Steve counterplay: Duck more in neutral because Steve relies heavily on highs like 1,2,1 and... - Matchups.gg

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Duck more in neutral because Steve relies heavily on highs like 1,2,1 and b+1. Once he adapts with mids, start stepping those.

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Game: Tekken 8
Opponent: Steve
Type: Anti-note
Player character: Any character
Category: Counterplay
Source data snapshot: Season 3 / v3.00.02
Last updated: 2026-05-21

Source: YouTube: 1 Tip against EVERY Character in Tekken 8

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