Tips
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Steve's b+1 is a i13 high that leads to massive damage on counter-hit; avoid mindless mashing at -1 to -3 disadvantage.
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Use df+3 to track Steve's lateral movement, as it has good SSR tracking and is only -9 on block.
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Watch for Steve's Lion Heart (LNH) 1+2, which is a high guard break; you can duck this or interrupt the i18 startup.
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King's f+1+4 Body Check is an i17 mid that is +3 on block and unparryable by standard punch parries, making it excellent against Steve's b+1+3 parry.
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Steve's Peekaboo (PAB) stance can be interrupted; PAB.df+2 is an i16 mid elbow that is -10 on block, making it punishable by your i10 jabs.
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FAQ
Who wins King vs Steve in Tekken 8?
Across 3 recent start.gg major sets, King is 2–1 against Steve. Sample size is still small, so treat the record as directional.
How do you beat Steve as King?
Steve's b+1 is a i13 high that leads to massive damage on counter-hit; avoid mindless mashing at -1 to -3 disadvantage. Use df+3 to track Steve's lateral movement, as it has good SSR tracking and is only -9 on block. Watch for Steve's Lion Heart (LNH) 1+2, which is a high guard break; you can duck this or interrupt the i18 startup.
Are there pro VODs for King vs Steve?
No tournament VODs are listed for King 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 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.
| Steve move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| df+1,2~f+1+2,1,1 | -25 | 1+2,3 (launch) | i18 | 42 |
| df+1,2~f+1+2,1 | -19 | 1+2,3 (launch) | i18 | 42 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | 1+2,3 (launch) | i18 | 42 |
| d+2 | -18 | ws3 (launch) | i16 | 20 |
| u+2 | -15 | b+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| 2,2 | -14 | b+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| f+1+2 | -14 | b+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| uf+2 | -14 | b+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| b+1 | -14 | b+2,1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| f+1+2,2 | -13 | df+2,1 (launch) | i13 | 27 |
| f,F+2 | -13 | df+2,1 (launch) | i13 | 27 |
| db+1+2 | -13 | df+2,1 (launch) | i13 | 27 |
King moves Steve can punish
| King move | On block | Steve punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| d+3+4,4,4,4 | -26 | WS.2,2 |
| d+3+4,4,4 | -25 | WS.2,2 |
| d+3+4,4 | -25 | WS.2,2 |
| d+3+4 | -25 | WS.2,2 |
| d+1+2 | -24 | b+1+2,H.1+2 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | b+1+2,H.1+2 |
| uf+2 | -17 | b+1+2,H.1+2 |
| db+4 | -17 | WS.2,2 |
start.gg majors
Across 3 start.gg major sets, King is 2–1 against Steve.
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Players on this side
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