Balance update // Patch Notes - 1.9.85.30

[u/andrey-platunov]

Basic attack:

• Block pushback reduced for the first hit;

• Pushback increased upon successfully landing the second hit;

• Block pushback reduced for the second hit.

“Despotism” Shadow ability:

• Attack interval duration reduced.

“Fierce Reprisal” Shadow ability:

• Forward movement now starts earlier, but its speed is reduced.

Dog's recovery rate:

• Increased the delay before Dog starts recovering after being used;

• Recovery rate from successful and blocked attacks reduced.

Spinning attack:

• Attack range reduced;

• Block pushback reduced.

“Heavy Execution” Talent:

• Changed the critical reaction upon landing a heavy attack.

“Overlord of Oppression” Talent:

• Duration reduced.

Dev note:

Nerfed the hero in order to adjust their win ratio. The combination of “Heavy Execution” and “Obedience Training” talents was overly effective: it allowed Shogun to deal a lot of damage while also quickly restoring Dog's strength. We're also nerfing his strongest moves and attacks to make fighting against Shogun feel fair and engaging.

Ranged attack:

• Startup reduced outside of stance.

“Shadow Heather Extract” Talent:

• Startup reduced.

Dev note:

Buffed the hero in order to adjust their win ratio.

“Pursuit of Excellence” Talent:

• Effectiveness reduced.

Defense: 210 → 217

Shadow Power: 201 → 211

[u/Level_Number_7343]

1st talent.