Tips
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Jin's b+1+3 parry is highly effective against Steve's punch-heavy offense, providing a 14-frame recovery window to counter-attack after a successful parry.
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Use f,F+2 (Demon's Paw) to keep Steve at bay; it is a safe i14~15 mid Heat Engager that is only -8 on block.
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Steve's b+1 (Quick Hook) is a dangerous i13~14 counter-hit tool, but it is -14 on block, allowing Jin to punish it heavily with 1+2 (Median Line Destruction).
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When Steve enters Peekaboo (PAB) stance, be wary of PAB.d+1, an i15~16 low that is -12 on block; Jin can punish this with ws4.
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Jin's b+1+2 (Suigetsu Strike) has a punch sabaki active from frames 3-10, which can specifically absorb Steve's high/mid punches for a balcony break follow-up.
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Steve's Sonic Fang (1+2) is i14 and -12 on block; Jin can consistently punish this with his own i12 tools like b+1,2.
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If Steve uses DCK.2 (Skyscraper) to launch, it is -14 on block, making it susceptible to Jin's 1+2 punishment.
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Use Jin's d+4 to poke Steve's legs; it is an i16~17 low that is only -12 on block and crushes highs starting at frame 6.
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FAQ
Who wins Jin vs Steve in Tekken 8?
Across 4 recent start.gg major sets, Jin is 2–2 against Steve. Sample size is still small, so treat the record as directional.
How do you beat Steve as Jin?
Jin's b+1+3 parry is highly effective against Steve's punch-heavy offense, providing a 14-frame recovery window to counter-attack after a successful parry. Use f,F+2 (Demon's Paw) to keep Steve at bay; it is a safe i14~15 mid Heat Engager that is only -8 on block. Steve's b+1 (Quick Hook) is a dangerous i13~14 counter-hit tool, but it is -14 on block, allowing Jin to punish it heavily with 1+2 (Median Line Destruction).
Are there pro VODs for Jin vs Steve?
No tournament VODs are listed for Jin 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 Jin'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+1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| df+1,2~f+1+2,1 | -19 | f+1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | f+1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| d+2 | -18 | ws3 (launch) | i16 | 20 |
| u+2 | -15 | f+1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| 2,2 | -14 | f+1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| f+1+2 | -14 | f+1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| uf+2 | -14 | f+1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| b+1 | -14 | f+1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| f+1+2,2 | -13 | df+1,4~4 (launch) | i13 | 34 |
| f,F+2 | -13 | df+1,4~4 (launch) | i13 | 34 |
| db+1+2 | -13 | df+1,4~4 (launch) | i13 | 34 |
Jin moves Steve can punish
| Jin move | On block | Steve punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| d+3+4 | -19 | b+1+2,H.1+2 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | b+1+2,H.1+2 |
| 1,2,1 | -16 | b+1+2,H.1+2 |
| f+3 | -16 | b+1+2,H.1+2 |
| b,f+2,1,df+2 | -14 | df+1,2~1 |
| 1+2 | -14 | df+1,2~1 |
| d+2 | -14 | WS.2,2 |
| d+3 | -14 | WS.2,2 |
start.gg majors
Across 4 start.gg major sets, Jin is 2–2 against Steve.
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