Tips
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Kuma's 1,1,1 G-Clef Cannon is -16 on block, allowing you to punish with a full launcher like uf+4 or f+1+4.
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Kuma's d+1+2 Hip Smash is -15 on block, which is a perfect opportunity for Armor King's f+2,1 Heat Engager or uf+4 launcher.
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If Kuma enters Hunting (HBS), be wary of HBS.df+2 which is -17 on block, or HBS.1+2 which is -15; both are heavily punishable.
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Use Armor King's f,n,d,df+1 Shadow Lariat to pressure Kuma, as it is +5 on block and provides a massive +16a on hit.
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Kuma's db+4 Spinning Kuma is -23 on block; you must block low and use a powerful ws punish or a delayed hopkick.
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Armor King's f,f,n,2 is a great low poke in this matchup as it is only -13 on block and transitions to BAD stance on hit.
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Kuma's f,F+2 Demon Uppercut is -19 on block, making it one of the easiest moves to launch with f+1+4 or uf+4.
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When Kuma uses 1+2 Demon Bear Breath, it is -13 on block; use Armor King's df+4 to punish reliably.
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Punishers
Kuma moves that are −10 or worse on block, with Armor King's best standing punisher (first hit or two-hit string, no Heat or Rage). Lows are punished from crouch with a while-standing (ws) move.
| Kuma move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| b+3+4 | -28 | 3+4,2 (launch) | i25 | 39 |
| f+3+4 | -23 | ws3,1 (launch) | i13 | 36 |
| db+4 | -23 | ws3,1 (launch) | i13 | 36 |
| b+1+4,f,f | -20 | f+2,1 (launch) | i15 | 37 |
| f,F+2 | -19 | f+2,1 (launch) | i15 | 37 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | f+2,1 (launch) | i15 | 37 |
| ub+1+2 | -17 | ws3,1 (launch) | i13 | 36 |
| d+3 | -17 | ws3,1 (launch) | i13 | 36 |
| f+3+4,1+2 | -16 | f+2,1 (launch) | i15 | 37 |
| 1,1,1 | -16 | f+2,1 (launch) | i15 | 37 |
| df+2,1 | -16 | f+2,1 (launch) | i15 | 37 |
| b+2,2,1 | -15 | f+2,1 (launch) | i15 | 37 |
Armor King moves Kuma can punish
| Armor King move | On block | Kuma punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| db+3 | -26 | ws1,2** |
| f+1+4 | -19 | db+1,2** |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | db+1,2** |
| 3+4,2 | -18 | db+1,2** |
| db+4 | -17 | ws1,2** |
| d+3+4 | -16 | ws1,2** |
| d+3+4,3 | -15 | db+1,2** |
| d+4 | -15 | ws1,2** |
start.gg majors
Across 1 start.gg major sets, Armor King is 1–0 against Kuma.
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Matchup charts: Armor King · Kuma
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