Tips
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Kuma's 1+2 Demon Bear Breath is a fast i13 mid and a Heat Engager, but it is punishable at -13 on block.
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When Kuma enters Hunting Bear Stance (HBS), be wary of HBS.df+2, a i15 mid launcher that is -17 on block; use your i15 uf+4 to launch him back.
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Kuma's f,F+2 Demon Uppercut is a powerful mid launcher but is extremely unsafe at -19 on block.
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Kuma's db+4 Spinning Kuma is a low launcher that is -23 on block; ensure you block low and use a full launch punisher.
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If Kuma uses b+1 Bear Slash to absorb hits with its power crush (pc7~21), punish it with a i13 move as it is -13 on block.
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Claudio's f,f,f+2 Ira is +6 on block, allowing you to maintain pressure against Kuma's slower defensive options.
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Punishers
Kuma moves that are −10 or worse on block, with Claudio'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 | f,F+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 48 |
| f+3+4 | -23 | ws1,STB.2 (launch) | i12 | 35 |
| db+4 | -23 | ws1,STB.2 (launch) | i12 | 35 |
| b+1+4,f,f | -20 | f,F+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 48 |
| f,F+2 | -19 | f,F+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 48 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | f,F+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 48 |
| ub+1+2 | -17 | ws1,STB.2 (launch) | i12 | 35 |
| d+3 | -17 | ws1,STB.2 (launch) | i12 | 35 |
| f+3+4,1+2 | -16 | f,F+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 48 |
| 1,1,1 | -16 | f,F+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 48 |
| df+2,1 | -16 | f,F+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 48 |
| b+2,2,1 | -15 | f,F+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 48 |
Claudio moves Kuma can punish
| Claudio move | On block | Kuma punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| f+2,2 | -26 | db+1,2** |
| 4,STB.2 | -19 | db+1,2** |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | db+1,2** |
| f+2,1,1+2 | -18 | db+1,2** |
| d+1+2 | -18 | db+1,2** |
| f,F+2 | -18 | db+1,2** |
| f+1+2 | -18 | db+1,2** |
| d+3 | -17 | ws1,2** |
start.gg majors
Across 2 start.gg major sets, Claudio is 2–0 against Kuma.
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Matchup charts: Claudio · Kuma
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