Tips
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Punish Kuma's f,F+2 (Demon Uppercut) with a full launch using df+2, as it is -19 on block.
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Kuma's d+1+2 (Hip Smash) is -15 on block; use ws1 or df+2 to punish this high-damage mid reliably.
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Watch out for Kuma's HBS.df+2; it is a fast mid launcher but is very punishable at -17 on block.
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FAQ
Who wins Jack-8 vs Kuma in Tekken 8?
We do not have enough recent major-set data yet for a reliable Jack-8 vs Kuma winrate. Use the tips and VODs below while more tournament results come in.
How do you beat Kuma as Jack-8?
Punish Kuma's f,F+2 (Demon Uppercut) with a full launch using df+2, as it is -19 on block. Kuma's d+1+2 (Hip Smash) is -15 on block; use ws1 or df+2 to punish this high-damage mid reliably. Watch out for Kuma's HBS.df+2; it is a fast mid launcher but is very punishable at -17 on block.
Are there pro VODs for Jack-8 vs Kuma?
No tournament VODs are listed for Jack-8 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 Jack-8'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,F+1+2,2 (launch) | i15 | 44 |
| f+3+4 | -23 | ws2,4 (launch) | i14 | 36 |
| db+4 | -23 | ws2,4 (launch) | i14 | 36 |
| b+1+4,f,f | -20 | f,F+1+2,2 (launch) | i15 | 44 |
| f,F+2 | -19 | f,F+1+2,2 (launch) | i15 | 44 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | f,F+1+2,2 (launch) | i15 | 44 |
| ub+1+2 | -17 | ws2,4 (launch) | i14 | 36 |
| d+3 | -17 | ws2,4 (launch) | i14 | 36 |
| f+3+4,1+2 | -16 | f,F+1+2,2 (launch) | i15 | 44 |
| 1,1,1 | -16 | f,F+1+2,2 (launch) | i15 | 44 |
| df+2,1 | -16 | f,F+1+2,2 (launch) | i15 | 44 |
| b+2,2,1 | -15 | f,F+1+2,2 (launch) | i15 | 44 |
Jack-8 moves Kuma can punish
| Jack-8 move | On block | Kuma punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| f,F+1+4 | -82 | db+2+3** |
| df+2,1* | -46 | f+3+4,1+2 |
| b,db,d,df+1 | -37 | ws1,2** |
| df+1+4 | -37 | ws1,2** |
| db+2* | -33 | ws1,2** |
| df+2,1 | -32 | f+3+4,1+2 |
| df+3+4 | -23 | db+1,2** |
| db+3 | -20 | ws1,2** |
start.gg majors
Across 1 start.gg major sets, Jack-8 is 0–1 against Kuma.
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Players on this side
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