Tips
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Dragunov's d+2 Razer is -13 on block; use your i13 1+2 Demon Bear Breath to punish it reliably for a Heat Engager.
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Dragunov's qcb+2 Mass Elbow and d+4 low are both -15 on block; use your i15 df+2 or ws2 to launch him for a full combo.
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Dragunov's b+1+2 Blizzard Hammer is +6 on block; stay patient and do not try to challenge his next move, as he has a significant frame advantage.
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Many of Dragunov's Sneak (SNK) transitions can be challenged; for example, SNK.2 is -14 on block, which you can punish with 1+2.
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Dragunov's d+3 low is -14 on block; use your ws1,2 or 1+2 to punish him if you block it.
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His running low WR.F+3 (Chernobog Sweep) is -15 on block; be ready to block low and launch him with ws2 Mad Angler.
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FAQ
Who wins Kuma vs Dragunov in Tekken 8?
Across 3 recent start.gg major sets, Kuma is 1–2 against Dragunov. Sample size is still small, so treat the record as directional.
How do you beat Dragunov as Kuma?
Dragunov's d+2 Razer is -13 on block; use your i13 1+2 Demon Bear Breath to punish it reliably for a Heat Engager. Dragunov's qcb+2 Mass Elbow and d+4 low are both -15 on block; use your i15 df+2 or ws2 to launch him for a full combo. Dragunov's b+1+2 Blizzard Hammer is +6 on block; stay patient and do not try to challenge his next move, as he has a significant frame advantage.
Are there pro VODs for Kuma vs Dragunov?
No tournament VODs are listed for Kuma vs Dragunov yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
Dragunov 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.
| Dragunov move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| db+3+4 | -31 | ws1,2** (launch) | i13 | 51 |
| b+2,1,3 | -26 | ws1,2** (launch) | i13 | 51 |
| db+3 | -26 | ws1,2** (launch) | i13 | 51 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | db+1,2** (launch) | i14 | 41 |
| ub+3 | -17 | db+1,2** (launch) | i14 | 41 |
| d+4,1,3 | -16 | db+1,2** (launch) | i14 | 41 |
| ub+4 | -16 | db+1,2** (launch) | i14 | 41 |
| d+4 | -15 | ws1,2** (launch) | i13 | 51 |
| db+2,1,2 | -14 | db+1,2** (launch) | i14 | 41 |
| d+4,4 | -14 | db+1,2** (launch) | i14 | 41 |
| 1,2,1 | -14 | db+1,2** (launch) | i14 | 41 |
| 1+2 | -14 | db+1,2** (launch) | i14 | 41 |
Kuma moves Dragunov can punish
| Kuma move | On block | Dragunov punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| b+3+4 | -28 | f+2,4 |
| f+3+4 | -23 | ws1,3 |
| db+4 | -23 | ws1,3 |
| b+1+4,f,f | -20 | f+2,4 |
| f,F+2 | -19 | f+2,4 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | f+4,3 |
| ub+1+2 | -17 | ws1,3 |
| d+3 | -17 | ws1,3 |
start.gg majors
Across 3 start.gg major sets, Kuma is 1–2 against Dragunov.
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Matchup charts: Kuma · Dragunov
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