King K. Rool Balance Changes

Balance Philosophy

Buff a handful of moves that currently do little for the character's kit so they have more options in combat, and improve several recoveries so low tiers are not losing stocks as cheaply. 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 tilt / down tilt

   Buff

   Proposed adjustment

   End lag reduced to 20 frames on both.

2. Up air

   Buff

   Proposed adjustment

   End lag reduced to 40 frames and landing lag reduced to frame 11.

3. Forward smash

   Buff

   Proposed adjustment

   Start up reduced to 16 frames.

4. Up smash

   Buff

   Proposed adjustment

   End lag reduced to 40 frames.

5. Down special

   Buff

   Proposed adjustment

   Counter frames increased to 32.

6. Up special

   Buff

   Proposed adjustment

   Propellerpack travels a little faster.