Tips
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Hwoarang's b+3 is a i16 launcher but is -19 on block, making it one of the few moves you can launch with your slower tools.
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Interrupt Hwoarang's stance pressure with b+1, a i13 high that provides a massive combo on counter hit.
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Punish Hwoarang's d+3,4 by ducking the second hit; the first hit is i17 and -13 on block, while the second is a high.
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Hwoarang's Sky Rocket (CD.4) is -18 on block, giving you a guaranteed heavy punish or launch opportunity.
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Hwoarang's df+3,4 is -14 on block; use your 1+2 Sonic Fang to punish this mid string reliably.
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If Hwoarang uses Peacekeeper (f,F+4), it is safe at -7, so do not attempt to punish it; instead, prepare for his next move.
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Hwoarang's d+4,4 (Firecracker) is -13 on block, which you can punish with your i12 2 or i13 b+1.
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Many of Hwoarang's power moves like RFF.3~4 (Backlash) are high; use your ducking (f+3_4) to evade and counter-attack.
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FAQ
Who wins Steve vs Hwoarang in Tekken 8?
We do not have enough recent major-set data yet for a reliable Steve vs Hwoarang winrate. Use the tips and VODs below while more tournament results come in.
How do you beat Hwoarang as Steve?
Hwoarang's b+3 is a i16 launcher but is -19 on block, making it one of the few moves you can launch with your slower tools. Interrupt Hwoarang's stance pressure with b+1, a i13 high that provides a massive combo on counter hit. Punish Hwoarang's d+3,4 by ducking the second hit; the first hit is i17 and -13 on block, while the second is a high.
Are there pro VODs for Steve vs Hwoarang?
No tournament VODs are listed for Steve vs Hwoarang yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
Hwoarang 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.
| Hwoarang move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| b+3 | -19 | b+1+2,H.1+2 (launch) | i16 | 38 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | b+1+2,H.1+2 (launch) | i16 | 38 |
| d+4 | -17 | WS.2,2 | i13 | 32 |
| f+3~3 | -16 | b+1+2,H.1+2 (launch) | i16 | 38 |
| b+1 | -15 | df+1,2~1 (launch) | i13 | 32 |
| 4,4,3 | -14 | df+1,2~1 (launch) | i13 | 32 |
| uf+3,4,3 | -14 | df+1,2~1 (launch) | i13 | 32 |
| 3,3,3 | -14 | df+1,2~1 (launch) | i13 | 32 |
| 1,1,3,3 | -14 | df+1,2~1 (launch) | i13 | 32 |
| df+3,4 | -14 | df+1,2~1 (launch) | i13 | 32 |
| df+3+4 | -14 | df+1,2~1 (launch) | i13 | 32 |
| d+3+4 | -14 | WS.2,2 | i13 | 32 |
Steve moves Hwoarang can punish
| Steve move | On block | Hwoarang punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| df+1,2~f+1+2,1,1 | -25 | db+4,4 |
| df+1,2~f+1+2,1 | -19 | db+4,4 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | db+4,4 |
| d+2 | -18 | ws2,3 |
| u+2 | -15 | 4,3 |
| 2,2 | -14 | 4,3 |
| f+1+2 | -14 | 4,3 |
| uf+2 | -14 | 4,3 |
start.gg majors
Across 1 start.gg major sets, Steve is 1–0 against Hwoarang.
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