Tips
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Lidia's f,F+2 is i13 and +5 on block, transitioning to HRS; use your i10 jab or 1,2 to check her if she becomes predictable with stance entries.
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Punish Lidia's f,F+3 (i19~20) on block, as it is -14 and allows for a guaranteed 2,1,2 Bear Combo Middle for significant damage.
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Lidia's d+3 low is -16 on block; be ready to punish it with ws2 for a full launch into a Tornado combo.
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Watch out for Lidia's Political Storm (f+1+2,3,1+2), which is a Heat Engager but is punishable at -15 on block.
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Use HBS.d+1+2 to catch Lidia's stance transitions, as it is only -3 on block and launches for a Tornado on counter hit.
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Lidia's CAT.4 low is -6 on block, but the transition to WLF makes it -14; use this window to interrupt her stance flow.
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If Lidia uses uf+4 to transition to CAT, remember it is -5 on block, meaning you can challenge her stance options with your i10 jab.
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Lidia's FC.df+3 snake edge is extremely unsafe at -26 on block; block low and use your most powerful delayed punish.
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FAQ
Who wins Kuma vs Lidia in Tekken 8?
We do not have enough recent major-set data yet for a reliable Kuma vs Lidia winrate. Use the tips and VODs below while more tournament results come in.
How do you beat Lidia as Kuma?
Lidia's f,F+2 is i13 and +5 on block, transitioning to HRS; use your i10 jab or 1,2 to check her if she becomes predictable with stance entries. Punish Lidia's f,F+3 (i19~20) on block, as it is -14 and allows for a guaranteed 2,1,2 Bear Combo Middle for significant damage. Lidia's d+3 low is -16 on block; be ready to punish it with ws2 for a full launch into a Tornado combo.
Are there pro VODs for Kuma vs Lidia?
No tournament VODs are listed for Kuma vs Lidia yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
Lidia 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.
| Lidia move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| f,F+4,3 | -27 | db+1,2** (launch) | i14 | 41 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | db+1,2** (launch) | i14 | 41 |
| d+3 | -16 | ws1,2** (launch) | i13 | 51 |
| b+3,4,1+2 | -15 | db+1,2** (launch) | i14 | 41 |
| f+1+2,3,1+2 | -15 | db+1,2** (launch) | i14 | 41 |
| d+4 | -15 | ws1,2** (launch) | i13 | 51 |
| 4,3 | -14 | db+1,2** (launch) | i14 | 41 |
| f,F+3 | -14 | db+1,2** (launch) | i14 | 41 |
| d+2 | -14 | ws1,2** (launch) | i13 | 51 |
| f+2,4 | -13 | f+2,1 (launch) | i12 | 31 |
| df+1,3 | -13 | f+2,1 (launch) | i12 | 31 |
| 1,2,4 | -13 | ws1,2** (launch) | i13 | 51 |
Kuma moves Lidia can punish
| Kuma move | On block | Lidia punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| b+3+4 | -28 | db+3+4,P.1 |
| f+3+4 | -23 | ws1,4 |
| db+4 | -23 | ws1,4 |
| b+1+4,f,f | -20 | df+3,4 |
| f,F+2 | -19 | df+3,4 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | df+3,4 |
| ub+1+2 | -17 | ws1,4 |
| d+3 | -17 | ws1,4 |
VODs (Kuma's side)
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