‘Super Smash Bros. 4’ Update 1.1.6 Nerfs Bayonetta

Original artwork for Bayonetta's inclusion in Super Smash Bros.
Original artwork for Bayonetta's inclusion in Super Smash Bros. Eiji Funahashi (PlatinumGames)

After some waiting, Super Smash Bros. 1.1.6 patch notes are finally available. To many people’s surprise, only one character has seen a change and that is Bayonetta. Smash Boards has the patch notes for the latest update reveals more about how our favorite Umbra Witch got the nerf.

Check out the changes to Bayonetta below.

Down tilt:

Hitbox Size: 3.5 -> 2.8

FAF: 36F -> 38F

Fair:

First Hit Damage: 3.8 -> 3

Second Hit Damage: 2.8% -> 2.2%

Third Hit:

KBG: 82 -> 68

Autocancel Frame: 32> -> 33>

FAF: 36 -> 37

Dair Landing Hit KBG: 140 -> 135

After Burner Kick:

Upwards Kick:

All Hitboxes SDI Multiplier: 1 -> 2

Early Hit KBG: 40 -> 50

Normal Hit KBG: 30 -> 38

Late Hit KBG: 100 -> 112

Divekick :

Damage: 8% -> 6.5%

Angle: 80° -> 60°

Hitbox Size: 6.5 -> 4.5

SDI Multiplier: 1 -> 2

Witch Twist:

All Hitboxes SDI Multiplier: 1 -> 2

Early Middle Hit:

Upper Hitbox:

KBG: 100 -> 97

WKB: 160 -> 140

Hitbox Y Position: 24 -> 21

Both Hitbox Sizes: 8 -> 7

Middle Middle Hit:

Upper Hitbox Y Position: 24 -> 21

Both Hitbox Sizes: 8 -> 7

Late Middle Hit:

Upper Hitbox Y Position: 24 -> 21

Lower Hitbox WKB: 160 -> 135

Both Hitbox Sizes: 8 -> 7

Last Hit (First Use):

KBG: 105 -> 80

BKB: 50 -> 55

Hitbox Size: 9 -> 8.5

Hitbox Y Position: 20 -> 19

Last Hit (Second Use):

KBG: 30 -> 50

Hitbox Size: 9 -> 8.5

Hitbox Y Position: 20 -> 19

Bayonetta burst onto the Smash Bros. scene with her power and combo creating abilities but after she was balanced in 1.1.5 patch , she received some more changes in the latest update.

Nintendo doesn’t release official patch notes for Super Smash Bros., though Smash Boards has proven to be a reliable source for such info.

So what do you think of the changes to Bayonetta in Super Smash Bros ? What did you hope would change? Let us know in the comments section below.

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