Tips
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Claudio's uf+4 Sky Slash Nova is a common i15 hopkick launcher, but it is punishable at -13 on block.
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Punish Claudio's b+1+2 Judgment Claw or uf+4 with your i13 1+2 for a Heat Engager and significant damage.
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Claudio's f,f,f+2 Ira is +6 on block; do not press buttons afterward, as he will likely follow up with a fast mid or frame trap.
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If Claudio gains Starburst, be careful of STB.f,f,f+1+2 Anima, which is +8g to +11g on block and deals 22 chip damage.
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Claudio's b+4,2 Shining Ray is a i17 mid Heat Engager that is punishable at -11; use your i10 jab or 1,2 string.
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Many of Claudio's key mids like df+2 (-13) and f+1+2,1+2 (-14) are punishable; use 1+2 or f+2 to punish consistently.
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Claudio's running 2 (f,f,f+2) is a high; if you read it, duck and use ws2 for a i15 launcher punisher.
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Claudio's d+2,2 Gravity Hole is a low-low string that is -13 on block; use your ws1 or ws4 to punish.
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FAQ
Who wins Kuma vs Claudio in Tekken 8?
We do not have enough recent major-set data yet for a reliable Kuma vs Claudio winrate. Use the tips and VODs below while more tournament results come in.
How do you beat Claudio as Kuma?
Claudio's uf+4 Sky Slash Nova is a common i15 hopkick launcher, but it is punishable at -13 on block. Punish Claudio's b+1+2 Judgment Claw or uf+4 with your i13 1+2 for a Heat Engager and significant damage. Claudio's f,f,f+2 Ira is +6 on block; do not press buttons afterward, as he will likely follow up with a fast mid or frame trap.
Are there pro VODs for Kuma vs Claudio?
No tournament VODs are listed for Kuma vs Claudio yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
Claudio moves that are −10 or worse on block, with Kuma'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.
| Claudio move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| f+2,2 | -26 | db+1,2** (launch) | i14 | 41 |
| 4,STB.2 | -19 | db+1,2** (launch) | i14 | 41 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | db+1,2** (launch) | i14 | 41 |
| f+2,1,1+2 | -18 | db+1,2** (launch) | i14 | 41 |
| d+1+2 | -18 | db+1,2** (launch) | i14 | 41 |
| f,F+2 | -18 | db+1,2** (launch) | i14 | 41 |
| f+1+2 | -18 | db+1,2** (launch) | i14 | 41 |
| d+3 | -17 | ws1,2** (launch) | i13 | 51 |
| df+1,2 | -15 | db+1,2** (launch) | i14 | 41 |
| b+3+4 | -15 | db+1,2** (launch) | i14 | 41 |
| db+3 | -15 | ws1,2** (launch) | i13 | 51 |
| d+4 | -15 | ws1,2** (launch) | i13 | 51 |
Kuma moves Claudio can punish
| Kuma move | On block | Claudio punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| b+3+4 | -28 | f,F+2,1+2 |
| f+3+4 | -23 | ws1,STB.2 |
| db+4 | -23 | ws1,STB.2 |
| b+1+4,f,f | -20 | f,F+2,1+2 |
| f,F+2 | -19 | f,F+2,1+2 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | f,F+2,1+2 |
| ub+1+2 | -17 | ws1,STB.2 |
| d+3 | -17 | ws1,STB.2 |
start.gg majors
Across 2 start.gg major sets, Kuma is 0–2 against Claudio.
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Matchup charts: Kuma · Claudio
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