IMPROVEMENT
Menus - Heros page
- It's now possible to change the loadout preview directly from the character selection and Character customization screen by using RB/LB/Q/E buttons or the mouse (with added input button).
- A new option was added in the Filters page in the barracks, to allow you to switch between "Match All" and "Match Any", regarding the filter options.
BALANCING CHANGES
Varangian Guard
- Light Openers & Finishers are no longer enhanced.
Developer's Comments: The risk/reward for Varangian Guard's Light attacks was too skewed in their favor. We are removing the Enhanced properties to tone down the pressure while keeping the defensive aspects intact, as these are core to the character's identity.
Nobushi
- Side Dodge, Cobra Strike & Sidewinder Form have increased sideways movement.
- Kick has increased forward movement.
Developer's Comments: Nobushi has many opportunities to perform dodges & dodge attacks, but they suffer from low lateral movement. This patch is a first step to making the character feel more fluid, with more side movement on Side Dodge, Cobra Strike & Sidewinder Form.
Additionnaly, we're increase the forward movement of Kick to help it reach opponents further away, especially after entering Hidden Stance.
Warmonger
- Light Openers are no longer enhanced.
- Viscious Impale's distance travelled has been reduced to 6.5m (from 8m)
Developer's Comments: Warmonger is performing too well in all contexts. We're looking to tone down their power in duels and teamfights slightly.
By removing the enhanced property on opener lights, Warmongers will have to work a little bit hard to reach their chain pressure.
On a similar note, Warmonger can often deal a lot of damage on even Heavy parries. We want to mitigate this by reducing the distance covered with a successful Vicious Impale, so the wall splat doesn't occur as often.
We will continue to monitor this to see if further changes are needed.
Khatun
- Attack trajectories for Angry Storm & Ultimate Authority have been adjusted to better match weapon visuals.
Developer's Comments: Khatun's trajectories for Angry Storm and Ultimate Authority were slightly under tuned, causing frustration as players would expect hits to occur. We've polished and improved the weapon trajectories to better match the attack animation. Overall, these are now slightly bigger and covers a wider angle.
BUG FIXES
FIGHTERS
Khatun
Fixed an issue where the Draconite Abomination effect doesn't work on Khatun's executions.
Sohei
Fixed an issue where the embossing doesn't cover entirely Shoei's left arm shoulder pad.
Conqueror
Fixed an issue where Conqueror's Dominatus Chest has golden embossing obscured.
Aramusha
Fixed an issue that caused Aramusha not to have any defense when changing guard after performing Blade Blockade.
AUDIO
- Fixed an issue where Shugoki's Demon's Embrace doesn't play his scream voice line after a kill.
- Fixed an issue where Sohei has low volume or no voice lines at respawn.