Tips
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Bryan's b+1 is slow at i20; Steve can beat it out with b+1 (i13) to score a +61a counter hit launch.
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Bryan's df+2 is i13 and -6 on block; Steve can use his i10 jab (1) to maintain pressure or 2,1 to transition into Peekaboo (+2).
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Bryan's ws1 launcher is -14 on block; Steve should punish this with 1+2 for a guaranteed knockdown and Heat entry.
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Bryan's Snake Edge (df+3) is extremely slow (i29) and -26 on block; Steve can punish this with a full launch like uf+2 or FC.df+2.
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Use Steve's PAB.d+1 (i15) to chip away at Bryan's health; it is only -12 on block and gives Steve +2 on hit.
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Bryan's f,n,b+2 (Jet Uppercut) is i14 and -7 on block; while safe, Steve can take his turn back immediately with i10 or i12 strings.
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Bryan's 3+4 is a common keep-out tool that is -13 on block; punish it quickly with Steve's 2,2 for a reliable punish.
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Bryan's Hatchet Kick (SWA.3) is -13 on block; use Steve's WS.1,2 to punish it for a knockdown.
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FAQ
Who wins Steve vs Bryan in Tekken 8?
Across 5 recent start.gg major sets, Steve is 3–2 against Bryan. Sample size is still small, so treat the record as directional.
How do you beat Bryan as Steve?
Bryan's b+1 is slow at i20; Steve can beat it out with b+1 (i13) to score a +61a counter hit launch. Bryan's df+2 is i13 and -6 on block; Steve can use his i10 jab (1) to maintain pressure or 2,1 to transition into Peekaboo (+2). Bryan's ws1 launcher is -14 on block; Steve should punish this with 1+2 for a guaranteed knockdown and Heat entry.
Are there pro VODs for Steve vs Bryan?
No tournament VODs are listed for Steve vs Bryan yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
Bryan 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.
| Bryan move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ub+1+2,1,2,1,2,1,2,1,2,1,4 | -35 | b+1+2,H.1+2 (launch) | i16 | 38 |
| ub+1+2,1,2,1,2,1,2,1,2,1 | -26 | b+1+2,H.1+2 (launch) | i16 | 38 |
| df+3 | -26 | WS.2,2 | i13 | 32 |
| b,B+4 | -19 | b+1+2,H.1+2 (launch) | i16 | 38 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | b+1+2,H.1+2 (launch) | i16 | 38 |
| ub+1+2,1,2,1,2,1,2,1,2 | -16 | b+1+2,H.1+2 (launch) | i16 | 38 |
| ub+1+2,1,2,1,2,1,2 | -16 | b+1+2,H.1+2 (launch) | i16 | 38 |
| ub+1+2,1,2,1,2 | -16 | b+1+2,H.1+2 (launch) | i16 | 38 |
| ub+1+2,1,2 | -16 | b+1+2,H.1+2 (launch) | i16 | 38 |
| ub+1+2 | -16 | b+1+2,H.1+2 (launch) | i16 | 38 |
| uf+2,2,2,SNE.2,2,3 | -15 | df+1,2~1 (launch) | i13 | 32 |
| uf+2,2,2,3 | -15 | df+1,2~1 (launch) | i13 | 32 |
Steve moves Bryan can punish
| Steve move | On block | Bryan punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| df+1,2~f+1+2,1,1 | -25 | 3+4,SNE.2* |
| df+1,2~f+1+2,1 | -19 | 3+4,SNE.2* |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | 3+4,SNE.2* |
| d+2 | -18 | ws1 |
| u+2 | -15 | d+2,3 |
| 2,2 | -14 | d+2,3 |
| f+1+2 | -14 | d+2,3 |
| uf+2 | -14 | d+2,3 |
start.gg majors
Across 5 start.gg major sets, Steve is 3–2 against Bryan.
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