Tips
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Clive's common mid check df+1 is -3 on block; use Bob's i10 Jab (1) or i13 b+2 to take back your turn immediately.
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Punish Clive's f+2,2,1+2 or f+2,2,2 strings, as both are -13 on block, with Bob's b+2,1 for a guaranteed knockdown.
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If Clive uses the PHX.3 low sweep, it is -26 on block; punish it heavily with a delayed rising toe kick (uf,n,4) for a full combo.
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Clive's Heat Smash (H.2+3) is +5 on block; do not press buttons afterward, as he will have a significant frame advantage.
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Watch for Clive's b+1 homing move; it is -13 on block, making it punishable by Bob's b+2,1 or ws1,3.
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Clive's d+1 low is i18 and only -13 on block; use Bob's ws1,3 or ws4 to punish it consistently.
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Against Clive's Phoenix Shift (f+4) stance transitions, use Bob's df+1 to interrupt slow follow-ups before he can apply his mixup.
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FAQ
Who wins Bob vs Clive in Tekken 8?
We do not have enough recent major-set data yet for a reliable Bob vs Clive winrate. Use the tips and VODs below while more tournament results come in.
How do you beat Clive as Bob?
Clive's common mid check df+1 is -3 on block; use Bob's i10 Jab (1) or i13 b+2 to take back your turn immediately. Punish Clive's f+2,2,1+2 or f+2,2,2 strings, as both are -13 on block, with Bob's b+2,1 for a guaranteed knockdown. If Clive uses the PHX.3 low sweep, it is -26 on block; punish it heavily with a delayed rising toe kick (uf,n,4) for a full combo.
Are there pro VODs for Bob vs Clive?
No tournament VODs are listed for Bob vs Clive yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
Clive moves that are −10 or worse on block, with Bob'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.
| Clive move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| df+3 | -26 | ws1,3 (launch) | i13 | 36 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | b+4,3 (launch) | i15 | 49 |
| df+1,4,3 | -18 | b+4,3 (launch) | i15 | 49 |
| 3,3 | -18 | b+4,3 (launch) | i15 | 49 |
| db+4 | -18 | ws1,3 (launch) | i13 | 36 |
| uf+2 | -17 | b+4,3 (launch) | i15 | 49 |
| d+3 | -17 | ws1,3 (launch) | i13 | 36 |
| df+1,2 | -16 | b+4,3 (launch) | i15 | 49 |
| 1+4 | -15 | b+4,3 (launch) | i15 | 49 |
| df+1,2,1 | -15 | b+4,3 (launch) | i15 | 49 |
| d+4 | -15 | ws1,3 (launch) | i13 | 36 |
| 1,2 | -14 | df+4,4 (launch) | i13 | 36 |
Bob moves Clive can punish
| Bob move | On block | Clive punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| db+3+4 | -31 | ws3 |
| db+3+4,4 | -28 | ws3 |
| f,n,d,DF+4 | -28 | ws3 |
| uf+3+4 | -25 | 1+4 |
| f,n,d,df+2 | -23 | 1+4 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | 3,2 |
| d+3 | -18 | ws1,2 |
| f,n,d,DF+4,1+2 | -17 | 3,2 |
VODs (Bob's side)
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