Tips
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Punish Kazuya's df+2 (Abolishing Fist) and f+2 (Soul Thrust) with your i12 f+2,4 (Death Mask) as both are -12 on block.
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Kazuya's f,n,d,DF+4 (Spinning Demon) is -23 on block; use a high-damage launcher like ws1 or ws3 to punish this low.
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If Kazuya uses the 1,1,2 (Flash Punch Combo) on block, it is -17, giving you a guaranteed launch with f+1+2 (Ark Blast).
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Kazuya's ws2 (Demon God Fist) is -18 on block; punish it heavily with f+1+2 (Ark Blast) or f,F+2 (Surge Blast).
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Kazuya's df+4,4 (Tsunami Kick) is -15 on block, which is the perfect window for your f+1+2 (Ark Blast) launcher.
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Use your uf+3 (Lightning Screw) to evade Kazuya's lows, but be careful as it is -26 on block if he predicts it.
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Kazuya's db+4 (Stature Smash) is -12 on block; use your f+2,4 (Death Mask) to punish and take back momentum.
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FAQ
Who wins Lars vs Kazuya in Tekken 8?
Across 6 recent start.gg major sets, Lars is 3–3 against Kazuya. Sample size is still small, so treat the record as directional.
How do you beat Kazuya as Lars?
Punish Kazuya's df+2 (Abolishing Fist) and f+2 (Soul Thrust) with your i12 f+2,4 (Death Mask) as both are -12 on block. Kazuya's f,n,d,DF+4 (Spinning Demon) is -23 on block; use a high-damage launcher like ws1 or ws3 to punish this low. If Kazuya uses the 1,1,2 (Flash Punch Combo) on block, it is -17, giving you a guaranteed launch with f+1+2 (Ark Blast).
Are there pro VODs for Lars vs Kazuya?
No tournament VODs are listed for Lars vs Kazuya yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
Kazuya 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.
| Kazuya move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| uf+4,4,4 | -23 | ws3 (launch) | i20 | 30 |
| uf+4,4 | -23 | ws3 (launch) | i20 | 30 |
| f,n,d,DF+4 | -23 | ws3 (launch) | i20 | 30 |
| f,n,d,DF+4,1,DVK.1 | -19 | df+3,3 (launch) | i16 | 39 |
| df+3+4,1,2 | -19 | df+3,3 (launch) | i16 | 39 |
| f,n,d,DF+4,1,DVK.1,B | -19 | df+3,3 (launch) | i16 | 39 |
| db+1,2 | -19 | df+3,3 (launch) | i16 | 39 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | df+3,3 (launch) | i16 | 39 |
| uf+4,4,4,4 | -17 | df+3,3 (launch) | i16 | 39 |
| 1,1,2 | -17 | df+3,3 (launch) | i16 | 39 |
| d+3 | -17 | ws1 (launch) | i15 | 16 |
| f,n,d,DF+4,1 | -16 | df+3,3 (launch) | i16 | 39 |
Lars moves Kazuya can punish
| Lars move | On block | Kazuya punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| f,F+4 | -31 | ws2 |
| uf+3 | -26 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 |
| db+4 | -26 | ws2 |
| d+1+2 | -20 | ws2 |
| df+1+2 | -18 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 |
| f+1+4 | -18 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 |
| f,n,b+2,1 | -18 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 |
| 3 | -17 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 |
start.gg majors
Across 6 start.gg major sets, Lars is 3–3 against Kazuya.
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