Tips
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Steve's b+1 is i13 and leads to a massive combo on counter hit; avoid mindless pressure and use Electric Wind God Fist (f,n,d,df:2) to stay +5 on block.
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Punish Steve's Sonic Fang (1+2) with your i12 Acute Pain (1+2) as it is -12 on block.
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Steve's u+2 and FC.df+2 are both -15 on block, allowing you to launch them with ws1,2 for a full Tornado combo.
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When Steve enters Peekaboo (PAB), be wary of PAB.df+2 which is i16 and -10 on block, or PAB.f+2 which is -13.
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Use f+4 to keep Steve grounded, as it is +4c on block and forces a mixup on hit at +7c.
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Steve's b+2 Body Bomb is -13 on block and can evade highs; use mids like df+4,4 to check him if he tries to slip under your jabs.
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If Steve uses the Gatling Gun (DCK.1+2,1+2,1+2,1+2) extension, it is -12 on block and can be punished with 1,2,2.
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Steve's Rage Art (R.df+1+2) is -18 on block; ensure you use a full launcher like ws2 or df+2 for the kill.
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FAQ
Who wins Kazuya vs Steve in Tekken 8?
Across 3 recent start.gg major sets, Kazuya is 0–3 against Steve. Sample size is still small, so treat the record as directional.
How do you beat Steve as Kazuya?
Steve's b+1 is i13 and leads to a massive combo on counter hit; avoid mindless pressure and use Electric Wind God Fist (f,n,d,df:2) to stay +5 on block. Punish Steve's Sonic Fang (1+2) with your i12 Acute Pain (1+2) as it is -12 on block. Steve's u+2 and FC.df+2 are both -15 on block, allowing you to launch them with ws1,2 for a full Tornado combo.
Are there pro VODs for Kazuya vs Steve?
No tournament VODs are listed for Kazuya 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 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.
| Steve move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| df+1,2~f+1+2,1,1 | -25 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 42 |
| df+1,2~f+1+2,1 | -19 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 42 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 42 |
| d+2 | -18 | ws2 (launch) | i16 | 25 |
| u+2 | -15 | 2,2 (launch) | i12 | 36 |
| 2,2 | -14 | 2,2 (launch) | i12 | 36 |
| f+1+2 | -14 | 2,2 (launch) | i12 | 36 |
| uf+2 | -14 | 2,2 (launch) | i12 | 36 |
| b+1 | -14 | 2,2 (launch) | i12 | 36 |
| f+1+2,2 | -13 | 2,2 (launch) | i12 | 36 |
| f,F+2 | -13 | 2,2 (launch) | i12 | 36 |
| db+1+2 | -13 | 2,2 (launch) | i12 | 36 |
Kazuya moves Steve can punish
| Kazuya move | On block | Steve punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| uf+4,4,4 | -23 | WS.2,2 |
| uf+4,4 | -23 | WS.2,2 |
| f,n,d,DF+4 | -23 | WS.2,2 |
| f,n,d,DF+4,1,DVK.1 | -19 | b+1+2,H.1+2 |
| df+3+4,1,2 | -19 | b+1+2,H.1+2 |
| f,n,d,DF+4,1,DVK.1,B | -19 | b+1+2,H.1+2 |
| db+1,2 | -19 | b+1+2,H.1+2 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | b+1+2,H.1+2 |
start.gg majors
Across 3 start.gg major sets, Kazuya is 0–3 against Steve.
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