Tips
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Kuma's f,F+2 Demon Uppercut is i19~21 and -19 on block; you can punish this heavily with f,F+3 or even a well-timed Heat Burst.
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Kuma's db+4 Spinning Kuma is a slow i21~22 low that is -23 on block; block and punish with ws3 or ws2 for a full launch.
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Kuma's 1+2 Demon Bear Breath is a i13~14 Heat Engager but is -13 on block; punish it consistently with f+2,4.
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When Kuma is in HBS, be wary of HBS.df+2 which is i15 and launches, but it is -17 on block, allowing for a massive punish.
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Kuma's b+1+2 is a high-mid string that is -8 on block; use your i10 jab (1,2,2) to start your own CAT stance pressure immediately after.
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Kuma's db+2 low is -15 on block; use ws3 (i14~15) to punish it and start a Tornado combo.
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Kuma's ROL.2 is -17 on block; if you block his roll, you have a guaranteed launch with any of your i15 or faster mids.
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FAQ
Who wins Lidia vs Kuma in Tekken 8?
We do not have enough recent major-set data yet for a reliable Lidia vs Kuma winrate. Use the tips and VODs below while more tournament results come in.
How do you beat Kuma as Lidia?
Kuma's f,F+2 Demon Uppercut is i19~21 and -19 on block; you can punish this heavily with f,F+3 or even a well-timed Heat Burst. Kuma's db+4 Spinning Kuma is a slow i21~22 low that is -23 on block; block and punish with ws3 or ws2 for a full launch. Kuma's 1+2 Demon Bear Breath is a i13~14 Heat Engager but is -13 on block; punish it consistently with f+2,4.
Are there pro VODs for Lidia vs Kuma?
No tournament VODs are listed for Lidia 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 Lidia'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+3+4,P.1 (launch) | i22 | 42 |
| f+3+4 | -23 | ws1,4 (launch) | i13 | 32 |
| db+4 | -23 | ws1,4 (launch) | i13 | 32 |
| b+1+4,f,f | -20 | df+3,4 (launch) | i14 | 35 |
| f,F+2 | -19 | df+3,4 (launch) | i14 | 35 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | df+3,4 (launch) | i14 | 35 |
| ub+1+2 | -17 | ws1,4 (launch) | i13 | 32 |
| d+3 | -17 | ws1,4 (launch) | i13 | 32 |
| f+3+4,1+2 | -16 | df+3,4 (launch) | i14 | 35 |
| 1,1,1 | -16 | df+3,4 (launch) | i14 | 35 |
| df+2,1 | -16 | df+3,4 (launch) | i14 | 35 |
| b+2,2,1 | -15 | df+3,4 (launch) | i14 | 35 |
Lidia moves Kuma can punish
| Lidia move | On block | Kuma punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| f,F+4,3 | -27 | db+1,2** |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | db+1,2** |
| d+3 | -16 | ws1,2** |
| b+3,4,1+2 | -15 | db+1,2** |
| f+1+2,3,1+2 | -15 | db+1,2** |
| d+4 | -15 | ws1,2** |
| 4,3 | -14 | db+1,2** |
| f,F+3 | -14 | db+1,2** |
VODs (Lidia's side)
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