Tips
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King's Giant Swing (f,hcf+1) is a 1-break throw despite the 1+2 animation; look for the i10 startup to tech it.
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Interrupt King's Jaguar Sprint (f+3+4) or Jaguar Step (3+4) transitions, as many of his options like JGR.4 are -21 on block.
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King's f+1+2 Shadow Lariat is i16 and +0 to +1 on block; do not attempt to counter-hit with b+1 immediately after blocking it.
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King's d+3+4 Stagger Kicks are -25 on block; block low and use a delayed rising 4 or a full launcher for maximum punishment.
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King's f+2,d+1,2 Jaguar Smash Combo is -15 on block; this is a prime opportunity for a full launch punish.
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King's uf+4 hopknee is -13 on block; punish it consistently with b+1,2 for a tornado launcher.
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King's df+4,3,4 Mincer string is -15 on block; use your i13 or i15 punishers like b+1 or FC.df+2 to punish.
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King's b+1,2 is -13 on block and a tornado launcher; ensure you punish this high-damage string with a fast i13 punisher like b+1.
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FAQ
Who wins Steve vs King in Tekken 8?
Across 3 recent start.gg major sets, Steve is 1–2 against King. Sample size is still small, so treat the record as directional.
How do you beat King as Steve?
King's Giant Swing (f,hcf+1) is a 1-break throw despite the 1+2 animation; look for the i10 startup to tech it. Interrupt King's Jaguar Sprint (f+3+4) or Jaguar Step (3+4) transitions, as many of his options like JGR.4 are -21 on block. King's f+1+2 Shadow Lariat is i16 and +0 to +1 on block; do not attempt to counter-hit with b+1 immediately after blocking it.
Are there pro VODs for Steve vs King?
No tournament VODs are listed for Steve vs King yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
King 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.
| King move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| d+3+4,4,4,4 | -26 | WS.2,2 | i13 | 32 |
| d+3+4,4,4 | -25 | WS.2,2 | i13 | 32 |
| d+3+4,4 | -25 | WS.2,2 | i13 | 32 |
| d+3+4 | -25 | WS.2,2 | i13 | 32 |
| d+1+2 | -24 | b+1+2,H.1+2 (launch) | i16 | 38 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | b+1+2,H.1+2 (launch) | i16 | 38 |
| uf+2 | -17 | b+1+2,H.1+2 (launch) | i16 | 38 |
| db+4 | -17 | WS.2,2 | i13 | 32 |
| f,F+2+3 | -16 | b+1+2,H.1+2 (launch) | i16 | 38 |
| df+4,3,4 | -15 | df+1,2~1 (launch) | i13 | 32 |
| f+2,d+1,2 | -15 | df+1,2~1 (launch) | i13 | 32 |
| d+3+4,4,4,2 | -15 | df+1,2~1 (launch) | i13 | 32 |
Steve moves King can punish
| Steve move | On block | King punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| df+1,2~f+1+2,1,1 | -25 | 1+2,3 |
| df+1,2~f+1+2,1 | -19 | 1+2,3 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | 1+2,3 |
| d+2 | -18 | ws3 |
| u+2 | -15 | b+2,1+2 |
| 2,2 | -14 | b+2,1+2 |
| f+1+2 | -14 | b+2,1+2 |
| uf+2 | -14 | b+2,1+2 |
start.gg majors
Across 3 start.gg major sets, Steve is 1–2 against King.
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