Tips
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Lars's Lightning Screw (uf+3) is a common evasive launcher but is extremely unsafe at -26 on block; punish it with your most powerful combo starter.
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When Lars enters Silent Entry (SEN), you can interrupt his SEN 2 low (i17) or SEN 3 mid (i14) with a quick jab (i10) if he transitions from moves like db+2 or b+3.
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Lars's Power Slug (f+1+4) is a very fast i13 shoulder but is heavily punishable at -18 on block.
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Use d+2 (i18) to chip away at Lars's health and track his movement, as it is only -13 on block and provides a +13g advantage on counter hit.
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Dragunov's b+1+2 is i22 and provides a massive +6 on block, allowing you to force a mix-up against Lars's defensive options.
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If Lars uses Storm Axle (uf+4) to hop over lows, remember it is safe at -8, so do not attempt to punish it, but take back your turn.
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Lars's f,f,F+3 is +6 on block; do not press buttons afterward, as he can transition into stances or use fast counters.
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FAQ
Who wins Dragunov vs Lars in Tekken 8?
Across 3 recent start.gg major sets, Dragunov is 2–1 against Lars. Sample size is still small, so treat the record as directional.
How do you beat Lars as Dragunov?
Lars's Lightning Screw (uf+3) is a common evasive launcher but is extremely unsafe at -26 on block; punish it with your most powerful combo starter. When Lars enters Silent Entry (SEN), you can interrupt his SEN 2 low (i17) or SEN 3 mid (i14) with a quick jab (i10) if he transitions from moves like db+2 or b+3. Lars's Power Slug (f+1+4) is a very fast i13 shoulder but is heavily punishable at -18 on block.
Are there pro VODs for Dragunov vs Lars?
No tournament VODs are listed for Dragunov vs Lars yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
Lars 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.
| Lars move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| f,F+4 | -31 | ws1,3 (launch) | i12 | 28 |
| uf+3 | -26 | f+2,4 (launch) | i19 | 40 |
| db+4 | -26 | ws1,3 (launch) | i12 | 28 |
| d+1+2 | -20 | ws1,3 (launch) | i12 | 28 |
| df+1+2 | -18 | f+4,3 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| f+1+4 | -18 | f+4,3 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| f,n,b+2,1 | -18 | f+4,3 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| 3 | -17 | f+4,3 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| f,F+4,3 | -16 | f+4,3 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| f,F+3+4 | -16 | ws1,3 (launch) | i12 | 28 |
| df+3,3 | -15 | f+4,3 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| f+4,1,2,1 | -14 | f+4,3 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
Dragunov moves Lars can punish
| Dragunov move | On block | Lars punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| db+3+4 | -31 | ws3 |
| b+2,1,3 | -26 | ws3 |
| db+3 | -26 | ws3 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | df+3,3 |
| ub+3 | -17 | df+3,3 |
| d+4,1,3 | -16 | df+3,3 |
| ub+4 | -16 | df+3,3 |
| d+4 | -15 | ws1 |
start.gg majors
Across 3 start.gg major sets, Dragunov is 2–1 against Lars.
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Matchup charts: Dragunov · Lars
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