Tips
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Steve's b+1 is a very fast i13 high that leads to massive counter-hit damage; avoid pressing buttons when Steve is at a slight frame advantage.
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Punish Steve's Sonic Fang (1+2) with your i12 shoulder (d+1+2) as it is -12 on block.
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If Steve uses Skyscraper (DCK.2) or Power Skyscraper (EXD.2), both are -14 on block, allowing for a guaranteed b+1,2 or f+1+4 punish.
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Use df+2 to catch Steve attempting to duck or weave, as it is a safe i15 mid launcher (-8 on block) with high evasion.
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Watch for Steve's PAB.f+2 or PAB.df+2; both are -13 and -10 respectively, making them unsafe on block.
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Paul's f+1+2 is +3c on block, allowing you to maintain pressure and force Steve into a defensive situation where his parries are less effective.
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FAQ
Who wins Paul vs Steve in Tekken 8?
We do not have enough recent major-set data yet for a reliable Paul vs Steve winrate. Use the tips and VODs below while more tournament results come in.
How do you beat Steve as Paul?
Steve's b+1 is a very fast i13 high that leads to massive counter-hit damage; avoid pressing buttons when Steve is at a slight frame advantage. Punish Steve's Sonic Fang (1+2) with your i12 shoulder (d+1+2) as it is -12 on block. If Steve uses Skyscraper (DCK.2) or Power Skyscraper (EXD.2), both are -14 on block, allowing for a guaranteed b+1,2 or f+1+4 punish.
Are there pro VODs for Paul vs Steve?
No tournament VODs are listed for Paul 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 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.
| Steve move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| df+1,2~f+1+2,1,1 | -25 | b+2,1* (launch) | i18 | 49 |
| df+1,2~f+1+2,1 | -19 | b+2,1* (launch) | i18 | 49 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | b+2,1* (launch) | i18 | 49 |
| d+2 | -18 | ws3,2 (launch) | i13 | 37 |
| u+2 | -15 | f,F+2,H.1+2 (launch) | i15 | 45 |
| 2,2 | -14 | d+1,4 (launch) | i14 | 31 |
| f+1+2 | -14 | d+1,4 (launch) | i14 | 31 |
| uf+2 | -14 | d+1,4 (launch) | i14 | 31 |
| b+1 | -14 | d+1,4 (launch) | i14 | 31 |
| f+1+2,2 | -13 | df+1+3:qcf+2 | i12 | 42 |
| f,F+2 | -13 | df+1+3:qcf+2 | i12 | 42 |
| db+1+2 | -13 | df+1+3:qcf+2 | i12 | 42 |
Paul moves Steve can punish
| Paul move | On block | Steve punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| d+1,4 | -31 | WS.2,2 |
| d+4 | -31 | WS.2,2 |
| 1,2,3 | -25 | b+1+2,H.1+2 |
| f,F+2,2 | -19 | WS.2,2 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | b+1+2,H.1+2 |
| d+4,2 | -18 | b+1+2,H.1+2 |
| d+1+2 | -18 | b+1+2,H.1+2 |
| db+3 | -18 | WS.2,2 |
start.gg majors
Across 2 start.gg major sets, Paul is 0–2 against Steve.
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Players on this side
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- Mopsy (1)
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