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Smash Ultimate · Mid Tier

Ken Balance Changes

A 20 damage down smash that is fast and combos is doing too much, while Ken struggles to get safely back to the ledge.

Tier Mid Tier
Direction Mixed
Proposed changes 2 · 1 buff · 1 nerf

Balance Philosophy

Each mid-tier character receives a buff and a nerf: shave off the most unfair part of the kit while lessening the character's biggest weakness.

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. Down smash

    Nerf
    Proposed adjustment
    Slightly less damage.
    Current issue
    It deals 20 damage with a very fast start up and still combos.

  2. Side special

    Buff
    Proposed adjustment
    Travels faster in the air.
    Current issue
    Ken struggles to safely get back to the ledge.

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