Duck Hunt Patch Changes Discussion

[TheWorstMuppet]

It's early days yet, but I was dying to see whether the doggy got the short end of the stick or not.

So far, after a quick half-hour session in training mode, I haven't seen any noticeable changes (although I briefly thought that the reticle for the can was bigger and that Clay Pigeons end-lag had been reduced. Most likely pure speculation, however.)

But hey! It's fun to speculate!

Has anyone noticed anything different so far? It seems that if any changes have been made, they are pretty dang subtle ones. I'll play around with him a lot more after Uni today and see if I notice anything then.

Also, no more getting stuck under Lylat Cruises ledges anymore! Hooray!

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Confirmed Changes:

• Duck Hunt appears to be unchanged.

Unconfirmed Changes:

• Duck Hunt's can was buffed by 1% from the minimum of 8%. His fair in a sour spot does 1% damage less now. His nair's sweet spot was nerfed 1% also.
• Duck Hunt's Dash Attack has more knockback.
• Smash Attacks connect better.
• Lag on Clay Pigeon has been reduced.
• Can reticle size has increased slightly.

Debunked Changes:

• Duck Hunt's can was buffed by 1% from the minimum of 8%. His fair in a sour spot does 1% damage less now. His nair's sweet spot was nerfed 1% also.
  
• Duck Hunt's Dash Attack has more knockback.
  
• Smash Attacks connect better.
  
• Lag on Clay Pigeon has been reduced.
  
• Can reticle size has increased slightly.

 

[outfoxd]

I'm stuck at work, but if we got minimal changes I guess that helps a little.

 

[Perris6]

I've only been playing for a little bit, but it seems like his smash attacks connect a little more now (speculation). Someone confirm this

 

[outfoxd]

Apparently they might have adjusted zeldas smash issues do I wouldn't be surprised

 

[Sean²]

• Smash Attacks connect better.
• Lag on Clay Pigeon has been reduced.

I just want to hit the lab now

 

[TheWorstMuppet]

Hmm, over on the reddit they're saying the reduced lag on Clay Pigeon is untrue. I'm not ruling it out yet, however...

 

[lilinuyasha]

In general, there's been no confirmed changes. I'm busy playing Mewtwo, so it's hard for me to really say. However, I don't think they changed him. Honestly, the important thing was the Diddy nerf.

 

[Octagon]

Can't confirm anything...he seems the same as before...thank god

 

[Arcadenik]

That's disappointing. So they didn't reduce the clay pigeon lag nor fixed the smash moves nor made the gunmen more durable?

 

[TheWorstMuppet]

Yeah, from playing him a bit more and reading Dunnobro's posts on the matter it seems that Duck Hunt hasn't really changed at all this patch.

Bleh. I was hoping we'd get some small improvement like consistent smash attacks or less lag on moves. Ach well...

Next time, mebbe.

 

[Suicidal_Donuts]

I secondary Duck Hunt, and I'm just glad to see he wasn't nerfed in any way (that we know of). He could use a couple minor buffs though, I'll agree, but he's still good. Other characters ranked higher than him getting nerfs helps in general anyways, so maybe some matchup won't be as bad in certain situations.

 

[Wintropy]

Sorry if this has been brought up already, but did the sombrero-wearing Gunman's bullets always inflict fire damage?

I don't recall that ever being a thing before, and none of the other Gunmen's bullets have elemental attributes.

 

[TheWorstMuppet]

Sorry if this has been brought up already, but did the sombrero-wearing Gunman's bullets always inflict fire damage?

I don't recall that ever being a thing before, and none of the other Gunmen's bullets have elemental attributes.

Yeah, that's their thing. They shoot incendiary rounds and can do the most damage, but they have poor range. It'd be quite cool if some of the other gunmen had elemental shots...

But Sombrero is special.

 

[Wintropy]

Yeah, that's their thing. They shoot incendiary rounds and can do the most damage, but they have poor range. It'd be quite cool if some of the other gunmen had elemental shots...

But Sombrero is special.

Good to know!

I've been playing Duck Hunt since the 3DS version and I never picked up on that. Cool~ >w<

 

[lilinuyasha]

@ TheWorstMuppet Honestly, I've felt like the Fsmash hitboxes have been less consistent. They've escaped multiple times.

 

[Octagon]

Sorry i claimed that there were no changes, after playing a ton of for glory with Duck Hunt i did notice his forward smash has a way better hitbox. I'm so happy cause a lot of us Duck Hunt users wanted this to change, and everytime someone was able to escape the smash attack i would get so pissed off, so thanks for the change Sakurai!

 

[Sean²]

The best update that concerns Duck Hunt - We don't have to be as wary to take Diddy to stages with low ceilings any more.

Also I think I'm going to be amazing at fighting against Mewtwo after this month is over.

 

[WispBae]

DOGGY HAS ONE MAJOR CHANGE GUYS.

DID YOU KNOW YOU CAN SHOOT THE CAN WHILE IT'S STILL IN MID-AIR?!

...oh wait, nevermind. Can confirm, doggy is untouched and still adorable.

 

[Sean²]

DOGGY HAS ONE MAJOR CHANGE GUYS.

DID YOU KNOW YOU CAN SHOOT THE CAN WHILE IT'S STILL IN MID-AIR?!

...oh wait, nevermind. Can confirm, doggy is untouched and still adorable.

Wish I could hit the can with Aerials when it is midair without it blowing up in my face. It'd be like the ultimate projectile.

 

[lilinuyasha]

I thought you could after it hits the ground first? I've noticed my opponent hiting it out of the air with Nairs on occasion.

 

[outfoxd]

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I thought you could after it hits the ground first? I've noticed my opponent hiting it out of the air with Nairs on occasion.

other folks can, I think. Just not us.

 

[lilinuyasha]

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other folks can, I think. Just not us.

That makes more sense.