3.0 Update! No Ike changes??

[Qualk]

Here's the full patch notes if you haven't seen them:

3.0 Patch Notes

Highlights for Ike:
-Ike received no direct buffs or nerfs
-Projectiles nerfed across the board against shields (indirect Ike buff)
-Parrying (perfect shielding) projectiles buffed across the board (less lag, also an indirect Ike buff)

Overall I'm pretty pleased, Ike was in a good spot before and he'll still be good in 3.0. The projectile nerfs are a good indirect buff to him and all non-projectile characters. I do wish they extended the range on his dash grab like they did for Chrom, Lucina, Marth, and Roy but at least there's no nerfs! What do you guys think?

 

[OnyanRings]

I'd say it's a pretty good (Or at least not bad) update for our favorite buff boy !

 

[Arrei]

Projectiles being a bit less oppressive should definitely make him feel better to play against zoners. I still think the man needs improvements to his ability to space on the ground, though. Link can space better than he can, and he's supposed to be a ranged fighter.

 

[Banjobeast158]

Projectiles being a bit less oppressive should definitely make him feel better to play against zoners. I still think the man needs improvements to his ability to space on the ground, though. Link can space better than he can, and he's supposed to be a ranged fighter.

Yeah, I agree. Just a little more range on Dtilt/Fair would be more than enough.

 

[Gryphon827]

When I first heard about a new patch coming up, I absolutely expected some of Ike's best attributes (nair startup, nair landing lag, fair knockback, fsmash knockback, aethercide, etc) get nerfed into the ground. I was very happy to see the patch notes go straight from Ice Climbers to Inkling.