Tips
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Interrupt Lars's SEN transitions with a fast mid like df+1 (i14) if he enters stance from moves that leave him at a disadvantage.
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Lars's uf+3 (Lightning Screw) is extremely unsafe at -26 on block; use your most powerful launcher to punish this.
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Lars's db+4 is -26 on block; block low and use a delayed hopkick or ws2 (i15) for a full launch.
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Use SWA.4 (Kawaragoma) to track Lars's movement; it is +1 on block and homing, making it difficult for him to evade.
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Paul's df+2 has high evasion and can often launch Lars's high-hitting pokes, even at i15 startup.
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Lars's f,f,F+3 is +6 on block; do not press buttons afterward and prepare to defend against his follow-up pressure.
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If Lars uses 1+2 (X-Ray) as a Power Crush, it is -12 on block; punish it with your b+1,2.
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FAQ
Who wins Paul vs Lars in Tekken 8?
We do not have enough recent major-set data yet for a reliable Paul vs Lars winrate. Use the tips and VODs below while more tournament results come in.
How do you beat Lars as Paul?
Interrupt Lars's SEN transitions with a fast mid like df+1 (i14) if he enters stance from moves that leave him at a disadvantage. Lars's uf+3 (Lightning Screw) is extremely unsafe at -26 on block; use your most powerful launcher to punish this. Lars's db+4 is -26 on block; block low and use a delayed hopkick or ws2 (i15) for a full launch.
Are there pro VODs for Paul vs Lars?
No tournament VODs are listed for Paul vs Lars yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
Lars 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.
| Lars move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| f,F+4 | -31 | ws3,2 (launch) | i13 | 37 |
| uf+3 | -26 | b+2,1* (launch) | i18 | 49 |
| db+4 | -26 | ws3,2 (launch) | i13 | 37 |
| d+1+2 | -20 | ws3,2 (launch) | i13 | 37 |
| df+1+2 | -18 | b+2,1* (launch) | i18 | 49 |
| f+1+4 | -18 | b+2,1* (launch) | i18 | 49 |
| f,n,b+2,1 | -18 | b+2,1* (launch) | i18 | 49 |
| 3 | -17 | f,F+2,H.1+2 (launch) | i15 | 45 |
| f,F+4,3 | -16 | f,F+2,H.1+2 (launch) | i15 | 45 |
| f,F+3+4 | -16 | ws3,2 (launch) | i13 | 37 |
| df+3,3 | -15 | f,F+2,H.1+2 (launch) | i15 | 45 |
| f+4,1,2,1 | -14 | d+1,4 (launch) | i14 | 31 |
Paul moves Lars can punish
| Paul move | On block | Lars punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| d+1,4 | -31 | ws3 |
| d+4 | -31 | ws3 |
| 1,2,3 | -25 | df+3,3 |
| f,F+2,2 | -19 | ws1 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | df+3,3 |
| d+4,2 | -18 | df+3,3 |
| d+1+2 | -18 | df+3,3 |
| db+3 | -18 | ws1 |
VODs (Paul's side)
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