Tips
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King's uf+4 hopkick is -13 on block; punish it consistently with your 1+2 Demon Bear Breath for a Heat Engager.
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King's d+3+4 stagger kicks are -25 on block; use a heavy punisher like f,F+2 to launch him for massive damage.
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Use HBS to your advantage; many of King's best tools like b+1 and f+1+2 are highs that will whiff over Kuma in Hunting Bear Stance.
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King's Atlas Hammer (d+1+2) is a massive -24 on block; ensure you launch this every time with f,F+2 or ws2.
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Kuma's df+4 is an i12 mid that is only -4 on block, making it a safe way to poke at King and interrupt his slower throw startups.
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King's f,F+4 Konvict Kick is -15 on block; use Kuma's df+2,1 or 1+2 to punish him for using it.
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If King uses his Muscle Armor (db+1+2), remember it has power crush properties from frame 6, but you can break it with Reversal Break moves like Fresh Wild Slap (db+1,2).
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Watch for King's Giant Swing (f,hcf+1); although it looks like a 1+2 break, it is actually a 1 break, which is crucial for Kuma to escape.
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FAQ
Who wins Kuma vs King in Tekken 8?
We do not have enough recent major-set data yet for a reliable Kuma vs King winrate. Use the tips and VODs below while more tournament results come in.
How do you beat King as Kuma?
King's uf+4 hopkick is -13 on block; punish it consistently with your 1+2 Demon Bear Breath for a Heat Engager. King's d+3+4 stagger kicks are -25 on block; use a heavy punisher like f,F+2 to launch him for massive damage. Use HBS to your advantage; many of King's best tools like b+1 and f+1+2 are highs that will whiff over Kuma in Hunting Bear Stance.
Are there pro VODs for Kuma vs King?
No tournament VODs are listed for Kuma vs King yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
King 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.
| King move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| d+3+4,4,4,4 | -26 | ws1,2** (launch) | i13 | 51 |
| d+3+4,4,4 | -25 | ws1,2** (launch) | i13 | 51 |
| d+3+4,4 | -25 | ws1,2** (launch) | i13 | 51 |
| d+3+4 | -25 | ws1,2** (launch) | i13 | 51 |
| d+1+2 | -24 | db+1,2** (launch) | i14 | 41 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | db+1,2** (launch) | i14 | 41 |
| uf+2 | -17 | db+1,2** (launch) | i14 | 41 |
| db+4 | -17 | ws1,2** (launch) | i13 | 51 |
| f,F+2+3 | -16 | db+1,2** (launch) | i14 | 41 |
| df+4,3,4 | -15 | db+1,2** (launch) | i14 | 41 |
| f+2,d+1,2 | -15 | db+1,2** (launch) | i14 | 41 |
| d+3+4,4,4,2 | -15 | db+1,2** (launch) | i14 | 41 |
Kuma moves King can punish
| Kuma move | On block | King punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| b+3+4 | -28 | 1+2,3 |
| f+3+4 | -23 | ws3 |
| db+4 | -23 | ws3 |
| b+1+4,f,f | -20 | 1+2,3 |
| f,F+2 | -19 | 1+2,3 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | 1+2,3 |
| ub+1+2 | -17 | ws3 |
| d+3 | -17 | ws3 |
VODs (Kuma's side)
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