@just_1n_case]

This is my first Tekken game I've played competitively but I've been playing fgs for years. I play as Reina (as I've come to understand she's one of the harder players to master) and understanding her big buttons, stances, punishes and combos, and frame traps has gotten me to Shinryu just within a month, thanks to your educational videos! Please keep up the work! You're helping build an incredible community. P.S - Just joined your discord :))

[@Pulseman]

How do you even enjoy the game . God knows i tried but tekken 8 is just about competitiveness and no fun

[@just_1n_case]

@@Pulseman I used to play For Honor, I’m used to this type of abuse not only from a developer standpoint but a gameplay standpoint

[@just_1n_case]

@@Pulseman also, Phi did mention to start forgetting you’re even playing ranked and start playing to adapt to your opponents. The way you read, react, and attack should all be a read of the opponents defensive/offensive countermeasures. It’s what we call “the mind game” hehe

[@Pulseman]

@@just_1n_case and how am i supposed to adapt in a ft2 , which will probably be a lose = one and done deal ?

[@just_1n_case]

@@Pulseman that’s where the higher ranked players see separate themselves from lower ranks. How good is your offense? Your low reaction? Your punish reaction? Your evasive moves? Your reads based on the bits of data you collect from being hit by your player and your response to that? That’s why Phi tells you to dive into the lab and watch your matches; so you can correct mistakes in the fields I listed.

[@thelemonbread777]

Ive been on the verge of getting into purple for a while now. Cant wait to give this a watch, thanks Phi!

[@zenpenmc]

Ive been slacking hard on playing Tekken and this is coming at the perfect time for me, thank you so much!

[@RiZA_KaY]

Been waiting for this one! Thanks Phi!!!

[@ProjectAlpha2023]

Yo bro. Followed you since tekken 7. I really appreciate your tekken 8 contents right now. Helped me alot with my tekken 8 journey. Thanks man!

[@Sk.rrtSkrrt]

Phidx you are a gem to all newcomers to tekken 8 I started watching u as soon as I got the game and I’m blue rank now 2 months into tekken . Much love ❤

[@thepokebw10]

Looking forward to your future video on Fujin to Tekken King!

[@DreamingEllie]

These videos are an absolute gold mine! love it!

[@fredricktheman]

When is purple to blue coming? love this!

[@YellowFellow86]

Beating a troll when they "play with their food" is one of the most satisfying things in fighting games.

[@GGG_15]

Hey Phi, I’ve been in stuck Garyu with Jin and I really appreciate you taking the time to talk/teach with us, I mash in between strings because I just want to punch them so badly and I feel like that’s what Tekken 8 wants me to do, when I just block all the time I just lose. So I’m trying to get better 😅

[@wurmkreis3477]

Just hit purple ranks with lidia 2 days ago and i still learned quite a bit today. Looking forward to the next one!

[@lizardking3268]

I’m learning her but struggling. People just jab me when she starts her stances. What 10 hit combos are you using?

[@instinct2601]

This is my first Tekken game. i got to blue ranks as dragunov but seeing how strong he is makes me feel like i didn't earn it like others have so im regrinding on kazuya. Your guides have been phenomenal for learning this game. Thank you so much for all the work you do PhiDX!

[@Veronica-bd9fq]

You are making a mistake. Character selection is important, it will get more difficult as you rank up

[@MostWoap]

Loving the content. Can’t wait for purples and blues

[@aqueelkadri8371]

Hey phi I'm a relatively older "student" of yours. I learned from your videos about 4-5 months ago during the initial period of Tekken 8 (The kbd video, frame trap video, sidestep drill, law warm up drill, low reaction drill etc.) And in my journey while climbing the ranks, I mostly focused on punishment, matchup knowledge, movement, low reactions, drills, labbing, replay analysis, etc. (defense in general) even when I was in red ranks because I felt like thats the direction your content was encouraging me to improve in. And I found it to be very fulfilling because I was able to beat some Bushin/Tekken King friends in long sets while I was still at Garyu/Tenryu. I got to those higher ranks eventually as my offense kept improving but I feel like I wouldn't have been able to get there without that strong defensive foundation that you had encouraged me to develop. But as of late your guides for new players has shifted more towards focusing on improving offense first and worrying about defense later. Was there a specific reason and was it a conscious decision or just a coincidence?

[@PhiDX]

My defensive approach is very T7-influenced Defense is still very important, but is not the priority in lower ranks imo. After coaching many beginners I realized a basic offense is very crucial Defense becomes a huge sticking point in Blue ranks and up, especially after the 200K prowess threshold But you'll notice even with the Jin player I was focused on defensive tips

[@aqueelkadri8371]

@@PhiDX True I do sometimes feel like your Tekken 7 has kinda creeped into my playstyle especially when I see that my aggressiveness is literally 9/25 according to the game stats and everytime I think of improving nowadays (if I really ever hope to reach Tekken God) its mostly a focus on poking more and putting out "an obstacle course" (as you like to say) for the opponent to navigate through instead of letting them run their offense for free just because I know the counterplay to it.

[@protomanv5481]

I've been stuck in purple. Really need to do my homework on each character to get to blue. Seems like I just get stuck not knowing the matchup. Can't wait for the purple to blue vid!

[@bullitt08]

Perfect timing. Got to red with Nina this morning.

[@aperson1896]

I hit purple ranks recently with hwoarang while barely having a good combo, thanks for the video so I can now avoid bombing out straight back down 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@TheJatonEffect]

I'm not in red ranks anymore (besides ranking up a new character) and I still found this helpful. I look forward to one for blue because I can't seem to get out of there.

[@one_bigly]

Awesome series Phi, thanks! 🐐

[@Eltro746]

This is exactly what i needed. Goated content....................pls dont forget about the EWC analysis it so mf good. 😩

[@deanradley65]

I'd recommend that Bryan just doesn't use QCF34 in combos, it requires really good execution and timing but there are much easier options with only minor drop in final damage.

[@Kiwivores]

Thanks for the basics, your work etc. I don't have the basics as purple rank and i'm stuck as Law

[@Zel-Veraan]

I just got my Xiaoyu to Flame Ruler yesterday. I'd love to submit some of my replays for the next video in the series if possible.

[@neniv]

Ready for those blue rank videos, i've been hard stuck Fujin with Zafina since EVO.

[@daro375]

You can get Fujin by knowing your own character. In blue ranks you have to focus on the others. Start punishing more, try to whiff punish. Learn where can you step a string or duck a high. Stop being unsafe and learn kbd. I see so many people not stepping in Fujin. Learn when and where to sidestep and walk. These are the general tips imo.

[@neniv]

@@daro375 I finally hit Raijin tonight. 💪

[@daro375]

@@neniv gj man. Keep up 💪

[@abdulghani6686]

Asuka's f2 is mainly whiff punisher but It can launch kazuya's db12 ( without heat dash ofc)

[@JohnDoe-c3u]

im in mighty ruler with kazuya and a big mentality shift going from obsessed with wins to analyizing my opponent helped me stay purple rank

[@briangibson1765]

Love it Phi I've been wanting this exact content from you a lot of times I will look at past flights but I'm not good at having things down and it translating to practice.

[@NateBiggsby]

Ever since the ranked changes, it’s been easier to level up. 💯

[@yeagermanhwo]

I so love these types of videos. Also i hope you didnt forgot about EWC :D

[@LechugaBelica]

Thank you so much for this content

[@han7x768]

I’ve checked my history inputs and saw that I tap back too instead of holding it!

[@MawzGrinzWhippy]

Love the content and the vids... I think you've cornered Tekken Nicely, I looked up the Frame Trap Thingy and your the first one that comes up addressing it:) Keep doing you G....also love how erybodys back on Tekken Juss always Be Hurtin, dem invis walls be a bitch X)

[@tephradem]

The GOAT is back! Thanks for the video, I've been looking forward to this! I know that you're not fond of King... but will King get featured as a reviewed player at some point? 😅

[@GregInTechnicolor]

Idk if PotFriend is a Guilty Gear player (his name might be referencing Potemkin) but GG has a just block mechanic so he might have some muscle memory to adjust if he's trying to tap back to block.

[@Rob.N.]

This is great I've been ping pong between Garyu and Shinryu. Once I get my Leo to purple I'm picking up Reina.

[@kriscollins2437]

Movement Defense Offense Prioritize these 3 things in this order and you'll get good no matter what.

[@riastradh]

It’s a complete different song but I keep thinking the track in the back in Dmitri’s club theme from sly cooper lmao

[@KarmaDama]

GOOOOOOD AAAAASSS TEEEKKEEEEN GOOOOOOD AAAAASSS TEEEKKEEEEN GOOOOOOD AAAAASSS TEEEKKEEEEN

[@arakaki7]

Great video, thanks!

[@smarttrainingnutrition1046]

What are Heihachi’s best frame traps?

[@Leonardohernandezmej]

Great coaching! I’ve been a teacher for a long time and you are a great teacher man! How can I get you to check my Lee?

[@MC_HANDROLLED]

9:50 I’ve also learned to choose high damage moves in those RA situations. Specifically as a Jin player, an electric will do 1/3~ of RA HP through armor. Can often kill through it

[@kirathekasual7528]

I’m blue rank but I really feel like I’m behind due to working and now on vacation; so I’m claiming purple rank until I can lab again.

[@AceSmooth711]

Thanks for the vid, I Learned a lot

[@alexonstott4954]

Worth mentioning using the delay frames setting in practice mode. I definitely got frustrated in red ranks with combos dropping online that I hit every time in practice because of roll back and delay frames. The new delay frames setting is great for that to find routes that work for you when you notice there is lag

[@actiii4170]

Last night I had the worst luck on ranked, I lost my Tenryu three times. Everytime I get a little closer to purple something happens

[@CreedDante]

Always remember phidx, you are not a shill. You are at best optmistic and we love you, and your teachings. I was stuch at the purple ranks and just by watching your tips to lower ranks I was able to reach in the same week the light blue ranks, thank youuuu. Keep it up

[@h2_]

That other shirt still isnt orange buddy

[@andredw1763]

Made it to Tekken King and took a break for two months. It’s a hard game now coming back.

[@superdupeninja8149]

Do you have an episode 4 from purple to blue!

[@TheMajorcatnip]

i hope one day i can have someone sit down and explain to me what im doing wrong like phi does god i need it

[@suncommander7102]

I think you misunderstood people mashing back to block, i think these players are trying to backdash so they spam back. Takes red rank to know one lol

[@Lowly_Tarnished]

Yes, finally, this is my level 😁

[@lukeerikdavis]

I would love to get out of red ranks in Tekken 8.

[@XAlpt]

Ok the hold not tap block fundamental trick is amazing, I thought I was doing unsafe strings but that seemed to have been my problem I'm a relatively new player with 40 hours, I picked up steve and although my offense is weak I do the wr2 frame trap often and the b1 ch combo / kbd into 1+2 if opponent likes to mash at the start/neutral which seems to have carried me into the tip of the orange ranks :D Not being able to launch opponents reliably made my combo game real rusty tho x_x Oh and one more thing I discovered on my own is if you pop your heat burst and the opponent likes to pop theirs right after yours I thought there was no counterplay but you can throw them and get a guaranteed ch throw while canceling their heat burst :D Wonder if those reviews you do are only for your twitch subscribers? I heard you used to play Steve and would love to get my recent games reviewed as well since I still quite often lose to mashing players

[@PhiDX]

I do get a lot of requests so I prioritize subscribers!

[@notrixamoris3318]

​@@PhiDX will you do a video about the stats in golden letter like who won most golden letters or most rage art finisher etc???

[@fredwallace8841]

@PhiDX so how do we submit these replay? Been trynna learn this game this is my first Tekken

[@Vospi]

Next one, please! :)

[@InfamousMemes]

Tbf that Bryan qcb1 CH combo eats up tornado so he probably shouldn’t use d3+4,2.

[@KBTHEGOLDENKINGLORD]

How do I join the discord? I wanna train with ppl and get better too. Voice chats be active?

[@PhiDX]

Check my twitch info!

[@KBTHEGOLDENKINGLORD]

@@PhiDX thanks so much, hard stuck purple rn as a Leroy main, transitioning over to heihachi but it’s low key hard to wave on controller dpad for me rn😂.

[@Beleth420]

Perfect timing

[@fireitup3674]

Ok made it to purple, NOW HOW DO I GET TO BLUE

[@josephcastro8278]

i pick up usefull advice here thank you! more of this in specific char. like azu hahaha thanks

[@kyx5631]

Do you do these submission through your discord?

[@spybreak23]

What rank is the game not just standing directly in front of each other mashing buttons into each other?

[@eli-j-a-h.]

Phi, currenty in Purple. i just played against a player who didnt use a single block-punishable move during the entire set. how in the world does one deal with this

[@x3xicex3x]

How do i improve if my prowess is 240k 🤔

[@ChaosTool93]

I have a question, I'm at a similar level, i have the stupid habit, of ducking preemptively, often at stupid situations, of it i would go for a low mix up myself in a situation even if nothing in the opponent's gameplay indicated that he would use a low in that moment, and i hate it because i get launched so much and eat alot of damage for no reason, maybe it's also a habit that comes form other games where your default is guarding by ducking and standing up if a slow overhead is coming. I have a really hard time loosing this habit, got any tips?

[@PhiDX]

Go into games forcing yourself not to duck, even if you die to a million lows

[@Caspian.]

Really looking forward to the blue ranks! Thank you so much for making these

[@deanradley65]

How much does prowess affect matchmaking? I play in red/purple but most of my opponents are 200-300k prowess and there's a clear difference in knowledge and skill as to what I'm saying here. I do play EU though.

[@Mone_M1]

love this type off content

[@kiwipops]

Where did the tap block thing even come from? I learned tekken with T8 release and from day 1 I've been holding block. Was it advice someone had given in a video before or something?

[@Dallas4090]

Some people tap subconsciously so they can react with a jab faster and not miss any frames.

[@tjtjtjtj2774]

Wow i didnt know hold back is good for blocking instead of tapping back. Im 140k i know it isnt high but sometimes i still dont know why i failed some blocks

[@heroicalx786]

his content is unreal

[@Albi9w]

I stopped playing Tekken for 2 months and now im afraid to have lost my gains, help

[@yourstrvvly]

Being named leroy and seeing him talk about the first leroy like that I almost felt attacked personally 🤣🤣🤣 great video tho dawg🤞🏽

[@joven999]

i’m struggling getting out of bushin to tekken king

[@superskywalkr]

Someone please. What is the ost playing in the Yakushima stage (first fight of the vid) 💀💀 it’s been months I been tryna remember/find it, ik it’s from either 5 or tag 2

[@sebastianmoscoso9404]

Just look up tekken 5 dr estrada

[@vanillakino]

thank you i learned a lot

[@abdulghani6686]

Some Players (Many actually) power crush when I'm plus, should I use throws to prevent this or any other solutions?

[@PhiDX]

Throws and lows! Great question

[@introspectatv4788]

Throws become unbreakable, lows cancel their armor upon hit, a lot of powercrushes can also be stepped to one side

[@tipotipo1997]

I'm stuck at Tekken King and I've beaten higher ranked players but damn am i stuck. Can't wait to see that video

[@Ac_isthename]

Same

[@ccpIz]

Can anyone guide me towards Episode 1 and 2 of this series? I can’t seem to find them

[@PhiDX]

Check the Tekken steps playlist!

[@jappyC]

How does one submit their replay to get decimated/critiqued by @PhiDX? 😂

[@jappyC]

PS. the commentary and tips/trips are v helpful for scrubs like me 😂😭🙏🏽❤

[@LesGrosPiedsDeDeejay]

New Tekken player there why should we tap instead of holding to block I don't get it

[@PhiDX]

Other way around holding is better

[@MCHBO]

Yo Phi can we get the music much lower or ideally off, dont need to hear mad drops during your commentary very distracting lol great vidya apart from that!

[@solaswolfer1503]

my problem is to go from rajin/kishin to bushi/tekken king (tekken king is my goal)

[@actiii4170]

Last night I had the worst luck on ranked, I lost my Tenryu three times. It’s weird how you could try to do everything right, but still it can all go wrong. This game is really a gamble

[@branniganharvey1868]

I got Jin to shinyru not long age and lost it all to a mighty ruler Leroy and other Tenyriu players