Tips
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Lars's uf+3 (Lightning Screw) is extremely unsafe at -26 on block; use your most powerful launcher to punish this high-risk evasion attempt.
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If Lars uses f,n,b+2,1 (Blue Bolt), it is -18 on block, allowing Kazuya a guaranteed ws2 or f,n,d,df+2 launcher.
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Lars's SEN 3 (Rising Storm) is -13 on block, making it punishable by your 1+2 (Acute Pain) or df+4,4 (Tsunami Kick).
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Interrupt Lars's SEN stance entries with a quick i10 jab (1) or i11 ws4 if he transitions from moves like f+2,1 or df+2 which are negative on block.
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Lars's db+4 (Shadow Cutter) is -26 on block; block low and use a full delayed rising toe kick (uf,n,4) or ws2 for maximum damage.
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Lars's f,F+2 (Surge Blast) is -13 on block, so be ready to punish with 1+2 (Acute Pain) if he uses it to close distance.
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Watch for Lars's SEN 1+2 power crush; it is -14 on block, allowing you to punish with df+2 (Abolishing Fist) or 1+2 (Acute Pain).
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FAQ
Who wins Kazuya vs Lars in Tekken 8?
Across 6 recent start.gg major sets, Kazuya is 3–3 against Lars. Sample size is still small, so treat the record as directional.
How do you beat Lars as Kazuya?
Lars's uf+3 (Lightning Screw) is extremely unsafe at -26 on block; use your most powerful launcher to punish this high-risk evasion attempt. If Lars uses f,n,b+2,1 (Blue Bolt), it is -18 on block, allowing Kazuya a guaranteed ws2 or f,n,d,df+2 launcher. Lars's SEN 3 (Rising Storm) is -13 on block, making it punishable by your 1+2 (Acute Pain) or df+4,4 (Tsunami Kick).
Are there pro VODs for Kazuya vs Lars?
No tournament VODs are listed for Kazuya 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 Kazuya'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 (launch) | i16 | 25 |
| uf+3 | -26 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 42 |
| db+4 | -26 | ws2 (launch) | i16 | 25 |
| d+1+2 | -20 | ws2 (launch) | i16 | 25 |
| df+1+2 | -18 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 42 |
| f+1+4 | -18 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 42 |
| f,n,b+2,1 | -18 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 42 |
| 3 | -17 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 42 |
| f,F+4,3 | -16 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 42 |
| f,F+3+4 | -16 | ws2 (launch) | i16 | 25 |
| df+3,3 | -15 | 2,2 (launch) | i12 | 36 |
| f+4,1,2,1 | -14 | 2,2 (launch) | i12 | 36 |
Kazuya moves Lars can punish
| Kazuya move | On block | Lars punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| uf+4,4,4 | -23 | ws3 |
| uf+4,4 | -23 | ws3 |
| f,n,d,DF+4 | -23 | ws3 |
| f,n,d,DF+4,1,DVK.1 | -19 | df+3,3 |
| df+3+4,1,2 | -19 | df+3,3 |
| f,n,d,DF+4,1,DVK.1,B | -19 | df+3,3 |
| db+1,2 | -19 | df+3,3 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | df+3,3 |
start.gg majors
Across 6 start.gg major sets, Kazuya is 3–3 against Lars.
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