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u/V_Abhishek Oct 16 '23
Really nice writeup. I wrote one of these for Asuka way back. I was thinking of going back to it in time for tekken 8. I never updated it for later seasons.
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I would stress the importance of jab and magic 4 in this matchup. He has nothing but db3 to slip under highs.
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He tends to be +4 after most things, so if Bryan auto-pilots into df1, you can magic 4 trade or jab interrupt him. If he tries df2 or jabs to frame trap, SSR block.
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In range 1-2 neutral, SSR into block can open up whiff punish opportunities against moves like 3+4 and FF2.
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Whiff punishment with Bryan is really difficult, you can't do jet upper or qcb2 out of backdash easily. So abuse moves like DF2 and magic 4 at range 1. Most of his attacks are also really bad on whiff. The exception is orbital, but even that can be baited and punished.
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He has a lot of key mid-high and low-high strings. Qcb24, d32, b21, df21. If you haven't built up the skill of ducking and launching those strings yet, Bryan is excellent practice.
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don't get CH by 121. If he delays it you can SSL. If you think he'll do the low, low parry as it's only -12. If you do that, the mixup is in your favour.
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Oct 16 '23
It's so rare to see a meaningful post with real gameplay advice/tips. Amazing post!
Keep 'em coming!
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u/YonkiestSploinky Oct 16 '23
This is great work! If you haven't already, please consider contributing to Bryan's page on Wavu Wiki. It's like Dustloop but for Tekken
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u/CElan_cruz Oct 16 '23
Bro any chance you could share a noob guide or have u seen one .. like understanding frames in Tekken and punish for new players?? I got like 7 dudes in the gym that wanna play TEKKEN 8 on release
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u/KazuyaUzer Oct 16 '23
This is so helpful for someone like me who struggles against Bryan. I appreciate this
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u/AchievingAtaraxia Oct 16 '23 edited Oct 16 '23
Well put together post, a few things to mention that is more important at high level:
Bryan's most underused move by most players outside of the very top players is DB2, this move becomes essentially a homing frame trap at +4 and above, meaning good Bryan's will use this as a tool to stop you from stepping brainlessly.
The key thing to note here is that DB2 is -6 on block so he can't step a jab and you are free to apply a i15 and below mid/low 50/50 or take the frames etc.
Another thing to mention is that Bryan's D4 is essentially a homing move, and is his best low as it is 0 on hit and only -11, SSR Fuzzy is very good at range 1.5-2 against Bryan because his 3+4 will whiff and you can sometimes catch D4 for a low parry/block punish.
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u/FantasyFrootbowl Oct 16 '23
Appreciate the veritable effort that went into this post, thank you very much! Looking forward to putting some of what I’ve read into practise!
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u/Cassilday Oct 17 '23
As Bryan main this was great to see. Could you please make posts like that about more characters?
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u/A7medos Oct 17 '23
You're now the only Negan main I respect lol, great job! Would love to see this for more characters
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u/Prestigious_Elk_1145 Oct 16 '23
I feel like bryan's tracking has reduced and its easier to step b1,3+4 on tekken 8 which is a great change. Still top tier character also on 8.