The "Better" argument hinges on balance. Let’s look at the major shifts:
Nerfs (The Healthy Fixes):
Buffs (The DLCrune Effect):
The DLCrune Advantage: Because Kunimitsu comes with the patch, players who purchase the DLC get immediate meta access. However, the v1.06.01 base patch includes "Anti-Rune" tech for Yoshimitsu and Noctis (legacy DLC), allowing you to parry Kunimitsu's Rune slide without DLC ownership. tekken 8 update v10601 incl dlcrune better
If you are a PC player who has suffered from stuttering on the Sanctum stage or random frame drops during Rage Arts, update v10601 incl DLCrune Better is your salvation. The "Better" argument hinges on balance
| Aspect | Detail | |--------|--------| | Save compatibility | Works with v1.05.00 saves. No reset needed. | | Mods | Many UI and skin mods broke due to Rune changes. Use mod fixer or wait for updates. | | Steam/online | Crossplay remains active. Ranked leaderboards reset for Season 2 (optional). | Buffs (The DLCrune Effect):
Generic throw breaks are now more forgiving. The window for a 1-break or 2-break has increased from 16 frames to 18 frames. Command throw break windows remain at 16 frames but now feature a unique visual “spark” color (Red for 1+2, Blue for 1, Yellow for 2).