Which Tekken 7 mechanic lets an attack absorb Mid or High hits?

Power Crush is the Tekken 7 mechanic that lets an attack absorb Mid or High hits while continuing its offensive action. It was introduced as one of Tekken 7’s defining gameplay additions.

A Power Crush does not make a fighter completely invulnerable. It generally absorbs attacks with Mid or High properties, but Low attacks and throws can still counter it. The mechanic therefore rewards a player who commits to an attack through an opponent’s pressure, while still giving the defender ways to respond.

Power Crush is different from Tekken’s combo-extending systems. Bound was an earlier mechanic that bounced opponents off the ground, while Tailspin, often called Screw, helped extend air combos by spinning a launched opponent downward. Heat Smash belongs to Tekken 8’s Heat system and was not the name of a Tekken 7 mechanic.

The mechanic helped Tekken 7 feel more accessible and aggressive by giving players a way to challenge incoming pressure. Its effectiveness still depends on timing, move properties, frame advantage, and the opponent’s choice of attack.