Kuma overview & gameplay guide

Character specification

Kuma icon
Kuma
tekken 7 logo Character
Rank
rank D

Character Trivia

Kuma is Heihachi Mishima's pet and a member of the Mishima Zaibatsu's special forces, Tekken Force. He never misses the chance to volunteer in disaster relief efforts all across Southeast Asia. Locals are always reluctant to accept Kuma at first, fearing that he might attack them. But, with his playful nature and strong work ethic, Kuma gradually wins them over and becomes the town favorite. However, one fateful day, Heihachi left to settle the score with Kazuya Mishima, only to never be seen again. Kuma believes his master is still somewhere out there, but waits for his return to no avail. Meanwhile, G Corp is gaining the upper hand with their attacks against the Mishima Zaibatsu.

Evasiveness

Combo Damage

Mobility

Wall Carry

Throw game

Difficulty

MEDIUM

Fighting Style

Heihachi-Style Advanced Kuma Shin Ken

Appearance

Kuma Gameplay Trailer

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116 moves listed
Movelist version 1.10

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Main Stances

Based on game version 1.10
  • 75
    Hunting
    RP + RK, etc.
    Shift to Hunting,Hold Down / Backto shift to crouching state,Up / Back(orUporUp / Forward) to shift to standing state
  • 90
    Bear Sit
    DownRP + RK, etc.
    Shift to Bear Sit
  • 95
    Bear Roll
    While crouchingLP + RP, etc.
    Shift to Bear Roll, becomes special mid attack during Heat (partially uses remaining Heat time)

Move Sheet

Pros & Cons

PROS

  • Good range and keepout
  • Good mixups in stances
  • One of the best whiff punishers
  • Chip heavy playstyle
  • Strong punishment

CONS

  • Big hitbox means bigger combos and unique starters on them and dealing with more pressure
  • Worst backdash and sidestep

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Latest combos

  • Tekken 8 Combo Powered 9 hits | 82 damages
    1816
    Kuma

    ForwardRPLPW!breakbackNEUTRAL / No directionbackbreakUpLKRKbreakbackRP + RKbreakDown / ForwardLPRPLP + RPbreakDownLP + RP

    f,2,1,W! ► b,N,b ► u,3,4 ► b,3+4 ► d/f,1,2,1+2 ► d,1+2

    v2.00 9 hits 82 damages Wall

    Stage : Urban Square (Day / Evening)

  • Tekken 8 Combo Powered 10 hits | 121 damages
    1811
    Kuma

    During HeatForwardNEUTRAL / No directionDownDown / ForwardRPHOLD MAXbreakForwardNEUTRAL / No directionDownDown / ForwardRPHOLD MAXbreakForwardNEUTRAL / No directionDownDown / ForwardRPHOLD MAXbreakbackRPLPHold downbreakHuntingDownLP + RPbreakHuntingDown / ForwardRPbreakDashUp / ForwardRPbreakDashbreakHeat Smash

    During Heat,f,N,d,d/f,2*(max) ► f,N,d,d/f,2*(max) ► f,N,d,d/f,2*(max) ► b,2,1,D ► Hunting,d,1+2 ► Hunting,d/f,2 ► Dash,u/f,2 ► Dash ► Heat Smash

    v2.00 10 hits 121 damages Heat

  • Tekken 8 Combo Powered 12 hits | 95 damages
    1529
    Kuma

    During HeatDown / ForwardRPLPbreakRKbreakForwardNEUTRAL / No directionDownDown / ForwardRPHOLD MAXbreakForwardNEUTRAL / No directionDownDown / ForwardRPHOLDbreakLP + RPHold ForwardbreakbackRPLPHold downbreakHuntingDownLP + RPbreakHuntingDown / ForwardRPbreakDashUpRP + RKbreakBear SitLP

    During Heat,d/f,2,1 ► 4 ► f,N,d,d/f,2*(max) ► f,N,d,d/f,2* ► 1+2,F ► b,2,1,D ► Hunting,d,1+2 ► Hunting,d/f,2 ► Dash,u,3+4 ► Bear Sit,1

    v1.12 12 hits 95 damages Heat

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