Tips
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Kuma's f,F+2 (Demon Uppercut) is extremely unsafe at -19 on block; punish it with your most powerful launchers like df+2 or uf+4.
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Kuma's 1,1,1 G-Clef Cannon is -16 on block; ensure you punish this heavily if he finishes the string.
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Kuma's db+4 low is -23 on block; use this opportunity for a delayed hopkick (uf,n,4) or your strongest ws punisher.
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Kuma's HBS.1+2 is -15 on block; if you block this mid, launch him with df+2 (i15) to capitalize on his large hitbox.
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Be wary of Kuma's uf+4,3 which is +7 on block; do not press buttons after blocking the second hit.
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Kuma's f+1+2,1+2 is -14 on block; use Paul's i12 punisher d+1+2 to respond.
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FAQ
Who wins Paul vs Kuma in Tekken 8?
We do not have enough recent major-set data yet for a reliable Paul vs Kuma winrate. Use the tips and VODs below while more tournament results come in.
How do you beat Kuma as Paul?
Kuma's f,F+2 (Demon Uppercut) is extremely unsafe at -19 on block; punish it with your most powerful launchers like df+2 or uf+4. Kuma's 1,1,1 G-Clef Cannon is -16 on block; ensure you punish this heavily if he finishes the string. Kuma's db+4 low is -23 on block; use this opportunity for a delayed hopkick (uf,n,4) or your strongest ws punisher.
Are there pro VODs for Paul vs Kuma?
No tournament VODs are listed for Paul 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 Paul'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 | b+2,1* (launch) | i18 | 49 |
| f+3+4 | -23 | ws3,2 (launch) | i13 | 37 |
| db+4 | -23 | ws3,2 (launch) | i13 | 37 |
| b+1+4,f,f | -20 | b+2,1* (launch) | i18 | 49 |
| f,F+2 | -19 | b+2,1* (launch) | i18 | 49 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | b+2,1* (launch) | i18 | 49 |
| ub+1+2 | -17 | ws3,2 (launch) | i13 | 37 |
| d+3 | -17 | ws3,2 (launch) | i13 | 37 |
| f+3+4,1+2 | -16 | f,F+2,H.1+2 (launch) | i15 | 45 |
| 1,1,1 | -16 | f,F+2,H.1+2 (launch) | i15 | 45 |
| df+2,1 | -16 | f,F+2,H.1+2 (launch) | i15 | 45 |
| b+2,2,1 | -15 | f,F+2,H.1+2 (launch) | i15 | 45 |
Paul moves Kuma can punish
| Paul move | On block | Kuma punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| d+1,4 | -31 | ws1,2** |
| d+4 | -31 | ws1,2** |
| 1,2,3 | -25 | db+1,2** |
| f,F+2,2 | -19 | ws1,2** |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | db+1,2** |
| d+4,2 | -18 | db+1,2** |
| d+1+2 | -18 | db+1,2** |
| db+3 | -18 | ws1,2** |
VODs (Paul's side)
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