Tips
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Kuma's f,F+2 (Demon Uppercut) is -19 on block; punish this heavily with f+1+2 or a launcher of your choice.
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Kuma's 1,1,1 (G-Clef Cannon) is -16 on block; ensure you use a standing launcher like f+1+2 to punish this string.
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Kuma's df+2,1 (Kuma Musou) is -16 on block; do not let him get away with this mid-mid string and punish it every time.
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Kuma's db+4 (Spinning Kuma) is -23 on block; use a delayed rising toe kick (uf,n,4) or a powerful ws launcher to punish.
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Many of Kuma's HBS (Hunting) options are punishable, such as HBS 2 (-15) and HBS df+2 (-17); stay alert for these specific animations.
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Kuma's f+1+2,1+2 is -14 on block; use your i14 punishers like df+2 to take your turn back or punish.
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Kuma's f,f,F+3 is +6 on block; do not challenge him after he lands this leaping kick, as he has a significant frame advantage.
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FAQ
Who wins Lars vs Kuma in Tekken 8?
We do not have enough recent major-set data yet for a reliable Lars vs Kuma winrate. Use the tips and VODs below while more tournament results come in.
How do you beat Kuma as Lars?
Kuma's f,F+2 (Demon Uppercut) is -19 on block; punish this heavily with f+1+2 or a launcher of your choice. Kuma's 1,1,1 (G-Clef Cannon) is -16 on block; ensure you use a standing launcher like f+1+2 to punish this string. Kuma's df+2,1 (Kuma Musou) is -16 on block; do not let him get away with this mid-mid string and punish it every time.
Are there pro VODs for Lars vs Kuma?
No tournament VODs are listed for Lars vs Kuma yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
Kuma 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.
| Kuma move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| b+3+4 | -28 | df+3,3 (launch) | i16 | 39 |
| f+3+4 | -23 | ws3 (launch) | i20 | 30 |
| db+4 | -23 | ws3 (launch) | i20 | 30 |
| b+1+4,f,f | -20 | df+3,3 (launch) | i16 | 39 |
| f,F+2 | -19 | df+3,3 (launch) | i16 | 39 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | df+3,3 (launch) | i16 | 39 |
| ub+1+2 | -17 | ws1 (launch) | i15 | 16 |
| d+3 | -17 | ws1 (launch) | i15 | 16 |
| f+3+4,1+2 | -16 | df+3,3 (launch) | i16 | 39 |
| 1,1,1 | -16 | df+3,3 (launch) | i16 | 39 |
| df+2,1 | -16 | df+3,3 (launch) | i16 | 39 |
| b+2,2,1 | -15 | df+1,3 (launch) | i13 | 32 |
Lars moves Kuma can punish
| Lars move | On block | Kuma punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| f,F+4 | -31 | ws1,2** |
| uf+3 | -26 | db+1,2** |
| db+4 | -26 | ws1,2** |
| d+1+2 | -20 | ws1,2** |
| df+1+2 | -18 | db+1,2** |
| f+1+4 | -18 | db+1,2** |
| f,n,b+2,1 | -18 | db+1,2** |
| 3 | -17 | db+1,2** |
start.gg majors
Across 1 start.gg major sets, Lars is 0–1 against Kuma.
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Players on this side
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VODs (Lars's side)
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