Before diving into the patched versions, let’s set the stage. Historically, the Mrs. Valentina vs. William matchup was widely considered one of the most unbalanced in the game’s history.
The problem was a frame-data exploit. William’s "Desperate Lunge" could bypass Valentina’s traps, but it required pixel-perfect timing. On standard latency, Valentina’s "August Bouquet" (a shielding move) would recover six frames faster than William’s jab. This meant that even when William successfully closed the gap, Valentina could shield-check him into a guaranteed grab loop. mrs valentina vs william aug 24 patched
The result: A 72% win rate for Mrs. Valentina in high elo against William. The community demanded a patch. The developers delivered on Aug 24. Before diving into the patched versions, let’s set
Players have already discovered a new exploit (which the developer has labeled "intended") nicknamed the "Aug 24 feint." Because Mrs. Valentina’s gaze now has a wind-up, William can start his grapple animation, cancel it mid-air, and cause her to waste her gaze on the cancel point. This high-skill maneuver separates casual players from tournament grinders. The problem was a frame-data exploit
The term "patched" in this context suggests a few possible interpretations. It could imply that the encounter on August 24 is a result of adjustments, changes, or updates made to either character's abilities, the environment, or the rules governing their confrontation. Alternatively, "patched" might refer to a fix or solution applied to a previously existing issue or vulnerability, ensuring a fair or particularly challenging encounter between the two adversaries.