Tips
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Clive's 1,2 Finishing Steel is -14 on block; use Kuma's i13 1+2 or i14 d+1+2 to punish him heavily for using this string.
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Clive's df+2 Wyrm Killer is -13 on block; punish this mid launcher with 1+2 to enter Heat and take control.
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Many of Clive's Phoenix (PHX) stance follow-ups are unsafe, such as PHX.2,2 which is -13 on block.
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Clive's db+4 Cold Cyclone is i19 and -18 on block; block low and use a ws2 or ws3+4 launcher to punish.
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Clive's f+3 Knight's Gambit is a heavy mid that is -14 on block; ensure you punish this every time to stop his pressure.
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Clive's b+1 Blue Bolt is a homing mid that is -13 on block, making it a prime target for Kuma's 1+2 Heat Engager.
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If Clive uses the full df+1,2,1 string, the final hit is -15 on block, giving Kuma a guaranteed launch punish.
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FAQ
Who wins Kuma vs Clive in Tekken 8?
We do not have enough recent major-set data yet for a reliable Kuma vs Clive winrate. Use the tips and VODs below while more tournament results come in.
How do you beat Clive as Kuma?
Clive's 1,2 Finishing Steel is -14 on block; use Kuma's i13 1+2 or i14 d+1+2 to punish him heavily for using this string. Clive's df+2 Wyrm Killer is -13 on block; punish this mid launcher with 1+2 to enter Heat and take control. Many of Clive's Phoenix (PHX) stance follow-ups are unsafe, such as PHX.2,2 which is -13 on block.
Are there pro VODs for Kuma vs Clive?
No tournament VODs are listed for Kuma vs Clive yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
Clive 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.
| Clive move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| df+3 | -26 | ws1,2** (launch) | i13 | 51 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | db+1,2** (launch) | i14 | 41 |
| df+1,4,3 | -18 | db+1,2** (launch) | i14 | 41 |
| 3,3 | -18 | db+1,2** (launch) | i14 | 41 |
| db+4 | -18 | ws1,2** (launch) | i13 | 51 |
| uf+2 | -17 | db+1,2** (launch) | i14 | 41 |
| d+3 | -17 | ws1,2** (launch) | i13 | 51 |
| df+1,2 | -16 | db+1,2** (launch) | i14 | 41 |
| 1+4 | -15 | db+1,2** (launch) | i14 | 41 |
| df+1,2,1 | -15 | db+1,2** (launch) | i14 | 41 |
| d+4 | -15 | ws1,2** (launch) | i13 | 51 |
| 1,2 | -14 | db+1,2** (launch) | i14 | 41 |
Kuma moves Clive can punish
| Kuma move | On block | Clive punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| b+3+4 | -28 | 1+4 |
| f+3+4 | -23 | ws3 |
| db+4 | -23 | ws3 |
| b+1+4,f,f | -20 | uf+2,2 |
| f,F+2 | -19 | 3,2 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | 3,2 |
| ub+1+2 | -17 | ws1,2 |
| d+3 | -17 | ws1,2 |
start.gg majors
Across 1 start.gg major sets, Kuma is 1–0 against Clive.
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