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Smash Ultimate · High Tier

Kazuya Balance Changes

Kazuya is slow and does not have an amazing neutral, but a lot of his moves do heavy damage and combo very reliably, so the damage comes down rather than the frame data.

Tier High Tier
Direction Nerfs
Proposed changes 3 · 3 nerf

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. Neutral air

    Nerf
    Proposed adjustment
    Damage reduced.
    Current issue
    It is one of his main combo tools and deals a lot of damage.

  2. Wind God Fist / Electric Wind God Fist

    Nerf
    Proposed adjustment
    Damage reduced.
    Current issue
    These are his main combo tools and deal heavy damage.

  3. Forward air

    Nerf
    Proposed adjustment
    Damage reduced.
    Current issue
    It is one of his main neutral tools and leads into combos.

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