Mii Swordfighter 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. Back air

   Buff

   Proposed adjustment

   Increased knockback.

2. Up specials

   Buff

   Proposed adjustment

   All up special options gain increased vertical distance.

3. Forward tilt

   Buff

   Proposed adjustment

   Start up reduced to frame 7.

4. Neutral air

   Adjustment

   Proposed adjustment

   Deals less knockback.

   Reason

   So that it can combo into forward air.

5. Forward air

   Buff

   Proposed adjustment

   Deals a little more damage.

6. Side special (Airborne Assault)

   Buff

   Proposed adjustment

   Start up reduced to 20 frames, with 35 frames of end lag.

7. Neutral special (Blurring Blade)

   Buff

   Proposed adjustment

   Gains a scoop hitbox slightly in front of the sword that pulls opponents into the multi-hit.

8. Down special (Blade Counter)

   Buff

   Proposed adjustment

   Deals a little more knockback.