Kensei
Power trajectory
Up = buffed, down = nerfedPatch history
- ▲📊NumericTop Heavy Finishermiss recovery1300ms→700ms ms
Top Heavy Finisher miss recovery significantly reduced to 700ms.
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- ▲📊NumericSide Heavy Finishermiss recovery1100ms→700ms ms
Side Heavy Finisher miss recoveries reduced to 700ms.
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- ≈🎨VisualDodgeSuperior Block visualFull body→Sword only
Updated Superior Block visual effect on dodge to appear only on the sword.
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- ▲🔁ReworkHelm Splitterchaining2nd hit→Chain Finisher
Helm Splitter can now chain directly into the Chain Finisher, increasing pressure potential.
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- ▲🔁ReworkSwift Strikechaining2nd hit→Chain Finisher
Swift Strike can now chain directly into the Chain Finisher.
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- ▲📊NumericSide Lightstartup700ms→600ms ms
Reduced startup time for Side Light openers to provide more initiation options.
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- ▲📊NumericTop Light Finisherrecovery on Interrupt Block900ms→800ms ms
Reduced recovery time on block to make the attack safer.
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- ▲📊NumericSide Light Finisherrecovery on Interrupt Block1100ms→800ms ms
Significantly reduced recovery time on block to prevent free Guardbreaks.
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- ▼📊NumericDodgeSuperior Block duration1000ms→500ms ms
Reduced Superior Block window on forward/left/right dodges to increase risk.
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- ▼✂️RemovedBack DodgeSuperior BlockActive→Removed
Removed Superior Block from back dodge to align with risk management.
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