I've been experimenting with new ex statue in stings that have gaps. Some match ups have some decent utility where you use ex statue armor to parry (like Reptile invisibility) and can then use the clone in the combo for freezes or juggles, or opt for the f4/ b12 > freeze works vs. Ermac, D'Vorah). Other match ups, the ex statue works as designed, SZ takes a hit of armor and the opponent clashes with the clone, freezing (Jax gets shit on by this). Finally, in some, or rather "most" match ups, you burn a bar, the clone doesn't form, and the move gets stuffed just like "the dark times."
Right now, testing string gaps. But in the future, we should look into pressure strings in MU's like Kung Lao (string > ex hat > string), Liu Kang (Flamefist RC strings), Shinnok (Bone SHaper restand strings), etc. Using ex statue instead of ex frost bomb leads to more damage, is safer and provides much more utility should an opponent decide not to continue pressure.
