Also See: Move Terminology
Basic Non-Damaging Moves[]
| Move Name | Command | Stance | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step Forward | f | ||
| Advance | F | ||
| Step Back | b | ||
| Retreat | B | ||
| Neutral Guard | N | #1 | |
| Standing Guard | (b_B) | ||
| Quick Step Forward | f,f | ||
| Quick Step Back | b,b | ||
| Side Step Left | u | #2 | |
| Side Step Right | d | #2 | |
| Crouch | D | RC | #1,#3,#4 |
| Crouching Guard | D/B | RC | #4 |
| Advance in Crouched Position | D/F | RC | |
| Jump | U | #3 | |
| Jump Backward | (u/b_U/B) | #5 | |
| Jump Forward | (u/f_U/F) |
#1. This will not perform a guard in the first Tekken, or on arcade machines where basic guard has been disabled.
#2. This move was not possible prior to Tekken 3.
#3. You will Side Step if playing Tekken 4.
#4. This move can be referred to as Full Crouch Animation (FC).
#5. This move is not possible in Tekken 4.
Basic Running Attacks[]
Basic attacks can be performed during a run. The command for run is f,F or f,f,f.
| Move Name | Steps Taken | Description | Hit Range | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Run | 6 | Run can be started 6 steps away from opponent. | None | |
| Running Foot Stomp | From 6-22 | Run and make contact with grounded opponent. | L | |
| Running Tackle | From 11-18 | Run and tackle a standing, crouching or back turned opponent. | T | #1 |
| Running Cross Chop | From 12-22 | Press 1+2 during run. | M | #2 |
| Slide | From 12-22 | Press 4 during run | L | #3 |
| Running Slash Kick | From 12-22 | Press 3 during run. | m | #4 |
| Leaping Heel Kick | From 12-22 | Press 3 during run. | m | #5 |
| Shoulder Ram | From 18-22 | Ram on a standing, crouching or back turned opponent. | ! | |
| Run completion | 22 | Run ends after 22 steps. | None | |
| Run cancel | 6-22 | Press b or d/b to cancel a run. | None | |
| Side step run cancel | 6-22 | Press u or d to side step and cancel a run. | None | #6 |
| Crouch run cancel | 6-22 | Press D to crouch and cancel a run. | None |
#1 Craig Marduk performs a tackle, but ends up in his Tudo Mount position.
#2 When using Devil or Angel in Tekken 2, f+1+2 must be pressed otherwise they will perform an Inferno. Devil and Angel cannot perform a running Cross Chop in Tekken Tag Tournament.
#3 This move cannot be performed by Yoshimitsu, Kunimitsu, Jack, Jack-2, Prototype Jack, Ganryu (prior to Tekken Tag Tournament), Kuma I, Doctor Bosconovitch or Steve. King, Armor King, Roger, Alex, Roger Jr. and Gon will perform a Stagger Kick instead of a slide kick.
#4 This move is performed by all male characters except for Paul, Lee, Yoshimitsu, Wang (prior to Tekken Tag Tournament only), Jack (all), Ganryu, Kuma I, King, Armor King, Roger, Alex, Roger Jr., Eddy and Steve. Angel and Panda can also perform this move.
#5 This move is performed by all females except Angel, Panda, Kunimitsu and Christie. Wang can also perform this move prior to Tekken Tag Tournament.
#6 This move is not possible prior to Tekken 3.
Basic Standing Attacks[]
These are moves that can usually be performed by every character. There are some character exceptions to the moves stated.
| Move Name | Command | Stance | Hit Range | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jab | 1 | h | ||
| Forward Jab | f+1 | h | ||
| Crouching Jab | FC+1 | RC | Sm | |
| Straight | 2 | h | ||
| Crouching Straight | FC+2 | RC | Sm | |
| Left Kick | 3 | #1, #4 | ||
| Spinning low kick | d+3 | RC | L | |
| Crouching spin kick | FC+3 | RC | L | |
| Right Kick | 4 | #1, #4 | ||
| Low Kick | d+4 | RC | l | |
| Crouching Low Kick | FC+4 | RC | l | |
| Right Arm Throw | (2+4_F+2+4) | T | #2 | |
| Left Arm Throw | (1+3_F+1+3) | T | #3 | |
| Wall Jump | b,b,u/b | Varies | #5 | |
| Jump to Down Strike | (u/b_u_u/f)+2 | RC | M | #6 |
#1 Hit range is dependent on character.
#2 2+4 and F+2+4 will result in different throws in Tekken 4; F+2+4 replaces the standard 1+3 throw in this game.
#3 This will result in "Position Change" in Tekken 4.
#4 This will result in special actions if playing as Steve Fox.
#5 Your back must be against a wall in order to do this move and can only be done in Tekken 4 and later installments.
Knock Down Moves (Upon Landing)[]
These are moves that can be performed immediately upon landing after being knocked down. These moves cannot be performed in the original Tekken or Tekken 2.
| Move Name | Command | Position | Hit Range | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tech roll up | (1_2) | (KND_SLD) | None | #1, #2, #3 |
| Tech roll down | (3_4) | (KND_SLD) | None | #1, #2, #3 |
| Spring Forward | f | KND | m | #3, #4 |
| Hop up | f | SLD | None | #3 |
| Quick Roll Back | b | (KND_SLD) | None | #3, #5 |
#1 In Tekken 3, if you fall on your face, you cannot perform a tech roll.
#2 Only certain moves can be tech rolled.
#3 This move was not possible prior to Tekken Tag Tournament.
#4 Press D immediately after tech rolling to recovery crouch (RC) instead of standing.
#5 Can also be achieved by holding B while the character is in the air after they have been knocked off their feet.
Knock Down Moves (While Grounded)[]
These are moves that can be performed while grounded.
| Move Name | Command | Position | Hit Range | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roll Up | 1 | Any | None | #1 |
| Roll Down | d+1 | Any | None | #1 |
| Roll Forward | f | Any | None | |
| Roll Back | b | Any | None | |
| Rising Low Kick | 3 | Any | L | #2, #3 |
| Rising Mid Kick | 4 | Any | m | #2,#3 |
| Ankle Kick | d+(3_4) | KND | L | #4 |
| Rising Dive Lunge (*aka* Rising Cross Chop) | (b_f)+1+2 | KND | H | #5 |
| Rising Feet Lunge (*aka* Rising Torpedo) | b+3+4 | KND | m | #6,#7,#8 |
#1 This move is not available in the original Tekken. Press D immediately after rolling to remain grounded, but facing the opposite direction. In Tekken 2, only Lei Wulong can roll to both sides.
#2 This move can also be done after Quick Roll Back or Roll Back or Roll Forward. In Tekken, pressing 3 or 4 will always perform a mid kick, while d+3 or d+4 will perform a low kick.
#3 Knock down (KND) on counter hit. In Tekken 2 and Tekken 3, this move always causes knockdown, while in Tekken it never causes knockdown.
#4 This move was not available before Tekken 3. Not all characters can perform an Ankle Kick.
#5 The command was (b,b_f,f)+1+2 in Tekken 2 and Tekken 3. In Tekken, this move can be performed facing either direction. Kuma I, Lei Wulong, Hwoarang, Ogre and True Ogre cannot perform this move. Jack models and Ganryu cannot perform this move prior to Tekken Tag Tournament, while Ling Xiaoyu cannot perform this move prior to Tekken 5. In Tekken, Jack, P.Jack, Ganryu and Kuma I will perform a Get Up Smash, but only during a forward roll.
#6 The command is b,b+3+4 in Tekken 2 and Tekken 3. Lei Wulong, Hwoarang, Ogre and True Ogre cannot perform this move. Ling Xiaoyu cannot perform this move prior to Tekken 5.
#7 Yoshimitsu, Paul Phoenix, and Kunimitsu will do a Spring Forward to Dive Lunge.
#8 King, Armor King, Eddy Gordo, Christie Monteiro, Roger, Alex, and Roger Jr. will have their backs turned at the completion of the move.