Tips
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Shaheen's primary low poke d+3 is -14 on block; use Lars's f+1+2 (i15) or even f+1+4 (i13) for a heavy punish if he doesn't transition to SNK.
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If Shaheen uses b+4 to check your movement, it is -15 on block, allowing Lars to launch with f+1+2 or ws1.
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Shaheen's f,F+3 and SNK.3 are -12 on block; punish consistently with f+2,4 to stop his approach.
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Lars can use d+2 (i18, +0c on block) to safely challenge Shaheen's standing pokes, as it transitions to FC and evades high jabs.
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Shaheen's slide (FC.df,d,DF+3) is -23 on block; Lars should use a delayed rising toe kick (uf,n,4) for a full launch punish.
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Shaheen's df+1 tracks SSR/SWR completely, so avoid mindless stepping and use Lars's b+1 homing move (i15) to maintain your own pressure.
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Watch for Shaheen's uf+4 hopkick; at -13 on block, Lars can punish with f+2,4 (i12) or f+1+2 (i15).
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FAQ
Who wins Lars vs Shaheen in Tekken 8?
We do not have enough recent major-set data yet for a reliable Lars vs Shaheen winrate. Use the tips and VODs below while more tournament results come in.
How do you beat Shaheen as Lars?
Shaheen's primary low poke d+3 is -14 on block; use Lars's f+1+2 (i15) or even f+1+4 (i13) for a heavy punish if he doesn't transition to SNK. If Shaheen uses b+4 to check your movement, it is -15 on block, allowing Lars to launch with f+1+2 or ws1. Shaheen's f,F+3 and SNK.3 are -12 on block; punish consistently with f+2,4 to stop his approach.
Are there pro VODs for Lars vs Shaheen?
No tournament VODs are listed for Lars vs Shaheen yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
Shaheen 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.
| Shaheen move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | df+3,3 (launch) | i16 | 39 |
| db+3 | -17 | ws1 (launch) | i15 | 16 |
| b+4 | -15 | df+1,3 (launch) | i13 | 32 |
| d+3+4 | -15 | ws1 (launch) | i15 | 16 |
| H.2+3 | -14 | df+1,3 (launch) | i13 | 32 |
| d+3 | -14 | ws2,3 | i13 | 33 |
| df+4,1,3 | -13 | df+1,3 (launch) | i13 | 32 |
| 4,4 | -13 | df+1,3 (launch) | i13 | 32 |
| 1,2,4 | -13 | df+1,3 (launch) | i13 | 32 |
| db+3,4 | -13 | df+1,3 (launch) | i13 | 32 |
| f+2,4 | -13 | ws2,3 | i13 | 33 |
| db+4 | -13 | df+1,3 (launch) | i13 | 32 |
Lars moves Shaheen can punish
| Lars move | On block | Shaheen punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| f,F+4 | -31 | ws3,3 |
| uf+3 | -26 | 4,3 |
| db+4 | -26 | ws3,3 |
| d+1+2 | -20 | ws3,3 |
| df+1+2 | -18 | 4,3 |
| f+1+4 | -18 | 4,3 |
| f,n,b+2,1 | -18 | 4,3 |
| 3 | -17 | 4,3 |
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