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Paul

Key techniques	Blue sparks Demoman qcf+3+4 follow ups qcf+1 in juggles
Heat	{{{heat}}}
Heat Smash	{{{heatSmash}}}
Heat Engagers	{{{heatEngagers}}}
Stances	CD – d,df,f or d,f Sway – d,db,b
Fastest
Launch	i14 – b+3 (standing) i15 – ws2 (crouching)
CH launch	i12 – 4 (high) i15 – df+2 (mid)
Wall splat	i12 – b+1,2 (standing) i13 – ws3,2 (crouching)
Archetypal moves
Reversal	b+1+3 (high/mid punch/kick)
Mid check	df+1 (standing) ws4 (crouching)
Hopkick	uf+4
Stature kick	b+4 SS.3
Power low	d+4,2:1+2
Snake edge	FC.df+1+2
Shadow cutter	qcf+3 qcb+3
Generic moves
Remapped	d+1 → db+1 d+4 → db+4
Missing	(none)
External links
Lore	Paul Phoenix
Twitter	#{{{twitter}}}

Paul is a defensive character whose appearance deceptively implies a high powered brawler. While he does have the potential for explosive damage, his style is not so much going hard on pressure as it is quickly switching between hyper aggression and hyper defense.

His df+2 is notorious for its evasiveness, being able to beat highs in situations where opponents are very interested in using them. The low risk vs its high reward make it a potent but simple tool.

The iconic moves Deathfist (qcf+2) and Demoman (d+4,2:1+2) make up one of Tekken's most classic mixups. Deathfist is also well-feared for its speed and power—dealing far more damage than anything else in its class—and it's notorious for how tricky it is to punish.

Strengths

Huge comeback potential
Suffocating keepout with qcb+4
Potentially lopsided matchups if Deathfist can't be punished
Fastest homing move in the game
Potent evasive moves

Weaknesses

Loose pressure, so he relies primarily on neutral and wall pressure
Tight links and/or clean motion inputs needed for many combos
Has a sway stance off d,db,b so you need a clean backdash cancel

Archetype

External links

Paul S4 Overview by PeterYMao

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-'''Paul''' is, simply speaking, a powerhouse. While other characters might rely on strings, speed or trickery, Paul relies on sheer, direct force to break his opponents down. He has some of the most devastating single-hit mids in the game -- most infamously the Phoenix Smasher, commonly referred to as the Deathfist -- and once the opponent is respecting these mids, he has access to several damaging lows and a great throw game to punish opponents that are being too passive. He also controls space very well thanks to several long-range moves, arguably the best set of homing moves in the game, and a good set of whiff punishers. An opponent also has to be careful about trying to commit to unsafe moves against him, as Paul has amazing block punishment for most situations. On top of this, he might be the single scariest character in the game when he has rage, thanks to his powerful rage drive and his unique ability to cancel his rage art for enormous damage.
+'''Paul''' is a defensive character whose appearance deceptively implies a high powered brawler. While he does have the potential for explosive damage, his style is not so much going hard on [[pressure]] as it is quickly switching between hyper aggression and hyper defense.
-In previous Tekken games, Paul was notorious for having very unsafe lows, but that's not really true in Tekken 7, as SS3 and QCF3 are relatively safe for what they do, even though you can still go for his damaging but launch punishable Demoman if you feel you need it. However, while he's incredibly explosive once he finds an opening, Paul's poking game is rather mediocre. Paul really only needs that one good hit, whether it is a sneaky df2, a well-timed counter-hit or a well-timed power-mid against a ducking opponent, to steal the round. If you want a character that thrives on getting big damage from the smallest opening, the Phoenix might be your man.
+His df+2 is notorious for its evasiveness, being able to beat highs in situations where opponents are very interested in using them. The low risk vs its high reward make it a potent but simple tool.
-'''Strengths'''
+The iconic moves Deathfist (qcf+2) and Demoman (d+4,2:1+2) make up one of ''Tekken'''s most classic [[mixup]]s. Deathfist is also well-feared for its speed and power—dealing far more damage than anything else in its class—and it's notorious for how tricky it is to punish.
-* damaging set of mids to discourage duckers
+{{BlueRed
-* decent array of lows
+|blue=
-* solid mid-range control thanks to good overall range
+* Huge comeback potential
-* a full throw game, including two wall-splatting throws and a floor-breaking throw
+* Suffocating keepout with qcb+4
-* powerful counter-hit options
+* Potentially lopsided matchups if Deathfist can't be punished
-* one of the best sets of block punishers in the game
+* Fastest homing move in the game
-* his safe df2 can evade highs jabs
+* Potent evasive moves
-* decent and damaging set of panic moves
+|red=
-* very scary wall game and good wall combo damage
+* Loose [[pressure]], so he relies primarily on [[neutral]] and wall pressure
-* an absolute terror when he has rage
+* Tight links and/or clean motion inputs needed for many combos
+* Has a sway stance off d,db,b so you need a clean [[backdash cancel]]
+}}
-'''Weaknesses'''
-* Sluggish frame data, no fast (i13) safe mid that allows for movement and no easy way to setup frame traps/pressure on block, must focus on punishment to gain advantage, harder to dominate neutral
-* Pokes typically end his turn or dont allow for much offense afterward
-* Combos dont allow for Oki in the open ground
-* mediocre sidestep
-* lacks safe approach tools
-* weak 10f punish
-* Clean Hit on DemoMan is notoriously poor
 {{Archetype|Paul}}
 == External links ==
 * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0j8MHPKj7c&ab_channel=PeterYMao Paul S4 Overview by PeterYMao]
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