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Kuma character tip

Character tip note

Kuma character tip

Keep Demon Bear Breath, Crouch Jab, Hip Smash, Salmon Swipe ready for punish situations. Start with stable guaranteed damage, then optimize harder routes after the basic punish is consistent.

Game
Tekken 8
Character
Kuma
Type
Character tip
Player character
Any character
Category
Character tip
Data version
Season 3 / v3.01.01
Last updated
2026-06-05

Source: YouTube: Kuma & Panda Ultimate Starter Guide - Tekken 8

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