Tips
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Lars's uf+3 Lightning Screw is extremely punishable at -26 on block; be ready to launch it with your most powerful combo starter.
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If Lars uses db+4 Shadow Cutter to crush highs, punish it heavily as it is -26 on block and leaves him in a vulnerable state.
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Use b+1 to catch Lars trying to step or enter stances, as it is a safe i12 high that gives a +3 advantage on hit and leads to a tornado on counter hit via b+1,2.
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Lars's power crush 1+2 is -12 on block, allowing you to punish with a 1,2 string or a fast throw like Giant Swing (f,hcf+1).
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Watch for Lars's f,f,F+3 running mid; it is +6 on block and deals 9 chip damage, so try to sidestep or use Muscle Armor (db+1+2) to absorb the hit.
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Lars's f+1+2 Ark Blast is a common i15 mid launcher but is -13 on block, making it punishable by your b+1,2.
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FAQ
Who wins King vs Lars in Tekken 8?
Across 4 recent start.gg major sets, King is 0–4 against Lars. Sample size is still small, so treat the record as directional.
How do you beat Lars as King?
Lars's uf+3 Lightning Screw is extremely punishable at -26 on block; be ready to launch it with your most powerful combo starter. If Lars uses db+4 Shadow Cutter to crush highs, punish it heavily as it is -26 on block and leaves him in a vulnerable state. Use b+1 to catch Lars trying to step or enter stances, as it is a safe i12 high that gives a +3 advantage on hit and leads to a tornado on counter hit via b+1,2.
Are there pro VODs for King vs Lars?
No tournament VODs are listed for King 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 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.
| Lars move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| f,F+4 | -31 | ws3 (launch) | i16 | 20 |
| uf+3 | -26 | 1+2,3 (launch) | i18 | 42 |
| db+4 | -26 | ws3 (launch) | i16 | 20 |
| d+1+2 | -20 | ws3 (launch) | i16 | 20 |
| df+1+2 | -18 | 1+2,3 (launch) | i18 | 42 |
| f+1+4 | -18 | 1+2,3 (launch) | i18 | 42 |
| f,n,b+2,1 | -18 | 1+2,3 (launch) | i18 | 42 |
| 3 | -17 | b+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| f,F+4,3 | -16 | b+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| f,F+3+4 | -16 | ws3 (launch) | i16 | 20 |
| df+3,3 | -15 | b+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| f+4,1,2,1 | -14 | b+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
King moves Lars can punish
| King move | On block | Lars punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| d+3+4,4,4,4 | -26 | ws3 |
| d+3+4,4,4 | -25 | ws3 |
| d+3+4,4 | -25 | ws3 |
| d+3+4 | -25 | ws3 |
| d+1+2 | -24 | df+3,3 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | df+3,3 |
| uf+2 | -17 | df+3,3 |
| db+4 | -17 | ws1 |
start.gg majors
Across 4 start.gg major sets, King is 0–4 against Lars.
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Players on this side
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- Krictus (1)
- Hench Man Hoey (1)
- Damanta (1)
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