Tips
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Use db+4 (Shadow Cutter) to crush Steve's high-heavy offense; it is i20~21 and high-crushes starting at frame 6.
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Lars's uf+3 (Lightning Screw) is extremely unsafe at -26 on block, so avoid using it unless you are certain of a mid-crush or hit.
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Steve's b+1 is a dangerous i13 counter-hit tool; stay compact with df+1 (-3 on block) to avoid being launched.
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If Steve enters Peekaboo (PAB), be wary of PAB.d+1, an i15~16 low that is only -12 on block.
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Use f,f,F+3 to approach; it is +6 on block and forces Steve to respect your follow-up pressure.
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In Heat, H.LEN.2 is a safe mid (-9) that provides a Tornado launch on hit, making LEN transitions much deadlier.
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Punish Steve's Sonic Fang (1+2) with f+2,4, as it is -12 on block.
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Lars can punish Steve's uf+2 (Burst Hammer) or DCK.2 with a full launch using f,f+2 or f,n,b+2,1, as both are -14 on block.
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FAQ
Who wins Lars vs Steve in Tekken 8?
We do not have enough recent major-set data yet for a reliable Lars vs Steve winrate. Use the tips and VODs below while more tournament results come in.
How do you beat Steve as Lars?
Use db+4 (Shadow Cutter) to crush Steve's high-heavy offense; it is i20~21 and high-crushes starting at frame 6. Lars's uf+3 (Lightning Screw) is extremely unsafe at -26 on block, so avoid using it unless you are certain of a mid-crush or hit. Steve's b+1 is a dangerous i13 counter-hit tool; stay compact with df+1 (-3 on block) to avoid being launched.
Are there pro VODs for Lars vs Steve?
No tournament VODs are listed for Lars vs Steve yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
Steve 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.
| Steve move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| df+1,2~f+1+2,1,1 | -25 | df+3,3 (launch) | i16 | 39 |
| df+1,2~f+1+2,1 | -19 | df+3,3 (launch) | i16 | 39 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | df+3,3 (launch) | i16 | 39 |
| d+2 | -18 | ws1 (launch) | i15 | 16 |
| u+2 | -15 | df+1,3 (launch) | i13 | 32 |
| 2,2 | -14 | df+1,3 (launch) | i13 | 32 |
| f+1+2 | -14 | df+1,3 (launch) | i13 | 32 |
| uf+2 | -14 | df+1,3 (launch) | i13 | 32 |
| b+1 | -14 | df+1,3 (launch) | i13 | 32 |
| f+1+2,2 | -13 | df+1,3 (launch) | i13 | 32 |
| f,F+2 | -13 | df+1,3 (launch) | i13 | 32 |
| db+1+2 | -13 | df+1,3 (launch) | i13 | 32 |
Lars moves Steve can punish
| Lars move | On block | Steve punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| f,F+4 | -31 | WS.2,2 |
| uf+3 | -26 | b+1+2,H.1+2 |
| db+4 | -26 | WS.2,2 |
| d+1+2 | -20 | WS.2,2 |
| df+1+2 | -18 | b+1+2,H.1+2 |
| f+1+4 | -18 | b+1+2,H.1+2 |
| f,n,b+2,1 | -18 | b+1+2,H.1+2 |
| 3 | -17 | b+1+2,H.1+2 |
VODs (Lars's side)
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