Alongside the release of Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate, which combines all previous DLC for the base game, new changes came into spicy up the competitive scene. These changes were not massive. But they can still affect a lot of the high-end competitive developments in the scene. Here are all the changes coming to the game and we have highlighted the ones that are likely to send waves through the scene. These are also only the PC changes, though pretty much all platforms had the same balance changes. If you want to find the changes for specific platforms, you can see them on NetherRealm Studio's official changelog site here.
General Changes
- Move list corrections
- Improvements to AI logic
- Added several new Brutalities for players to discover
- Added an option to toggle the ability to use Kustom Variations in Tournament Mode Options
- Slightly adjusted the head victim region location for all characters
- Most Basic & Kombo Attacks now allow for button input buffer during their last 4 frames of recovery
- Hop attacks are now also immune to Down + Front Punch Basic Attacks until their recovery frames
- Getup recovery is now 4 frames faster
- Delayed Getup now uses a unique animation, displays in-game message, and only has one timing of 20 frames (previously Short was 15 and Long was 30 frames)
- Fatal Blows now have a larger 6 frame window to Flawless Block, have slightly less pushback on block, and no longer pushback from blocking cornered opponents
- Fixed a rare issue with throw escapes that could cause weapons held in hands to use an incorrect animation
- Toward & Back Throws now lose trades to most other attacks and they do 10 less damage on their initial hit
- When a Basic Throw startup is interrupted it will now cause the hit reaction to occur at the current location of the character, instead of the starting location of the throw
- Fixed a rare issue that could cause Krushing Blow DOTs to linger after resurrections if the additional damage from the Krushing Blow cinematic caused the death
- Fixed an issue that could cause incorrect victim regions to be used for a few frames if the player performed a forward dash then held down without any further inputs
- Most Kombo Attacks can no longer hit opponents from behind unless the opponent is in a combo
- Fixed a rare issue that could cause a physical attack to be ignored by the opponent if a projectile collided with a background at that very specific timing
- Slightly adjusted victim regions on several regular reactions
- Added 4k cinematics - optional free DLC available in the Steam DLC section
- Added higher fidelity shadows through the Shadow Settings in the Options menu (Low, Medium, High, Ultra, Soft) – recommended for higher end machines
- Shortened boot time - the game will now skip most splash screens on boot after the initial launch.
Kombat League / Online
- Minor online stability improvements
- Fixed several rare online desync causes
- Added an Online Tutorial when you first go to the Online Menu that explains some parts of Kombat League & Matchmaking
- Players can now use Kustom Variations in Kompetitive Modes
Krypt
- Added new Nether Forge Recipes for players to discover
- Added New Krypt Events
Towers of Time
- Added New Player Module Rewards
- Added a new Summonable Tower
- Added new Augments for all characters
- Added a new Konsumable called Elixir
- Fixed various gameplay & visual issues with several Augments
- Replaced some opponents in the Gauntlet with new characters
Character Specific Adjustments
To save you a little bit of time, we can tell you right now that the vast majority of these changes modify the way pokes and low pokes work. The basic idea, it seems, is to curtail the utility of mashing.
Baraka
- Low Stab (Down + Front Punch) is now -6 on block (down from -4), has 2 more recovery frames on miss, and 4 more frames of hit advantage on a grounded opponent
- Straight Shank (Down + Towards + Front Punch) is now -6 on block (down from -3) and has 3 more recovery frames on miss
- Opponent's hop attacks are now immune to Straight Shank until its recovery frames
- Low Poke (Down + Front Kick) is now -5 on block (down from -4) and has 3 more recovery frames on miss
- Low Shank (Down + Towards + Front Kick) is now -6 on block (down from -4), has 2 more recovery frames on miss, and 2 more frames of hit advantage on a grounded opponent
Cassie Cage
- Straight Punch (Down + Front Punch) is now -6 on block (down from -4), has 2 more recovery frames on miss, and 3 more frames of hit advantage on a grounded opponent
- Side Kick (Down + Front Kick) now has a different hit reaction, has 2 more recovery frames on miss, and 4 more frames of hit advantage on a grounded opponent
- Opponent's hop attacks are now immune to Ball Buster until its recovery frames
- BLB-118 Bitchin' Bubble now has a 300 frame duration (down from 400) and will now disappear when Cassie is hit, has an attack parried, or performs Back Throw
Cetrion
- Low Wind (Down + Front Punch) now has 3 more recovery frames on miss and 4 more frames of hit advantage on a grounded opponent
- Krystal Kick (Down + Front Kick) now has a different hit reaction, has 4 more recovery frames on hit, 2 more recovery frames on miss, and 4 more frames of hit advantage on a grounded opponent
- Krystal Heel (Down + Back Kick) is now -6 on block (down from -5), has 1 more recovery frame on miss, and 2 less frames of hit advantage on a grounded opponent
- Fixed a rare issue with Conflux of Elements which could cause other elements besides Hallowing Winds to alter the opponent's air movement
D'Vorah
- Low Sting (Down + Front Punch) now has 3 more recovery frames on hit and 3 more frames of hit advantage on a grounded opponent
- Slight Sting (Down + Back Kick) now has 4 more frame of hit advantage on a grounded opponent
- Adjusted the hit regions of Tsetse (Towards + Back Punch, Back Punch, Down + Front Punch + Front Kick) and it can now be directed close or far
- slightly reduced the hit regions of Bug Bash (Towards + Front Punch)
- slightly increased the range of Bot Fly (Towards + Front Punch, Front kick) when opponent is in a combo
Erron Black
- Ducking victim regions slightly increased
- Low Boot (Down + Front Kick) is now -5 on block (down from -3) and 2 more recovery frames on miss
- Ankle Biter (Down + Towards + Front Kick) now has 8 startup frames (down from 9), has 1 less recovery frame on miss, 2 more frames of hit advantage on a grounded opponent, and has an increased hit region when opponent is in a combo
- Sandy Sole (Down + Back Kick) is now -7 on block (down from -3)
- Slightly increased the hit regions of Ghost Koins (Fatal Blow) when opponent is in a combo
- Down Peacemaker now has 20 startup frames (up from 15), is a low block, -14 on block (down from -8), -19 on flawless block (down from -8), and 1 less recovery frame on miss
- Removed some instances where Zaterrean Spit could damage opponents when they are invulnerable to attacks
- Fixed an issue that could cause juggle hits after Rising Stock (Locked And Loaded) Krushing Blow juggle during Finish Him to not allow a fatality to be performed
Frost
- Frigid Palm (Down + Front Punch) is now -5 on block (down from -4)
- Chest Cold (Down + Front Kick) is now -6 on block (down from -3), has 1 less recovery frame on hit, and 4 more frames of hit advantage on a grounded opponent
- Slightly adjusted the victim regions on the hit reaction to Freezer Burn (Away + Front Punch, Back Punch)
- Removed some instances where Core Trap could damage opponents when they are invulnerable to attacks
Geras
- Knee Bash (Down + Front Punch) is now -6 on block (down from -5), has 3 more recovery frames on miss, and 2 more frames of hit advantage on a grounded opponent
- Gauntlet Slam (Down + Front Kick) now has 5 more frames of hit advantage on a grounded opponent
- Pounding Sand (Down + Back Kick) now has 3 more frames of hit advantage on a grounded opponent
Jacqui Briggs
- Straight Jab (Down + Front Punch) is now -6 on block (down from -3), has 3 more recovery frames on miss, and 3 more frames of hit advantage on a grounded opponent
- Side Strike (Down + Front Kick) now has a different hit reaction, has 5 more recovery frames on miss, and 3 more frames of hit advantage on a grounded opponent
- Slightly adjusted the hit regions of Leaping Bow (Away + Front Punch) and it now has 1 less active frame, 1 more recovery frame on miss, and no longer pushbacks from blocking cornered opponents
- Bionic Dash is now -12 on block (down from -7)
- Jump Attacks & Special Moves when executed during Bionic Bounce do slightly less damage and have a larger 6 frame window to Flawless Block
- Prototype Rocket is now -16 on block (down from -14), has 12 more recovery frames on hit and has 2 more recovery frames on miss
- Removed some instances where the dot damage of Grenade Launcher could damage opponents when they are invulnerable to attacks
Jade
- Straight Palm (Down + Front Punch) is now -6 on block (down from -4), has 2 more recovery frames on hit, has 2 more recovery frames on miss, and 4 more frames of hit advantage on a grounded opponent
- Side Heel (Down + Front Kick) now has a different hit reaction, and is now -5 on block (down from -4), has 1 more recovery frame on hit, and 4 more frames of hit advantage on a grounded opponent
- Pierced (Down + Back Kick) is now -7 on block (down from -6), has 2 more recovery frames on hit& on miss, and 2 more frames of hit advantage on a grounded opponent
- Getup/Flawless Block Attack (Up + Front Kick) is now -8 on block (down from -6), and -13 on flawless block (up from -16), and 3 less recovery frames on hit & on miss
- adjusted the repel region on Pole Vault during its startup frames
- Fixed an issue that could cause visual effect lingering on Delia's Dance Gear Ability
- Slightly reduced the combo damage scaling after Toward Throw Krushing Blow
Jax
- Knee Jab (Down + Front Punch) ) is now -5 on block (down from -4), has 1 more recovery frame on miss, and 1 more frame of hit advantage on a grounded opponent
- Slightly adjusted the hit regions of Quick Drill (Down + Front Punch, Back Punch) and it now has 4 active frames (up from 2), 2 less recovery frames on miss, and its cancel frame is 2 frames earlier
- Side Strike (Down + Front Kick) now has a different hit reaction, and is now -6 on block (up from -7), has 4 more recovery frames on hit, 2 more recovery frames on miss, and 5 more frames of hit advantage on a grounded opponent
- Step Back (Down + Back Kick) has 4 less recovery frames on hit and 5 more frames of hit advantage on a grounded opponent
Johnny Cage
- Low Jab (Down + Front Punch) is now -5 on block (down from -3), has 5 more recovery frames on hit & on miss, and 1 more frame of hit advantage on a grounded opponent
- Low Boot (Down + Front Kick) is now -5 on block (down from -4), has 2 more recovery frames on hit, has 4 more recovery frames on miss, and 4 more frames of hit advantage on a grounded opponent
- The Gist Of My Fist (Towards + Back Punch, Front Punch, Back Punch) is now considered grounded 7 frames earlier, matching when he visually lands on the ground
- Cage Match (Front Kick, Back Kick, Up + Front Kick) is now considered grounded 5 frames earlier, matching when he visually lands on the ground
- Making Headlines (Away + Front Kick, Back Kick, Up + Front Kick + Back Kick) is now considered grounded 5 frames earlier, matching when he visually lands on the ground
- Tear Jerker (Towards + Back Kick, Front Kick) is now considered grounded 2 frames earlier, matching when he visually lands on the ground
- Slightly adjusted the hit regions of Hop Kick (Hop + Front Kick/Back Kick) and it now has 5 active frames (up from 3) and 2 less recovery frames on miss
- Nut Punch amplify will now auto face the opponent
- Pissed Off now breaks armor
- Opponent's hop attacks are now immune to Nut Punch until its recovery frames
- Fixed a rare visual issue with Sunglasses when Throwing Shades is flawless blocked
- Adjusted camera & controller shakes on Toward & Back Throws
Kabal
- Knee Buckle (Down + Front Punch) is now -5 on block (down from -4), has 3 more recovery frames on hit & on miss, and 3 more frames of hit advantage on a grounded opponent
- Side Kick (Down + Front Kick) now has a different hit reaction, and is now -5 on block (up from -4), has 4 more recovery frames on hit & on miss, and 4 more frames of hit advantage on a grounded opponent
- Flash Parry now does 90 damage (was 0), is now +25 on hit (up from +9), and now enables autoblock which no longer allows for followup hits to combo
- Fixed a rare issue that could cause an improper animation to be used briefly on Kabal's Hook Swords when using Flash Parry
Kano
- Knee Cutter (Down + Front Punch) is now -6 on block (down from -5), has 1 more recovery frame on hit & on miss and 5 more frames of hit advantage on a grounded opponent
- Low Hinge (Down + Front Kick) now has a different hit reaction and 6 more frames of hit advantage on a grounded opponent
- Devo Strike (Down + Back Kick) now has 6 more frames of hit advantage on a grounded opponent
- Wheel Kick (Towards + Back Kick) will no longer sometimes switch sides with the opponent when done in certain circumstances
- Removed some instances where Molotov Cocktail could damage opponents when they are invulnerable to attacks
- Removed some instances where Bio-Magnetic Trap could damage opponents when they are invulnerable to attacks
Kitana
- Heal Poke (Down + Front Kick) now has a different hit reaction, and now has 1 more recovery frame on hit, 4 more recovery frames on miss, and 5 more frames of hit advantage on a grounded opponent
- Fan Stab (Down + Back Kick) is now -9 on block (down from -8), has 1 more recovery frame on hit & on miss, and 7 more frames of hit advantage on a grounded opponent
- Neck Slice (Back Punch) now has 11 startup frames (down from 13)
- Royal Protection now increases damage on Quick Execution and Toward & Back Throws
- Edenian Razors now has 3 less recovery frames and only attacks with one Fan instead of three
- Edenian Razors can now be Amplified to attack with 2 additional Fans
- Edenian Twist Krushing Blow no longer is possible if Kitana is above 300 health while Fatal Blow is still on cooldown
- Upward Fan Toss now has 5 more recovery frames
- Upward Fan Toss Amply now has 1 more recovery frame and now enables autoblock which no longer allows for followup hits to combo
- Cancel (Half-Blood Stance) is no longer throw immune during some of its frames
- Far Dark Plunge (Edenian Fade) is now +12 on hit (up from -10) when connecting on the first active frame
Kollector
- Bloody Nails (Down + Front Punch) is now -6 on block (down from -5), has 1 more recovery frame on hit & on miss, and 5 more frames of hit advantage on a grounded opponent
- Leg Check (Down + Front Kick) now has a different hit reaction, and now has 1 less recovery frame on miss, and 6 more frames of hit advantage on a grounded opponent
- Low Mace (Down + Back Kick) is now -5 on block (down from -4) and has 3 more frames of hit advantage on a grounded opponent
- Removed some instances where Vial of Sorrow could damage opponents when they are invulnerable to attacks
Kotal Kahn
- Low Swipe (Down + Front Punch) now has 3 more recovery frames on hit, 4 more recovery frames on miss, and 4 more frames of hit advantage on a grounded opponent
- Side Strike (Down + Front Kick) now has a different hit reaction, and now has 3 more recovery frames on miss, and 3 more frames of hit advantage on a grounded opponent
- Warrior Spin (Down + Back Kick) is now -9 on block (down from -8), has 1 more recovery frame on hit & on miss, and 4 more frames of hit advantage on a grounded opponent
- Slightly adjusted the victim regions on the hit reaction to Blade Push (Towards + Back Punch)
- Slightly adjusted the victim regions on the hit reaction to Tlaneltocaz (Towards + Back Punch, Back Kick) and it is now -5 on block (up from -7), has 2 less recovery frames on hit & on miss, 2 more frames of hit advantage on a grounded opponent, and its cancel frame is 2 frames earlier
- Slightly adjusted the victim regions on the hit reaction to Macuahuitl Swipe (Away + Back Punch)
- Slightly adjusted the hit regions of Tonaltzintli (Away + Back Punch, Back Punch) and it now has 20 startup frames (down from 22), 4 active frames (up from 2), and is now -19 on block (down from -16)
- Mehtizquia (Away + Back Punch, Back Punch, Front Kick) is now considered grounded 19 frames earlier, matching when he visually lands on the ground
- Slightly increased the range of the first hit of Yeyecame Disk Amplify
- Adjusted the repel region of Tecuani Maul and the first hit now has 32 more frames of hit advantage
Kung Lao
- Low Palm (Down + Front Punch) is now -5 on block (down from -4), has 1 more recovery frame on hit, has 4 more recovery frames on miss, and 5 more frames of hit advantage on a grounded opponent
- Side Kick (Down + Front Kick) now has a different hit reaction, and now has 2 more recovery frames on miss, and 4 more frames of hit advantage on a grounded opponent
- Back Kick (Down + Back Kick) is now -7 on block (up from -9), has 2 less recovery frames on hit & on miss, and 6 more frames of hit advantage on a grounded opponent
- Slightly increased the hit region of Hat Toss when opponent is in a combo
- Possessed Hat now releases only one hat, 18 more frames of hit advantage on a grounded opponent, can now be amplified, and has a slightly increased hit region when opponent is in a combo
- Shaolin Slam (Teleport) on hit now causes both characters to be considered airborne until visually landing
- Guided Hat now has 8 more frames of hit advantage on a grounded opponent and a slightly increased hit region when opponent is in a combo
- "Buzz Saw" now loses trades
Liu Kang
- Low Backhand (Down + Front Punch) is now -5 on block (down from -4) and has 2 more frames of hit advantage on a grounded opponent
- Crouching Kick (Down + Front Kick) now has a different hit reaction, is -7 on block (down from -5), and has 2 more frames of hit advantage on a grounded opponent
- Dragon's Tail (Down + Back Kick) is now -7 on block (down from -4) and has 1 more frame of hit advantage on a grounded opponent
- Slightly increased the hit regions of This Will Hurt (Away + Front Kick, Back Kick)
- Slightly increased the hit regions of Shaolin Strike
Noob
- Knee Hook (Down + Front Punch) is now -6 on block (down from -4), has 4 more recovery frames on hit, has 3 more recovery frames on miss, and 2 more frames of hit advantage on a grounded opponent
- Boot Slide (Down + Front Kick) now has 3 more recovery frames on hit & on miss, and 3 more frames of hit advantage on a grounded opponent
- Sickle Strike (Down + Back Kick) now has 3 more frames of hit advantage on a grounded opponent
- Slightly adjusted the hit regions of As One (Away + Front Punch, Front Punch + Front Kick)
- Fixed a rare issue with As One (Away + Front Punch, Front Punch + Front Kick) & For The Brotherhood (Away + Front Punch, Front Punch + Front Kick, Back Punch) that could cause weapons held in hands to use an incorrect animation
Raiden
- Side Strike (Down + Front Punch) is -6 on block (down from -3), has 3 more recovery frames on hit & on miss, and 3 more frames of hit advantage on a grounded opponent
- Low Boot (Down + Front Kick) now has a different hit reaction, is -5 on block (down from -3), has 2 more recovery frames on hit, 5 more recovery frames on miss, and 4 more frames of hit advantage on a grounded opponent
- Sweeping Storm (Down + Back Kick) now has 13 startup frames (down from 14), 2 less recovery frames on hit & on miss, and 3 more frames of hit advantage on a grounded opponent
- Distant Thunder (Away + Front Punch, Back Kick) has 15 more frames of blockstun with increased pushback when normal blocked and 5 more frames of blockstun with slightly increased pushback when Flawless Blocked
- Slightly adjusted the hit regions of Heavy Thunder (Jump + Front Kick)
- Removed some instances where Rolling Thunder could damage opponents when they are invulnerable to attacks
- Super Bolt now has 10 more frames of blockstun, has 6 more recovery frames on hit & on miss, and is now considered grounded after its active frames
- When Super Bolt is charged for the 20 frames it now has 8 less recovery frames on hit and 10 less recovery frames on block & on miss
Scorpion
- Low Jab (Down + Front Punch) is now -6 on block (down from -4), has 2 more recovery frames on hit & on miss, and 4 more frames of hit advantage on a grounded opponent
- Side Strike (Down + Front Kick) now has a different hit reaction, is -6 on block (down from -4), has 3 more recovery frames on hit & on miss, and 4 more frames of hit advantage on a grounded opponent
- Quick Kick (Down + Back Kick) now has 1 more frame of hit advantage on a grounded opponent
- Demon Dash now has 12 startup frames (up from 7)
- Cancel (Misery Blade) is no longer throw immune during some of its frames
Skarlet
- Silent Stab (Down + Front Punch) now has 1 more recovery frame on miss, and 3 more frames of hit advantage on a grounded opponent
- Spear Strike (Down + Front Kick) is now -7 on block (up from -10)
- Spinning Scythe (Down + Back Kick) is now -13 on block (down from -12), has 4 less recovery frames on miss, and 3 more frames of hit advantage on a grounded opponent
- Removed some instances where Red Mist could damage opponents when they are invulnerable to attacks
Sonya
- Energy Burst (Down + Front Punch) is -6 on block (down from -3), has 3 more recovery frames on hit, and 1 more frame of hit advantage on a grounded opponent
- Side Boot (Down + Front Kick) now has a different hit reaction, has 5 more recovery frames on hit & on miss, and 4 more frames of hit advantage on a grounded opponent
- Low Burst (Down + Back Kick) now has 2 more recovery frames on hit and 6 more frames of hit advantage on a grounded opponent
- (Air) Soaring General is now a high block and breaks armor
Sub-Zero
- Slightly adjusted the hit regions Low Back Hand (Down + Front Punch) and now has 2 more recovery frames on miss, and 4 more frames of hit advantage on a grounded opponent
- Quick Kick (Down + Front Kick) now has a different hit reaction, is -7 on block (down from -5), has 5 more recovery frames on hit, 2 more recovery frames on miss, and 4 more frames of hit advantage on a grounded opponent
- Swing Kick (Down + Back Kick) now has 1 more frame of hit advantage on a grounded opponent
- Shao Kahn
- Dragon Fist (Down + Front Punch) is now -5 on block (down from -4), has 2 more recovery frames on hit, has 1 more recovery frame on miss, and 4 more frames of hit advantage on a grounded opponent
- Knee Shatter (Down + Front Kick) now has 3 more recovery frames on miss and 4 more frames of hit advantage on a grounded opponent
- Side Spike (Down + Back Kick) is now -9 on block (down from -8), has 1 more recovery frame on hit & on miss, and 5 more frames of hit advantage on a grounded opponent
Shang Tsung
- Serpent Stab (Down + Front Punch) is now -5 on block (down from -4), has 2 more recovery frames on hit, has 5 more recovery frames on miss, and 3 more frames of hit advantage on a grounded opponent
- Ankle Snap (Down + Front Kick) now has a different hit reaction, is -7 on block (down from -4), has 3 more recovery frames on miss, and 5 more frames of hit advantage on a grounded opponent
- Slightly adjusted the hit regions of Stance Breaker (Down + Back Kick) and it is now -7 on block (down from -6) and has 1 more recovery frame on miss
- Slightly increased the victim regions on Sorcerer Sweep (Away + Front Kick, Down + Back Kick)
- The duration of Malignant Sorcery & Vile Inscriptions is now 240 frames (down from 420)
- Corpse Drop now does 80 damage (down from 90)
- When Explosive Corpses Gear Ability is equipped, Corpse Drop now does 60 damage (down from 90)
- When Explosive Corpses Gear Ability is equipped, Corpse Drop Amplify now does 30 damage (down from 60), and has 5 less block advantage frames with slightly reduced pushback when blocked
- Soul Swap can no longer kill an opponent but can still trigger Chip Avoided & Last Breath
- Fixed a rare visual issue where an opponent's weapon props could get
Nightwolf
- Low Stab (Down + Front Punch) is now -6 on block (down from -4), has 2 more recovery frames on hit & on miss, and 3 more frames of hit advantage on a grounded opponent
- Uncertain Ground (Down + Front Kick) now has 2 more recovery frames on miss
- Hobbling Kick (Down + Back Kick) now has 6 more frames of hit advantage on a grounded opponent
- Fixed an issue causing Rising Blades (Down + Back Punch) while Moon Fall is active to be immune to high attacks if the down input is held
Terminator
- Gut Buster (Down + Front Punch) is now -5 on block (down from -4)
- Rising Boot (Down + Back Kick) now has 3 more frames of hit advantage on a grounded opponent
- Gut Buster (Down + Front Punch) while Endoskeleton is active now has the correct frame data
- Fixed a rare issue with Dark Fate (Away + Front Punch, Front Punch + Front Kick) & Dark Fate Amplify (Away + Front Punch, Front Punch + Front Kick, Amplify) that could cause weapons held in hands to use an incorrect animation
Sindel
- Edenian Burst (Down + Front Punch) is now -5 on block (down from -3) and has 3 less recovery frames on hit
- Slightly adjusted the hit regions of Kewl Whip (Down + Back Kick) and it now has 3 less recovery frames on hit & on miss, and 6 more frames of hit advantage on a grounded opponent
- Slightly adjusted the hit regions of Getup/Flawless Block Attack (Up + Front Kick)
- Fixed a rare issue that could cause Deadly Echo to become disabled if used in certain circumstances
Spawn
- Low Claw (Down + Front Punch) is now -6 on block (down from -4)
Joker
- Joking Jab (Down + Front Punch) is now -6 on block (down from -5) and has 2 more recovery frames on miss
- Wing Tip (Down + Front Kick) is now -6 on block (down from -5)
- Big Finish (Down + Back Kick) now has 5 more frames of hit advantage on a grounded opponent
- Toward Throw Krushing Blow no longer is possible if Joker is above 300 health while Fatal Blow is still on cooldown
- Getting Lit Amplify no longer autofaces the opponent
Fujin
- Gut Shot (Down + Front Punch) is now -6 on block (down from -4) and has 2 more recovery frames on miss
- Adjusted the victim regions of Low Drift (Towards + Front Kick)
- Slightly adjusted the victim regions on the hit reaction of Typhoon Release (Back Kick, Back Punch)
- Slightly adjusted the hit regions of Fatal Edge (Away + Front Punch, Front Punch)
- Adjusted the hit regions of Getup/Flawless Block Attack (Up + Back Punch)
- Getup/Flawless Block Attack (Up + Front Kick) ) is now -9 on block (down from -5), has 5 less recovery frames on hit, and has 1 less recovery frame on miss
- Adjusted the hit regions of the last hit of Wind Kicks Amplify
- Quick Slice (Away + Front Punch) now correctly plays a red hit effect on Kounter
RoboCop
- Knee Kapper (Down + Front Punch) is now -6 on block (down from -5)
- Ankle Breaker (Down + Front Kick) is now -9 on block (up from -10)
- Quick Spray (Down + Back Kick) now has 1 more frame of hit advantage on a grounded opponent
- Removed some instances where Cheval Trap could damage opponents when they are invulnerable to attacks
- Slightly increased the projectile parry region of Riot Shield
- Fixed an issue allowing Throw Escape to be possible during the recovery frames of Riot Shield
Sheeva
- Short Hammer (Down + Front Kick) is now -6 on block (down from -4)
- Crushing Backhand (Down + Back Kick) is now -5 on block (down from -3) and has 3 more frames of hit advantage on a grounded opponent
- Slightly increased the range of Blood Lust (Back Punch, Front Punch) & Slam Dance (Back Punch, Front Punch, Front Punch)
- Slightly adjusted the hit regions of Tele-Stomp and it now has 1 less frame of startup and 1 more active frame
- Spinning Dragon Amplify is no longer throw immune during some of its frames
- Fixed a visual issue with several attacks displaying incorrect blood color against opponents that have non-red blood
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