Kung Lao changes

[Marlow]

Competitively, Lao seems fine. Maybe at the very highest level of competition he isn't, but for 99% of the community he's completely viable to play online ranked or casual. Lao players aren't losing matches because of Lao.

Any changes for Lao should focus less on needs/balance and more on being interesting. Not sure how spin is these days, but that would be the most likely candidate to me to get changed to make Lao more interesting. I like how it grants him a different form of mobility, maybe expand that somehow.

 

[superbn0va]

Most of Kitana's gameplay is built around her projectiles, hence they have better utility, especially when using EX. She's supposed to have really good projectiles, that's kind of the point.

Lao isn't meant to be a zoner.

I understand what you’re talking about but what kind of character is Kung Lao supposed to be?

I know Kung lao isn’t build to be a zoner but NRS gave him 3 projectiles in MK1.
What is kung lao in this game? Would you say a very mobile archetype, bc he has a dive-kick?

 

[Marlow]

I understand what you’re talking about but what kind of character is Kung Lao supposed to be?

I generally think of him as a rushdown or close up character who's offense mainly revolves around stagger pressure and strike/throw, with mobility options like dive-kick to help him get in or deal with zoning, and situational projectiles.

 

[Vulgar]

Also regular hat toss allows you to combo in the corner. Not even sure if regular buzzsaw doesn't.. You think Spending meter for Knockdown is worth it?



These are very minimal enhancements. Compare it to Kitana's air fan for example, enhanced air fan allows you to combo after it mid screen. 80% of kung lao's special moves are projectles in MK1. I don't see why you would spend meter on any of his projectiles as of now...

So they actually do something. You said they didn't do anything at all. Lmfao

 

[Vulgar]

I understand what you’re talking about but what kind of character is Kung Lao supposed to be?

I know Kung lao isn’t build to be a zoner but NRS gave him 3 projectiles in MK1.
What is kung lao in this game? Would you say a very mobile archetype, bc he has a dive-kick?

Wait, you're the best MK9 EU Kung Lao from 14 years ago and you can't tell what Kung Lao's archetype is now?

You guys...I'm starting to think that...maybe....maybe Supernova ISN'T the best MK9 EU Kung Lao from 14 years ago.

He....he wouldn't lie, would he?

 

[Trickywizard]

Wait, you're the best MK9 EU Kung Lao from 14 years ago and you can't tell what Kung Lao's archetype is now?

You guys...I'm starting to think that...maybe....maybe Supernova ISN'T the best MK9 EU Kung Lao from 14 years ago.

He....he wouldn't lie, would he?

Exposed?

 

[-Sub-Zero-]

Subzero mains should be the last to preach no changes to any chat lol

How come?

 

[M2Dave]

What is kung lao in this game? Would you say a very mobile archetype, bc he has a dive-kick?

Mortal Kombat 1 has no traditional archetypes., but I would describe Kung Lao's game plan as "hit and run".

I know Kung lao isn’t build to be a zoner but NRS gave him 3 projectiles in MK1.

Zoning is weak in Mortal Kombat 1, but Kung Lao's zoning is ironically good because of instant aerial buzzsaw.

Besides, you can sort of use Kung Lao like Tremor.

People who play me regularly have made this comparison.

 

[Trickywizard]

How come?

In every single game since MK9 they have been downplaying him. Asking for pages lists of buffs lol

 

[Vulgar]

"kUnG lAo NeEdS bUfFs."

https://x.com/i/web/status/1889908208690667952

 

[REYTHEGREAT]

"kUnG lAo NeEdS bUfFs."

https://x.com/i/web/status/1889908208690667952

OnlineCale is probably the only Kung Lao doing damage in the tournament scene

 

[-Sub-Zero-]

In every single game since MK9 they have been downplaying him. Asking for pages lists of buffs lol

I personally never asked for it tbh.

 

[Marlow]

I personally never asked for it tbh.

I think it's more that characters like Sub, Scorpion, JC are very popular, so they attract a larger player base, and a vocal minority in those player bases love to call for buffs.

 

[Vulgar]

OnlineCale is probably the only Kung Lao doing damage in the tournament scene

Sounds like Kung Lao players need to level up, no?

 

[REYTHEGREAT]

Sounds like Kung Lao players need to level up, no?

I would say so, but there's not a lot of them out there competing.

 

[Vulgar]

I would say so, but there's not a lot of them out there competing.

You can lead a Lao player to water, but they'll still cry about not being able to string, teleport 3, string.

What can ya do?

 

[just_2swift]

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[Vulgar]

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[Trickywizard]

I personally never asked for it tbh.

God you’re stupid.

do you get what “subzero mains” “the subzero community” means?

 

[Trickywizard]

OnlineCale is probably the only Kung Lao doing damage in the tournament scene

I forget their names but there’s at least 3 solid Laos out there.

 

[Trickywizard]

@M2Dave why is Sonnya better than say Janet?

 

[M2Dave]

@M2Dave why is Sonnya better than say Janet?

I have not experimented with Janet, but she could be as good as or even better than Sonya.

I am aware that she provides launching armor and throw combos, which I need to practice because I have no idea what the timing is.

There may be some set ups in the corner as well?

She offers little in the neutral, though.

 

[Trickywizard]

I have not experimented with Janet, but she could be as good as or even better than Sonya.

I am aware that she provides launching armor and throw combos, which I need to practice because I have no idea what the timing is.

There may be some set ups in the corner as well?

She offers little in the neutral, though.

Been trying Sonya she’s fun. I don’t like Janet all that much. Sonya is flashier.

I just realize that one plus she has over Sektor kameo is that you can get meterless OH combos. That is huge cause if they block you save that one bar for breaker.

 

[Trickywizard]

With Sonya you can safely check people with b2 or b3 into back kick kameo, you get to combo on hit and safe on block.
For the other dude asking for safe b24….

I’m liking Sonya a lot… probably more than Sektor.