We’ve removed random critical hits from kicks, buffed Yunlin and nerfed Itu! The new balance update is now available!
Lower attack:
Changed the second hit’s trajectory: its distance is shorter now.
“Time Manipulation” ability:
Charge gained for blocked hits reduced;
Charge gained for successful hits reduced;
If Itu is attacked right when the “Time Manipulation” starts, the opponent’s animation speed will briefly be equal to Itu’s, after which it will slow down as usual.
“Spacetime Slash” shadow ability:
If this ability is interrupted by an attack, Itu will not gain shadow energy for a short while.
Dev note:
These changes are intended to nerf “Time Manipulation”. Previously experienced players could activate the ability a couple of frames before receiving an attack, which would not cancel the Manipulation but still give Itu a massive advantage.
“Replenishing Melody” shadow ability:
The player regains control earlier after missing;
Startup is now faster;
The ability’s hitbox has been widened.
Shadow energy gain:
Energy gained on receiving blocked hits reduced.
Level 5 attributes increase:
10 defense → 15 defense;
5 attack;
5 shadow power.
Level 13 attributes increase:
15 defense → 10 defense;
5 attack;
5 shadow power.
“Greedy Companions” rare weapon:
Effectiveness reduced.
Lower attack:
Xiang Tzu will be moved further away from a cornered opponent after performing a successful lower attack in Rampage now.
Critical hits:
Kicks cannot randomly deal critical damage now.
Dev note:
We want to reduce random critical hits’ impact on the overall game experience and the outcome of the matches.