Tips
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Reina's Flash Punch Combo (1,1,2) is -17 on block; use Kuma's ws2 (i15) or f,F+2 (i19) to punish her heavily if she finishes the string.
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Reina's Sentai (SEN) transitions from df+1 or f+2 can be risky; if she enters SEN on block, Kuma's 10-frame jab (1) can often interrupt her slower options.
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Watch for Reina's Wind God Step (WGS) lows; WGS.DF+4 is -23 on block, allowing Kuma to punish with a full launcher like ws2.
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Use Kuma's 1+2 (Demon Bear Breath) as a fast i13 Heat Engager to punish Reina's -13 moves like uf+4 or ws1.
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Reina's Heaven's Wrath (WRA) power crush (WRA.1+2) is -13 on block; punish it consistently with 1+2 or f+2.
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If Reina uses her spinning low SEN.3+4, the first hit is -29 on block; block and punish with a delayed ws2 for maximum damage.
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Kuma's HBS.df+2 is an i15 mid launcher that can catch Reina trying to duck or use low-evasive moves like FC.df+3.
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Reina's f,f,F+3 is +6 on block; do not press buttons afterward, as her i11 Electric Wind God Fist will beat all of Kuma's options.
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FAQ
Who wins Kuma vs Reina in Tekken 8?
We do not have enough recent major-set data yet for a reliable Kuma vs Reina winrate. Use the tips and VODs below while more tournament results come in.
How do you beat Reina as Kuma?
Reina's Flash Punch Combo (1,1,2) is -17 on block; use Kuma's ws2 (i15) or f,F+2 (i19) to punish her heavily if she finishes the string. Reina's Sentai (SEN) transitions from df+1 or f+2 can be risky; if she enters SEN on block, Kuma's 10-frame jab (1) can often interrupt her slower options. Watch for Reina's Wind God Step (WGS) lows; WGS.DF+4 is -23 on block, allowing Kuma to punish with a full launcher like ws2.
Are there pro VODs for Kuma vs Reina?
No tournament VODs are listed for Kuma vs Reina yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
Reina 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.
| Reina move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | db+1,2** (launch) | i14 | 41 |
| H.WRA.d+3+4 | -17 | db+1,2** (launch) | i14 | 41 |
| 1,1,2 | -17 | db+1,2** (launch) | i14 | 41 |
| b+1,1,3,3 | -16 | db+1,2** (launch) | i14 | 41 |
| db+2 | -16 | ws1,2** (launch) | i13 | 51 |
| 2,2,2,1 | -15 | db+1,2** (launch) | i14 | 41 |
| df+3+4 | -15 | db+1,2** (launch) | i14 | 41 |
| d+4 | -15 | ws1,2** (launch) | i13 | 51 |
| 2,2,2,2 | -14 | db+1,2** (launch) | i14 | 41 |
| uf+3+4,1+2 | -14 | db+1,2** (launch) | i14 | 41 |
| 3+4,4 | -14 | db+1,2** (launch) | i14 | 41 |
| df+3+4,4 | -14 | db+1,2** (launch) | i14 | 41 |
Kuma moves Reina can punish
| Kuma move | On block | Reina punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| b+3+4 | -28 | d+2,H.1+2 |
| f+3+4 | -23 | ws3,4 |
| db+4 | -23 | ws3,4 |
| b+1+4,f,f | -20 | d+2,H.1+2 |
| f,F+2 | -19 | d+2,H.1+2 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | d+2,H.1+2 |
| ub+1+2 | -17 | ws3,4 |
| d+3 | -17 | ws3,4 |
start.gg majors
Across 1 start.gg major sets, Kuma is 0–1 against Reina.
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