Demon Lair (多聞殺・弐 Tamonsatsu: Ni?, lit. "Tamon Killer: Two") is a move used by Heihachi Mishima since Tekken 3.
The first two hits are a natural combo if the first hit connects as a counter. These first two hits also lead into Heihachi's second Rage Drive, introduced in Tekken 7's second season.
Description[]
The move consists of a left jab, before Heihachi spins, drops into a horse stance, and executes a right backfist. He then stands, springs up, twists, and performs a right-footed jumping side kick.
Substituting 1 for the final input will instead perform Demon Massacre.
In Tekken 3, the opponent will be sent rolling away on a counter hit similar to Heihachi's Heavy Power Punch, however the roll property was removed in Tekken Tag Tournament with the opponent now being able to tech roll on counter hit, albeit still being sent far away. In Tekken 3, the CPU opponent will usually attempt to interrupt the kick, with the kick beating the CPU's attack and setting the user up for an Unblockable Tackle for significant damage. Against large characters such as Jack, it can also be used as a juggle ender in place of Demon Massacre.
In its debut, the last hit was launch punishable on block, however in Tekken Tag Tournament, the last hit now causes a block stun, making all three hits safe on block. There is a 13-frame window where the move can be interrupted between the Demon's Boar and the kick.
In Tekken 8 it is possible to stop the string at the second hit and enter Wind God's Kamae by pressing d instead of the third input.
Trivia[]
- Demon Lair has its origins in Tekken 2. While not available in that game as a standalone move, it comprises the 8th to 10th hits of Heihachi's second 10 Hit Combo. Unlike the standalone version, the 10 Hit Combo version in Tekken 2 (and only that game) hits low during Demon's Boar.
- The term "tamon" (also can be read as "tabun") is also a term for "having much knowledge on Buddhism" or "row of built houses on a castle wall/surrounding residence". It is also likely short for "Tamonten", the Japanese name for Vaiśravaṇa.