Tekken 8 - 10 Essential Gameplay Tips to Know

Tekken 8 is now out for everyone, so why not take these 10 essential gameplay tips with you! For complete beginners, to old time vets there's something here for everyone so enjoy the video and make sure to check out more Tekken content coming on the channel!
Check out the Tekken 8 Beginners Guide here: • The Beginners Guide to...
Watch the "Choose A Main" Video here: • Tekken 8 - How to Choo...
0:00 - Intro & Basics of Attacks
2:54 - Counter Hits are important
5:34 - Respect the Wall
7:51 - Throws got buffed in Tekken 8
9:43 - Attack special properties
11:42 - Recoverable Health
13:45 - Replay Era has arrived
16:38 - The Magic Numbers
19:22 - Don't waste Heat
21:46 - Heat Dash Cancel Damage Bonus
24:12 - Bonus Tip
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[@rooflemonger]

Its Tekken 8 Season! So as you would expect, the guides will flow. Lets start with these 10 essential tips, covering gameplay aspects at all levels of play. If you are new to Tekken the game indeed can be daunting, but the fighting game way of things is to train, learn, and improve so lets get your feet on the ground and start your fighting game journey! Give the video a watch, timestamps for your ease of use are here, like if ya liked it, and let me know what ya think!

[@BigCheeZe209]

Love it man, I haven't even gotten to fire up the game yet...yet there's a tutorial from my boy ready for me to check before I hop on! Grade S+ KZbinr Roof! 🦍

[@gigadolphin]

Waiting for your video before I I play the game. The roster is too big and 8 didn’t include my tekken 7 character.

[@jfd4706]

Great Tips for anyone new to Tekken. You are the best tutor for FG's in general, for a reason. Tekken is definitely the GOAT of FG's ngl. Appreciate all your effort and excited to see what you bring to the table in the coming days ahead

[@beehills177]

Rooflemonger can you make a brief video about using the special style controls? 😊

[@fernandozavaletabustos205]

Thank you for this guide!!

[@rooflemonger]

And yes, Choose a Main for Tekken is coming. I am gonna eat something and then basically im working, no sleep, until its done. Hopefully live later tomorrow night, expect it to be well over 2 hours long but thats just how things go lol. Leave some likes and pray for me cause im gonna be fueled by your energy and some red bulls pumping out the content for the next few days

[@thepews1511]

You're doing the Lord's! work Rooflemonger can't wait !

[@raspberrycordial5996]

Please remember to take care of yourself! Everyone watching will be there the minute you post it, even if that's a week from now. Love the videos!

[@rossl03]

Take as much rest as you need!! We can wait

[@Doomhex523]

Our Savior has posted! Let the content storm begin! Thank you for all of your hard work and we will be patiently waiting, take care of yourself!

[@zeninvites3209]

"no sleep" too many people underestimate sleep. Please rest Rooflemonger. We can wait brotha!

[@ShahanReviews]

Replay system is incredible. Fighting games continue to evolve in really fun ways.

[@arrownoir]

I’m actually surprised it took this long to implement.

[@adin9156]

Except mortal kombat

[@ParisPK]

@@adin9156NRS keeps disappointing man, it’s just sad at this point. But I’m happy street fighter 6, Granblue Rising, and now Tekken 8 released 🙏

[@JoelOman1980]

Played the first Tekken at an arcade in Stockholm summer 1994 and was blown away! It was one of those 50" back-projection cabinets with huge speakers hooked up (like big Cerwin-Vega 15" woofer towers) and the sound was cranked up so high that the sound effect of the characters falling to the ground made the whole seat rumble. Now, come this evening, after work, I'm heading to a friends place to play Tekken 8 on his 65" with a Bose sound system and subwoofer, drinking beer, eating snacks and having one hell of a time! Good times, love this game series! 🤩😍❤🍻 Cheers all you Tekken fans out there!

[@mikeykane5938]

How was it

[@JoelOman1980]

@@mikeykane5938 It was as fun as I had imagined! God this game is good! And even as just a couch play game with friends, tinkering with different characters, it's a blast! Go buy!

[@lingus1382]

Just wanna say I appreciate all the effort you put in in order to get these guides out so quick every time there’s a new release. You’re seriously the goat keep doing what you do

[@GravyRobbersz]

Agreed dude. Couldn’t agree more.

[@Chickensea10]

Don't forget everyone its OK to lose! Even the pros who have been playing tekken for forever still get perfected, comboed to oblivion, missed moves, etc. GOOD LUCK! JUST LET LOOSE

[@icyjules]

The Tekken 8 era is finally upon us! Thank you for being with us, as a guiding light, on this wonderful journey!

[@SujakuuClips]

Preciate how fast you get these up. This is my first Tekken so wasn't really sure where to go to but definitely gonna come back here to learn how to get better. Thanks for the hard work Rooflemonger!

[@thato8000]

Roofle-sama! You're a legit gift to fighting games. This is my first Tekken. Fired it up, looked at the movelist for my main and then immediately went to yt for starter tips cause i got overwhelmed😂. I knew for sure you would've posted. Thank you so much for everything you do.

[@torchlight1785]

You showing that Leroy Ip man stuff just makes me want to main him. So sick.

[@robsonclark9678]

Ya... Fluidly dispersing an opponents hits, then striking back? Looked badass as hell!

[@torchlight1785]

@@robsonclark9678 Right!?! I had no idea his move set went that hard.

[@mhenke10]

So glad you posted. Your SF guides made me improve significantly and I can’t wait to dive into Tekken with you!

[@DE4DZONE]

Roofle I went off your guides in SF6 early days as a first time SF player and it gave me the foundation to make it to master. I plan on (hopefully) doing the same for tekken! You give the most digestible and understandable information and I appreciate all you do!

[@duden2217]

Looking forward to the continued Tekken content! I'm glad you highlighted the replay features because that's low-key one of the coolest additions. I'd highly recommend that new players or people just getting back into Tekken watch a couple of their own replays with the tips on. The game will highlight opportunities for punishes or better combos, let you watch a demo of whatever it recommends, and then let you practice it in the same situation as the match. It's a great learning tool.

[@kemeticenergy1617]

This is the most fun I’ve had with a fighting game since MvC3

[@morganmcleod3157]

Got onto your channel when Mk1 dropped. I have never seen a more well-designed character guide, across any game, than the one you did for Shao. As someone who has never touched Tekken in their lives, I can't tell you how relieved I was to see that you were also making content for it. Keep up the great work! You make complete newbies like me much more interested in learning and playing the game.

[@DemoNova]

Thank you for making this video. It's been such a long time since I played a Tekken game, so these tips really help. I'm also looking forward to this game's "Choose a Main", even though I've already decided on mine. They're still very interesting to watch, and it's useful to know how each character works.

[@larrydavis7689]

Ayo this game knocks it out of the park with everything holy shit I love Reina

[@Gilbot9000]

Playing for the first time tonight against some friends with a few hours on the game. This guide is the only leg up I've got and I appreciate it! I'll do my best to make you proud.

[@surr3al756]

Nice guide, was really only here for heat but actually learned a couple other things I didn't know before!

[@supernicral]

Its my very first Tekken, your guides in the past have been essential and im glad to continue my tradition of learning alongside you!

[@LionOfJudah83]

Play Tekken 3 if you can. It's the best one in my opinion.

[@supernicral]

@@LionOfJudah83 I'd rather play an active game, thanks for the advice though! :)

[@BCDC123]

Roof! Thanks for that Bonus Tip! It’s always a blessing watching your videos all the way through 💯

[@thizzgreatone4782]

Sir not even 20 minutes ago I was searching for this video on your channel. I thank you 🙏🏾 🙏🏾🙏🏾🔥

[@cosmosofinfinity]

Heat Smash reminds me of Exceed Accel in BlazBlue: Centralfiction 22:04 Just now noticing how that stage's wind affects the hair physics. Looks freaking awesome

[@rooflemonger]

its why I picked that stage specifically, pauls hair goes nuts on it lol

[@dabblesonguitar6752]

He forgot his hairspray in this Tekken

[@muppetjoe870]

What a time to be into fighting games! Thanks for always enhancing it with your videos. Great work!! 😊

[@koYyn]

This game gives you so many tools . It really wants you to become good which in return keeps the player base high I guess . I am having a blast so far and didn't know a fighting game could surprise me in so many ways . Thanks for the effort roofle ! As always 180 Damage content ❤

[@kendrel2099]

Thank you for your continued hard work. Especially back to back with Uni2 and Tekken 8.

[@jay101d6]

Amazing video, you so deserve more attention on your channel. Hope the upcoming guides go smoothly for you, and curious if you have a main picked in this game yet

[@caheme1984]

Roof u are amazing I consider my self advanced in tekken and there is still so much to learn great video u always deliver.

[@rustyAF]

I appreciate all the work you do. I always come to you for guides

[@ericsimonson8002]

Good content. It's easy to absorb what you are saying despite the speed at which you deliver the information.

[@heytheretravis7253]

Roofle coming in clutch with the content as always

[@mrk4510]

Thanks allot for all of this. Haven't played this game in years so watching this is a big help. 🙂👍

[@rainer9931]

In love with the Roofle-Jack. Absolutely fire

[@rooflemonger]

yeah first thing I did was make Jack-01 eva style lol, that stage though honestly doesn't show off the colours the best though, lighting is a bitch I guess

[@spoonsrattling]

I played the demo and it was my first Tekken and fell in love definitely gonna be watching alot of your tekken video

[@deku1589]

I dont even play Tekken and i watch ur video time to time but i love it the first time when i play on my cousin playstation 1🤣i really love to watch tournaments and see high level play so when i watch video like yours it make me understand more the little things that top player do. Keep it up! Greetings from Montreal😎

[@phdbot4483]

Man! I'm LOVING Tekken 8 so far! Good to know that the damage scaling goes back up after a heat dash during combos, so it can be worth using to cash out damage late in said combo. :o

[@Shedrick_Goldsmith]

Those replay features are SICK

[@Ealdor-Bana]

I just want to at I really enjoyed watching this video. The layout & voicing was fantastic and kept me engaged. I have learned some very useful tips for Tekken 8 from you. Thank you for the great content and i will check out your other vids.

[@Shyannloll]

I’m dl the game rn I just got back and bought it im so excited

[@Neo-Kable]

Great video. Can't wait to get this game!

[@afumado_5533]

Love your videos man, keep up the good content

[@AmerSDD]

Yooo in about time , finally t8 and roof is already posted 🔥🔥

[@jobodumb]

Hoping we get a 'Choose your main' video for Tekken as well! Have never played before so I have no clue who any of these characters are

[@rooflemonger]

working on it right now, taking a small break. Hopefully live later tonight

[@user-qx6tt4fg7y]

This is insane one of the hardest parts in labbing tekken for me was trying to recreate a situation but I couldn’t find certain opponent characters moves so being able to jump straight in from the replay is really awesome people are going to get really good at this game

[@fernandozavaletabustos205]

Thank you for this guide!!

[@XLucifersX]

LETS FUCKING GOOOOOOOOOOOOOO. MY JOURNEY WITH TEKKEN 8 BEGINS NOW!!! roofl i fking love you.. keep them guides coming.. its literally 6 AM for me im still awake, just finisshed the story and i cant get enough of this game ITS SO GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD

[@MoneyMattersalpha]

Exactly wat I was looking for good video

[@strykerking]

Very useful, earned a subscriber. Thanks!

[@butter-punch3549]

Youre the goat rooflemonger, just try to pace yourself, dont want you hurting yourself and keep being the goat you are

[@AlexLopezXVII]

It’s a Good Day when Rooflemonger drops a video 🙏🏽

[@chrisb4350]

Loving the guides new to Tekken getting owned online videos a big help.

[@georgie_86]

So helpful, thank you 🥷

[@cuongdotcom]

Thanks for the guide rooflemonger! I was looking forward to this guide from you

[@Jate7]

This man is seriously going to do another “Choose Your Main” after just getting done with Unist 2. 😭

[@rooflemonger]

I serve at the will of the people

[@isaachill7900]

Ready for the grind roof let’s get these videos get that Red Bull ready 😂

[@timothyharris2486]

Yo roofle I love your videos and I hope to become a Tekken master from your videos keep up the amazing work bro

[@LoneRichie]

Thanks, this was great!!!

[@rogsilva82]

Thank you man! Great!

[@shutterant]

Thanks for the tips! 👍

[@ndshreddermn]

Top tier content as always 👌

[@videogamesruinedmylife3769]

try playing tekken 1 after tekken 8 and be blown away by the significant difference in gameplay. How far we have come in 30 years

[@cocosdad]

I already know who I’m gonna main but I’m excited to hear you talk about all the characters none the less

[@isaacmoore1616]

I’m drooling waiting for the pick your tekken main video. Never played these games before super hype

[@EASoto86]

Excited for rooflelonger vids when a new game drops. 👍

[@alkalinemk1588]

I picked up tekken 7 last year. First thing i wanted to do was learn korean back dash lol. Took me atleast 4 or 5 weeks practicing for hours and hours everyday until i got it down. Then i learned the moves lol. Skating across the screen feels so good im glad i did that it was totally worth it. Roofle you da man.

[@garysgametime]

Great video!

[@anigmatic2949]

This video is AWESOME. I’m an OG casual player but i still learned a lot 😊.

[@superserg4763]

Can't wait for the Tekken Ball guide and tier list videos 😄

[@rooflemonger]

I was deadly serious about tekken ball when I was younger, so maybe. When i was watching the tekken ball exhibition I was screaming at the screen on how they just didnt understand

[@eldespenserojpynikkei9014]

I was going to wait for a sale or more review but the practice and shadow mode sold me out. So far it seems that many of the online feature has improved too and feel like finally listen to the rollback netcode and crossplay

[@oklimbo]

My goat back at it already

[@Daemon1995_]

the replay feature is crazy, they should have put some marketing into that

[@Baatosanabe]

My king 👑 Rooflemonger. Thank you for your work.

[@greggeo3294]

Thank you Roofle, you've given me homework to study! :D

[@paulsaguto9563]

21:35 You heard it here first Tekkenners, this will be the new meta

[@elephantum4067]

Always quality!

[@Tyrano840]

At first I was concerned because we going over basics and he recommended jumping over lows, but beside that everything in this video is something I would easily recommend to a new player. There were some things I forgot were added like the replay takeover feature.

[@rahmellbrown162]

Oh man, with them replays, I can only imagine the fights people will make and create. It’s gonna be amazing.

[@STFUppercut69]

THAT'S SOME GOOD ASS TEKKEN, ROOFLEMONGER!!!

[@Ballfade90]

The video i needed

[@yeeeeeeeeeeeepbanned9585]

Ima start using "that's all she wrote" as part of my regular vocabulary

[@hexagon225]

Great video

[@monkai666]

That controllable replay option is genius.

[@JulesNekro]

that rewind feature is awesome! SF6 and Tekken 8 both have amazing new features. Damn!

[@myojhnier7362]

Yae hell yea you play tekken as well glad to see a familiar KZbinr

[@ekim96]

holy... wait, so mids are basically overheads in this game, did not know that, thanks rooflemonger!

[@danzixx6]

Tha ks for the explanations and I had fun doing the combo challenges for kuma and king took me 3 hours but I finish both man thay lost is insane of combos weel is gonna take a lot of time before I jump to online

[@rooflemonger]

Thank you very much for the support!

[@dbfzato-1327]

been just mashing buttons with my m8s but time to learn the game for real! loving kazuya n steve atm, steve was my best character in 5 but was a long time ago lol azucena is sick as well! low grabs n stance dodging! i bet she looks sick played at a high level

[@drrdeezy]

MOM WAKE UP NEW ROOFLEMONGER

[@fpscanada3862]

I havent tried the online yet, but everything else feels awesome. Hoping this game will have a full, good lifespan.

[@Mene0]

The GOAT, as always

[@alfredososa3059]

Need that replay tech in SF6 🔥

[@mrNoname121]

I have been mashing with King since I was like 5 years old. After actually learning fighting games and becoming a real fan the last few years Im excited to give tekken a real try

[@forestcampbell8962]

Same here but with yoshimitsu/dragunov.

[@gabo3177]

damn didn't know chef John was so good at tekken😂 (your accent and way of explaining things is uncannily similar) jokes aside, great video! thank you. it's super helpful for newcomers like me.

[@chy03001]

Thanks rooflemonger, you're the hardest working man in the FGC.

[@logoax5864]

Fantastic video as always, will there be a beguiners guide like the one you did for mk1 and sf6?

[@rooflemonger]

yep beginners guide will be after the choose a main video

[@Z3R01d]

nice one

[@iTzGhost187]

Ahh man I can’t wait to see how Lee Chaolan plays.. MK1 R1ps arena player here, I might try out Tekken, I haven’t played since I was a kid , like 12 years old and that was the one off Tekken 4 . I’m 29 now lol

[@dzyv8913]

I dont even know if Im gonna buy this but yk how it goes I still gotta watch

[@zeninvites3209]

lol right. i even watch these for games i never heard of or wont be buying (rooflemonger did get me into GranBlue though)

[@user-os1fb8cm7q]

Waiting for that one and half hour king guide

[@rooflemonger]

The next two videos will probably be a combined 4 hours long

[@WordMichael]

​@rooflemonger love you, man! You're the MVP!

[@user-os1fb8cm7q]

​@@rooflemongersingle-handedly carrying

[@OhNoTheFace]

Some older Guilty Gears had that replay take over thing. Fun to test what ifs