Tips
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Steve's b+1 is a i13 high that leads to massive damage on Counter Hit; avoid mindless mashing and use Clive's df+1 (i14) or d+4 (i12 low) to check him safely.
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Steve's Ducking (f+3_4) can evade highs; use Clive's mid weapon attacks like df+1 or the i13 1+2 Flame Bash to intercept his approach.
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Steve's f,f,F+2 is +6 on block and a Heat Engager; if you block it, do not press buttons, as he can trap you with a quick b+1.
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Clive's b+4 is a safe mid (-9) that recovers the opponent crouching, making it excellent for stopping Steve's high-heavy pressure strings.
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Use Clive's db+1 homing high to catch Steve if he tries to use his Ducking or Swaying stances to move laterally around your linear weapon strikes.
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When Steve is in Peekaboo (PAB) stance, his d+1 is a i16 low; block it at -12 and punish with Clive's ws4.
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FAQ
Who wins Clive vs Steve in Tekken 8?
We do not have enough recent major-set data yet for a reliable Clive vs Steve winrate. Use the tips and VODs below while more tournament results come in.
How do you beat Steve as Clive?
Steve's b+1 is a i13 high that leads to massive damage on Counter Hit; avoid mindless mashing and use Clive's df+1 (i14) or d+4 (i12 low) to check him safely. Steve's Ducking (f+3_4) can evade highs; use Clive's mid weapon attacks like df+1 or the i13 1+2 Flame Bash to intercept his approach. Steve's f,f,F+2 is +6 on block and a Heat Engager; if you block it, do not press buttons, as he can trap you with a quick b+1.
Are there pro VODs for Clive vs Steve?
No tournament VODs are listed for Clive vs Steve yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
Steve 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.
| Steve move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| df+1,2~f+1+2,1,1 | -25 | 1+4 (launch) | i22 | 85 |
| df+1,2~f+1+2,1 | -19 | 3,2 (launch) | i16 | 46 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | 3,2 (launch) | i16 | 46 |
| d+2 | -18 | ws1,2 (launch) | i13 | 30 |
| u+2 | -15 | df+2,2 (launch) | i15 | 35 |
| 2,2 | -14 | 2,1 (launch) | i12 | 31 |
| f+1+2 | -14 | 2,1 (launch) | i12 | 31 |
| uf+2 | -14 | 2,1 (launch) | i12 | 31 |
| b+1 | -14 | 2,1 (launch) | i12 | 31 |
| f+1+2,2 | -13 | 2,1 (launch) | i12 | 31 |
| f,F+2 | -13 | 2,1 (launch) | i12 | 31 |
| db+1+2 | -13 | 2,1 (launch) | i12 | 31 |
Clive moves Steve can punish
| Clive move | On block | Steve punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| df+3 | -26 | WS.2,2 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | b+1+2,H.1+2 |
| df+1,4,3 | -18 | b+1+2,H.1+2 |
| 3,3 | -18 | b+1+2,H.1+2 |
| db+4 | -18 | WS.2,2 |
| uf+2 | -17 | b+1+2,H.1+2 |
| d+3 | -17 | WS.2,2 |
| df+1,2 | -16 | b+1+2,H.1+2 |
VODs (Clive's side)
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