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[Zhaerna]

Hi,

I thought the free GB after blocking a light/heavy attack was fixed, actually I still get free GB in the face when ennemies block my Valkyrie light attacks...
I don't do any dodge, just "light attack into block => I got GBed", trying to time the counter GB or mash the button won't change anything.

Please fix this?

Otherwise I don't see any point in playing offensively. It is already the wrong way to play ATM until playing defensively costs stamina, but when the simplest defense becomes that aggressive is becomes absurd.

Thank you!

[Kahnjul]

Are you using a dashing attack ?
I don't have this issue with my valk when i use regular lights, only after a dashing attack.

[Zhaerna]

Since I mostly use dashing attacks, yes it is when using those.

[Blasto95]

Im not sure about the side dodge attacks. But I know for certain if you block her top dodge attack it is a free GB. Since I havent heard anything about this, id assume its intended.

[CaptainPwnet]

All valks dodge light attacks are GB punishable on block and it is intended. It's stupid IMO but really you shouldn't be using these attacks in situations where they can be blocked and only to punish things or close distance on vulnerable enemies.

[AKDagriZ]

it is very random . i am rep 26 now with valk. and it seem like if i never take for granted that my light attack blocked will give a free gb and always behave like i have a chance to counter the GB 50% of the time i will be able to counter GB ..

But there is those occasion , where at the moment of the blocked attack you can tell ...that it ! won't be able to CGB.The worst part is when your opponent know it !

[Zhaerna]

Okay, so basically just don't start anything with a dodge attack, that's pretty stupid since they are thought to engage the enemy. You can forget light attacks too if the opponent is fast, soooooo... Rush shield bash & feints only.
The Valkyrie becomes quite boring and slow this way, but it seems to be the less unsafe way to play her by now.

Turtle is not an option here.

[Blasto95]

Okay, so basically just don't start anything with a dodge attack, that's pretty stupid since they are thought to engage the enemy. You can forget light attacks too if the opponent is fast, soooooo... Rush shield bash & feints only.
The Valkyrie becomes quite boring and slow this way, but it seems to be the less unsafe way to play her by now.

Turtle is not an option here.

Her light attacks are still quick enough to use effectively, and the dodge attacks do still have a purpose such as avoiding 50/50s and reaching a vulnerable opponent from a greater distance. Also you can land/whiff the first light attack, unlock and whiff the second light attack to then follow up with your mix-up finisher. After unlock-whiff, you can add another light attack (the shield stun hit), or leg sweep, or GB. Valk is for sure one of the less boring heroes to play.