Author: Ian "iantothemax" Walker

Hikaru

• Damage decreased for all air moves
• Blast Triple Kick – Attack speed increased for B and D versions
• Thunderstrike Kick – EX version’s action for the last hit has been changed
• Sky Break Thunderstrike Kick – Attack speed increased
• Shadow Tornado Fang – C version’s action changed, A version has new followup inputs (A-D)
• Quake Crushing Fist – A and C version damage differentiation, increased recovery on A version
• Splitting Break Touch of Curse – After hit, opponent’s defense is reduced by 50% for 10 seconds

Celia

• Missile Gauge mechanics adjusted, stocks automatically refill when missiles and bombs are used
• Run – Movement speed increased
• Far D – Hitstun decreased
• Full recovery for the Missile Gauge when Exceed Chaos is activated
• New Special Move – Prankish Bomb 22+K (EX)
• Mischievous Missile – B and D version trajectories have been changed
• EX Mischievous Missile – Can perform an extra jump or air dash after the input
• Prankish Missile – Added EX version
• Aerial Invitation – Added EX version, air normal and special moves possible after the input
• Charming Splash – B and D version differentiation, changed the number of hits for the B version
• Charming Splash – Added EX version
• Welcome Boost – B version’s movement speed increased. expanded the hitbox for the D version
• Dangerous Company – Opponent’s reaction when hit in the air has been changed
• Prankish Whip – Input delay on C version decreased. Changed the opponent’s reaction on hit for 6P, and air reaction on hit for 4P
• Angelic Wing – Added air version

Catherine

• Standing A – Hitbox in the upper region expanded
• Jump D – Startup decreased
• Crouching D – Hitbox in the upper region reduced, attack duration shortened, opponent’s reaction when hit in the air has been changed
• Mermaid Princess – Opponent’s reaction to the normal version on hit has been changed
• I’ll serve you! – Opponent’s reaction to the B version on hit has been changed
• I’ll serve you! – Added EX version
• EX I’ll support you! – Adjusted the duration of the lower body invincibility frames
• Little Devil’s Love Stamp – Added EX version, EX version can be canceled into normal version
• Bell of Happiness – Goal In! – Changed the trajectory of the A version
• Extra Ultimate Chaos Change – The Truth in the Mirror/Love is a Phantom
• Love is a Phantom – B and D version bunshin delay differentiation, bunshin projectile support added
• Meow Meow Miracle Dynamite – Startup decreased, upper/lower body invincibility for B/D versions

Cerberus

• Bullet Gauge recovery time increased
• Full recovery for the Bullet Gauge when Exceed Chaos is activated
• Crouching C – Expanded hitbox upwards, shorter attack duration
• Close D – Reduced to 1 hit, 2nd hit is now the new Command Attack, Axe Drop (6+D after cl.D)
• Heavenly Shot – New directions added, opponent’s reaction on hit to followup shots has
  been changed
• Easy Come, Easy Go – Hitbox in the upper region reduced
• Slash Beat – A version’s recovery increased, upper body invincibility frames increased
• Slash Beat – C version’s lower body invincibility frames decreased
• Slash Beat – Added EX version, refills Bullet Gauge during recovery
• Smashdown Arrow – B version action changed, opponent can successfully guard while crouching
• Sweet Trap – Opponent’s reaction on hit has been changed
• Easy Come, Easy Go – Hitbox in the upper region reduced
• Dancing Storm – Air normal and special moves possible after Level 2. Extra jump or air dash possible after Level 1

Vein

• Palm Strike – Startup increased
• Far C – Action changed, former f.C is now the new Command Attack, Surface Slash (Far C+C)
• New Command Attack 2, Surface Slash (6+C)
• New Command Attack 3, Moon Light (Jump C+4C)
• Demon-Slaughtering – Opponent’s reaction to the 2nd hit of the A version has been changed
• EX Wickedness Lightning – Movement distance increased
• Infernal-Devotion – A and C version attack differentiation, A version now explodes on hit
• Guilty-Darkness – B and D version movement differentiation, B version is now stationary

Cthylla

• Maximum health value increased
• Standing B – Startup decreased, recovery decreased
• Far C – Movement shortened
• Far D – Recovery decreased
• Far D (1st hit) – Active frames decreased, movement increased
• Phantom of Yog-Sothoth – Opponent’s reaction to the A version when hit in the air has been changed, movement increased for the C version
• The Hounds of Tindalos – Added EX version
• The Ring of Papaloi – Opponent’s reaction during guard has been adjusted for the D version
• Shadow of the Dagon – Chaos Shift now possible
• Interstellar Flight Hastur – Increased the amount of movement for the followup
• Tulzscha – D version’s recovery decreased
• Incarnation of Darkness – Added air version, gauge consumption increased for A and B attacks, disabled for 5 seconds after gauge is depleted

MG Hikaru

• Maximum health value decreased
• Maximum stun value decreased
• Run – Movement speed increased
• Backward Jump – Distance decreased
• Standing A – Startup increased
• Standing B – Close B removed, replaced with Standing B
• Jump C – Recovery decreased
• Jump D – Recovery increased
• Throw – Opponent’s reaction after a successful throw has been changed
• Houzankou – Feint now possible for the C version by holding the button
• Bright Star Triple Attack – Added EX version
• Blue Sphere Break [Retsu] – Attack trajectory for the EX version has been adjusted
• Fast Press Slap – C version damage increase when held at maximum, added EX version
• God Speed Punch – Stance can be canceled by pressing B or D, damage increased when held

Kagari

• Maximum stun value decreased
• Far D – Can now be canceled into a special move or high jump
• Air Throw – Air special moves can be performed after an air throw
• Mugen – EX version added, changed the action of the D version
• Mugen – Utsuroi – Can perform an extra jump or air dash during recovery of the D version
• Mugen – Utsuroi – Added EX version, can perform an extra jump or air dash after input
• Genjin – Added EX version, now adds poison on the last hit
• Poison damage increases when opponent is hit with another poison attack during poison state (up to 3 levels)

Bravo

• Run – Movement speed increased
• High Jump – Distance increased
• Jump B – Hitbox reduced in the lower region
• Far C – 1st hit can now be canceled into a special move or high jump
• Crouching C – Hitbox reduced
• Welcome Spin – Lower body invincibility for the A version, upper body invincibility for the C version
• EX Welcome Spin – Movement decreased
• Tornado Sasuage – New charge command added ([4]6+P)
• Invite Dining Table – Command changed to 214+P, added EX version
• Sublimating Frying Pan – Added EX version
• Passionate Thunderous Soup – Chaos Cancel now possible, distance increased for the EX version
• Flying Wrapped Dumpling – Added air version
• Explosive Soup Dumpling – Recovery decreased after hit, invincibility frames for D version on startup
• Kneel! Three Sacred Treasures – B and D version differentiation, distance increased for the D version
• Shock! Crisis in the Restaurant – Movement speed increased

Cait & Sith

• Maximum stun value increased
• Added Air Throw (Jump A+C), Sith is set in position for extra commands after a successful Air Throw
• Spear Punch – Opponent’s reaction to the normal version on hit has been changed
• Suicide Little Sister Attack – Added EX version
• Suicide Little Sister Set – Added new input (22+BD)
• Forgive Me, Little Sister Decoy Attack – A and C version reaction and damage differentiation, removed stun damage
  Suicide Little Sister Set – Opponent’s reaction to the 22+K followup on hit has been changed, recovery increased for Sith
• EX Rising Dragon Attack – Opponent’s reaction on hit has been changed
• Our Graceful Trick Through – Increased invincibility frames during startup
• My Own-style Special Attack – Dynamic Megaton － Command input has been changed to 2363214+K
• Great Overhead Nova – Opponent can now successfully guard the air version while crouching

Hermes

• Jump A – Expanded the hitbox downward
• Close D – Opponent’s reaction on hit has been changed
• Guard Break Attack – Startup increased, range increased
• Floating Desire – Opponent’s reaction on hit to an exploding lightning orb has been changed
• Awakening of Gaia – B version’s duration increased. Timing can be altered for D version by holding the button
• Awakening of Gaia – Added EX version, damage increased, opponent can successfully guard while standing
• EX Singing Sensation – Hitbox increased
• EX Floating Desire – B version’s lightning orbs are placed after activation
• Bursting Desire – B version does not trigger lightning orbs
• Scorching Pleasure – Number of hits decreased
• Raging Blizzard – Startup increased, recovery decreased

Rui

• Close B – Expanded the hitbox downward
• Spin Knuckle – Movement increased for the normal version
• Guard Break Attack – Range increased
• Mega Swing Attack – Added EX version
• Dodge and Bullet – Invincibility frames decreased
• Dodge and Bullet – B version’s action and opponent’s reaction when hit in the air has been changed
• Rainbow Drop Combination – Startup increased
• Rising Orbit – Startup increased, changed the action of the B and D version
• Counter Crush: Code C – Counter version’s damage increased
• Guardless Disruption – D version’s distance increased
• Guardless Explosion – Changed the timing for Chaos Shift

Celia II Kai

• Jump A – Recovery increased, hitbox reduced
• Standing B – Startup decreased, recovery increased
• Far D – Increased to 2 hits, opponent’s reaction has changed
• Jump D – Startup increased, active frames increased
• Throw – Opponent is now further away after a successful throw
• Deadly Spark – A version’s ground distance decreased, startup and movement speed increased for C version
• EX Deadly Spark – Ground version’s invincibility frames and startup increased
• Tragic Disparity – B and D version damage and opponent reaction differentiation, invincibility frames removed
• Tragic Disparity – Added EX version
• EX Hell’s Configuration – Removed upper body invincibility
• Core of Death – Damage increased
• Burning Gaze – Startup increased

Kudlak-SIN

• Throw – Recovery increased, can now start a combo in the corner after a successful throw
• Standing B – Recovery decreased
• Crouching D – Recovery decreased
• Bubble – Reduced the opponent’s trajectory after a successful hit, recovery increased, changed the positions for the A and C version
• Bubble – Changed the opponent’s trajectory for the EX versions
• Confession – Recovery decreased for Kudlak, duration of the projectile increased
• Passion – Faster startup and recovery for the projectile after contact with the opponent, hitbox no longer active if projectile is attacked
• EX Passion － Recovery increased for the projectile
• Surrender – Depletes the opponent’s Chaos Gauge by a fixed amount
• Passive – Removed the priority in startup
• Atonement – A and C version distance differentiation, A version retains full invincibility
• Atonement – Opponent’s reaction during guard has been changed