Simon & Richter 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

   Buff

   Proposed adjustment

   Start up reduced to frame 7.

2. Dash attack

   Buff

   Proposed adjustment

   Start up reduced to 8 frames and end lag reduced to 25 frames.

3. Neutral air

   Buff

   Proposed adjustment

   Start up reduced to 6 frames.

4. Up special

   Buff

   Proposed adjustment

   Uppercut travels a little further vertically.

5. Down smash

   Buff

   Proposed adjustment

   Start up reduced to 12 frames.

6. Down air

   Buff

   Proposed adjustment

   Start up reduced to 11 frames.

7. Side special (Axe)

   Buff

   Proposed adjustment

   The axe throw gains an air stall.

   Reason

   Gives the Belmonts a way to defend themselves offstage that flows into a recovery.