Steve 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 (Place Block)

   Nerf

   Proposed adjustment

   Start up increased to frame 7 for each block placement.

   Current issue

   Blocks stop opponents from hitting him while he gathers resources, or drag them into whichever directional combo gets the early kill.

2. Up air

   Nerf

   Proposed adjustment

   Start up increased to frame 6.

   Current issue

   Very low end lag lets it combo continuously and potentially into up smash.

3. Up smash

   Nerf

   Proposed adjustment

   Start up increased to frame 10.

   Current issue

   Good knockback and a good hitbox turn the up air strings into kill combos at very low percents.

4. Forward air

   Nerf

   Proposed adjustment

   Start up increased to frame 10.

   Current issue

   It is great for drag-down combos and early kills.