Tips
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When Azucena enters Libertador (LIB), use b+1 or b+1+2; these are homing mids that prevent her from using her stance's built-in sidestep evasion.
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Azucena's f,f,F+3 is -14 on block; if she uses it without the high follow-up, you can punish her heavily.
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Azucena's 1,2 string is -14 on block; if she relies on this for fast pressure, punish it every time to stop her momentum.
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Be careful using lows against her Libertador stance, as LIB.P (Low) will automatically parry and restore her health.
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Azucena's df+2 launcher is -13 on block; punish it reliably with your f+1 or f+2 to make her regret using it as a mid check.
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Her db+4 (Bitter Low Kick) is -14 on block; use your ws4 or ws2,1 to punish her for trying to poke your feet.
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FAQ
Who wins Lars vs Azucena in Tekken 8?
Across 3 recent start.gg major sets, Lars is 1–2 against Azucena. Sample size is still small, so treat the record as directional.
How do you beat Azucena as Lars?
When Azucena enters Libertador (LIB), use b+1 or b+1+2; these are homing mids that prevent her from using her stance's built-in sidestep evasion. Azucena's f,f,F+3 is -14 on block; if she uses it without the high follow-up, you can punish her heavily. Azucena's 1,2 string is -14 on block; if she relies on this for fast pressure, punish it every time to stop her momentum.
Are there pro VODs for Lars vs Azucena?
No tournament VODs are listed for Lars vs Azucena yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
Azucena moves that are −10 or worse on block, with Lars'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.
| Azucena move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| db+1+2 | -21 | df+3,3 (launch) | i16 | 39 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | df+3,3 (launch) | i16 | 39 |
| db+3+4 | -16 | df+3,3 (launch) | i16 | 39 |
| uf+3 | -16 | df+3,3 (launch) | i16 | 39 |
| f+2,1,4 | -14 | df+1,3 (launch) | i13 | 32 |
| d+3,3,4 | -14 | df+1,3 (launch) | i13 | 32 |
| uf+3,4 | -14 | df+1,3 (launch) | i13 | 32 |
| 1,2 | -14 | df+1,3 (launch) | i13 | 32 |
| f,F+3 | -14 | df+1,3 (launch) | i13 | 32 |
| db+4 | -14 | ws2,3 | i13 | 33 |
| d+3 | -14 | ws2,3 | i13 | 33 |
| f,f,F+3 | -14 | df+1,3 (launch) | i13 | 32 |
Lars moves Azucena can punish
| Lars move | On block | Azucena punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| f,F+4 | -31 | ws1 |
| uf+3 | -26 | f+4,4~3 |
| db+4 | -26 | ws1 |
| d+1+2 | -20 | ws1 |
| df+1+2 | -18 | f+4,4~3 |
| f+1+4 | -18 | f+4,4~3 |
| f,n,b+2,1 | -18 | f+4,4~3 |
| 3 | -17 | f+4,4~3 |
start.gg majors
Across 3 start.gg major sets, Lars is 1–2 against Azucena.
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Matchup charts: Lars · Azucena
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