How does Kuma beat Raven in Tekken 8? (1)

Raven's df+2 is a i16 launcher that is -13 on block; punish it consistently with 1+2 or f+2 to discourage him from using it to catch you crouching.

How does Kuma beat Raven in Tekken 8? (2)

Raven's f,F+3 is a long-range mid launcher that is -14 on block; use 2,1,2 for a heavy punish if he whiffs or hits your guard from distance.

How does Kuma beat Raven in Tekken 8? (3)

If Raven enters Soulzone (SZN), be wary of SZN.1,4 which is a mid extension that is -13 on block and can be punished with 1+2.

How does Kuma beat Raven in Tekken 8? (4)

Kuma's b+1 is a power crush that is -13 on block; use it to armor through Raven's high-frequency jab strings, but be careful of his low pokes like d+4.

How does Kuma beat Raven in Tekken 8? (5)

Raven's qcf+4 (Black Hole) is a i18 mid that is -14 on block; punish this with 2,1,2 to stop his forward momentum.

How does Kuma beat Raven in Tekken 8? (6)

Against Raven's back-turned (BT) stance, watch for BT.3+4 which is -14 on block; use 1+2 or 2,1,2 to punish his escape attempts.

How does Kuma beat Raven in Tekken 8? (7)

Raven's db+4 (Shinobi Cyclone) is a low that is -14 on block; use ws1,2 to punish him for trying to sweep your feet.

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Tips

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Raven's df+2 is a i16 launcher that is -13 on block; punish it consistently with 1+2 or f+2 to discourage him from using it to catch you crouching.
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Raven's f,F+3 is a long-range mid launcher that is -14 on block; use 2,1,2 for a heavy punish if he whiffs or hits your guard from distance.
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If Raven enters Soulzone (SZN), be wary of SZN.1,4 which is a mid extension that is -13 on block and can be punished with 1+2.
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Kuma's b+1 is a power crush that is -13 on block; use it to armor through Raven's high-frequency jab strings, but be careful of his low pokes like d+4.
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Raven's qcf+4 (Black Hole) is a i18 mid that is -14 on block; punish this with 2,1,2 to stop his forward momentum.
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Against Raven's back-turned (BT) stance, watch for BT.3+4 which is -14 on block; use 1+2 or 2,1,2 to punish his escape attempts.
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Raven's db+4 (Shinobi Cyclone) is a low that is -14 on block; use ws1,2 to punish him for trying to sweep your feet.

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Punishers

Raven 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.

Raven move	On block	Punish with	Startup	Damage
3~4,F	-39	f+3+4,1+2 (launch)	i28	50
b+2,2,1+2	-30	ws1,2** (launch)	i13	51
b+4,B+4~3,3+4	-25	db+1,2** (launch)	i14	41
uf+3+4,3+4	-25	db+1,2** (launch)	i14	41
b+2,2,3	-19	db+1,2** (launch)	i14	41
R.df+1+2	-18	db+1,2** (launch)	i14	41
u+3,3	-16	ws1,2** (launch)	i13	51
4~3	-16	db+1,2** (launch)	i14	41
df+2,4	-15	db+1,2** (launch)	i14	41
uf+4,4	-15	db+1,2** (launch)	i14	41
b+1+2	-15	db+1,2** (launch)	i14	41
f+3,2	-14	db+1,2** (launch)	i14	41

Kuma moves Raven can punish

Kuma move	On block	Raven punishes with
b+3+4	-28	u+3,3
f+3+4	-23	ws3,H.2
db+4	-23	ws3,H.2
b+1+4,f,f	-20	f+3,2
f,F+2	-19	f+3,2
R.df+1+2	-18	f+3,2
ub+1+2	-17	ws3,H.2
d+3	-17	ws3,H.2

Frame data: Wavu Wiki (CC0).

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