Tips
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Leroy's df+2,1+2 is a high-damage mid-high string but is -18 on block; punish it with your most powerful launcher.
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Use b+1 (Quick Hook) to catch Leroy trying to transition into Hermit (HRM) with pokes, as it is a fast i13 counter-hit tool.
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Leroy's f,f,F+3 is +6 to +9 on block; avoid pressing buttons and instead use your sways (b+3_4) to evade his next move.
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Leroy's b+1+2 is an i12 mid that is -10 on block; use your 1,2,1,2 string to punish it consistently.
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If Leroy uses HRM.b+4 homing low, it is -13 on block; punish with ws1,2 or ws2.
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Leroy's uf+3+4 is -14 on block; use your Sonic Fang (1+2) for a guaranteed i14 punish.
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FAQ
Who wins Steve vs Leroy in Tekken 8?
We do not have enough recent major-set data yet for a reliable Steve vs Leroy winrate. Use the tips and VODs below while more tournament results come in.
How do you beat Leroy as Steve?
Leroy's df+2,1+2 is a high-damage mid-high string but is -18 on block; punish it with your most powerful launcher. Use b+1 (Quick Hook) to catch Leroy trying to transition into Hermit (HRM) with pokes, as it is a fast i13 counter-hit tool. Leroy's f,f,F+3 is +6 to +9 on block; avoid pressing buttons and instead use your sways (b+3_4) to evade his next move.
Are there pro VODs for Steve vs Leroy?
No tournament VODs are listed for Steve vs Leroy yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
Leroy 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.
| Leroy move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1+4 | -26 | WS.2,2 | i13 | 32 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | b+1+2,H.1+2 (launch) | i16 | 38 |
| df+2,1+2 | -18 | b+1+2,H.1+2 (launch) | i16 | 38 |
| 1+2,1+2,1 | -17 | b+1+2,H.1+2 (launch) | i16 | 38 |
| f+3,1+2,4 | -16 | b+1+2,H.1+2 (launch) | i16 | 38 |
| 1,1,1+2,1 | -16 | b+1+2,H.1+2 (launch) | i16 | 38 |
| f,F+2,2 | -15 | df+1,2~1 (launch) | i13 | 32 |
| db+4 | -15 | WS.2,2 | i13 | 32 |
| f,F+4,2 | -14 | df+1,2~1 (launch) | i13 | 32 |
| 3,3 | -14 | WS.2,2 | i13 | 32 |
| db+2+3 | -14 | df+1,2~1 (launch) | i13 | 32 |
| uf+3+4 | -14 | df+1,2~1 (launch) | i13 | 32 |
Steve moves Leroy can punish
| Steve move | On block | Leroy punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| df+1,2~f+1+2,1,1 | -25 | P:b+2,1 |
| df+1,2~f+1+2,1 | -19 | P:b+2,1 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | P:b+2,1 |
| d+2 | -18 | ws2 |
| u+2 | -15 | P:b+2,1 |
| 2,2 | -14 | P:b+2,1 |
| f+1+2 | -14 | P:b+2,1 |
| uf+2 | -14 | P:b+2,1 |
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