Tips
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Lee's Acid Rain (1,3:3:3) is extremely dangerous but is -17 on block; if he misses the timing or you block the full string, punish it heavily with f,F+2 or ws2.
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Lee often uses d+3 to enter HMS; since this move is -15 on block, you can launch him with df+2 or d+1+2 for a full combo.
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Lee's Blazing Kick (qcf+4) is a powerful launcher but is -17 on block, making it a prime target for your ws2 or f,F+2 punishers.
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In HBS, use f+3+4 to catch Lee trying to sidestep or use high parries, as it is a low that is i16 and leads to a massive +37a on hit.
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Lee's Silver Heel (b+4) is only -3 on block, so do not try to press slow buttons afterward or you will be vulnerable to his counter-hit tools.
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If Lee uses HMS.4 (Shin Slicer), it is -13 on block; use your i13 punisher 1+2 to enter Heat and take back momentum.
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Lee's Silver Arrow (uf+4) is a common hopkick that is -13 on block; punish it consistently with 1+2 or f+2 to discourage him from jumping.
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Watch out for Lee's slide (FC.df,d,DF+3); it is -15 on block at close range, allowing you to launch him with ws2.
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FAQ
Who wins Kuma vs Lee in Tekken 8?
Across 5 recent start.gg major sets, Kuma is 3–2 against Lee. Sample size is still small, so treat the record as directional.
How do you beat Lee as Kuma?
Lee's Acid Rain (1,3:3:3) is extremely dangerous but is -17 on block; if he misses the timing or you block the full string, punish it heavily with f,F+2 or ws2. Lee often uses d+3 to enter HMS; since this move is -15 on block, you can launch him with df+2 or d+1+2 for a full combo. Lee's Blazing Kick (qcf+4) is a powerful launcher but is -17 on block, making it a prime target for your ws2 or f,F+2 punishers.
Are there pro VODs for Kuma vs Lee?
No tournament VODs are listed for Kuma vs Lee yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
Lee 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.
| Lee move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| df+1,2,2,1,3 | -26 | db+1,2** (launch) | i14 | 41 |
| df+1,2,2,1,3,3 | -25 | ws1,2** (launch) | i13 | 51 |
| d+4,4,4,4 | -20 | db+1,2** (launch) | i14 | 41 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | db+1,2** (launch) | i14 | 41 |
| df+1,2,2 | -18 | db+1,2** (launch) | i14 | 41 |
| f+3,3,3,3,3 | -18 | db+1,2** (launch) | i14 | 41 |
| f+3,3,3,3 | -18 | db+1,2** (launch) | i14 | 41 |
| f+3,3,3 | -18 | db+1,2** (launch) | i14 | 41 |
| f+3,3 | -18 | db+1,2** (launch) | i14 | 41 |
| f+3 | -18 | db+1,2** (launch) | i14 | 41 |
| 1,3:3:3 | -17 | db+1,2** (launch) | i14 | 41 |
| 2,1,4 | -15 | ws1,2** (launch) | i13 | 51 |
Kuma moves Lee can punish
| Kuma move | On block | Lee punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| b+3+4 | -28 | f+4:1 |
| f+3+4 | -23 | ws2,3 |
| db+4 | -23 | ws2,3 |
| b+1+4,f,f | -20 | f+4:1 |
| f,F+2 | -19 | f+4:1 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | f+4:1 |
| ub+1+2 | -17 | ws2,3 |
| d+3 | -17 | ws2,3 |
start.gg majors
Across 5 start.gg major sets, Kuma is 3–2 against Lee.
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