Tips
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Use b+1 to catch Lars trying to enter Silent Entry (SEN) aggressively; a counter-hit leads to a full combo (+61a).
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Lars's db+4 is -26 on block; block it and use your most powerful delayed rising punisher or FC.df+2.
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Lars's d+1+2 is a slow i24~25 low that is -20 on block; ensure you punish this heavily every time.
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Interrupt Lars's f+1,2,3 string after the second hit, as there is a gap large enough for an i14 move to beat the final mid.
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Use PAB.2 to parry Lars's punch-based pressure; it has active punch parry frames from 7 to 13.
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Lars's f,f,F+3 approach is +6 on block; do not press buttons afterward and instead prepare for his mixup.
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If Lars uses 1,1,1 to engage Heat, it is -12 on block, allowing for a guaranteed 1+2 punish.
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FAQ
Who wins Steve vs Lars in Tekken 8?
We do not have enough recent major-set data yet for a reliable Steve vs Lars winrate. Use the tips and VODs below while more tournament results come in.
How do you beat Lars as Steve?
Use b+1 to catch Lars trying to enter Silent Entry (SEN) aggressively; a counter-hit leads to a full combo (+61a). Lars's db+4 is -26 on block; block it and use your most powerful delayed rising punisher or FC.df+2. Lars's d+1+2 is a slow i24~25 low that is -20 on block; ensure you punish this heavily every time.
Are there pro VODs for Steve vs Lars?
No tournament VODs are listed for Steve vs Lars yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
Lars 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.
| Lars move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| f,F+4 | -31 | WS.2,2 | i13 | 32 |
| uf+3 | -26 | b+1+2,H.1+2 (launch) | i16 | 38 |
| db+4 | -26 | WS.2,2 | i13 | 32 |
| d+1+2 | -20 | WS.2,2 | i13 | 32 |
| df+1+2 | -18 | b+1+2,H.1+2 (launch) | i16 | 38 |
| f+1+4 | -18 | b+1+2,H.1+2 (launch) | i16 | 38 |
| f,n,b+2,1 | -18 | b+1+2,H.1+2 (launch) | i16 | 38 |
| 3 | -17 | b+1+2,H.1+2 (launch) | i16 | 38 |
| f,F+4,3 | -16 | b+1+2,H.1+2 (launch) | i16 | 38 |
| f,F+3+4 | -16 | WS.2,2 | i13 | 32 |
| df+3,3 | -15 | df+1,2~1 (launch) | i13 | 32 |
| f+4,1,2,1 | -14 | df+1,2~1 (launch) | i13 | 32 |
Steve moves Lars can punish
| Steve move | On block | Lars punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| df+1,2~f+1+2,1,1 | -25 | df+3,3 |
| df+1,2~f+1+2,1 | -19 | df+3,3 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | df+3,3 |
| d+2 | -18 | ws1 |
| u+2 | -15 | df+1,3 |
| 2,2 | -14 | df+1,3 |
| f+1+2 | -14 | df+1,3 |
| uf+2 | -14 | df+1,3 |
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VODs (Steve's side)
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