Tips
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Punish Lidia's f+2,4 on block with 1,1,2 or 1+2, as it is -13 and lacks the safety of her other strings.
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If Lidia uses Political Storm (f+1+2,3,1+2), you can launch her with ws2 or Twin Pistons (ws1,2) because it is -15 on block.
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Lidia's Flying Forward Kick (f,F+3) is -14 on block; use 1+2 or df+2 to punish her for attempting this long-range approach.
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Lidia's low sweep from Stalking Wolf Stance (WLF.4) is -14c on block, allowing Kazuya to punish with ws1,2 for a full launch.
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Use Electric Wind God Fist (f,n,d,df:2) to interrupt Lidia's stance entries, as it is i14 and provides +5 on block to keep her from pressing buttons.
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Lidia's ws3 is -12 on block; punish it consistently with 1+2 to stop her from using it as a safe mid poke.
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Be careful with Hellsweep (f,n,d,DF+4) as it is -23 on block, making it extremely punishable if Lidia reads your low.
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Lidia's Heat Smash (H.2+3) is +10g on block, meaning you must respect the follow-up pressure and cannot challenge her immediately.
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FAQ
Who wins Kazuya vs Lidia in Tekken 8?
Across 6 recent start.gg major sets, Kazuya is 2–4 against Lidia. Sample size is still small, so treat the record as directional.
How do you beat Lidia as Kazuya?
Punish Lidia's f+2,4 on block with 1,1,2 or 1+2, as it is -13 and lacks the safety of her other strings. If Lidia uses Political Storm (f+1+2,3,1+2), you can launch her with ws2 or Twin Pistons (ws1,2) because it is -15 on block. Lidia's Flying Forward Kick (f,F+3) is -14 on block; use 1+2 or df+2 to punish her for attempting this long-range approach.
Are there pro VODs for Kazuya vs Lidia?
No tournament VODs are listed for Kazuya vs Lidia yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
Lidia 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.
| Lidia move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| f,F+4,3 | -27 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 42 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 42 |
| d+3 | -16 | ws2 (launch) | i16 | 25 |
| b+3,4,1+2 | -15 | 2,2 (launch) | i12 | 36 |
| f+1+2,3,1+2 | -15 | 2,2 (launch) | i12 | 36 |
| d+4 | -15 | ws1+2 (launch) | i13 | 25 |
| 4,3 | -14 | 2,2 (launch) | i12 | 36 |
| f,F+3 | -14 | 2,2 (launch) | i12 | 36 |
| d+2 | -14 | ws1+2 (launch) | i13 | 25 |
| f+2,4 | -13 | 2,2 (launch) | i12 | 36 |
| df+1,3 | -13 | 2,2 (launch) | i12 | 36 |
| 1,2,4 | -13 | ws1+2 (launch) | i13 | 25 |
Kazuya moves Lidia can punish
| Kazuya move | On block | Lidia punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| uf+4,4,4 | -23 | ws1,4 |
| uf+4,4 | -23 | ws1,4 |
| f,n,d,DF+4 | -23 | ws1,4 |
| f,n,d,DF+4,1,DVK.1 | -19 | df+3,4 |
| df+3+4,1,2 | -19 | df+3,4 |
| f,n,d,DF+4,1,DVK.1,B | -19 | df+3,4 |
| db+1,2 | -19 | df+3,4 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | df+3,4 |
start.gg majors
Across 6 start.gg major sets, Kazuya is 2–4 against Lidia.
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Matchup charts: Kazuya · Lidia
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