Dragon Ball FighterZ Update 1.000.008 Brings Character Balancing
Dragon Ball FighterZ Update 1.000.008 (version 1.41) is now available to download on all platforms. While it doesn’t add any new content, it does introduce a host of balancing changes across multiple characters.
There are some buffs, but it also looks like some nerfs are here, too.
Dragon Ball FighterZ Update 1.000.008 Patch Notes
Here’s what this update does per Bandai:
System Mechanics
Z Assist (A-Type, B-Type)
-
Adjusted cooldown time needed before next usage of Z Assist (A-Type, B-Type).
Vegeta (Super Saiyan)
Crushing Knee Kick (Light)
-
Adjusted damage proration of Vegeta (Super Saiyan)’s Crushing Knee Kick (Light) attack for the ground version.
Gohan (Teen)
Super Dragon Flight (Light)
-
Adjusted damage proration of Gohan (Teen)’s Super Dragon Flight (Light) attack.
Super Dragon Flight (Heavy)
-
Shortened blockstun of Gohan (Teen)’s Super Dragon Flight (Heavy) attack.
Yamcha
Wolf Fang Fist: Finisher (Light)
-
Adjusted knockback on hit of Yamcha’s Wolf Fang Fist: Finisher (Light) attack.
Hit
Instant Blow
-
Reduced length of time freeze when opponent is in hitstun for Hit’s Instant Blow attack.
Goku Black
Fierce God Kick (Heavy)
-
Reduced length of stun time on corner hits for Goku Black’s Fierce God Kick (Heavy) attack when the effect does not trigger.
Zamasu (Fused)
Wall of Light
-
Adjusted attack timing and cooldown time before reuse of Zamasu (Fused)’s Wall of Light attack.
Videl
Moonsault Kick (Heavy)
-
Made it easier to hit opponents in the corner with Videl’s Moonsault Kick (Heavy) attack for the ground version.
Goku (Ultra Instinct)
Unrestrained Will
-
Limited number of times Goku (Ultra Instinct)’s Unrestrained Will attack can be performed per Z Combo to 1.
That’s it, though we’re expecting plenty more updates to come now that the game is slated to get a new character this upcoming Spring. Perhaps we’ll see even more characters announced beforehand? One can hope!
Stay connected to MP1st and the latest news by following us on Bluesky, X, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, and Google News.
