Tips
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Steve's b+1 is a i13 high that leads to a full combo on counter hit; avoid mindless stance transitions that leave you vulnerable to this fast check.
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Punish Steve's Sonic Fang (1+2) with your i12 1,1 or 4,4 as it is -12 on block.
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If Steve uses Skyscraper (DCK.2) or Power Skyscraper (EXD.2), both are -14 on block, allowing you to punish with 3,3,3 or 4,4,3.
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Steve's Quick Hook (b+1) is -14 on block if he doesn't transition to Flicker, making it a key move to punish if he miscalculates.
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Use df+4 as a i16 mid homing move to catch Steve if he tries to sway or duck out of your pressure.
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Your b+3 is a i16 launcher but is extremely unsafe at -19 on block; only use it for certain punishes against Steve's heavier whiffs.
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Watch out for Steve's u+2 or uf+2, which are -15 and -14 respectively; these are big opportunities for you to launch him.
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FAQ
Who wins Hwoarang vs Steve in Tekken 8?
We do not have enough recent major-set data yet for a reliable Hwoarang vs Steve winrate. Use the tips and VODs below while more tournament results come in.
How do you beat Steve as Hwoarang?
Steve's b+1 is a i13 high that leads to a full combo on counter hit; avoid mindless stance transitions that leave you vulnerable to this fast check. Punish Steve's Sonic Fang (1+2) with your i12 1,1 or 4,4 as it is -12 on block. If Steve uses Skyscraper (DCK.2) or Power Skyscraper (EXD.2), both are -14 on block, allowing you to punish with 3,3,3 or 4,4,3.
Are there pro VODs for Hwoarang vs Steve?
No tournament VODs are listed for Hwoarang 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 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.
| Steve move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| df+1,2~f+1+2,1,1 | -25 | db+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 35 |
| df+1,2~f+1+2,1 | -19 | db+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 35 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | db+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 35 |
| d+2 | -18 | ws2,3 (launch) | i15 | 22 |
| u+2 | -15 | 4,3 (launch) | i11 | 30 |
| 2,2 | -14 | 4,3 (launch) | i11 | 30 |
| f+1+2 | -14 | 4,3 (launch) | i11 | 30 |
| uf+2 | -14 | 4,3 (launch) | i11 | 30 |
| b+1 | -14 | 4,3 (launch) | i11 | 30 |
| f+1+2,2 | -13 | 4,3 (launch) | i11 | 30 |
| f,F+2 | -13 | 4,3 (launch) | i11 | 30 |
| db+1+2 | -13 | 4,3 (launch) | i11 | 30 |
Hwoarang moves Steve can punish
| Hwoarang move | On block | Steve punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| b+3 | -19 | b+1+2,H.1+2 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | b+1+2,H.1+2 |
| d+4 | -17 | WS.2,2 |
| f+3~3 | -16 | b+1+2,H.1+2 |
| b+1 | -15 | df+1,2~1 |
| 4,4,3 | -14 | df+1,2~1 |
| uf+3,4,3 | -14 | df+1,2~1 |
| 3,3,3 | -14 | df+1,2~1 |
start.gg majors
Across 1 start.gg major sets, Hwoarang is 0–1 against Steve.
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