Tips
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Bob's Giga Jacker (f+1+2) is a power crush that is -14 on block; use your 1+2 Sonic Fang for a guaranteed punish.
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Bob's Langue Washer (f,n,d,df+1) is a fast i13 high from his step that is only -4 on block, so don't expect a heavy punish if you block it.
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Bob's Spiral Rocky (f,n,d,df+2) is a powerful mid launcher but is extremely unsafe at -23 on block; launch him for a full combo.
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Bob's db+3+4 is a stagger low that is -31 on block; ensure you use your most powerful delayed rising punisher against it.
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Bob's Perfect Slash (f,f,f+3) is +6 on block; do not press buttons after blocking this, as he has a significant frame advantage.
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Bob's Spinner Ball (f+3+4) transitions into BAL stance; if he uses BAL.4, it is a low that is -24 on block.
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Many of Bob's common strings like 1,1,2 and 1,d+4 are -12 on block, making them perfect targets for your i10 punisher 1,2,1.
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Watch for Bob's uf+3, a jumping mid that is -13 on block; use your i13 b+1 to punish.
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FAQ
Who wins Steve vs Bob in Tekken 8?
Across 3 recent start.gg major sets, Steve is 1–2 against Bob. Sample size is still small, so treat the record as directional.
How do you beat Bob as Steve?
Bob's Giga Jacker (f+1+2) is a power crush that is -14 on block; use your 1+2 Sonic Fang for a guaranteed punish. Bob's Langue Washer (f,n,d,df+1) is a fast i13 high from his step that is only -4 on block, so don't expect a heavy punish if you block it. Bob's Spiral Rocky (f,n,d,df+2) is a powerful mid launcher but is extremely unsafe at -23 on block; launch him for a full combo.
Are there pro VODs for Steve vs Bob?
No tournament VODs are listed for Steve vs Bob yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
Bob moves that are −10 or worse on block, with Steve'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.
| Bob move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| db+3+4 | -31 | WS.2,2 | i13 | 32 |
| db+3+4,4 | -28 | WS.2,2 | i13 | 32 |
| f,n,d,DF+4 | -28 | WS.2,2 | i13 | 32 |
| uf+3+4 | -25 | b+1+2,H.1+2 (launch) | i16 | 38 |
| f,n,d,df+2 | -23 | b+1+2,H.1+2 (launch) | i16 | 38 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | b+1+2,H.1+2 (launch) | i16 | 38 |
| d+3 | -18 | WS.2,2 | i13 | 32 |
| f,n,d,DF+4,1+2 | -17 | b+1+2,H.1+2 (launch) | i16 | 38 |
| u+1+2,1+2 | -17 | b+1+2,H.1+2 (launch) | i16 | 38 |
| b+1+2,1,2 | -16 | b+1+2,H.1+2 (launch) | i16 | 38 |
| d+1+2,2,1 | -16 | b+1+2,H.1+2 (launch) | i16 | 38 |
| d+2,1,2,2 | -15 | df+1,2~1 (launch) | i13 | 32 |
Steve moves Bob can punish
| Steve move | On block | Bob punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| df+1,2~f+1+2,1,1 | -25 | b+4,3 |
| df+1,2~f+1+2,1 | -19 | b+4,3 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | b+4,3 |
| d+2 | -18 | ws1,3 |
| u+2 | -15 | b+4,3 |
| 2,2 | -14 | df+4,4 |
| f+1+2 | -14 | df+4,4 |
| uf+2 | -14 | df+4,4 |
start.gg majors
Across 3 start.gg major sets, Steve is 1–2 against Bob.
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