Tips
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Use Soul Stealer (1+4) to interrupt Lars's SEN or DEN transitions, as it starts up in i6~9 frames, faster than most of Lars's stance options.
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Lars's Shadow Cutter (db+4) is -26 on block; Yoshimitsu can launch this for a full combo using uf+3 Rising Knee (i15).
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Against Lars's df+3,3 Outpost Blitz, the second hit is -15 on block, making it punishable by Yoshimitsu's df+2 or f,n,d,df+2.
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Lars's uf+3 Lightning Screw is extremely unsafe at -26 on block; use this opportunity to land a high-damage punisher like NSS Soul Stealer (NSS 1+4).
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When Lars uses DEN 3 (i22~23), it is +5 on block; Yoshimitsu should avoid pressing buttons and instead consider using the evasive IND.u or IND.f if in Indian Stance.
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Lars's Power Slug (f+1+4) is -18 on block, allowing Yoshimitsu a guaranteed punish with Gehosen (f,n,d,df+1) or df+1+4.
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Lars's Heat Smash (H.2+3) is +12c on block; Yoshimitsu must respect the follow-up pressure and avoid using slow moves like d+1 (i24~25).
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FAQ
Who wins Yoshimitsu vs Lars in Tekken 8?
We do not have enough recent major-set data yet for a reliable Yoshimitsu vs Lars winrate. Use the tips and VODs below while more tournament results come in.
How do you beat Lars as Yoshimitsu?
Use Soul Stealer (1+4) to interrupt Lars's SEN or DEN transitions, as it starts up in i6~9 frames, faster than most of Lars's stance options. Lars's Shadow Cutter (db+4) is -26 on block; Yoshimitsu can launch this for a full combo using uf+3 Rising Knee (i15). Against Lars's df+3,3 Outpost Blitz, the second hit is -15 on block, making it punishable by Yoshimitsu's df+2 or f,n,d,df+2.
Are there pro VODs for Yoshimitsu vs Lars?
No tournament VODs are listed for Yoshimitsu 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 Yoshimitsu'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 | ws3,2 (launch) | i16 | 32 |
| uf+3 | -26 | f+3,4 (launch) | i16 | 44 |
| db+4 | -26 | ws3,2 (launch) | i16 | 32 |
| d+1+2 | -20 | ws3,2 (launch) | i16 | 32 |
| df+1+2 | -18 | f+3,4 (launch) | i16 | 44 |
| f+1+4 | -18 | f+3,4 (launch) | i16 | 44 |
| f,n,b+2,1 | -18 | f+3,4 (launch) | i16 | 44 |
| 3 | -17 | f+3,4 (launch) | i16 | 44 |
| f,F+4,3 | -16 | f+3,4 (launch) | i16 | 44 |
| f,F+3+4 | -16 | ws3,2 (launch) | i16 | 32 |
| df+3,3 | -15 | 2,3 (launch) | i11 | 34 |
| f+4,1,2,1 | -14 | 2,3 (launch) | i11 | 34 |
Yoshimitsu moves Lars can punish
| Yoshimitsu move | On block | Lars punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| b+1,1,1,1,1,1 | -73 | df+3,3 |
| 4,4,2,2,NSS.1 | -54 | df+3,3 |
| db+2,2,2,2,2,2 | -49 | df+3,3 |
| f,F+3+4,1+2 | -31 | df+3,3 |
| db+3,3,3,3,3,3 | -26 | ws3 |
| db+3 | -25 | ws3 |
| 4,4,2,2 | -24 | df+3,3 |
| 4,4,2 | -22 | df+3,3 |
start.gg majors
Across 1 start.gg major sets, Yoshimitsu is 0–1 against Lars.
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Matchup charts: Yoshimitsu · Lars
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