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Nerfed defense, but buffed offense? Will Akuma's changes here in Season 5 of Street Fighter 5 finally balance the beastly top tier?
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Major nerf spotted in Akuma's Garuda trailer is not included with the new Street Fighter 5: Champion Edition update
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![Nerfed defense, but buffed offense? Will Akuma's changes here in Season 5 of Street Fighter 5 finally balance the beastly top tier? Nerfed defense, but buffed offense? Will Akuma's changes here in Season 5 of Street Fighter 5 finally balance the beastly top tier?](https://media.eventhubs.com/images/2021/02/23-akuma02.webp)
Nerfed defense, but buffed offense? Will Akuma's changes here in Season 5 of Street Fighter 5 finally balance the beastly top tier?
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