TimikaPerez

I don’t know if he was officially buffed, but I definitely agree something feels different compared to the first days after the update. The phase 3 stomp timing feels much less forgiving now, especially solo. The biggest issue for me isn’t even the raw damage, it’s how little recovery window there is once you miss a dodge. Like you said, if the first stomp clips you, the second usually finishes the job before you can reposition. I think the fight is balanced around having a buggy or another player pulling aggro, because solo there are too many moments where you’re forced into pipe management while also dodging near one-shot mechanics. That starts feeling less like difficulty and more like RNG pressure. I actually enjoy the overall idea of the fight and the atmosphere, but compared to AXL it feels messier mechanically. AXL telegraphs attacks better and the arena supports the fight flow more naturally. King Dozer sometimes feels like you’re fighting the camera, heat, and stomp chain all at once. The gear rewards are absolutely worth it though.