As the esteemed leader of the Archers Of Sirius, Claudio takes center stage as an install character with his powerful Starburst. This unique mechanic, acquired through specific moves, grants Claudio a one-time use to buff properties on select moves, elevating their potency significantly. Notably, Claudio boasts one of the most, if not the best, hopkicks in the game, celebrated for its impressive range and crushing properties.
Claudio’s offensive arsenal is further enriched by his WR2—a robust high approach that not only applies pressure but also secures substantial + frames and chip damage. Complementing this is the WR4 mid, ensuring that opponents are kept on their toes, mindful of the versatile threats Claudio can unleash. His wall game is nothing short of exceptional, featuring the chunky and hugely + frames low, ss4, and the notoriously potent homing mid, b1, renowned for its wallsplat capabilities and hit-confirmable fast mid strings (df31/df32).
In the heat of battle, Claudio gains access to a low heat smash, a formidable tool in Tekken 8, along with three uses of Starburst (STB) moves, intensifying the threat of his mixups. While his poking game may not be stellar due to the absence of a generic mid df1, Claudio compensates with the strength of his b3.
Pros:
- Powerful hopkick
- Exceptional wall game
- Among the best homing moves
- Suffocating approach
- Low heat smash
Cons:
- Limited poking options
- Subpar lows outside of ss4
Recommended for players who appreciate:
- Unique install characters
- A sticky, relentless offensive style
Difficulty: Easy
Perfect Legend 