Still no rebalancing info for Northstar and Arcade

C’mon Kabam, I wouldn’t even be mad if you came out and said that you guys didn’t have time over the holidays to finish the buffs and had to push them back to February or something, but just tell us what’s going on. You obviously heard people asking about the buff info since you added a note about Sable’s buff in the update notes and updated her champ spotlight with the new kit after people asked. Do we just have to wait for the update to drop tomorrow to know what the deal is with the other two?

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Kabam (Osaurus) Rex

Sorry for the delay, that was a lot more words than I expected to type up - get to it!

https://forums.playcontestofchampions.com/en/discussion/386253/arcade-northstar-sable-full-rebalance-info/p1?new=1

Squidopus

Oh wow, I didn’t even see that Arcade’s pre-fights now last until the opponent is defeated. That was one of the buffs I wanted most but totally thought wasn’t happening. Glad to be wrong, I’m a lot more excited about the buff now.

captain_rogers

So with arcade change he is hell of a defender right?

Squidopus

So with arcade change he is hell of a defender right?

If you know what you’re doing against him (aka you don’t let him throw heavies or sp1, and knockdown to remove tokens), Arcade will still be pretty “easy”. The only major difference is that sp2 now always generates tokens, so you’ll have to heavy him once or twice afterwards to disable the auto-block. The main change is that there’s much higher prices to pay for failure to keep him in check, and for those who don’t know how to play his games he will absolutely be a nightmare.

EdisonLaw

So with arcade change he is hell of a defender right?
If you know what you’re doing against him (aka you don’t let him throw heavies or sp1, and knockdown to remove tokens), Arcade will still be pretty “easy”. The only major difference is that sp2 now always generates tokens, so you’ll have to heavy him once or twice afterwards to disable the auto-block. The main change is that there’s much higher prices to pay for failure to keep him in check, and for those who don’t know how to play his games he will absolutely be a nightmare.

Will he be good for BGs attack now?

captain_rogers

So with arcade change he is hell of a defender right?
If you know what you’re doing against him (aka you don’t let him throw heavies or sp1, and knockdown to remove tokens), Arcade will still be pretty “easy”. The only major difference is that sp2 now always generates tokens, so you’ll have to heavy him once or twice afterwards to disable the auto-block. The main change is that there’s much higher prices to pay for failure to keep him in check, and for those who don’t know how to play his games he will absolutely be a nightmare.

Previously one knock down removes 5 charges, now it looks like it only removes 2, which is insane cuz if he build a few tokens he is virtually impossible to take down without time out.

His auto block cannon be countered by true abilities and, if duped, even not by unlockable.
Only 3 champs have undermine afaik (vox, gorr, scream). So I believe now arcade is the best defender in game right?

EdisonLaw

So with arcade change he is hell of a defender right?
If you know what you’re doing against him (aka you don’t let him throw heavies or sp1, and knockdown to remove tokens), Arcade will still be pretty “easy”. The only major difference is that sp2 now always generates tokens, so you’ll have to heavy him once or twice afterwards to disable the auto-block. The main change is that there’s much higher prices to pay for failure to keep him in check, and for those who don’t know how to play his games he will absolutely be a nightmare.
Previously one knock down removes 5 charges, now it looks like it only removes 2, which is insane cuz if he build a few tokens he is virtually impossible to take down without time out.

His auto block cannon be countered by true abilities and, if duped, even not by unlockable.
Only 3 champs have undermine afaik (vox, gorr, scream). So I believe now arcade is the best defender in game right?

Probably top 3 tech defender next to FAM and Red Skull

captain_rogers

Red skull fell hard since there are many ways to counter him
Armor breaks to begin with
True damage
Dot
Other direct damage effects

Fam is good but 6* status is limiting him and he has a easy playaround.

Arcade and sentinel are the best defenders in tech rn.

EdisonLaw

Red skull fell hard since there are many ways to counter him
Armor breaks to begin with
True damage
Dot
Other direct damage effects

Fam is good but 6* status is limiting him and he has a easy playaround.

Arcade and sentinel are the best defenders in tech rn.

True, there are so many counters to armor ups now. Even Dazzler can nuke him without much effort

https://youtu.be/ZEgTNf2Qmoo?si=QnWPs7uEpm7-VWVQ