Zacian over nerf
Hi Pokémon UNITE team,
I’d like to share feedback on Zacian’s current state after the 25% Sacred Sword nerf in Patch 1.18.2.7. This nerf has hit him hard — especially in solo queue, where full coordination and item synergies aren’t always reliable.
If the intention was to apply a fair nerf, a 10% total reduction would have been more appropriate. To achieve that from the current state, Sacred Sword would need a 20% damage buff, just enough to make Zacian viable again, without fully restoring his pre-nerf burst dominance.
Even with a 20% buff, his iconic double Sacred Sword two-shot combo wouldn’t fully return, meaning his burst threat stays toned down, but he can still function effectively in fights.
Alternatively, if you don’t want to adjust base damage, consider increasing Zacian’s crit rate, so he can still be a threat without relying entirely on Sacred Sword scaling.
Also, while Amulet Coin isn’t mandatory, if Zacian is being balanced assuming players will use it, that creates a real problem. Choosing Amulet Coin costs a held item slot, putting Zacian at a disadvantage versus all-rounders running full optimized builds.
Please consider this feedback. The current nerf overshot the mark, and Zacian now struggles unless everything is perfectly optimized. Thank you for your hard work and for continuing to improve Pokémon UNITE.
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Hi there, @Neer009! Thanks for your detailed feedback! We appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts on Zacian’s recent adjustments. We’ve noted your suggestions and will share them with the team for further review. Thanks again for helping us improve the experience in Pokémon UNITE!
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