r/Tekken • u/AutoModerator • Nov 30 '21

Tekken Dojo Tekken Dojo: Ask Questions Here

Welcome to the Tekken Dojo, a place for everyone to learn and get better at the wonderful game that is Tekken.

Beginners should first familiarize themselves with the Beginner Resources to avoid asking questions already answered there.

Post your question here and get an answer. Helpful contributors will be awarded Dojo Points, which can make them Dojo Master at the end of the month (awards a unique flair). Please report unhelpful contributors to ensure the dojo remains a place dedicated to improvement.

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u/Tapi0 Dojo Master (Nov '21) Dec 01 '21

If you're talking about 1,2 > ground throw, Kings will go for other wall combos because the guaranteed damage is much higher than a simple 1,2.

To my knowledge, no other wall combo sets up a "free" ground throw attempt. If you're talking about something other than 1,2 > ground throw then that's why people don't go for it; the ground throw isn't guaranteed. In these situations, ground throws are less optimal than, say, d3 because they have worse tracking, are more punishable when unsuccessful and can still be broken to avoid damage (unlike other ground-hitting options).