Finn Continues His Reign as MultiVersus‘ Most Broken Fighter
We‘re one month into 2023 and Finn the Human remains MultiVersus‘ undisputed top dog. Despite adjustments in the latest patch, Finn‘s potent mix of speed, kill power, and resilience cements him as the game‘s most hated fighter. The developers even had to apologize for underestimating his strength!
So what makes Adventure Time‘s cheery hero so oppressive compared to the likes of Bugs Bunny and Superman? As a dedicated MultiVersus player and Finn main logging 3-4 hours per day, I‘ll breakdown why he dominates matchups at all levels of play.
Breaking Down Finn‘s Busted Toolkit
Finn epitomizes the idea of a "total package" character in platform fighters. He has potent attacks tailored for almost every situation:
- Fast combo starters – Up Air, Forward Air, and Down Air quickly lead into damaging strings
- Kill moves – Back Air, Neutral Special, and Forward Ground pound take stocks early
- Juggling tools – Up Special and Up Air continue combos in the air
- Recovery mixups – Multiple Double Jumps and midair Side Special gives varied timing
- Spacing options – Backpack Spin (Side Ground) hits from a distance and through opposing attacks
- Edgeguarding – Down Air spikes foes trying to return to stage
Many attacks also sport Super Armor, enabling Finn to absorb hits without flinching to secure key KOs. It‘s an overloaded kit with solutions for every scenario, meaning players must outplay Finn significantly to win neutral interactions.
And according to betting sites, he dominates the MultiVersus tier lists even after the latest round of balance changes:
| Tier | Characters |
|---|---|
| S | Finn |
| A+ | Bugs Bunny, Tom & Jerry |
| A | Superman, Velma, Reindog |
This aligns with tournament results as well. At Frostbite 2023, Fighting Game legend MkLeo opted for Finn as his final character against MultiVersus pro SKITTLES in Grand Finals due to his raw strength. This decision paid off as Leo completed the bracket reset 3-0!
Speculating On Upcoming Nerfs
Given his domination, players anxiously await the next round of downgrades for our backpack-wearing boy. Developer Tony Huynh already confirmed more adjustments are coming in Season 2.
So what nerfs may materialize?
If I had to guess, changes could include:
- Increased cooldown on backpack spin
- Lower knockback on Up Special to prevent early KOs
- Reduced armor on Forward Air and Down Air approaches
- Higher self-damage from Forward Ground pound sweetspot
This would hamper Finn‘s ability to spam moves, take stocks prematurely, and ignore counterattacks. It would also force Finn players to better manage the risk-reward of committal options.
However, given his popularity among top players and newcomers alike, I doubt we‘ll see him gutted entirely. Nerfs will aim to make him more reasonable rather than destroying his playstyle outright.
Why Finn Appeals To All Skill Levels
Make no mistake – Finn makes life hell for enemies in the hands of experts. Yet he also rates as one of the game‘s easiest fighters to pick up.
Between straightforward attacks and considerable weight, newbies can still find their footing. Veterans then leverage Finn‘s high skill ceiling and wealth of confirms into oppressive offense at competitive levels.
He certainly encapsulates the warrior spirit of his Adventure Time source material more effectively than the likes of:
- Steven Universe – Burdened by an underwhelming moveset
- LeBron – Struggles to land his slow haymaker attacks
- Morty – Rick overshadows his tool kit as the true star
So while nerfs will chip away at Finn‘s magnified power, he‘ll likely remain a fixture of high-level MultiVersus play given his popularity and ease of use.
The Verdict: Still #1…For Now
In summary, Finn stands head and shoulders above MultiVersus‘ roster four months after launch. Even after changes aimed at lowering his effectiveness, much work remains to bring balance to the game‘s fighter distribution.
For intermediate and expert players, Finn enables oppressive offensive pressure that‘s difficult to counter. Yet novices can still leverage his simple game plan to contribute in matches.
So while additional downgrades loom on the horizon, Finn currently retains his crown as MultiVersus‘ definitively most busted character. His versatile kit offers solutions for nearly any in-game situation. But hopefully future tweaks will pull his overtuned dial back from 11 and encourage deeper counterplay.
