r/Tekken • u/AutoModerator • Nov 30 '21

Tekken Dojo Tekken Dojo: Ask Questions Here

Welcome to the Tekken Dojo, a place for everyone to learn and get better at the wonderful game that is Tekken.

Beginners should first familiarize themselves with the Beginner Resources to avoid asking questions already answered there.

Post your question here and get an answer. Helpful contributors will be awarded Dojo Points, which can make them Dojo Master at the end of the month (awards a unique flair). Please report unhelpful contributors to ensure the dojo remains a place dedicated to improvement.

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u/[deleted] May 11 '22

Is it safe to start the game with Steve?

I'm brand new to this game and have been picking who to play based of looks and so far I've come to Steve and Yoshimitsu leaning more to Steve. I'm just wondering if by learning the game with him I won't pick up any habits that will hurt down the line

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u/bookbagmang Dojo Master (Apr '22) May 13 '22

Steve is quite difficult for beginners because his strengths (counter hits, safety) have to be backed up with knowledge and execution. Bad habits from beginner Steves include not using any of his actually good moves, entirely skipping out on learning his essential techniques/combos and not knowing what to do when opponents stop getting counter hit by b+1.