DreadKnight1
Beaten, by this mere man
Here's my personal analysis of the trailer and Quan Chi himself, if I miss anything important or I'm horribly mistaken please feel free to correct me.
First Impressions:
Netherealm Stufios has done it again and, in my opinion, immaculately. The redesign of Quan Chi flawlessly shows off his moveset, potential and really flaunts him as a character altogether. The character itself was highly expected to appear in MKX but wasn't really anticipated widely, but now...I think half the community who check the MKX threads on a regular basis are at war inside on whether they should play this character as a main or secondary(myself included)...
General Moves:
'Can cast magical spells that augment self or cripple opponent'. These spells include:
This appears to be his zoning oriented variation, it's multitude of anti-zoning tools accompanied with buffs to specials (which aren't particularly offensive close up) could give him the edge in mid-full screen combat. Despite the buffs, it's very possible that they only work whilst Quan Chi is standing on top of the enchantment location, this means that characters with advancing normals or powerful rush down games could give him trouble up close.
Warlock/Quan Chi:
'Can conjure portals which add additional attacks'. This variation is more offensive than the others, it focuses on his up-close game with the addition of:
Quan Chi's Warlock variation will counter runaway characters and provide him with more damaging combos, despite this though, it does look like he'd be vulnerable to punishes often if any of these portal attacks whiff. This of course is not set in stone, it's just my personal worry for this build, nevertheless this is a formidable and balanced variation in itself.
Summoner/Quan Chi:
Adds 'the ability to summon a Netherealm Bat' aka: ZOD'S BACK BABY!!! This bat itself is a fearsome tool which offers Quan Chi it's service for a limited time. It's array of moves include:
Summoner Quan Chi is a limited variation, he isn't always able to access it's primary tool but when he can Quan Chi dominates. All of the bats attacks seems to caused the bat to leave ,in the trailer,so it's probably best used at the end of combos or as a mind game. To me this is definitely his in between variation which balances rushdown with zoning tools.
The Verdict:
Overall I'm fascinated by how they redid him. His intro, his x-Ray and fatality and his new more armoured look just scream badass to me and I'll be playing him as a co-main with Raiden or even main him alone. I'm so glad they've used up the next character slot effectively and will be looking forward keenly for more Quan Chi related news.
Thank you for feedback/5 minutes wasted
First Impressions:
Netherealm Stufios has done it again and, in my opinion, immaculately. The redesign of Quan Chi flawlessly shows off his moveset, potential and really flaunts him as a character altogether. The character itself was highly expected to appear in MKX but wasn't really anticipated widely, but now...I think half the community who check the MKX threads on a regular basis are at war inside on whether they should play this character as a main or secondary(myself included)...
General Moves:
- Trance(EX option available): Woolay! This move is likely to be unsafe but with great range and can allow for higher damaging combos. The ex option has a faster startup and possibly enchants them for a longer period of time.
- Teleport Stomp(EX option available): the good old move we all loved online is back and improved! The optional EX now causes Quan Chi to Ravage their face on the floor for increased damage.
- Straight and Air Skull: standard projectiles that are making a return from MK9, not much is new except from the air projectile(shades of sindel), they were very ingrained in Quan Chi over the MK series and it's no surprise they'd feature in MKX.
- A damaging rune(may or may not track): this will be his main zoning tool due to its incredibly fast startup and potential for juggles when EXed, it's very remenicent of MMH's pillars and is likely to have 4 variations as to allow him zone opponents situated anywhere on screen.
'Can cast magical spells that augment self or cripple opponent'. These spells include:
- A projectile invulnerable rune that starts off where Quan Chi is and doesn't move, it's effects may or may not negate damage however cause 0 stun on Quan Chi. An ideal tool for a counter zoning build however has a long startup and therefore punishable if used inappropriately.
- A special enhancing rune: the visual difference is that his moves now glow with a purple aura instead of a green one, the buffs are currently unknown however my guess is a damage buff to his straight skull and air skull projectiles(could range from being high to a mid, increase frame advantage or General hitbox). Intresetingly, when the skulls hit the opponent in the buffed state it caused a purple orb to appear at the opponent's head which looks like a debuff to them or a damage-over-time effect.
This appears to be his zoning oriented variation, it's multitude of anti-zoning tools accompanied with buffs to specials (which aren't particularly offensive close up) could give him the edge in mid-full screen combat. Despite the buffs, it's very possible that they only work whilst Quan Chi is standing on top of the enchantment location, this means that characters with advancing normals or powerful rush down games could give him trouble up close.
Warlock/Quan Chi:
'Can conjure portals which add additional attacks'. This variation is more offensive than the others, it focuses on his up-close game with the addition of:
- The low grab which grants Juggles When used to start combos or mid-combo provided you burn a bar. It begins as a low hitting from(or so it appears to) and hence improves his infamous mixup game. Again it's made evident they are taking inspiration from martian manhunter's moveset from Injustice.
- His behind portal grab seems to track and hit high or overhead, it's great for those players who will never want to come to you and make him more effective against runaway builds or zoners.
- Next is his standing portal grab where he pushes the opponent into a portal on the ground rendering them to fall again from the air portal where Quan Chi strikes again using a magical chest attack. This move looks awesome and could be used a combo ender.
- Various sword attacks are granted to Quan Chi also. These vary from his portal stab of the sword(with optional EX for more damage) to sword related normals. Since he didn't put his sword to much use in MK9 it's awesome to see it have several new and outright badass uses this time around.
Quan Chi's Warlock variation will counter runaway characters and provide him with more damaging combos, despite this though, it does look like he'd be vulnerable to punishes often if any of these portal attacks whiff. This of course is not set in stone, it's just my personal worry for this build, nevertheless this is a formidable and balanced variation in itself.
Summoner/Quan Chi:
Adds 'the ability to summon a Netherealm Bat' aka: ZOD'S BACK BABY!!! This bat itself is a fearsome tool which offers Quan Chi it's service for a limited time. It's array of moves include:
- Vampire Bite: this move renders Quan chi immobile as he orders his pet to feast. The attack looks like an overhead that knocks them down afterwards for what could be a great combo ender. Unfortunately it's impossible to convert off as Quan Chi just stands there, arms crossed but chaoticly entertained by their demise.
- Swooping Bat: the bat dives at great speed to catch your legs with a low attack. Quan Chi is completely unaffected by this move(unlike the bite) and he can probably convert off this move in the corner.
- Unholy fire: the bat spits fire at the opponent which can be used in combos and seems to track. Probably a high damaging projectile that hits overhead.
Summoner Quan Chi is a limited variation, he isn't always able to access it's primary tool but when he can Quan Chi dominates. All of the bats attacks seems to caused the bat to leave ,in the trailer,so it's probably best used at the end of combos or as a mind game. To me this is definitely his in between variation which balances rushdown with zoning tools.
The Verdict:
Overall I'm fascinated by how they redid him. His intro, his x-Ray and fatality and his new more armoured look just scream badass to me and I'll be playing him as a co-main with Raiden or even main him alone. I'm so glad they've used up the next character slot effectively and will be looking forward keenly for more Quan Chi related news.
Thank you for feedback/5 minutes wasted
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