Balance update 1.9.55.20
[p]In this update Monkey King is getting a buff: we’ve patched up his weak spots and made his attacks more effective. We’re also introducing a new mechanic regarding shadow form, and are slightly adjusting Butcher, Marcus and Sarge accordingly. Additionally, we’re reducing the attributes’ increase for each account level in order to make the gameplay experience for novices more comfortable.[/p][p]
[/p][h3]General changes
[/h3][p]New mechanic: when heroes enter shadow form, their regular attacks start dealing increased shadow damage. Shadow power attribute does not affect these attacks’ shadow damage and is only used to calculate damage for shadow abilities.
[/p][p]Dev note:[/p][p]This change will not affect Sarge and Butcher, their attacks will continue to scale with shadow power when in shadow form.[/p][p][/p][p]Attributes increase for each account level:[/p]
[/p][p]Power of Jingu: 249 → 260
[/p][p]Basic attack:[/p]
[/p][p]Attack: 150 → 141
Shadow power: 150 → 162[/p][p]
[/p][p]“Shadow Lord” talent:[/p]
[/p][p]Attack: 220 → 206
Shadow power: 233 → 242[/p]
[/h3][p]New mechanic: when heroes enter shadow form, their regular attacks start dealing increased shadow damage. Shadow power attribute does not affect these attacks’ shadow damage and is only used to calculate damage for shadow abilities.
[/p][p]Dev note:[/p][p]This change will not affect Sarge and Butcher, their attacks will continue to scale with shadow power when in shadow form.[/p][p][/p][p]Attributes increase for each account level:[/p]
- [p]+10% → +5%[/p]
[/p][p]Basic attack:[/p]
- [p]Startup decreased.
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- [p]Startup decreased.
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- [p]Damage increased.
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- [p]Startup decreased.
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- [p]Now the player regains control faster.
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- [p]Duration increased;[/p]
- [p]Receiving attacks does not dispel the effect as long as Monkey King isn’t in Ascension when getting hit.[/p]
Shadow power: 150 → 162[/p][p]
- [p]Invincibility duration decreased.
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- [p]Effectiveness increased.[/p]
Shadow power: 233 → 242[/p]