Tips
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Kuma's d+1+2 Hip Smash is i14 and -15 on block; punish this consistently with a full launcher for big damage.
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When Kuma enters Hunting Bear Stance (HBS), be wary of HBS.df+2, which is an i15 mid launcher but very unsafe at -17 on block.
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Kuma's db+4 low sweep is extremely dangerous on counter hit (+74a) but is -23 on block, allowing Clive a maximum damage punish.
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Kuma's f,F+2 Demon Uppercut is a powerful mid launcher but is -19 on block, making it one of his most punishable moves.
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Watch for Kuma's HBS.2 low; it is i21 and -15 on block, which Clive can punish easily if he reads the transition.
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Kuma's b+1 power crush is -13 on block, so do not let him steal turns for free if you block the bear slash.
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Interrupt Kuma's f+1+2,1+2 string with an i10 move after blocking the first hit to prevent the -14 follow-up.
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If Kuma uses SIT.2 Trout Smash, it is i19 and -12 on block; use a fast i12 punisher to keep him from sitting safely.
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FAQ
Who wins Clive vs Kuma in Tekken 8?
We do not have enough recent major-set data yet for a reliable Clive vs Kuma winrate. Use the tips and VODs below while more tournament results come in.
How do you beat Kuma as Clive?
Kuma's d+1+2 Hip Smash is i14 and -15 on block; punish this consistently with a full launcher for big damage. When Kuma enters Hunting Bear Stance (HBS), be wary of HBS.df+2, which is an i15 mid launcher but very unsafe at -17 on block. Kuma's db+4 low sweep is extremely dangerous on counter hit (+74a) but is -23 on block, allowing Clive a maximum damage punish.
Are there pro VODs for Clive vs Kuma?
No tournament VODs are listed for Clive vs Kuma yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
Kuma 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.
| Kuma move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| b+3+4 | -28 | 1+4 (launch) | i22 | 85 |
| f+3+4 | -23 | ws3 (launch) | i20 | 35 |
| db+4 | -23 | ws3 (launch) | i20 | 35 |
| b+1+4,f,f | -20 | uf+2,2 (launch) | i20 | 64 |
| f,F+2 | -19 | 3,2 (launch) | i16 | 46 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | 3,2 (launch) | i16 | 46 |
| ub+1+2 | -17 | ws1,2 (launch) | i13 | 30 |
| d+3 | -17 | ws1,2 (launch) | i13 | 30 |
| f+3+4,1+2 | -16 | 3,2 (launch) | i16 | 46 |
| 1,1,1 | -16 | 3,2 (launch) | i16 | 46 |
| df+2,1 | -16 | 3,2 (launch) | i16 | 46 |
| b+2,2,1 | -15 | df+2,2 (launch) | i15 | 35 |
Clive moves Kuma can punish
| Clive move | On block | Kuma punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| df+3 | -26 | ws1,2** |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | db+1,2** |
| df+1,4,3 | -18 | db+1,2** |
| 3,3 | -18 | db+1,2** |
| db+4 | -18 | ws1,2** |
| uf+2 | -17 | db+1,2** |
| d+3 | -17 | ws1,2** |
| df+1,2 | -16 | db+1,2** |
start.gg majors
Across 1 start.gg major sets, Clive is 0–1 against Kuma.
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Players on this side
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