Recently, TheMainManSWE uploaded a video titled ‘Welcome To The Trash Can… Azucena 1.04 Breakdown’ where he discusses the major nerfs and changes to the character Azucena in the latest patch update. He goes over the specific moves that have been affected and provides his analysis on how these changes will impact her gameplay. If you want to see the breakdown for yourself, check out the video below:
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Key Takeaways:
- Azucena’s while running 3 2 has been significantly nerfed, making it easier to step and punish.
- The tracking and damage of Azucena’s down forward 1 4 have been heavily nerfed, making it much easier to evade and punish.
- Her 2 1 string has been nerfed, reducing its frame advantage on hit and making it more punishable.
- Azucena’s 1 1 string has also been nerfed, with reduced tracking and increased block disadvantage.
While Running 3 2 Nerf:
Azucena’s while running 3 2 used to be one of the best attacks in the game, but it has been significantly nerfed in the latest patch. The first hit can now be stepped easily, and the damage and chip have been reduced. This makes the move much less threatening and rewarding for Azucena players.
Down Forward 1 4 Nerf:
Azucena’s down forward 1 4 used to be a powerful string with good tracking and damage. However, in the latest patch, the damage has been reduced and all tracking has been removed. This means that opponents can easily evade the string by stepping to the left, making it much less effective for Azucena players.
2 1 String Nerf:
Azucena’s 2 1 string, which was similar to Jin’s 2 1, has also been nerfed. The frame advantage on hit has been reduced, and if the string is blocked, Azucena is now at a disadvantage. This reduces her poking utility and makes the string less viable in gameplay.
1 1 String Nerf:
Azucena’s 1 1 string used to be one of her best strings, but it has also been nerfed in the latest patch. The string now has reduced tracking, making it easier to evade, and the block disadvantage has been increased. This means that opponents can punish Azucena more easily when she uses this string.
Overall, the nerfs and changes to Azucena in the latest patch have significantly impacted her gameplay. While some may argue that she has been over-nerfed, it is clear that the developers wanted to shift her playstyle towards a more stance-based character rather than relying on spamming powerful strings. It will be interesting to see how Azucena mains adapt to these changes and find new strategies to make her viable in gameplay.
