Arc System Works has released DNF Duel update 1.09 today for all platforms to implement a lot of character balancing. Check out the December 21 patch notes down below.
Enhanced ‘White Life Damage Recovery Speed Increase’ effect.
Crouch
↓
Reduced the hurtbox.
Crouching Guard
↓+G
Reduced the hurtbox.
Crouching A
↓+A
Reduced the start-up.
Reduced the recovery.
Launches the opponent higher.
Airborne A
A while airborne
Reduced the landing recovery.
Standard B
B
Reduced the recovery.
Airborne B
B while airborne
Increased hit stun.
The opponent staggers upon grounded Counter Hit.
The opponent bounces off the ground upon hit while airborne.
Hammer of Repentance
S
The opponent staggers upon grounded hit.
Flash Sphere
→+S
Can be followed-up after ‘Standard A’, ‘Standard A follow-up’, ‘Crouching A’, ‘Standard B’, ‘Crouching B’, ‘Hammer of Repentance (airborne)’, and ‘Sacred Upper.’
Saint Counter
←+S
Can be followed-up after ‘Standard A’, ‘Standard A follow-up’, ‘Crouching A’, ‘Standard B’, ‘Crouching B’, ‘Hammer of Repentance (airborne)’, and ‘Sacred Upper.’
Hammer of Repentance (airborne)
S while airborne
The opponent staggers upon grounded hit.
Miracle Splitter
MS
Reduced the start-up for Invulnerability against Projectiles.
Extended the untech time upon the first hit.
Spear of Victory
MS while airborne
Reduced the landing recovery.
Apocalypse
←+MS during Grace of Lemidios, while airborne
Reduced the MP cost.
Reduced the recovery for easier follow-up while airborne.
Swift Master
Skill
Skill Command
The following changes have been made in v.1.09 patch.
HP
–
Increased to 900 from 850.
Guard Gauge
–
Increased to 1150 from 1000.
Awakening Effect
–
Various MP skills can be canceled with Wind Orb. ※ Possible even on whiff
Added ‘MP Recovery Speed Increase’ effect.
Airborne B
B while airborne
Increased the hit stun.
Increased the block stun.
Sweeping Wind
→+S
The first hit can be jump canceled.
Wind Blaster (airborne)
S while airborne
Expanded the hitbox.
Relentless Biting Wind
MS
Reduced the recovery when performed while airborne.
Wind Orb
→+MS
Reduced the MP cost.
The start-up motion can be canceled with ‘Storm Quaker.’
Reduced the recovery when performed while airborne.
Wind Twist
←+MS
The start-up motion can be canceled with ‘Vortex Hurricane.’
Reduced the recovery when performed while airborne.
Enchantress
Skill
Skill Command
The following changes have been made in v.1.09 patch.
HP
–
Increased to 900 from 850.
Guard Gauge
–
Increased to 1150 from 1000.
Awakening Effect
–
Added ‘White Life Damage Recovery Speed Increase’ effect.
Added ‘MP Recovery Speed Increase’ effect.
Crouch
↓
Adjusted the hurtbox for consistency.
Dodge
Hold → and press G
Reduced the recovery.
Added invulnerability against hit immediately upon activating the skill.
Added invulnerability against Projectiles immediately upon activating the skill and after the movement.
Madd, It’s Time to Dance!
↓+S
Can be jump canceled upon connecting with Enchantress’ hit.
Aerial Lantern Firebomb
S while airborne
Reduced the landing recovery.
Harvest
→+MS
Reduced the recovery.
Increased the minimum damage.
Launches the opponent higher.
Extended the untech time.
Madd the Guard
↓+MS during Showtime!
Increased the knockdown time.
Kunoichi
Skill
Skill Command
The following changes have been made in v.1.09 patch.
HP
–
Increased to 930 from 900.
Guard Gauge
–
Increased to 1150 from 1000.
Awakening Effect
–
Added ‘White Life Damage on Block (Chip Damage) Increase’ effect.
Added ‘Movement Speed Increase’ effect.
Flame Cut
S
Can be followed-up by ‘Rising Cut.’
Rising Cut
↓+S
Can be jump canceled upon hit.
Can be followed-up by ‘Flying Squirrel.’
Kunai Throw
→+S
Can be followed-up by ‘Ninpo: Log Clone.’ ※ Possible even on whiff
Ninpo: Log Clone
←+S
Reduced the start-up for Invulnerability.
Flying Squirrel
↓+S while airborne
Reduced the recovery.
Reduced the landing recovery.
Ghostblade
Skill
Skill Command
The following changes have been made in v.1.09 patch.
HP
–
Increased to 950 from 900.
Guard Gauge
–
Increased to 1150 from 1000.
Awakening Effect
–
Added ‘Guard Gauge Damage Increase.’
Added ‘Movement Speed Increase.’
Crouch
↓
Reduced the hurtbox.
Crouching Guard
↓+G
Reduced the hurtbox.
Ultimate Phantom Slash
S
Adjusted block stun, making the opponent guard until the last hit.
Spectral Eradication
↓+S
Reduced the recovery.
Can be canceled with ‘Ghost Retracer.’
Drive Slash (2rd hit)
→+S>S
Expanded the hitbox.
Drive Slash (3rd hit)
→+S>S>S
Expanded the hitbox.
Can be canceled with MP skills upon hit.
Cross Slash
S while airborne
Reduced the recovery.
Ghost: Single Strike
MS
Extended the untech time.
Dyad: Soul Cross
MS>MS
Can be canceled with ‘Ghost Retracer.’
Ghost Retracer
↓+MS
Reduced the recovery upon teleporting.
Hitman
Skill
Skill Command
The following changes have been made in v.1.09 patch.
HP
–
Increased to 1020 from 1000.
Guard Gauge
–
Increased to 1200 from 1050.
Crouching Guard
↓+G
Reduced the hurtbox.
Crouching B
↓+B
Launches the opponent higher.
Dead Lift
↓+S
Can be jump canceled upon the second hit.
Dead Six
S while airborne
Extended the untech time.
Sweep
←+MS
Reduced the recovery.
Launches the opponent higher.
Trouble Shooter
Skill
Skill Command
The following changes have been made in v.1.09 patch.
HP
–
Increased to 1080 from 1050.
Guard Gauge
–
Increased to 1200 from 1050.
Awakening Effect
–
Various MP skills can be canceled with the second hit of ‘Get on Fire.’ ※ Possible even on whiff
Crouching A
↓+A
Reduced the start-up.
Reduced the recovery.
G-Bomb
→+S
Can be followed-up by ‘Swashbuckler’s Refreshment.’ ※ Possible even on whiff
Black Crescent
↓+S
Can be jump canceled.
Oppression
←+MS
Reduced landing recovery while awakened.
Dragon Knight
Skill
Skill Command
The following changes have been made in v.1.09 patch.
HP
–
Increased to 930 from 900.
Guard Gauge
–
Increased to 1150 from 1000.
Awakening Effect
–
Added ‘Attack Increase’ effect.
Added ‘ White Life Damage Recovery Speed Increase’ effect.
Standard B
B
Can be jump canceled.
Shield Uppercut
↓+S
Can be jump canceled.
Sky Break
→+S
Reduced the recovery.
Can be followed-up by ‘Knuckle Blaster.’ ※ Possible even on whiff
Finish!
←+S
The first hit can be followed-up by ‘Knuckle Blaster.’
Dragon Warrior Princess
→+MS
Increased the knock down time for Counter Hit.
Dragon Breath
B simultaneously with Summon Astra
Launches back the opponent upon the first hit.
The last hit knocks the opponent back far away.
Increased the damage.
Lost Warrior
Skill
Skill Command
The following changes have been made in v.1.09 patch.