Deadshot Pre-Release General Discussion Thread

[SM StarGazer]

The fact that half the speculation talk has "incoming nerf" related discussion is proof that normalization is coming prerelease. It's inevitable.

Paulo would drink bleach by the gallon before he allows a zoning character to have a move with 3/4 screen pushback, safe, and builds 4/5 a bar on block for a zoner.

Deflate those boners asap because they ain't putting out on arrival.

#BookIt

Exactly. I need to be able to teleport punish those shots on reaction or bust.

 

[RoboCop]

Did anyone ever figure out what the Green trait does? At 4:52 it looks like it's stealing her meter, but earlier in the video (2:10+ and 3:54) it doesn't look like it's stealing any meter.

The orange trait is definitely damage-over-time, and it looks like the yellow trait gives his gunshots a knockdown effect (2:35).

 

[STB BroZki]

You guys have no idea how excited I am to play Deadshot. Favorite comic book character. His gameplay looked great and I couldn't be any more ready

 

[Wetdoba]

Mid rifle shot and bazooka knee sold me. Deadshot easily my number 2 now

 

[STB BroZki]

Seems like everyone wants to play him now. Hoping one of the future characters will look even cooler so everyone will keep their paws off lol

It's funny that you say that because prior to his game play he had 2 threads on here. Now everyone I know is talking about maining him.

 

[STB BroZki]

Did anyone ever figure out what the Green trait does? At 4:52 it looks like it's stealing her meter, but earlier in the video (2:10+ and 3:54) it doesn't look like it's stealing any meter.

The orange trait is definitely damage-over-time, and it looks like the yellow trait gives his gunshots a knockdown effect (2:35).

He has to land multiple bullets for it to take meter away

 

[exflyingbooty]

I saw a lowverhead u__u

 

[freerf245]

Did anyone ever figure out what the Green trait does? At 4:52 it looks like it's stealing her meter, but earlier in the video (2:10+ and 3:54) it doesn't look like it's stealing any meter.

The orange trait is definitely damage-over-time, and it looks like the yellow trait gives his gunshots a knockdown effect (2:35).

I think itll increase chip. She never blocked it once so we never got see for sure. But I didnt see any effect on hit

 

[PLAYING TO WIN]

Pretty excited about this!

 

[Youphemism]

If he plays like Ancestral with better zoning then sign me up!

I already have a head start if that's the case, bet you all feel stupid for not playing the variation now

 

[Dankster Morgan]

I can't wait for the Deadshot hatemail from scrubs

 

[The Farmer]

@Youphemism I will be Deadshot since pre patch post May.

 

[GAV]

I speculate that he'll be a pain in the ass until they do em like MKX Kenshi. Then there will be incessant whining about him from the former Kenshi-ites that jumped on board back when he was annoying to everyone else.

 

[tatterbug4]

Got my eye on this character atm. I usually play zoners. However I need to use him before I decide to main him. From the game play of what I seen. I can only guess so far that he is gonna have a very hard time when the enemy gets in

 

[Rude]

The fact that half the speculation talk has "incoming nerf" related discussion is proof that normalization is coming prerelease. It's inevitable.

Paulo would drink bleach by the gallon before he allows a zoning character to have a move with 3/4 screen pushback, safe, and builds 4/5 a bar on block for a zoner.

Deflate those boners asap because they ain't putting out on arrival.

#BookIt

Vanilla Summoner Quan
HQT on release
Sektor now

 

[KingTrampoline]

I would like him to be my go to zoner type character. I can see his guanlets being quick high hitting projectiles fro zoning, his rifle to get a good trade or meter burn it for chip damage death, and the various directions he can shoot his guanltets like as an anti air make it harder to wait for the game. As of now he is my new favorite newcomer with Ivy and Brainiac

 

[SaltShaker]

Vanilla Summoner Quan
HQT on release
Sektor now

I would say none of them compare to Inj1 zoning, being that Injustice characters can dominate that MU chart with effective zoning without needing to pressure, even against high tiers, where in MKX it's mostly either hybrid play or all zoning vs low tier.

NRS development team will never allow a MU of two good chars to be played like Zod vs Hawkgirl or Raven vs Green Lantern again, let alone the low tier MUs or stuff like Zod vs Lex. Instead he'll make sure either A) all characters can get in and stay in or B) he'll Nerf the zoning to keep it watered down.

Remember what you saw. "3/4 of the screen pushback, clearly safe, 4/5 of meter, zoning tool". Paulo will probably orgasm himself to sleep as he Nerfs it prerelease.

 

[Dankster Morgan]

I think retarded zoning tools are okay because of mb roll

 

[SaltShaker]

I think (soap bar in my mouth) zoning tools are okay because of mb roll

Plus all the anti zoning tools. We know the old guys, and now some the new guys have-

Supergirl- Teleport that launches
Black Canary- Flip through projectile and combo you
Grodd- Trait that makes projectiles magically miss until it's over
Etc-

Tons of anti zoning in the game, but the man who doesn't miss will be shooting all his blanks on target.

 

[Dankster Morgan]

Even if you don't have meter, Deadshot won't hit you enough to kill you before you build a bar. That being said the normal dashes have a lot of recovery so in theory zoning could be really good, but I think mb roll will help avoid a character with bad mobility being completely locked down.

 

[SaltShaker]

Even if you don't have meter, Deadshot won't hit you enough to kill you before you build a bar. That being said the normal dashes have a lot of recovery so in theory zoning could be really good, but I think mb roll will help avoid a character with bad mobility being completely locked down.

Thing is too, they showed a lot of his keepaway but barely any strings/combos. Actually, did he even DO a combo that was MB into an extension ender?? Makes me wonder if they'll go the "all zoning but limited up close" route with him, but if they do then it's that much important that his zoning is strong.

 

[Wetdoba]

Thing is too, they showed a lot of his keepaway but barely any strings/combos. Actually, did he even DO a combo that was MB into an extension ender?? Makes me wonder if they'll go the "all zoning but limited up close" route with him, but if they do then it's that much important that his zoning is strong.

Rewatch the harley trailer and it all makes sense combined with black canary vid. Hes got 1 mb combo extender, receding cancellable string to create space, and slide that switches sides. Hes basically gonna just knock you away with his choice of screen placement, pop trait, and go to town from full screen and just be 100% space control

 

[SaltShaker]

Rewatch the harley trailer and it all makes sense combined with black canary vid. Hes got 1 mb combo extender, receding cancellable string to create space, and slide that switches sides. Hes basically gonna just knock you away with his choice of screen placement, pop trait, and go to town from full screen and just be 100% space control

That's too old though. Moves may have been changed. Supergirl had extra moves that are now gone and no Teleport a couple of months ago.

Not saying that's absolutely what happened with Deadshot, but the absence of moves when showcasing makes me take the wait and see approach. He's been the least shown char along with Harley so it's hard to judge yet. On paper it sounds good though.

 

[Dankster Morgan]

The trait is gonna be awesome. Iv been day dreaming about it lol.

We could use the damage one vs other zoners with damaging projectiles to make trades favorable for Deadshot.

If there's a character that we desperately need to keep out we can use the meter drain one to keep mb rolls from happening. This could also help lock down bad mobility characters if mb roll is their best means of getting in.

I don't have any immidiate ideas for the DOT cuz idk how much it is... sure there will be more on this later.

 

[thlityoursloat]

If he's all out zoning and poor offense then that worries me.... reminds me of another character in MKX who was supposed to fit that archetype.
I say keep his crouching shots, the game is already loaded with excellent antizoning tools, and a key one is universal.