Tips
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Kazuya's Electric Wind God Fist is +5 on block; do not challenge it. Instead, use your 1+2 Flame Bash (i13) to check him if he attempts slower follow-ups.
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Your b+1 Blue Bolt is an i17 homing mid that is -13 on block; use it to catch Kazuya trying to sidestep your linear weapon attacks.
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Kazuya's Spinning Demon (f,n,d,DF+4) is -23 on block; block low and use ws2 for a full launch combo.
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Use f,f,F+2 to approach; at -4 on block, it allows you to enter PHX stance with a +8 advantage to begin your mixup game.
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Watch for Kazuya's f+4 (Right Splits Kick), which is +4c on block; stay patient and do not press buttons as he is at a significant advantage.
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If Kazuya uses the Flash Punch Combo (1,1,2), it is -17 on block; punish it heavily with ws2 (i15~16) for a launch.
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Kazuya's Twin Pistons (ws1,2) is -12 on block; use your 4,2 to punish his failed rising attempts.
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FAQ
Who wins Clive vs Kazuya in Tekken 8?
We do not have enough recent major-set data yet for a reliable Clive vs Kazuya winrate. Use the tips and VODs below while more tournament results come in.
How do you beat Kazuya as Clive?
Kazuya's Electric Wind God Fist is +5 on block; do not challenge it. Instead, use your 1+2 Flame Bash (i13) to check him if he attempts slower follow-ups. Your b+1 Blue Bolt is an i17 homing mid that is -13 on block; use it to catch Kazuya trying to sidestep your linear weapon attacks. Kazuya's Spinning Demon (f,n,d,DF+4) is -23 on block; block low and use ws2 for a full launch combo.
Are there pro VODs for Clive vs Kazuya?
No tournament VODs are listed for Clive vs Kazuya yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
Kazuya moves that are −10 or worse on block, with Clive'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.
| Kazuya move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| uf+4,4,4 | -23 | ws3 (launch) | i20 | 35 |
| uf+4,4 | -23 | ws3 (launch) | i20 | 35 |
| f,n,d,DF+4 | -23 | ws3 (launch) | i20 | 35 |
| f,n,d,DF+4,1,DVK.1 | -19 | 3,2 (launch) | i16 | 46 |
| df+3+4,1,2 | -19 | 3,2 (launch) | i16 | 46 |
| f,n,d,DF+4,1,DVK.1,B | -19 | 3,2 (launch) | i16 | 46 |
| db+1,2 | -19 | 3,2 (launch) | i16 | 46 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | 3,2 (launch) | i16 | 46 |
| uf+4,4,4,4 | -17 | 3,2 (launch) | i16 | 46 |
| 1,1,2 | -17 | 3,2 (launch) | i16 | 46 |
| d+3 | -17 | ws1,2 (launch) | i13 | 30 |
| f,n,d,DF+4,1 | -16 | 3,2 (launch) | i16 | 46 |
Clive moves Kazuya can punish
| Clive move | On block | Kazuya punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| df+3 | -26 | ws2 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 |
| df+1,4,3 | -18 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 |
| 3,3 | -18 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 |
| db+4 | -18 | ws2 |
| uf+2 | -17 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 |
| d+3 | -17 | ws2 |
| df+1,2 | -16 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 |
start.gg majors
Across 2 start.gg major sets, Clive is 1–1 against Kazuya.
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Matchup charts: Clive · Kazuya
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