Bayonetta Balance Changes

Balance Philosophy

Nerf around three moves per character that are too oppressive inside an already strong kit. Not every suggestion needs to be implemented.

Proposed Changes

Each entry lists the move or ability affected, the adjustment itself, and — where the analysis states one — the problem it is meant to solve and the reasoning behind it.

1. Up special

   Nerf

   Proposed adjustment

   Start up increased to frame 8.

   Current issue

   Up special and side special combo into side special multiple times, making the strings hard to escape.

2. Side special (aerial)

   Nerf

   Proposed adjustment

   Moves slightly slower in the air, reaching its end point at frame 23.

   Current issue

   It lands very often for how fast it is and can be used multiple times.

3. Up tilt

   Nerf

   Proposed adjustment

   End lag increased to frame 16.

   Current issue

   Its fast hitbox helps Bayonetta start those combos reliably.