Tips
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Steve's b+1 is a i13 high that is -14 on block; if you block it, punish heavily with 1,2,1 or ws1+2.
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Use d+2 (i18 Razer) to chip away at Steve's health, as it is only -13 on block and crushes highs starting at frame 6.
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When Steve enters Lion Heart (LNH), be wary of LNH.1+2, a guard break that is i18-19 and leads to a full combo on hit.
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Your df+2 (Scimitar) is i15 and launches crouching opponents, making it a great tool if Steve tries to duck your high strings.
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Interrupt Steve's PAB.f+2,1 string with an i15 move after the first block to prevent him from gaining the +1 advantage.
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Steve's Sonic Fang (1+2) is i14 and -12 on block; use your i12 punishers like df+4 or 4 to retaliate.
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Utilize f,f,f+2 for +4 advantage on block to keep Steve pinned down, but be mindful of his high-evading sways.
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FAQ
Who wins Dragunov vs Steve in Tekken 8?
Across 4 recent start.gg major sets, Dragunov is 0–4 against Steve. Sample size is still small, so treat the record as directional.
How do you beat Steve as Dragunov?
Steve's b+1 is a i13 high that is -14 on block; if you block it, punish heavily with 1,2,1 or ws1+2. Use d+2 (i18 Razer) to chip away at Steve's health, as it is only -13 on block and crushes highs starting at frame 6. When Steve enters Lion Heart (LNH), be wary of LNH.1+2, a guard break that is i18-19 and leads to a full combo on hit.
Are there pro VODs for Dragunov vs Steve?
No tournament VODs are listed for Dragunov 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 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.
| Steve move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| df+1,2~f+1+2,1,1 | -25 | f+2,4 (launch) | i19 | 40 |
| df+1,2~f+1+2,1 | -19 | f+2,4 (launch) | i19 | 40 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | f+4,3 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| d+2 | -18 | ws1,3 (launch) | i12 | 28 |
| u+2 | -15 | f+4,3 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| 2,2 | -14 | f+4,3 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| f+1+2 | -14 | f+4,3 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| uf+2 | -14 | f+4,3 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| b+1 | -14 | f+4,3 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| f+1+2,2 | -13 | df+1,4 (launch) | i13 | 36 |
| f,F+2 | -13 | df+1,4 (launch) | i13 | 36 |
| db+1+2 | -13 | df+1,4 (launch) | i13 | 36 |
Dragunov moves Steve can punish
| Dragunov move | On block | Steve punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| db+3+4 | -31 | WS.2,2 |
| b+2,1,3 | -26 | WS.2,2 |
| db+3 | -26 | WS.2,2 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | b+1+2,H.1+2 |
| ub+3 | -17 | b+1+2,H.1+2 |
| d+4,1,3 | -16 | b+1+2,H.1+2 |
| ub+4 | -16 | b+1+2,H.1+2 |
| d+4 | -15 | WS.2,2 |
start.gg majors
Across 4 start.gg major sets, Dragunov is 0–4 against Steve.
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Matchup charts: Dragunov · Steve
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