Tips
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Kuma's 1,1,1 G-Clef Cannon is -16 on block; punish it heavily with your f,F+2 or a quick Sonic Fang (1+2).
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Kuma's df+2,1 is a common mid-mid string that is -16 on block; use this opportunity for a full launch with u+2 or FC.df+2.
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Kuma's db+4 low sweep is extremely slow at i21 and is -23 on block; block it and use ws2 or u+2 for a maximum damage launch.
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Kuma's f,f+2 Demon Uppercut is a long-range mid that is -19 on block; even with pushback, you can often punish it with Sonic Fang (1+2).
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Kuma's HBS.2 is a i21 low that is -15 on block; use your ws2 to launch him if you block it while he is in stance.
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FAQ
Who wins Steve vs Kuma in Tekken 8?
We do not have enough recent major-set data yet for a reliable Steve vs Kuma winrate. Use the tips and VODs below while more tournament results come in.
How do you beat Kuma as Steve?
Kuma's 1,1,1 G-Clef Cannon is -16 on block; punish it heavily with your f,F+2 or a quick Sonic Fang (1+2). Kuma's df+2,1 is a common mid-mid string that is -16 on block; use this opportunity for a full launch with u+2 or FC.df+2. Kuma's db+4 low sweep is extremely slow at i21 and is -23 on block; block it and use ws2 or u+2 for a maximum damage launch.
Are there pro VODs for Steve vs Kuma?
No tournament VODs are listed for Steve 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 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.
| Kuma move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| b+3+4 | -28 | b+1+2,H.1+2 (launch) | i16 | 38 |
| f+3+4 | -23 | WS.2,2 | i13 | 32 |
| db+4 | -23 | WS.2,2 | i13 | 32 |
| b+1+4,f,f | -20 | b+1+2,H.1+2 (launch) | i16 | 38 |
| f,F+2 | -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 | -17 | WS.2,2 | i13 | 32 |
| d+3 | -17 | WS.2,2 | i13 | 32 |
| f+3+4,1+2 | -16 | b+1+2,H.1+2 (launch) | i16 | 38 |
| 1,1,1 | -16 | b+1+2,H.1+2 (launch) | i16 | 38 |
| df+2,1 | -16 | b+1+2,H.1+2 (launch) | i16 | 38 |
| b+2,2,1 | -15 | df+1,2~1 (launch) | i13 | 32 |
Steve moves Kuma can punish
| Steve move | On block | Kuma punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| df+1,2~f+1+2,1,1 | -25 | db+1,2** |
| df+1,2~f+1+2,1 | -19 | db+1,2** |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | db+1,2** |
| d+2 | -18 | ws1,2** |
| u+2 | -15 | db+1,2** |
| 2,2 | -14 | db+1,2** |
| f+1+2 | -14 | db+1,2** |
| uf+2 | -14 | db+1,2** |
start.gg majors
Across 1 start.gg major sets, Steve is 0–1 against Kuma.
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Players on this side
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