Tips
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Kuma's G-Clef Cannon (1,1,1) is -16 on block; use your df+2 (i15) to launch him for a full combo every time.
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Kuma's db+4 low is i21 and -23 on block; block it and use a heavy punish like ws4,3 or ws2 to launch him.
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Kuma's f,F+2 is a powerful mid launcher but is -19 on block, making it one of the most punishable moves in his kit.
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Use Dragon Hammer (f+1+2) to stay at +3c on block, forcing Kuma to respect your follow-up pressure or risk a counter-hit.
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Kuma's b+1+2 is a high-mid string that is -8 on block; you can take your turn back immediately after blocking the second hit.
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Kuma's Bear Sit (d+3+4) transitions to SIT stance; many of his options from here like SIT.2 are -12 on block.
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Kuma's Hunting Bear Stance (HBS) can be checked with low-hitting mids or quick lows like db+3 (i18) to prevent him from using his HBS.df+2 launcher.
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Kuma's 1+2 Heat Engager is i13 and -13 on block; use Law's 1,2,2,1+2 or df+3 to punish him for using it recklessly.
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FAQ
Who wins Law vs Kuma in Tekken 8?
Across 3 recent start.gg major sets, Law is 2–1 against Kuma. Sample size is still small, so treat the record as directional.
How do you beat Kuma as Law?
Kuma's G-Clef Cannon (1,1,1) is -16 on block; use your df+2 (i15) to launch him for a full combo every time. Kuma's db+4 low is i21 and -23 on block; block it and use a heavy punish like ws4,3 or ws2 to launch him. Kuma's f,F+2 is a powerful mid launcher but is -19 on block, making it one of the most punishable moves in his kit.
Are there pro VODs for Law vs Kuma?
No tournament VODs are listed for Law 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 Law'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 | db+4,4 (launch) | i26 | 47 |
| f+3+4 | -23 | ws4,3 (launch) | i11 | 37 |
| db+4 | -23 | ws4,3 (launch) | i11 | 37 |
| b+1+4,f,f | -20 | 4,u+3 (launch) | i13 | 38 |
| f,F+2 | -19 | 4,u+3 (launch) | i13 | 38 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | 4,u+3 (launch) | i13 | 38 |
| ub+1+2 | -17 | ws4,3 (launch) | i11 | 37 |
| d+3 | -17 | ws4,3 (launch) | i11 | 37 |
| f+3+4,1+2 | -16 | 4,u+3 (launch) | i13 | 38 |
| 1,1,1 | -16 | 4,u+3 (launch) | i13 | 38 |
| df+2,1 | -16 | 4,u+3 (launch) | i13 | 38 |
| b+2,2,1 | -15 | 4,u+3 (launch) | i13 | 38 |
Law moves Kuma can punish
| Law move | On block | Kuma punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| b+2,3,d+4 | -37 | ws1,2** |
| db+4 | -37 | ws1,2** |
| uf+3+4 | -24 | ws1,2** |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | db+1,2** |
| b+3+4 | -18 | db+1,2** |
| db+1+2,1 | -16 | db+1,2** |
| df+1,3 | -16 | ws1,2** |
| db+2,4 | -15 | db+1,2** |
start.gg majors
Across 3 start.gg major sets, Law is 2–1 against Kuma.
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