Tips
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Kuma's Hunting Bear Stance (HBS) can be interrupted; if he uses HBS.3+4, it is -14 on block, allowing for a guaranteed ws1+2 or df+2 punish.
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When Kuma uses his 1,1,1 G-Clef Cannon string, the final hit is -16 on block, making it launch punishable with your df+2 Scimitar.
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Kuma's f,F+2 Demon Uppercut is extremely unsafe at -19 on block; use this opportunity for a full launch combo starting with df+2.
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Watch out for Kuma's db+4 Spinning Kuma low; it is -23 on block, so block low and punish with a delayed rising toe kick (uf,n,4) or ws2.
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Kuma's Heat Smash (H.2+3) is neutral (±0) on block; do not assume it is your turn immediately, but be aware he cannot force pressure after you block it.
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If Kuma enters Sit (SIT) stance and tries SIT.2, it is -12 on block, which you can punish with your i12 ws4 or ws1.
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Kuma's b+1 Bear Slash is -13 on block and transitions to HBS; use a fast mid like df+1 or ws1+2 to punish him before he can act from the stance.
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Kuma's f,f,f+3 leaping kick is +6 on block; respect the frame advantage and do not try to interrupt his follow-up pressure.
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FAQ
Who wins Dragunov vs Kuma in Tekken 8?
Across 3 recent start.gg major sets, Dragunov is 2–1 against Kuma. Sample size is still small, so treat the record as directional.
How do you beat Kuma as Dragunov?
Kuma's Hunting Bear Stance (HBS) can be interrupted; if he uses HBS.3+4, it is -14 on block, allowing for a guaranteed ws1+2 or df+2 punish. When Kuma uses his 1,1,1 G-Clef Cannon string, the final hit is -16 on block, making it launch punishable with your df+2 Scimitar. Kuma's f,F+2 Demon Uppercut is extremely unsafe at -19 on block; use this opportunity for a full launch combo starting with df+2.
Are there pro VODs for Dragunov vs Kuma?
No tournament VODs are listed for Dragunov 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 Dragunov'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+2,4 (launch) | i19 | 40 |
| f+3+4 | -23 | ws1,3 (launch) | i12 | 28 |
| db+4 | -23 | ws1,3 (launch) | i12 | 28 |
| b+1+4,f,f | -20 | f+2,4 (launch) | i19 | 40 |
| f,F+2 | -19 | f+2,4 (launch) | i19 | 40 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | f+4,3 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| ub+1+2 | -17 | ws1,3 (launch) | i12 | 28 |
| d+3 | -17 | ws1,3 (launch) | i12 | 28 |
| f+3+4,1+2 | -16 | f+4,3 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| 1,1,1 | -16 | f+4,3 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| df+2,1 | -16 | f+4,3 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| b+2,2,1 | -15 | f+4,3 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
Dragunov moves Kuma can punish
| Dragunov move | On block | Kuma punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| db+3+4 | -31 | ws1,2** |
| b+2,1,3 | -26 | ws1,2** |
| db+3 | -26 | ws1,2** |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | db+1,2** |
| ub+3 | -17 | db+1,2** |
| d+4,1,3 | -16 | db+1,2** |
| ub+4 | -16 | db+1,2** |
| d+4 | -15 | ws1,2** |
start.gg majors
Across 3 start.gg major sets, Dragunov is 2–1 against Kuma.
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Matchup charts: Dragunov · Kuma
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