Steve (Tekken 7)

Steve
Key techniques	iWS from FLK DCK cancels from key moves CH d/f+2 pickup FLK cancels after b+1
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Fastest
Launch	i17 – b+2 (standing) i18 – FC d/f+2 (crouching)
CH launch	i13 – b+1 (high) i16 – d/f+2 (mid)
Wall splat	i13 – b+1,2 i14 – d/f+1+2 i16 – qcf+1
Archetypal moves
Parry	b+1+2 (high or mid punches)
Mid check	d/f+1 (standing) ws1 (crouching)
Power low	d/b+3,2
Generic moves
Remapped	d+1 → d/b+1
Missing	d+4
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Pugilist. Counter hit, the character. Steve is characterized by his general safety, tracking and strong presence in neutral. This makes his low risk high reward playstyle a tournament favourite.

Strengths & weaknesses

Strengths:

• Counter hit tools
• Safety in frames and tracking
• Great pokes
• Amazing wall pressure
• Best Rage Drive in the game (RD2)
• Evasiveness using weaves

Weaknesses:

• Poor comeback potential without Rage
• Lack of threatening mixups outside of wall
• Lackluster block punishment (no i15 launchers)
• Can't punish FUFT 4 wakeup kick
• Poor (but consistent) whiff punishment without Rage
• Poor ground hitting moves
• Vulnerable to punch parries

External links

• Steve Discord
• Combo document by Mogly et al.
• Steve tutorial video by That Blasted Salami.
• Basics guide by Xiang Part 1, Part 2, Part 3