Tips
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Lidia's Political Storm (f+1+2,3,1+2) is a powerful Heat Engager but the final hit is -15 on block, allowing for a full launch with u+2 or FC.df+2.
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Lidia's f,F+2 is +5 on block; do not press buttons immediately after blocking it, as she can transition into Horse Stance (HRS) with an advantage.
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Punish Lidia's d+3 low kick (-16 on block) with a WS.1,2 or a full launch if your reactions are sharp.
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Watch for Lidia's f,f,F+1 high; it is +6 on block and a Tornado starter, so try to duck it or use your Sway (b+3_4) to evade.
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Lidia's df+2 is i15 and safe at +0 on block, but it transitions her to Cat Stance (CAT); use quick jabs to check her options there.
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Lidia's Rage Art (R.df+1+2) is -18 on block; punish it with your most powerful launcher like u+2.
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FAQ
Who wins Steve vs Lidia in Tekken 8?
Across 3 recent start.gg major sets, Steve is 0–3 against Lidia. Sample size is still small, so treat the record as directional.
How do you beat Lidia as Steve?
Lidia's Political Storm (f+1+2,3,1+2) is a powerful Heat Engager but the final hit is -15 on block, allowing for a full launch with u+2 or FC.df+2. Lidia's f,F+2 is +5 on block; do not press buttons immediately after blocking it, as she can transition into Horse Stance (HRS) with an advantage. Punish Lidia's d+3 low kick (-16 on block) with a WS.1,2 or a full launch if your reactions are sharp.
Are there pro VODs for Steve vs Lidia?
No tournament VODs are listed for Steve vs Lidia yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
Lidia 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.
| Lidia move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| f,F+4,3 | -27 | b+1+2,H.1+2 (launch) | i16 | 38 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | b+1+2,H.1+2 (launch) | i16 | 38 |
| d+3 | -16 | WS.2,2 | i13 | 32 |
| b+3,4,1+2 | -15 | df+1,2~1 (launch) | i13 | 32 |
| f+1+2,3,1+2 | -15 | df+1,2~1 (launch) | i13 | 32 |
| d+4 | -15 | WS.2,2 | i13 | 32 |
| 4,3 | -14 | df+1,2~1 (launch) | i13 | 32 |
| f,F+3 | -14 | df+1,2~1 (launch) | i13 | 32 |
| d+2 | -14 | WS.2,2 | i13 | 32 |
| f+2,4 | -13 | df+1,2~1 (launch) | i13 | 32 |
| df+1,3 | -13 | df+1,2~1 (launch) | i13 | 32 |
| 1,2,4 | -13 | WS.2,2 | i13 | 32 |
Steve moves Lidia can punish
| Steve move | On block | Lidia punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| df+1,2~f+1+2,1,1 | -25 | db+3+4,P.1 |
| df+1,2~f+1+2,1 | -19 | df+3,4 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | df+3,4 |
| d+2 | -18 | ws1,4 |
| u+2 | -15 | df+3,4 |
| 2,2 | -14 | df+3,4 |
| f+1+2 | -14 | df+3,4 |
| uf+2 | -14 | df+3,4 |
start.gg majors
Across 3 start.gg major sets, Steve is 0–3 against Lidia.
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Players on this side
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- Dhiren_GM (1)
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