Here are my personal changes that I would make to Predator. I don't think he has had one buff since his release, only nerfs. In MKX's current meta, Predator crumbles against pressure, and always has since last June. So, here goes:
- Increase walk back back/forward speed by a smidge. I don't want Jacqui speed, just fast enough to be able to get where we want to without having to spend stamina. Same goes for dashes (I personally think Predator has a good forward dash, but his back dash is TRASH. Decrease the recovery frames so he doesn't get punished just for wanting to get away from your opposition.)
- Scimitar Stab... To be honest, I don't know what to do about this move. I don't agree with two hits of armour, because Predator does get a lot of damage output if he does land it. I think it's fine the way it is.
- Defensive options. Predator has no way of escaping pressure with his trash mobility and pokes. Buff those, and maybe he might stand a chance. Give Predator a 6f d1, -4 on block. At least it's something.
- Make the first hit of F212 (F2), an overhead. I have been trying to use this move for the + frames rather than the damage potential. If it was an overhead starter, it would help all variations, not just HQT. I don't think it needs to be sped up if it becomes an overhead.
- S2. Make it a 10 - 11f mid. I think this is fair. That's his only mid option other than F4. If you don't think this is fair at all, look at the current top 5 and see if you think this is unfair at all.
- F4. Make this +8 on block. Why are all other 'big leg' moves in the game really plus (D'vorah, Kotal, Takeda, Jason, Raiden ect.) but Predator's is only +1-2? Favouritism at its best.
Mind you these are only buffs. I can't think of any nerfs to be honest, Predator has been nerfed so much that if you take anything else away he'll be trash tier. His zoning is good, I'm not going to lie. But... It's MKX. You will always get in eventually.