Tips
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Punish Kuma's unsafe mids like 1+2 (i13, -13 on block) with your own b+1,2 to start a tornado combo.
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Kuma's db+4 low is extremely unsafe at -23 on block; block it to land a massive punish like delayed hopkick (uf,n,4) or ws1+2.
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If Kuma enters Hunting Bear Stance (HBS), be wary of HBS.df+2, which is i15 and launches, but is -17 on block, making it launch-punishable by King's uf+4.
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Use f,F+1 (i20, -5 on block) as a safe homing mid to catch Kuma if he tries to roll or sidestep your linear throws.
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Kuma's f,F+2 Demon Uppercut is a powerful mid launcher but is -19 on block, allowing King a guaranteed punish with f+2,1 or even a full launch.
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King's df+1 is i14 and only -1 on block, making it an excellent tool to check Kuma's slower startup moves and keep him from transitioning to SIT or ROL.
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When Kuma uses his Heat Smash (H.2+3), the second hit is a mid that leaves him at ±0; don't let him steal a turn with slower follow-ups.
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FAQ
Who wins King vs Kuma in Tekken 8?
We do not have enough recent major-set data yet for a reliable King vs Kuma winrate. Use the tips and VODs below while more tournament results come in.
How do you beat Kuma as King?
Punish Kuma's unsafe mids like 1+2 (i13, -13 on block) with your own b+1,2 to start a tornado combo. Kuma's db+4 low is extremely unsafe at -23 on block; block it to land a massive punish like delayed hopkick (uf,n,4) or ws1+2. If Kuma enters Hunting Bear Stance (HBS), be wary of HBS.df+2, which is i15 and launches, but is -17 on block, making it launch-punishable by King's uf+4.
Are there pro VODs for King vs Kuma?
No tournament VODs are listed for King vs Kuma yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
Kuma moves that are −10 or worse on block, with King'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.
| Kuma move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| b+3+4 | -28 | 1+2,3 (launch) | i18 | 42 |
| f+3+4 | -23 | ws3 (launch) | i16 | 20 |
| db+4 | -23 | ws3 (launch) | i16 | 20 |
| b+1+4,f,f | -20 | 1+2,3 (launch) | i18 | 42 |
| f,F+2 | -19 | 1+2,3 (launch) | i18 | 42 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | 1+2,3 (launch) | i18 | 42 |
| ub+1+2 | -17 | ws3 (launch) | i16 | 20 |
| d+3 | -17 | ws3 (launch) | i16 | 20 |
| f+3+4,1+2 | -16 | b+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| 1,1,1 | -16 | b+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| df+2,1 | -16 | b+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| b+2,2,1 | -15 | b+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
King moves Kuma can punish
| King move | On block | Kuma punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| d+3+4,4,4,4 | -26 | ws1,2** |
| d+3+4,4,4 | -25 | ws1,2** |
| d+3+4,4 | -25 | ws1,2** |
| d+3+4 | -25 | ws1,2** |
| d+1+2 | -24 | db+1,2** |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | db+1,2** |
| uf+2 | -17 | db+1,2** |
| db+4 | -17 | ws1,2** |
VODs (King's side)
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