Eddy Gordo

Eddy has been a staple character ever since his first appearance in Tekken 3 (1997). Eddy trains in style of Capoeira, which is very noticeable from his idle stance all the way to the dance-like, acrobatic moves he possess. Eddy is a devoted fighter, often paying homage to his late master who was killed through the acts of Kazuya. Eddy is one of three Capoeira-based fighters that have appeared in Tekken with the others being his student, Christie Monteiro and mysterious fighter, Tiger Jackson. It is worth noting that Eddy has one of the best backdashes in the game; allowing him to create distance quickly and be out of range of his opponent's attacks. He also possesses two stances, handstand and relax; with relax being his most notable stance due to its evasive properties.

Key Moves

1. A fantastic launcher that's quite hard to punish on block and whiff. This move offers an extension but it is quite dangerous and never used.

2. A fast, excellent low poke with many extensions. The first one is used the majority of times but the variation that seats him in relax is also a good option.

3. A safe counter hit launcher that can will also nosebleed on normal hit, leading to either of the two follow-ups.

4. A good moveset that is often used to mix up your opponent between the low or mid extension, with the mid variation being a launcher and the low option with a guaranteed low follow up.

5. A great tool used to track an opponent and keep them from stepping.

6. This move is generally safe on block but can be stepped but when used discerningly, the second hit will provide a combo on counter hit.

7. Also a good low poke when used discerningly, and will lead to a guaranteed follow up if landed on counter hit.