Shulk 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. Neutral special (Monado Arts — Speed)

   Nerf

   Proposed adjustment

   Movement speed is slightly slower, both for travelling and while attacking.

   Current issue

   It makes Shulk hard to catch and hard to avoid getting hit by.

2. Forward air

   Nerf

   Proposed adjustment

   Start up increased to frame 16.

   Current issue

   It is a strong combo tool that combos into itself.

3. Up tilt

   Nerf

   Proposed adjustment

   End lag increased to frame 18.

   Current issue

   It anti-airs well without getting punished.