Tips
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Lars's Storm Axle (uf+4) is safe at -8 on block, so do not attempt to punish it; instead, maintain your spacing to avoid the i25 startup.
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Watch for Lars's Shadow Cutter (db+4), a low that is -26 on block; block it and punish with a heavy rising move like ws1 which is i15.
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If Lars uses Earth Battery (d+1+2), it is i24 and -20 on block, making it a prime target for a big punish.
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Lars's SEN.3 (Rising Storm) is a mid launcher that is -13 on block; use your i12 or i13 punishes like df+3+4 (Dump Truck) if he overextends.
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Lars's f,f,F+3 (Red Sprite) is +6 on block; avoid pressing buttons after blocking this to stay safe from his follow-up pressure.
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FAQ
Who wins Jack-8 vs Lars in Tekken 8?
We do not have enough recent major-set data yet for a reliable Jack-8 vs Lars winrate. Use the tips and VODs below while more tournament results come in.
How do you beat Lars as Jack-8?
Lars's Storm Axle (uf+4) is safe at -8 on block, so do not attempt to punish it; instead, maintain your spacing to avoid the i25 startup. Watch for Lars's Shadow Cutter (db+4), a low that is -26 on block; block it and punish with a heavy rising move like ws1 which is i15. If Lars uses Earth Battery (d+1+2), it is i24 and -20 on block, making it a prime target for a big punish.
Are there pro VODs for Jack-8 vs Lars?
No tournament VODs are listed for Jack-8 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 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.
| Lars move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| f,F+4 | -31 | ws2,4 (launch) | i14 | 36 |
| uf+3 | -26 | f,F+1+2,2 (launch) | i15 | 44 |
| db+4 | -26 | ws2,4 (launch) | i14 | 36 |
| d+1+2 | -20 | ws2,4 (launch) | i14 | 36 |
| df+1+2 | -18 | f,F+1+2,2 (launch) | i15 | 44 |
| f+1+4 | -18 | f,F+1+2,2 (launch) | i15 | 44 |
| f,n,b+2,1 | -18 | f,F+1+2,2 (launch) | i15 | 44 |
| 3 | -17 | f,F+1+2,2 (launch) | i15 | 44 |
| f,F+4,3 | -16 | f,F+1+2,2 (launch) | i15 | 44 |
| f,F+3+4 | -16 | ws2,4 (launch) | i14 | 36 |
| df+3,3 | -15 | f,F+1+2,2 (launch) | i15 | 44 |
| f+4,1,2,1 | -14 | 1,2 (launch) | i12 | 34 |
Jack-8 moves Lars can punish
| Jack-8 move | On block | Lars punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| f,F+1+4 | -82 | df+3,3 |
| df+2,1* | -46 | df+3,3 |
| b,db,d,df+1 | -37 | ws3 |
| df+1+4 | -37 | ws3 |
| db+2* | -33 | ws3 |
| df+2,1 | -32 | df+3,3 |
| df+3+4 | -23 | df+3,3 |
| db+3 | -20 | ws3 |
start.gg majors
Across 1 start.gg major sets, Jack-8 is 1–0 against Lars.
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Players on this side
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