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NetherRealm Studios, QLOC, Shiver · Warner Bros. Games, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment·$49.99

Aug 13, 2019 · 84mo ago

[8/13/19] August PC Patch Update

✦AI summary1mo

August PC Patch focusing on extensive character balance, frame data adjustments, and general quality-of-life improvements for PC players.

▲Buffs18

General
- Added Dimitri Vegas as Sub-Zero skins and masks for free to all players.→Added
- Fixed an issue where the game would lock to 30 FPS after fast forwarding AI battles.30→ FPS
Kombat LeagueKombat League Point Decay now takes longer to trigger, giving players more time to play.48+→72+ hours
Cetrion
- Rising Volcano:Rising Volcano recovery decreased by 3 frames.→-3 frames
- Conflux of Elements:Added new ability Conflux of Elements to summon random elemental circles.→Added
- Shattering Boulder:Shattering Boulder now has a Krushing Blow, increasing damage potential.→Added
D'Vorah
- Forward Throw:Forward Throw now triggers a Krushing Blow if the opponent is infected by Fireflies.→Added
- Widow's Kiss:Widow's Kiss damage increased by 50 and startup speed improved.→+50 damage
- Larva Tarsus:Larva Tarsus damage increased to 70 from 50.50→70 damage
Frost
- Headbutt:Headbutt startup reduced to 11 frames and recovers 8 frames faster.16→11 frames
- Glacier Calving:Glacier Calving shield duration increased to 2 seconds (3 seconds when amplified).1.5s→2s s
Jade
- Pole Vault:Pole Vault damage increased and recovery improved by 1 frame.→Increased
- Pole Vault:Jade can now perform a special Blazing Nitro Kick or activate Fatal Blow while performing the Pole Vault run.→Added
Kano
- Chemical Burn:Chemical Burn damage increased by 20 and startup reduced from 14 to 12 frames.→+20 damage
- Black Dragon Ball:Black Dragon Ball (Vege-Mighty) startup reduced to 10 frames.12→10 frames
Kitana
- Royal Protection:Royal Protection startup reduced to 5 frames and duration increased to 6 seconds.10→5 frames
- Square Wave:Square Wave and Air Square Wave damage increased from 60 to 80.60→80 damage
KollectorDemonic Mace:Demonic Mace startup reduced to 29 frames and now features 3 levels of charge for increased blockstun.34→29 frames

▼Nerfs15

Shaolin Trap DungeonStatue Slam:Statue Slam advantage reduced from +38 to +9, making it much less oppressive.+38→+9 frames
BarakaLow Stab:Low Stab recovery increased by 1 frame, slightly increasing risk.→+1 frames
Cassie Cage
- Base health reduced from 1000 to 950.1000→950 HP
- Up Glow Kick:Up Glow Kick now provides less blockstun and cannot be amplified after being Flawless Blocked.→-5 frames
- Flick Kick:Flick Kick recovery increased by 3 frames.→+3 frames
CetrionFar H2 P0rt:Recovery frames for Far H2 P0rt increased from 37 to 48.37→48 frames
D'VorahBugging Out:Bugging Out startup increased from 12 to 24 frames, making it much slower.12→24 frames
Erron Black
- Fatal Blow:Fatal Blow startup increased from 10 to 18 frames.10→18 frames
- Scud Shot:Scud Shot recovery increased by 5 frames.→+5 frames
GerasWithout End:Without End startup increased from 17 to 21 frames.17→21 frames
Jacqui Briggs
- Base health reduced from 1000 to 950.1000→950 HP
- Grease Kick:Grease Kick and its amplified version both deal 10 less damage.→-10 damage
- Tech-Dome:Tech-Dome duration reduced from 10 to 7 seconds.10s→7s s
Johnny CageThrowing Shade:Throwing Shade Krushing Blow damage reduced from 170 to 90, but now causes a true stun.170→90 damage
KollectorVial of Sorrow:Vial of Sorrow damage per tick reduced to 15, but duration doubled to 4 seconds.20→15 damage

◆Other changes3

General
- Added HDR TV Quality settings to Video Options for better visual calibration.→Added
- Added new Brutalities and victory poses for all characters.→Added
GerasXuid & Guid:Xuid & Guid Krushing Blow now triggers if the opponent is near the wall.→Near Wall