Tips
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Lars's f+1+2 (Ark Blast) is -13 on block; ensure you punish this consistently to discourage him from using it as a mid-range power mid.
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If Lars uses d+1+2 (Earth Battery), it is -20 on block, giving you enough time for a full launch with b+3.
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Lars's uf+3 (Lightning Screw) is extremely unsafe at -26 on block; use your most damaging standing launcher to punish it.
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When Lars enters SEN stance, be wary of SEN 3, which is a mid launcher that is -13 on block.
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Use f+4 (Right Hook Kick) to transition into RFS with +7 to +13 advantage, effectively locking Lars down and preventing his stance transitions.
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Hwoarang's d+3,4 is a key tool here; the second hit is +8g to +10g on block, keeping the pressure on Lars while transitioning to RFS.
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Lars's db+4 (Shadow Cutter) is a slow low that is -26 on block; you must block and launch this every time.
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Watch for Lars's f,n,b+2,1 (Blue Bolt), as it is -18 on block and can be punished heavily if he finishes the string.
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FAQ
Who wins Hwoarang vs Lars in Tekken 8?
We do not have enough recent major-set data yet for a reliable Hwoarang vs Lars winrate. Use the tips and VODs below while more tournament results come in.
How do you beat Lars as Hwoarang?
Lars's f+1+2 (Ark Blast) is -13 on block; ensure you punish this consistently to discourage him from using it as a mid-range power mid. If Lars uses d+1+2 (Earth Battery), it is -20 on block, giving you enough time for a full launch with b+3. Lars's uf+3 (Lightning Screw) is extremely unsafe at -26 on block; use your most damaging standing launcher to punish it.
Are there pro VODs for Hwoarang vs Lars?
No tournament VODs are listed for Hwoarang 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 Hwoarang'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 | ws2,3 (launch) | i15 | 22 |
| uf+3 | -26 | db+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 35 |
| db+4 | -26 | ws2,3 (launch) | i15 | 22 |
| d+1+2 | -20 | ws2,3 (launch) | i15 | 22 |
| df+1+2 | -18 | db+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 35 |
| f+1+4 | -18 | db+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 35 |
| f,n,b+2,1 | -18 | db+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 35 |
| 3 | -17 | db+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 35 |
| f,F+4,3 | -16 | db+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 35 |
| f,F+3+4 | -16 | ws2,3 (launch) | i15 | 22 |
| df+3,3 | -15 | 4,3 (launch) | i11 | 30 |
| f+4,1,2,1 | -14 | 4,3 (launch) | i11 | 30 |
Hwoarang moves Lars can punish
| Hwoarang move | On block | Lars punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| b+3 | -19 | df+3,3 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | df+3,3 |
| d+4 | -17 | ws1 |
| f+3~3 | -16 | df+3,3 |
| b+1 | -15 | df+1,3 |
| 4,4,3 | -14 | df+1,3 |
| uf+3,4,3 | -14 | df+1,3 |
| 3,3,3 | -14 | df+1,3 |
start.gg majors
Across 1 start.gg major sets, Hwoarang is 0–1 against Lars.
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Matchup charts: Hwoarang · Lars
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