Ling Xiaoyu

Ling Xiaoyu is a Chinese martial artist and recurring fighter in Tekken. She enters the King of Iron Fist Tournament with dreams of building an amusement park and becomes closely connected to Jin Kazama and the Mishima conflict.

Ling Xiaoyu in the King of Iron Fist Tournament

Cheerful, determined, and idealistic, Xiaoyu believes Jin can be saved despite his increasingly destructive choices. Her optimism does not prevent her from confronting dangerous corporations and supernatural fighters.

Chinese martial arts and her determination to save Jin

Xiaoyu uses Baguazhang and Piguaquan, emphasizing evasive stances, spins, and fast counterattacks. Her friendship with Panda and loyalty to Jin give her a personal role within a family war that otherwise centers on revenge and inherited power.