Tips
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Kuma's f,F+2 is a powerful mid launcher but is -19 on block; punish it every time with a full combo starting with df+2 or WGS.2.
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Kuma's Hunting Bear Stance (HBS) low (HBS.2) is -15 on block; use Reina's ws4,4 or uf+4 to punish him for staying in stance.
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Kuma's db+4 (Spinning Kuma) is -23 on block; use Reina's most powerful standing launcher to punish this high-risk low.
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Kuma's 1,1,1 (G-Clef Cannon) is -16 on block; ensure you punish with df+2 or a Wind God Step launcher.
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Use Reina's f+4 to keep Kuma grounded, as it is +2c on block and provides a significant advantage on hit against large characters.
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Kuma's b+1 power crush is -13 on block; punish it with Reina's 1,1,2 to transition into SEN pressure.
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Kuma's Roll (ROL) moves like ROL.3 are -18 on block; stay alert and punish these heavily when he tries to roll in.
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Reina's Electric Wind God Fist (f,n,d,df:2) is +5 on block, making it excellent for locking down Kuma and preventing him from using his i10 jab.
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FAQ
Who wins Reina vs Kuma in Tekken 8?
We do not have enough recent major-set data yet for a reliable Reina vs Kuma winrate. Use the tips and VODs below while more tournament results come in.
How do you beat Kuma as Reina?
Kuma's f,F+2 is a powerful mid launcher but is -19 on block; punish it every time with a full combo starting with df+2 or WGS.2. Kuma's Hunting Bear Stance (HBS) low (HBS.2) is -15 on block; use Reina's ws4,4 or uf+4 to punish him for staying in stance. Kuma's db+4 (Spinning Kuma) is -23 on block; use Reina's most powerful standing launcher to punish this high-risk low.
Are there pro VODs for Reina vs Kuma?
No tournament VODs are listed for Reina 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 Reina'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 | d+2,H.1+2 (launch) | i15 | 45 |
| f+3+4 | -23 | ws3,4 (launch) | i15 | 33 |
| db+4 | -23 | ws3,4 (launch) | i15 | 33 |
| b+1+4,f,f | -20 | d+2,H.1+2 (launch) | i15 | 45 |
| f,F+2 | -19 | d+2,H.1+2 (launch) | i15 | 45 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | d+2,H.1+2 (launch) | i15 | 45 |
| ub+1+2 | -17 | ws3,4 (launch) | i15 | 33 |
| d+3 | -17 | ws3,4 (launch) | i15 | 33 |
| f+3+4,1+2 | -16 | d+2,H.1+2 (launch) | i15 | 45 |
| 1,1,1 | -16 | d+2,H.1+2 (launch) | i15 | 45 |
| df+2,1 | -16 | d+2,H.1+2 (launch) | i15 | 45 |
| b+2,2,1 | -15 | d+2,H.1+2 (launch) | i15 | 45 |
Reina moves Kuma can punish
| Reina move | On block | Kuma punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | db+1,2** |
| H.WRA.d+3+4 | -17 | db+1,2** |
| 1,1,2 | -17 | db+1,2** |
| b+1,1,3,3 | -16 | db+1,2** |
| db+2 | -16 | ws1,2** |
| 2,2,2,1 | -15 | db+1,2** |
| df+3+4 | -15 | db+1,2** |
| d+4 | -15 | ws1,2** |
start.gg majors
Across 1 start.gg major sets, Reina is 1–0 against Kuma.
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Players on this side
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