Tips
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King's Giant Swing (f,hcf+1) is a 1-break throw; if you are teching it near a wall, be aware it can deal significant damage even if you tech the landing.
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King's d+3+4 stagger kicks are -25 on block; block the first low and launch him for a full combo.
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King's f+1+4 Body Check is +3 on block and unparryable; do not try to challenge it with standard parries, instead look to sidestep.
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King's df+4,3,4 Mincer string is -15 on block; use your ws1 or f+1+2 to punish him if he finishes the string.
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King's b+3 power crush is -10 on block; use a fast i10 punisher like 1,2 to take your turn back.
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King's f,F+2 Beast Elbow is +7 on block and forces crouch; avoid pressing buttons afterward as he can set up unbreakable crouch throws.
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King's uf+4 hopknee is -13 on block; punish it consistently with your f+2,4 for a reliable punisher.
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FAQ
Who wins Lars vs King in Tekken 8?
Across 4 recent start.gg major sets, Lars is 4–0 against King. Sample size is still small, so treat the record as directional.
How do you beat King as Lars?
King's Giant Swing (f,hcf+1) is a 1-break throw; if you are teching it near a wall, be aware it can deal significant damage even if you tech the landing. King's d+3+4 stagger kicks are -25 on block; block the first low and launch him for a full combo. King's f+1+4 Body Check is +3 on block and unparryable; do not try to challenge it with standard parries, instead look to sidestep.
Are there pro VODs for Lars vs King?
No tournament VODs are listed for Lars vs King yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
King 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.
| King move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| d+3+4,4,4,4 | -26 | ws3 (launch) | i20 | 30 |
| d+3+4,4,4 | -25 | ws3 (launch) | i20 | 30 |
| d+3+4,4 | -25 | ws3 (launch) | i20 | 30 |
| d+3+4 | -25 | ws3 (launch) | i20 | 30 |
| d+1+2 | -24 | df+3,3 (launch) | i16 | 39 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | df+3,3 (launch) | i16 | 39 |
| uf+2 | -17 | df+3,3 (launch) | i16 | 39 |
| db+4 | -17 | ws1 (launch) | i15 | 16 |
| f,F+2+3 | -16 | df+3,3 (launch) | i16 | 39 |
| df+4,3,4 | -15 | df+1,3 (launch) | i13 | 32 |
| f+2,d+1,2 | -15 | df+1,3 (launch) | i13 | 32 |
| d+3+4,4,4,2 | -15 | df+1,3 (launch) | i13 | 32 |
Lars moves King can punish
| Lars move | On block | King punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| f,F+4 | -31 | ws3 |
| uf+3 | -26 | 1+2,3 |
| db+4 | -26 | ws3 |
| d+1+2 | -20 | ws3 |
| df+1+2 | -18 | 1+2,3 |
| f+1+4 | -18 | 1+2,3 |
| f,n,b+2,1 | -18 | 1+2,3 |
| 3 | -17 | b+2,1+2 |
start.gg majors
Across 4 start.gg major sets, Lars is 4–0 against King.
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Players on this side
- Hitmonshaan (2)
- Yousef2AT (1)
- Ethan XVI (1)
VODs (Lars's side)
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