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'''Falco''' ({{ja|ファルコ|Faruko}}, ''Falco'') is a | '''Falco''' ({{ja|ファルコ|Faruko}}, ''Falco'') is a character appearing in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. He was confirmed to return as a playable character on February 20, 2008. | ||
While Hisao Egawa reprises his role in the Japanese version from ''Melee'', providing new voice clips, he is now voiced by Dex Manley in the English versions of the game, reprising his role from ''Star Fox: Assault''. | |||
Falco still has significant problems, however. While his vertical mobility is excellent, his horizontal mobility is sub-par as Falco has | Falco is currently ranked 7th out of 38 on the tier list, the lowest position of the A- Tier and top tier, and a slight drop from his ''Melee'' tier placement, where he was 2nd overall. Falco's {{b|Blaster|Falco}} shots are very fast, hard to punish, very long-ranged, [[transcendent]], and allow him to [[camp]] and punish approaches easily. At low percents, Falco can rack up damage quickly using lasers and his down throw [[chain grab]] with many follow-ups such as the [[Gatling Combo]] or the [[meteor smash]] in his down aerial. He also has incredible vertical mobility, fast attack speed, a strong all-purpose attack in his back aerial, the aforementioned down air meteor smash (the fastest meteor smash in ''Brawl'' with only 5 frames of startup lag), a long-ranged {{b|Reflector|Falco}}, and other tricks such as his [[BDACUS]]. | ||
Falco still has significant problems, however. While his vertical mobility is excellent, his horizontal mobility is sub-par as Falco has lackluster dashing speed and air speed. Falco can have difficulty KOing his opponents who can survive his meteor smash offstage from his chain throw, possessing few reliable KO moves that are not particularly powerful and [[stale]] quickly (made worse by the fact that some of his finishers are used frequently). Falco also has a poor [[recovery]]; while his [[Falco Phantasm]] provides great horizontal distance, it can be predictable and leaves Falco vulnerable for the duration of the move, allowing opponents to easily hit him out of it. Additionally, his [[Fire Bird]] travels a short vertical distance, has a very small [[ledge]] sweetspot, and is easily [[edgehog]]ged. His fast [[falling speed]] also hinders his recovery, and the fast acceleration of it makes him vulnerable to chain throws from characters like {{SSBB|Pikachu}} who can chain throw him from low percentages to a KO. Regardless of his disadvantages, Falco still has a large amount of favorable matchups, having only three disadvantageous ones, and has achieved very strong tournament results. | |||
==How to unlock== | ==How to unlock== | ||
Complete one of the following: | Complete one of the following: | ||
*Play 50 [[VS. match]]es. | *Play 50 [[VS. match]]es. | ||
*Complete [[100-Man Brawl]]. | *Complete [[100-Man Brawl]]. | ||
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==Attributes== | ==Attributes== | ||
[[File:SSBB Falco Chaingrab Meteor.gif|thumb|A demonstration of Falco following up his down throw [[chaingrab]] with a down aerial [[meteor smash]].]] | [[File:SSBB Falco Chaingrab Meteor.gif|thumb|A demonstration of Falco following up his down throw [[chaingrab]] with a down aerial [[meteor smash]].]] | ||
Falco has a diverse moveset featuring quick attacks, great follow-up ability, capable finishers, the ability to wall jump, the highest initial jump in the game, and a fantastic projectile. Outside of his forward aerial, all of his aerials cancel quickly upon landing, including his down aerial. Falco's [[Blaster (Falco)|Blaster]] has great range, transcendent priority, and decent speed. The ending lag of aerial blaster shots also cancel quickly upon landing. This gives him an incredible ability to approach or shutdown approaches, as short-hopped Blaster cancels can be immediately chained into many of Falco's other attacks at close or mid range. Although he has a great camping game, he also has a very good close-range game. He has a very fast jab which is can be used to rack up damage or set up for a grab, and his spot dodge is one of the fastest in the game. Falco can also bolster his approach with his dash attack, a quick, strong move that is difficult to defend against. Falco has a chance to forcibly trip opponents with his quick down special, Reflector to further harass their approach due its great range, although it is unsafe on shields and spot dodges due its fairly long ending lag and low amount of shield stun. Reflector can go through walls and also has the ability to reflect uncommon projectiles, such as {{SSBB|Pikachu}}'s {{b|Thunder|Pokémon}}. It can also be used in conjunction with his blaster to safely disrupt recovering opponents from a distance. | Falco has a diverse moveset featuring quick attacks, great follow-up ability, capable finishers, the ability to wall jump, the highest initial jump in the game, and a fantastic projectile. Outside of his forward aerial, all of his aerials cancel quickly upon landing, including his down aerial. Falco's [[Blaster (Falco)|Blaster]] has great range, transcendent priority, and decent speed. The ending lag of aerial blaster shots also cancel quickly upon landing. This gives him an incredible ability to approach or shutdown approaches, as short-hopped Blaster cancels can be immediately chained into many of Falco's other attacks at close or mid range. Although he has a great camping game, he also has a very good close-range game. He has a very fast jab which is can be used to rack up damage or set up for a grab, and his spot dodge is one of the fastest in the game. Falco can also bolster his approach with his dash attack, a quick, strong move that is difficult to defend against. Falco has a chance to forcibly trip opponents with his quick down special, Reflector to further harass their approach due its great range, although it is unsafe on shields and spot dodges due its fairly long ending lag and low amount of shield stun. Reflector can go through walls and also has the ability to reflect uncommon projectiles, such as {{SSBB|Pikachu}}'s {{b|Thunder|Pokémon}}. It can also be used in conjunction with his blaster to safely disrupt recovering opponents from a distance. | ||
One of Falco's most potent moves is his down throw. Although impractical for KOs, it instead provides Falco with an excellent and easy to use chain-throw, chaining into itself up to damage percentages as high as 50% on most characters including the down aerial finish, and it affects more characters than {{SSBB|King Dedede}}'s down throw chain. When Falco gets to the edge during the chain-throw, he can unavoidably [[meteor smash]] opponents to their doom; should they be able to recover, he can simply [[edge-hog]] at the right time to prevent their return (on some characters, it doesn't work against most characters). This attack chain is particularly fatal to all the [[space animals]], including himself, due to the delay and movement limitations in their up specials, though Fox can still recover thanks to his buffed up midair jump in the form of Rising Fair. Falco's down throw also combines well into down aerial and dash attack, and a popular alternative finish to the chain-throw is the Gatling Combo where Falco will hit with dash attack before instantly canceling into an up smash. As for characters on which he cannot initiate his chaingrab, his down throw still makes for a good setup move as he can follow up the throw with a wide range of attacks from his arsenal, such as his neutral and down aerials, side smash, DACUS, Blaster, Reflector, jab, and forward tilt. However, Falco's grab range is sub-par at best and as such, he can have trouble grabbing nimble characters who can potentially out-camp him such as {{SSBB|Meta Knight}} or {{SSBB|Fox}}, who would otherwise be helpless against Falco's chain grab. It should be noted though that if Falco lands close to his opponents after successfully connecting a [[Short hop laser|short hopped double laser]], he is almost guaranteed a free grab. | One of Falco's most potent moves is his down throw. Although impractical for KOs, it instead provides Falco with an excellent and easy to use chain-throw, chaining into itself up to damage percentages as high as 50% on most characters including the down aerial finish, and it affects more characters than {{SSBB|King Dedede}}'s down throw chain. When Falco gets to the edge during the chain-throw, he can unavoidably [[meteor smash]] opponents to their doom; should they be able to recover, he can simply [[edge-hog]] at the right time to prevent their return (on some characters, it doesn't work against most characters). This attack chain is particularly fatal to all the [[space animals]], including himself, due to the delay and movement limitations in their up specials, though Fox can still recover thanks to his buffed up midair jump in the form of Rising Fair. Falco's down throw also combines well into down aerial and dash attack, and a popular alternative finish to the chain-throw is the Gatling Combo where Falco will hit with dash attack before instantly canceling into an up smash. As for characters on which he cannot initiate his chaingrab, his down throw still makes for a good setup move as he can follow up the throw with a wide range of attacks from his arsenal, such as his neutral and down aerials, side smash, DACUS, Blaster, Reflector, jab, and forward tilt. However, Falco's grab range is sub-par at best and as such, he can have trouble grabbing nimble characters who can potentially out-camp him such as {{SSBB|Meta Knight}} or {{SSBB|Fox}}, who would otherwise be helpless against Falco's chain grab. It should be noted though that if Falco lands close to his opponents after successfully connecting a [[Short hop laser|short hopped double laser]], he is almost guaranteed a free grab. | ||
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For finishing moves, one of Falco's lackluster areas, Falco can use his forward and up smashes to good effect, though his forward smash is slow and is weak in the tip (although it has a fast charge release, has fairly long range and the hitbox lasts some frames with the weak hitbox being during the last frames). His up smash has strong, purely vertical knockback if it hits during the upswing of his kick, and can be used as a [[DACUS]] to gain the jump on opponents further away, though its hitboxes have poor range. The hitboxes of the latter portion of Falco's up smash have little knockback and cannot KO below 200%. However, at high percentages, it acts as a somewhat effective semispike, which can prove fatal to opponents with poor recoveries. Falco is also armed with a fast and powerful meteor smash in his down aerial that can KO at percentages as low as 50%. However, although this move has a slight horizontal disjoint, it has little range with only a small sweetspot the very start on the move spikes, and sourspotting the attack knocks back horizontally with fairly low knockback and lasts a long time while in the air, which makes it dangerous to use off the edge given Falco's fast falling speed. Falco's down aerial excels at spikes near the edge and at spiking opponents above the stage, setting them up for punishment or even a different finisher as they get up from the floor. Falco also has an infinite in the form of his [[laser lock]] which can be set up up somewhat easily with his down aerial or down throw followed by a buffered jab (see the [[Falco (SSBB)#Techniques|techniques]] section below for more thorough information). It can also potentially set up KOs from his [[BDACUS]]. | For finishing moves, one of Falco's lackluster areas, Falco can use his forward and up smashes to good effect, though his forward smash is slow and is weak in the tip (although it has a fast charge release, has fairly long range and the hitbox lasts some frames with the weak hitbox being during the last frames). His up smash has strong, purely vertical knockback if it hits during the upswing of his kick, and can be used as a [[DACUS]] to gain the jump on opponents further away, though its hitboxes have poor range. The hitboxes of the latter portion of Falco's up smash have little knockback and cannot KO below 200%. However, at high percentages, it acts as a somewhat effective semispike, which can prove fatal to opponents with poor recoveries. Falco is also armed with a fast and powerful meteor smash in his down aerial that can KO at percentages as low as 50%. However, although this move has a slight horizontal disjoint, it has little range with only a small sweetspot the very start on the move spikes, and sourspotting the attack knocks back horizontally with fairly low knockback and lasts a long time while in the air, which makes it dangerous to use off the edge given Falco's fast falling speed. Falco's down aerial excels at spikes near the edge and at spiking opponents above the stage, setting them up for punishment or even a different finisher as they get up from the floor. Falco also has an infinite in the form of his [[laser lock]] which can be set up up somewhat easily with his down aerial or down throw followed by a buffered jab (see the [[Falco (SSBB)#Techniques|techniques]] section below for more thorough information). It can also potentially set up KOs from his [[BDACUS]]. | ||
Falco's major weaknesses lie in recovery and finish ability. Although [[Falco Phantasm]] (side special) gives moderately good horizontal distance, [[Fire Bird]] (up special) has very short distance, leaves Falco vulnerable during the charge, and is easily edgeguarded, and its only real use is recovering from below or diagonally. His falling speed has some hindrances, such as making him a candidate for {{SSBB|Pikachu}}'s 0%-100% chain-grab (although he has resistance against chain-grabs that are ineffective against lightweights such as {{SSBB|King Dedede}}'s down throw chain-grab). Although [[planking]] can pose a problem for Falco, this issue is ameliorated in the tournament scene where it's usually limited or banned altogether. The main causes of Falco's poor finish ability stem not from a lack of KO moves, but rather his difficulty in landing them, particularly against quick, mobile characters, due to the fact that some of his moves used for racking up damage also happen to be his only KO moves, have poor range, and stale when his foes get within KO percentages, and his forward smash has its aforementioned power though slow start-up and ending lag. | Falco's major weaknesses lie in recovery and finish ability. Although [[Falco Phantasm]] (side special) gives moderately good horizontal distance, [[Fire Bird]] (up special) has very short distance, leaves Falco vulnerable during the charge, and is easily edgeguarded, and its only real use is recovering from below or diagonally. His falling speed has some hindrances, such as making him a candidate for {{SSBB|Pikachu}}'s 0%-100% chain-grab (although he has resistance against chain-grabs that are ineffective against lightweights such as {{SSBB|King Dedede}}'s down throw chain-grab). Although [[planking]] can pose a problem for Falco, this issue is ameliorated in the tournament scene where it's usually limited or banned altogether. The main causes of Falco's poor finish ability stem not from a lack of KO moves, but rather his difficulty in landing them, particularly against quick, mobile characters, due to the fact that some of his moves used for racking up damage also happen to be his only KO moves, have poor range, and stale when his foes get within KO percentages, and his forward smash has its aforementioned power though slow start-up and ending lag. | ||
Other than his recovery and poor finishing ability, Falco has no critical problems. Smart, experienced Falco players have overcome these setbacks with his defense and adaptability. | Other than his recovery and poor finishing ability, Falco has no critical problems. Smart, experienced Falco players have overcome these setbacks with his defense and adaptability. | ||
==Changes from '' | ==Changes from ''Melee'' to ''Brawl''== | ||
Unlike in ''Melee'' where Falco was a clone of Fox, Falco's moveset received a massive overhaul, to the point where is now a semi-clone rather than a full clone. | Unlike in ''Melee'' where Falco was a clone of Fox, Falco's moveset received a massive overhaul, to the point where is now a semi-clone rather than a full clone. | ||
While Falco is still a top tier character in ''Brawl'', he has been significantly nerfed from ''Melee'' with little to no compensation, albeit to a lesser extent than Fox. | While Falco is still a top tier character in ''Brawl'', he has been significantly nerfed from ''Melee'' with little to no compensation, albeit to a lesser extent than Fox. | ||
His overall endurance has been worsened; his much slower falling speed and the changes to knockback formula have made him more frail despite his increased weight, similar to Fox. His [[Reflector (Falco)|Reflector]] has lost a lot of its utility: it can no longer be jump-cancelled, and the changes to [[hitstun]] have removed his high damaging combos and KO setups from ''Melee''. Falco's overall KO power has been weakened, as his back aerial, down tilt, and forward smash are weaker. Down aerial is slightly stronger during its early hitbox; however, it now only [[meteor smash]]es during the first few frames, instead of throughout the whole move, similarly to how it was in the PAL version of ''Melee.'' Also, due to the removal of [[spike]]s, it is now meteor-cancellable, significantly worsening its KOing potential. | His overall endurance has been worsened; his much slower falling speed and the changes to knockback formula have made him more frail despite his increased weight, similar to Fox. His [[Reflector (Falco)|Reflector]] has lost a lot of its utility: it can no longer be jump-cancelled, and the changes to [[hitstun]] have removed his high damaging combos and KO setups from ''Melee''. Falco's overall KO power has been weakened, as his back aerial, down tilt, and forward smash are weaker. Down aerial is slightly stronger during its early hitbox; however, it now only [[meteor smash]]es during the first few frames, instead of throughout the whole move, similarly to how it was in the PAL version of ''Melee.'' Also, due to the removal of [[spike]]s, it is now meteor-cancellable, significantly worsening its KOing potential. | ||
Falco's new moves have overall poorer utility than their previous iterations. Neutral aerial is less effective for approaching, pressuring, and comboing, forward aerial has very high landing lag, and up aerial deals less damage and is weaker. Forward smash's sweetspot is hard to land. His already poor recovery has been both buffed and nerfed: he can maneuver more effectively offstage due to his lower falling speed and faster air speed, and [[Falco Phantasm]] goes farther, but [[Fire Bird]] travels an even shorter distance than before. | Falco's new moves have overall poorer utility than their previous iterations. Neutral aerial is less effective for approaching, pressuring, and comboing, forward aerial has very high landing lag, and up aerial deals less damage and is weaker. Forward smash's sweetspot is hard to land. His already poor recovery has been both buffed and nerfed: he can maneuver more effectively offstage due to his lower falling speed and faster air speed, and [[Falco Phantasm]] goes farther, but [[Fire Bird]] travels an even shorter distance than before. | ||
However, Falco has received notable buffs. His grab game has better utility. Down throw can no longer be teched by opponents, and allows for easy and highly damaging chain-grabs, partially making up for the loss of his Shine combos. The addition of the [[DACUS]] gives Falco a new and reliable approach option, and aids his damage racking ability. The more defensive gameplay in ''Brawl'' has indirectly boosted his already strong camping game; the loss of several mobility options makes it much harder to overcome Falco's [[Blaster (Falco)|Blaster]], and he has gained a few notable laser techniques, and he can also fire two lasers from a short-hop. | However, Falco has received notable buffs. His grab game has better utility. Down throw can no longer be teched by opponents, and allows for easy and highly damaging chain-grabs, partially making up for the loss of his Shine combos. The addition of the [[DACUS]] gives Falco a new and reliable approach option, and aids his damage racking ability. The more defensive gameplay in ''Brawl'' has indirectly boosted his already strong camping game; the loss of several mobility options makes it much harder to overcome Falco's [[Blaster (Falco)|Blaster]], and he has gained a few notable laser techniques, and he can also fire two lasers from a short-hop. | ||
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*{{change|Similar to Fox, Falco's design is based off his appearance in ''Star Fox Command''. The boost in graphics also gives Falco much more detail.}} | *{{change|Similar to Fox, Falco's design is based off his appearance in ''Star Fox Command''. The boost in graphics also gives Falco much more detail.}} | ||
*{{change|Falco has a new running animation.}} | *{{change|Falco has a new running animation.}} | ||
===Attributes=== | ===Attributes=== | ||
*{{ | *{{nerf|Falco is slightly [[weight|heavier]] (80 → 82). However, like {{SSBB|Fox}}, due to ''Brawl''{{'}}s changes to the knockback formula (knockback is now also based on a character's gravity), Falco's vertical endurance is still drastically worse, to the point he has the 14th worst vertical endurance out of 39 characters with [[momentum canceling]], whereas in ''Melee'', he had the 3rd best vertical endurance out of 26 characters.}} | ||
*{{nerf|Falco [[walk]]s slower (1.4 → 1.28).}} | *{{nerf|Falco [[walk]]s slower (1.4 → 1.28).}} | ||
*{{nerf|Falco [[dash]]es slower (1.5 → 1.432).}} | *{{nerf|Falco [[dash]]es slower (1.5 → 1.432).}} | ||
**{{buff|Falco's initial dash is faster (1.82 → 1.9).}} | |||
*{{buff|Falco's [[air speed]] is slightly faster (0.83 → 0.893).}} | *{{buff|Falco's [[air speed]] is slightly faster (0.83 → 0.893).}} | ||
*{{buff|Falco's additional [[air acceleration]] is higher (0.05 → 0.07), increasing the total amount (0.07 → 0.08) despite his base air acceleration being lower (0.02 → 0.01). Relative to the cast however, | *{{buff|Falco's additional [[air acceleration]] is higher (0.05 → 0.07), increasing the total amount (0.07 → 0.08) despite his base air acceleration being lower (0.02 → 0.01). Relative to the cast however, it has gone from the 3rd highest to the 20th highest.}} | ||
*{{buff|Falco's [[traction]] is lower (0.08 → 0.065), going from the 7th highest in Melee to the 9th highest. Compared to the returning veterans, however, Falco's traction is higher, making it easier for him to punish out of shield.}} | *{{buff|Falco's [[traction]] is lower (0.08 → 0.065), going from the 7th highest in Melee to the 9th highest. Compared to the returning veterans, however, Falco's traction is higher, making it easier for him to punish out of shield.}} | ||
*{{change|As with the returning veterans, Falco's [[falling speed]] is drastically slower (3.1 → 1.708). Compared to the returning veterans, however, Falco falls much slower going from having the highest falling speed to the 6th highest, improving his recovery and making him less vulnerable to combos, while drastically weakening his vertical endurance despite being heavier.}} | *{{change|As with the returning veterans, Falco's [[falling speed]] is drastically slower (3.1 → 1.708). Compared to the returning veterans, however, Falco falls much slower going from having the highest falling speed to the 6th highest, improving his recovery and making him less vulnerable to combos, while drastically weakening his vertical endurance despite being heavier.}} | ||
*{{change|Falco's [[gravity]] is lower (0.17 → 0.112) going from the second highest to the 4th highest.}} | *{{change|Falco's [[gravity]] is lower (0.17 → 0.112) going from the second highest to the 4th highest.}} | ||
*{{nerf|[[Jumpsquat]] is one frame slower (5 → 6 frames).}} | *{{nerf|[[Jumpsquat]] is one frame slower (5 → 6 frames).}} | ||
*{{buff|[[Spot dodge]] has a longer duration (frames 2-15 → 2-20).}} | *{{buff|[[Spot dodge]] has a longer duration (frames 2-15 → 2-20).}} | ||
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**{{buff|The introduction of the [[DACUS]] turns Falco's up smash into a much better [[approach]] and followup option, as well as a quick move that can deal damage in excess of 20% at lower percentages (via the [[Gatling Combo]]). Its late hit also deals more knockback (10 (base)/100 (scaling) → 18/98).}} | **{{buff|The introduction of the [[DACUS]] turns Falco's up smash into a much better [[approach]] and followup option, as well as a quick move that can deal damage in excess of 20% at lower percentages (via the [[Gatling Combo]]). Its late hit also deals more knockback (10 (base)/100 (scaling) → 18/98).}} | ||
**{{nerf|Up smash has more startup (frame 7 → 8) and no longer grants [[intangibility]] on Falco's head. Its clean hit also has less knockback (25 (base)/100 (scaling) → 20/98), although this is mitigated by the generally slower falling speeds in ''Brawl''.}} | **{{nerf|Up smash has more startup (frame 7 → 8) and no longer grants [[intangibility]] on Falco's head. Its clean hit also has less knockback (25 (base)/100 (scaling) → 20/98), although this is mitigated by the generally slower falling speeds in ''Brawl''.}} | ||
*{{nerf|[[Down smash]] has more startup with a shorter duration (frames 6-10 → 7-9), more ending lag (frame 46 → 47), deals less damage on its sweetspots (16% → 15%), and has less range, greatly decreasing its utility. Combined with the loss of [[intangible]] frames on the leg hurtboxes when charging, it is less effective as an edgeguarding option.}} | |||
===Aerial attacks=== | ===Aerial attacks=== | ||
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**{{buff|Fire Bird now has hitboxes while charging, akin to [[Fire Fox]], significantly decreasing its startup (frame 43 → 20) and allowing it to deal much more total damage (16% → 31%). Its last hit also has a much larger hitbox (4.096u → 10u).}} | **{{buff|Fire Bird now has hitboxes while charging, akin to [[Fire Fox]], significantly decreasing its startup (frame 43 → 20) and allowing it to deal much more total damage (16% → 31%). Its last hit also has a much larger hitbox (4.096u → 10u).}} | ||
**{{nerf|Fire Bird travels a shorter distance and causes Falco to lose all momentum after using the move, drastically lowering his already slow air speed until he lands. The dashing portion of the move now also consists of nine hits instead of a single hit, which have redistributed damage outputs (16% → 3% (hit 1)/2% (hits 2-9)), knockback that doesn't properly match Falco's travel speed (30 (base)/50 (scaling)), and an above-average SDI multiplier (1.5×), while the last hit launches at a lower angle (80° → 361°) and its knockback was barely compensated (80 (base)/60 (scaling) → 70/90). This makes the move much harder to connect, despite the dashing portion's second to eight hits using the autolink angle (80° → 365°), and leaves it unable to KO until very high percents, removing nearly all its offensive utility.}} | **{{nerf|Fire Bird travels a shorter distance and causes Falco to lose all momentum after using the move, drastically lowering his already slow air speed until he lands. The dashing portion of the move now also consists of nine hits instead of a single hit, which have redistributed damage outputs (16% → 3% (hit 1)/2% (hits 2-9)), knockback that doesn't properly match Falco's travel speed (30 (base)/50 (scaling)), and an above-average SDI multiplier (1.5×), while the last hit launches at a lower angle (80° → 361°) and its knockback was barely compensated (80 (base)/60 (scaling) → 70/90). This makes the move much harder to connect, despite the dashing portion's second to eight hits using the autolink angle (80° → 365°), and leaves it unable to KO until very high percents, removing nearly all its offensive utility.}} | ||
*{{b|Reflector|Falco}} | *{{b|Reflector|Falco}} | ||
**{{change|Reflector now behaves differently: Falco | **{{change|Reflector now behaves differently: Falco kicks his reflecting device forward, and it then comes back to him as if magnetized, instead of him activating and holding it in place like [[Reflector (Fox)|Fox's version of the move]].}} | ||
***{{buff|Due to its different behavior, Reflector has more horizontal range and its hitbox lasts longer (frame 1 → 4-13). It also reflects projectiles immediately (frame 4 → 1) without incurring additional lag upon reflection, deals [[shield damage]] (0 → 5), has received a below-average hitlag multiplier (0.5×) making it harder to react to, and cannot be SDIed (0×).}} | ***{{buff|Due to its different behavior, Reflector has more horizontal range and its hitbox lasts longer (frame 1 → 4-13). It also reflects projectiles immediately (frame 4 → 1) without incurring additional lag upon reflection, deals [[shield damage]] (0 → 5), has received a below-average hitlag multiplier (0.5×) making it harder to react to, and cannot be SDIed (0×).}} | ||
**{{nerf|Reflector no longer grants [[intangibility]], no longer stalls in midair, and cannot be extended, instead having a set duration with more ending lag than when not extended in ''Melee'' (frame 40 → 51). Due to its different behavior, it also cannot reflect projectiles from behind. Furthermore, it can no longer be jump canceled, and its hitbox has more startup (frame 1 → 4), deals less damage (8% → 6%), and launches at a lower angle (84° → 361°) with less knockback (110 (base)/50 (scaling) → 35/30), removing Falco's shine combos entirely, which were his most lethal form of [[punishment]] in ''Melee''. While it has gained a [[trip]] chance of 40%, its ending lag is too high for it to be followed up on, while making it unsafe on hit if it does not trip. Altogether, these changes significantly weaken the move's utility.}} | **{{nerf|Reflector no longer grants [[intangibility]], no longer stalls in midair, and cannot be extended, instead having a set duration with more ending lag than when not extended in ''Melee'' (frame 40 → 51). Due to its different behavior, it also cannot reflect projectiles from behind. Furthermore, it can no longer be jump canceled, and its hitbox has more startup (frame 1 → 4), deals less damage (8% → 6%), and launches at a lower angle (84° → 361°) with less knockback (110 (base)/50 (scaling) → 35/30), removing Falco's shine combos entirely, which were his most lethal form of [[punishment]] in ''Melee''. While it has gained a [[trip]] chance of 40%, its ending lag is too high for it to be followed up on, while making it unsafe on hit if it does not trip. Altogether, these changes significantly weaken the move's utility.}} | ||
*[[Final Smash]]: | *[[Final Smash]]: | ||
**{{change|Falco now has a Final Smash: [[Landmaster]]. Falco's Landmaster is visually identical Fox's Landmaster, but it has better air mobility, a higher jump, weaker cannon shots, a more damaging barrel roll, and slower ground speed. After 18 seconds, Falco's Landmaster will disappear.}} | **{{change|Falco now has a Final Smash: [[Landmaster]]. Falco's Landmaster is visually identical Fox's Landmaster, but it has better air mobility, a higher jump, weaker cannon shots, a more damaging barrel roll, and slower ground speed. After 18 seconds, Falco's Landmaster will disappear.}} | ||
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|neutral2dmg=2% | |neutral2dmg=2% | ||
|neutralinfdmg=1% | |neutralinfdmg=1% | ||
|neutraldesc=Falco does a jab, another jab, and then tilts diagonally and spins very quickly with his arms out | |neutraldesc=Falco does a jab, another jab, and then tilts diagonally and spins very quickly with his arms out. | ||
|ftiltname= | |ftiltname= | ||
|ftiltdmg=9% | |ftiltdmg=9% | ||
|ftiltdesc=Kicks his leg out. Can be angled | |ftiltdesc=Kicks his leg out. Can be angled. | ||
|utiltname= | |utiltname= | ||
|utiltdmg=4% (hit 1), 3% (hit 1 tip), 5% (hit 2) | |utiltdmg=4% (hit 1), 3% (hit 1 tip), 5% (hit 2) | ||
|utiltdesc=Swings both of his wings above his head in a tip-toed turn, hitting twice. Good for racking up damage | |utiltdesc=Swings both of his wings above his head in a tip-toed turn, hitting twice. Good for racking up damage. | ||
|dtiltname= | |dtiltname= | ||
|dtiltdmg=12% (near), 9% (far) | |dtiltdmg=12% (near), 9% (far) | ||
|dtiltdesc=A quick tail swipe. It has | |dtiltdesc=A quick tail swipe. It has lost KO power from ''Melee'', but still deals high knockback. | ||
|dashname= | |dashname= | ||
|dashdmg=9% (clean), 6% (late) | |dashdmg=9% (clean), 6% (late) | ||
|dashdesc=Jumps slightly off the ground while running and performs a kick | |dashdesc=Jumps slightly off the ground while running and performs a kick. | ||
|fsmashname= | |fsmashname= | ||
|fsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|15}} (clean), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|10}} (late) | |fsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|15}} (clean), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|10}} (late) | ||
|fsmashdesc=Brings his wings back behind himself and slam-chops with them in a forward lean, slashing anyone who is caught in it. | |fsmashdesc=Brings his wings back behind himself and slam-chops with them in a forward lean, slashing anyone who is caught in it. High knockback. | ||
|usmashname= | |usmashname= | ||
|usmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|14}} (clean), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|12}} (late) | |usmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|14}} (clean), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|12}} (late) | ||
|usmashdesc=A bicycle kick. Weaker than Fox's up smash but better for juggling. | |usmashdesc=A bicycle kick. Weaker than Fox's up smash but better for juggling. Moderately high knockback. | ||
|dsmashname= | |dsmashname= | ||
|dsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|15}} (feet), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|13}} (legs) | |dsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|15}} (feet), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|13}} (legs) | ||
|dsmashdesc=A split kick that comes out relatively quickly. His legs are intangible for a short time before the attack strikes | |dsmashdesc=A split kick that comes out relatively quickly. His legs are intangible for a short time before the attack strikes. | ||
|nairname= | |nairname= | ||
|nairdmg=3% (hits 1-2), 2% (hit 3), 4% (hit 4) | |nairdmg=3% (hits 1-2), 2% (hit 3), 4% (hit 4) | ||
|nairdesc=Does a series of spinning swipes with his wings, hitting four times. The final hit knocks opponents away | |nairdesc=Does a series of spinning swipes with his wings, hitting four times. The final hit knocks opponents away. | ||
|fairname= | |fairname= | ||
|fairdmg=2% (hits 1-4), 3% (hit 5) | |fairdmg=2% (hits 1-4), 3% (hit 5) | ||
|fairdesc=Turns horizontally and spins, hitting multiple times with his beak, similar to Pikachu's or Sonic's forward aerial. | |fairdesc=Turns horizontally and spins, hitting multiple times with his beak, similar to Pikachu's or Sonic's forward aerial. All hits deal small knockback excluding the last hit, which deals slightly more knockback. The move has a long duration with landing lag, making it dangerous to use in most situations. | ||
|bairname= | |bairname= | ||
|bairdmg=13% (clean sweetspot), 9% (clean sourspot), 7% (late) | |bairdmg=13% (clean sweetspot), 9% (clean sourspot), 7% (late) | ||
|bairdesc=A backwards kick. | |bairdesc=A backwards kick. Good knockback scaling. | ||
|uairname= | |uairname= | ||
|uairdmg=11% | |uairdmg=11% | ||
|uairdesc=An overhead vertical flip kick. Falco's legs | |uairdesc=An overhead vertical flip kick. Deals more knockback with Falco's legs than with his body. | ||
|dairname= | |dairname= | ||
|dairdmg=13% (clean), 8% (late) | |dairdmg=13% (clean), 8% (late) | ||
|dairdesc=Turns diagonally and spins. At the start of this attack, the hitbox from his knee to his lower body, can execute a | |dairdesc=Turns diagonally and spins. At the start of this attack, the hitbox from his knee to his lower body, can execute a spike at his spinning heel. Extremely fast start-up with barely any landing lag but can be considered a dangerous off-stage move due to Falco's fast falling speed. | ||
|grabname= | |grabname= | ||
|grabdesc=Grabs the opponent. | |grabdesc=Grabs the opponent. | ||
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|fthrowname= | |fthrowname= | ||
|fthrowdmg=4% (hit 1), 3% (throw) | |fthrowdmg=4% (hit 1), 3% (throw) | ||
|fthrowdesc=Bashes the opponent forward | |fthrowdesc=Bashes the opponent forward. | ||
|bthrowname= | |bthrowname= | ||
|bthrowdmg=2% (throw), 2% (shots) | |bthrowdmg=2% (throw), 2% (shots) | ||
|bthrowdesc=Throws the foe backwards and then fires three shots with his Blaster | |bthrowdesc=Throws the foe backwards and then fires three shots with his Blaster. | ||
|uthrowname= | |uthrowname= | ||
|uthrowdmg=2% (throw), 2% (shots) | |uthrowdmg=2% (throw), 2% (shots) | ||
|uthrowdesc=Throws the foe upwards and fires three shots with his Blaster. | |uthrowdesc=Throws the foe upwards and fires three shots with his Blaster. Nearly useless at higher percentages due to it being easy to DI out of, allowing the opponent to avoid all laser shots. | ||
|dthrowname= | |dthrowname= | ||
|dthrowdmg=2% (shots), 1% (throw) | |dthrowdmg=2% (shots), 1% (throw) | ||
|dthrowdesc=Tosses opponent upward, then fires four very quick Blaster shots. | |dthrowdesc=Tosses opponent upward, then fires four very quick Blaster shots. It can [[chain grab]] most characters at low percentages, and may be finished with a down aerial meteor smash at the edge of the stage. Falco can also finish chain grabs with a [[DACUS]] to deal as much as 60% damage in total. | ||
|floorfname= | |floorfname= | ||
|floorfdmg=6% | |floorfdmg=6% | ||
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|nspage=Blaster (Falco) | |nspage=Blaster (Falco) | ||
|nsdmg=3% | |nsdmg=3% | ||
|nsdesc=Falco fires his blaster. | |nsdesc=Falco fires his blaster. Unlike Fox's Blaster, it is slow but does stun the opponent. It fires faster when used in the air. | ||
|ssname=Falco Phantasm | |ssname=Falco Phantasm | ||
|ssdmg=7% (ground), 6% (airborne opponents when used in air) | |ssdmg=7% (ground), 6% (airborne opponents when used in air) | ||
|ssdesc=Falco dashes forward, leaving an afterimage behind him. Unlike [[Fox Illusion]], Falco Phantasm launches opponents downwards | |ssdesc=Falco dashes forward, leaving an afterimage behind him. Unlike [[Fox Illusion]], Falco Phantasm launches opponents downwards and has slightly less startup. | ||
|usname=Fire Bird | |usname=Fire Bird | ||
|usdmg=2% (charging loop), 3% (launch hit 1), 2% (launch hits 2-9) | |usdmg=2% (charging loop), 3% (launch hit 1), 2% (launch hits 2-9) | ||
|usdesc=Falco charges up and suddenly fires himself in any direction, depending on what direction is held. The attack hits multiple times | |usdesc=Falco charges up and suddenly fires himself in any direction, depending on what direction is held. The attack hits multiple times. | ||
|dsname=Reflector | |dsname=Reflector | ||
|dspage=Reflector (Falco) | |dspage=Reflector (Falco) | ||
|dsdmg=6% (reflector), 1.5x damage for reflected projectiles | |dsdmg=6% (reflector), 1.5x damage for reflected projectiles | ||
|dsdesc=Falco activates his Reflector and kicks it away from him, reflecting any projectiles and shocking any enemies it comes in contact with. | |dsdesc=Falco activates his Reflector and kicks it away from him, reflecting any projectiles and shocking any enemies it comes in contact with. Can be used as a poking tool that trips low-damage opponents. | ||
|fsname=Landmaster | |fsname=Landmaster | ||
|fsdmg=5-19% (movement), 15-16% (turn), 13% (shot), 13% (roll), 14% (fall) | |fsdmg=5-19% (movement), 15-16% (turn), 13% (shot), 13% (roll), 14% (fall) | ||
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*Laser Cancelling: Using Falco's Blaster before touching the ground cancels landing lag and shortens response time upon landing. The optimal timing is noticeable because Falco will draw his laser, but not fire a shot. This is used for mind games, because of its look of Falco immediately becoming neutral. It is more useful for flail recovery than tapping the shield button upon landing because there are no frames on landing, and Falco is able to attack more quickly. In ''Melee'', the response time reduction is more significant, but it lacks in flail recovery. In ''Brawl'', the flail recovery is better, but the response time reduction is almost unnoticeable. They both cancel flail (assuming the player has control) equally. | *Laser Cancelling: Using Falco's Blaster before touching the ground cancels landing lag and shortens response time upon landing. The optimal timing is noticeable because Falco will draw his laser, but not fire a shot. This is used for mind games, because of its look of Falco immediately becoming neutral. It is more useful for flail recovery than tapping the shield button upon landing because there are no frames on landing, and Falco is able to attack more quickly. In ''Melee'', the response time reduction is more significant, but it lacks in flail recovery. In ''Brawl'', the flail recovery is better, but the response time reduction is almost unnoticeable. They both cancel flail (assuming the player has control) equally. | ||
*[[Laser lock]]: Some of Falco's moves have enough hit stun to cause opponents to bounce on the ground. If one's reflexes allow it, Falco can use his lasers to trap opponents in the bouncing animation, effectively giving him a potent and inescapable lock. | *[[Laser lock]]: Some of Falco's moves have enough hit stun to cause opponents to bounce on the ground. If one's reflexes allow it, Falco can use his lasers to trap opponents in the bouncing animation, effectively giving him a potent and inescapable lock. | ||
===[[On-screen appearance]]=== | ===[[On-screen appearance]]=== | ||
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|pitch-us=Group chant | |pitch-us=Group chant | ||
|pitch-jp=Group chant}} | |pitch-jp=Group chant}} | ||
===[[Wii Remote selection sound]]=== | |||
{{SelectSound|char=Falco|desc=Falco says "Piece of cake!" like one of his taunts.}} | |||
===[[Victory pose]]s=== | ===[[Victory pose]]s=== | ||
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|victory-theme=StarFoxUniverseTheme.ogg | |victory-theme=StarFoxUniverseTheme.ogg | ||
|victory-desc=This victory theme comes from the main theme of ''Star Fox 64''. | |victory-desc=This victory theme comes from the main theme of ''Star Fox 64''. | ||
|desc-up=Jumps extremely high and lands kneeling. He then looks up at the camera. | |desc-up=Jumps extremely high and lands kneeling. He then looks up at the camera. | ||
|desc-left=Rapidly kicks and says "Had enough already?" ({{ja|くたばるのはまだ早いぜ。|Kutabaru no wa mada hayai ze.}}, ''Too early to kick the bucket just yet.'') Then puts his foot down and crosses his body over to look at the camera. | |desc-left=Rapidly kicks and says "Had enough already?" ({{ja|くたばるのはまだ早いぜ。|Kutabaru no wa mada hayai ze.}}, ''Too early to kick the bucket just yet.'') Then puts his foot down and crosses his body over to look at the camera. | ||
:*If Fox is present after a match, he will instead say "You're off your game, Fox". Or in Japanese: {{ja|腕が落ちたな、フォックス。|Ude ga ochita na, Fokkusu.}} (''Your skills have fallen off, Fox.'') | :*If Fox is present after a match, he will instead say "You're off your game, Fox". Or in Japanese: {{ja|腕が落ちたな、フォックス。|Ude ga ochita na, Fokkusu.}} (''Your skills have fallen off, Fox.'') | ||
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==In [[competitive play]]== | ==In [[competitive play]]== | ||
===Matchups=== | |||
{{SSBBMatchupTable|falco=yes}} | |||
Falco has great matchups in ''Brawl''. According to [[character matchup (SSBB)|the current SmashBoards matchup chart]], Falco's matchup spread has the fourth highest unweighted rank, fourth highest total (tied with {{SSBB|Marth}}), and sixth highest weighted total. Falco is [[counter (matchup)|counter]]ed in two matchups, [[soft counter]]ed by one matchup, and has seven even matchups. He soft counters ten characters, counters nine characters, [[hard counter]]s six characters, and has one close-to-unloseable matchup. He does have trouble against some other top/high tiers, being countered by {{SSBB|Ice Climbers}}, whom Falco lacks safe options to [[approach]] without getting [[grab]]bed (allowing their [[0-death]] [[chaingrab]]), and {{SSBB|Pikachu}}, who can take advantage of his fast falling speed acceleration attribute by chaingrabbing him (if started at 20%, which can be reached with two forward throws, it can also buffer down throws and finish with a [[Thunderspike]], as a 0-death combo). Falco is one of the few characters to have an arguably even matchup against {{SSBB|Meta Knight}}, due to his ability to [[projectile camp]] against him, though this is stage specific, with him only coming close on neutral stages, specifically {{SSBB|Final Destination}}. One major disadvantage against said character is that he can easily be [[gimp]]ed and [[edgeguard]]ed. | |||
===Notable players=== | ===Notable players=== | ||
:''See also: [[:Category:Falco professionals (SSBB)]]'' | |||
:''See also: [[:Category:Falco | |||
*{{Flag|Japan}} [[Smasher:Aki (Japan)|Aki]] | *{{Flag|Japan}} [[Smasher:Aki (Japan)|Aki]] | ||
*{{Sm|Bloodcross|USA}} | *{{Sm|Bloodcross|USA}} | ||
*{{Sm|Kasper|UK}} | *{{Sm|Kasper|UK}} | ||
*{{Sm|Keitaro|USA}} | *{{Sm|Keitaro|USA}} | ||
*{{Sm|Kismet|USA}} | *{{Sm|Kismet|USA}} | ||
*{{Sm|Larry Lurr|USA}} - Widely considered to be the best Falco player in the world | *{{Sm|Larry Lurr|USA}} - Widely considered to be the best Falco player in the world. | ||
*{{Sm|Masha|Japan}} - Considered to be one of Japan's two best Falco players, along with {{Sm|SLS | *{{Sm|Masha|Japan}} - Considered to be one of Japan's two best Falco players, along with {{Sm|SLS}}. | ||
*{{Sm|RAIN|Japan}} | *{{Sm|RAIN|Japan}} | ||
*{{Sm|Shugo|USA}} | *{{Sm|Shugo|USA}} | ||
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==Role in [[The Subspace Emissary]]== | ==Role in [[The Subspace Emissary]]== | ||
[[File:Subspace falco.png|thumb|250px|Falco in '' | [[File:Subspace falco.png|thumb|250px|Falco in ''SSE'']] | ||
Ejecting from his Arwing, Falco shows up just in time to save {{SSBB|Fox}} from trophyization at the hands of {{SSBB|Bowser}} and a [[Shadow Bug]] clone of {{SSBB|Diddy Kong}} by flip-kicking the [[Dark Cannon]] from Bowser's hands and destroying it with dual lasergun fire, forcing Bowser to leave. He is shown to use two blasters, but only uses one when he is used in-game. This makes Falco the only character who destroys a Dark Cannon in SSE, no matter which princess the player rescues. The Diddy clone begins to absorb more Shadow Bugs, becoming gigantic, and after Fox revives the real Diddy, the three fight the giant clone. Falco then turns to leave, but is dragged back by Diddy and reluctantly comes along. A stupefied Fox shrugs his shoulders and walks off after them as he received the same treatment from Diddy earlier. | Ejecting from his Arwing, Falco shows up just in time to save {{SSBB|Fox}} from trophyization at the hands of {{SSBB|Bowser}} and a [[Shadow Bug]] clone of {{SSBB|Diddy Kong}} by flip-kicking the [[Dark Cannon]] from Bowser's hands and destroying it with dual lasergun fire, forcing Bowser to leave. He is shown to use two blasters, but only uses one when he is used in-game. This makes Falco the only character who destroys a Dark Cannon in SSE, no matter which princess the player rescues. The Diddy clone begins to absorb more Shadow Bugs, becoming gigantic, and after Fox revives the real Diddy, the three fight the giant clone. Falco then turns to leave, but is dragged back by Diddy and reluctantly comes along. A stupefied Fox shrugs his shoulders and walks off after them as he received the same treatment from Diddy earlier. | ||
As {{SSBB|Captain Falcon}} and {{SSBB|Olimar}} look down at the ship carrying {{SSBB|Donkey Kong}}'s trophy, Falco's [[Arwing]] shows up, ejecting Diddy Kong from the cockpit. Diddy then activates his Rocket Barrel Jet Pack and shoots the ship with his [[Peanut Popgun]]s. Landing on the ship, he quickly detrophifies DK, and after DK, Diddy, Captain Falcon, and Olimar defeat the [[Primid]]s that board the ship, Falco gives Diddy and Donkey Kong a thumbs up as he leaves. | As {{SSBB|Captain Falcon}} and {{SSBB|Captain Olimar}} look down at the ship carrying {{SSBB|Donkey Kong}}'s trophy, Falco's [[Arwing]] shows up, ejecting Diddy Kong from the cockpit. Diddy then activates his Rocket Barrel Jet Pack and shoots the ship with his [[Peanut Popgun]]s. Landing on the ship, he quickly detrophifies DK, and after DK, Diddy, Captain Falcon, and Olimar defeat the [[Primid]]s that board the ship, Falco gives Diddy and Donkey Kong a thumbs up as he leaves. | ||
He makes his next appearance in the battle against [[Duon]] on the [[Halberd]], where he teams up with {{SSBB|Fox}}, {{SSBB|Peach}}, {{SSBB|Zelda}}, {{SSBB|Snake}}, and {{SSBB|Lucario}}. When it's defeated, Peach revives {{SSBB|Mr. Game | He makes his next appearance in the battle against [[Duon]] on the [[Halberd]], where he teams up with {{SSBB|Fox}}, {{SSBB|Peach}}, {{SSBB|Zelda}}, {{SSBB|Snake}}, and {{SSBB|Lucario}}. When it's defeated, Peach revives {{SSBB|Mr. Game and Watch}} as {{SSBB|Meta Knight}} takes back control of his ship. He uses his Arwing during the attack on the [[Subspace Gunship]] and maneuvers effectively to avoid the cannons. He enters Subspace and stands loftily, as if he is above this. When he is turned into a trophy, he is rescued by {{SSBB|Luigi}}, {{SSBB|Ness}} and {{SSBB|Dedede}}, and joins them in the Great Maze. He aids them in the fight against Tabuu. | ||
===Playable appearances=== | ===Playable appearances=== | ||
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*[[The Swamp]] | *[[The Swamp]] | ||
*[[Battleship Halberd Bridge]] | *[[Battleship Halberd Bridge]] | ||
*[[Entrance to Subspace]] | *[[Entrance to Subspace]] | ||
*[[The Great Maze]] - If he's rescued in [[Subspace (Part I)]] | *[[The Great Maze]] - If he's rescued in [[Subspace (Part I)]] | ||
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*Krystal (Star Fox Command): [Energy] Attack +12 | *Krystal (Star Fox Command): [Energy] Attack +12 | ||
*Krystal (Star Fox: Assault): [Tail] Attack +17 | *Krystal (Star Fox: Assault): [Tail] Attack +17 | ||
*Miniature Dachshund: [Tail] Attack +28 | *Miniature Dachshund: [Tail] Attack +28 | ||
*Panther: [Tail] Attack +18 | *Panther: [Tail] Attack +18 | ||
*Pigma: [Arm] Attack +7 | *Pigma: [Arm] Attack +7 | ||
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*Wolfen (Star Fox: Assault): [Tail] Attack +30 | *Wolfen (Star Fox: Assault): [Tail] Attack +30 | ||
==In [[Event Matches]]== | |||
==In | |||
===Solo Events=== | ===Solo Events=== | ||
*'''[[Event 32: Bird in Darkest Night]]''': As Falco (with a dark [[Palette swap (SSBB)|alternative costume]]), the player must defeat {{SSBB|Mr. Game & Watch}} on [[Brinstar]]. The stage gets dark very frequently throughout the match. | *'''[[Event 32: Bird in Darkest Night]]''': As Falco (with a dark [[Palette swap (SSBB)|alternative costume]]), the player must defeat {{SSBB|Mr. Game & Watch}} on [[Brinstar]]. The stage gets dark very frequently throughout the match. | ||
*'''[[Event 34: All-Star Battle Melee]]''': Falco is one of the opponents fought in this event. All opponents are newcomers from ''[[Super Smash Bros | *'''[[Event 34: All-Star Battle Melee]]''': Falco is one of the opponents fought in this event. All opponents are newcomers from ''[[Super Smash Bros Melee]]''. | ||
*'''[[Event 38: The Wolf Hunts the Fox]]''': As {{SSBB|Wolf}}, the player must defeat {{SSBB|Fox}} and Falco on [[Lylat Cruise]]. | *'''[[Event 38: The Wolf Hunts the Fox]]''': As {{SSBB|Wolf}}, the player must defeat {{SSBB|Fox}} and Falco on [[Lylat Cruise]]. | ||
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*'''[[Co-Op Event 21: The True All-Star Battle]]''': Both players select a character and take on the entire roster on {{SSBB|Battlefield}}. | *'''[[Co-Op Event 21: The True All-Star Battle]]''': Both players select a character and take on the entire roster on {{SSBB|Battlefield}}. | ||
===[[ | ==Trophies== | ||
Falco's main and [[Final Smash]] trophies can be obtained by clearing {{SSBB|Classic Mode}} and [[All-Star]] mode respectively with Falco. | |||
:'''Falco''' | |||
::''A Star Fox pilot whose real name is Falco Lombardi. He once roamed the starways as the head of a galactic gang, and his piloting skills are superb. He affects an air of cool disdain and is sometimes uncooperative, but in reality his passion for Star Fox is second to none. He once left the team to fly solo for a time.'' | |||
{{Trophy games|console1=SNES|game1_pal=Starwing|game1_ntsc=[[lylatwiki:Star Fox|Star Fox]]|console2=DS|game2=[[lylatwiki:Star Fox Command|Star Fox Command]]}} | |||
:'''Landmaster (Falco)''' | |||
::''Falco's Final Smash. He jumps aboard the Landmaster high-spec, antiaircraft tank. With the tank's powerful cannon blasts and rolling ability, it's possible to take out all enemies at once. The Landmaster is based on actual production vehicles, but Team Star Fox's Landmaster was customized by the team's mechanic, [[Slippy Toad]].'' | |||
{{Trophy games|console1=Wii|game1=Super Smash Bros. Brawl}} | |||
<center> | <center> | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Falco | Falco - Brawl Trophy.png|Classic | ||
Falco | Landmaster (Falco) - Brawl Trophy.png|[[Landmaster]] | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
</center> | </center> | ||
==[[Alternate costume (SSBB)#Falco|Alternate costumes]]== | ==[[Alternate costume (SSBB)#Falco|Alternate costumes]]== | ||
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|{{Head|Falco|g=SSBB|s=25px|cl=Black}} | |{{Head|Falco|g=SSBB|s=25px|cl=Black}} | ||
|} | |} | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
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*The lasers fired during Falco's up, down and back throws can be reflected, and damage Falco instead, if his opponent is wearing a [[Franklin Badge]]. | *The lasers fired during Falco's up, down and back throws can be reflected, and damage Falco instead, if his opponent is wearing a [[Franklin Badge]]. | ||
*All of Falco's smash attacks can hit on both sides of him. | *All of Falco's smash attacks can hit on both sides of him. | ||
*Owing to his thick {{s|wikipedia|Brooklyn accent}} in the English dub of ''Brawl'', Falco's down taunt, where he says "Hands off my prey", is [[wikipedia:mondegreen|thought to sound]] like "Hands off my bread" to a number of players; this inspired a number of jokes, image macros, and [[:File:Business Time poster.jpg|references]] in the ''Smash'' community. | *Owing to his thick {{s|wikipedia|Brooklyn accent}} in the English dub of ''Brawl'', Falco's down taunt, where he says "Hands off my prey", is [[wikipedia:mondegreen|thought to sound]] like "Hands off my bread" to a number of players; this inspired a number of jokes, image macros, and [[:File:Business Time poster.jpg|references]] in the ''Smash'' community. | ||
*Falco is the only character who has a [[Codec Conversations|codec conversation]] that does not feature Colonel Roy Campbell, [[Otacon]], | *Falco is the only character who has a [[Codec Conversations|codec conversation]] that does not feature Colonel Roy Campbell, [[Otacon]], or [[Mei Ling]]; instead, his Codec Conversation features [[Slippy]], who is implied to have hacked onto Colonel's channel. | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[http://www.smashbros.com/wii/en_us/characters/hidden04.html Falco's page at Smash Bros. DOJO!!.] | *[http://www.smashbros.com/wii/en_us/characters/hidden04.html Falco's page at Smash Bros. DOJO!!.] | ||
*[http://www.smashboards.com/showthread.php?t=221988 Falco character guide on SmashBoards] | *[http://www.smashboards.com/showthread.php?t=221988 Falco character guide on SmashBoards] | ||
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4j1k-I_bo6A Falco's hitbox size of each of his moves] | *[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4j1k-I_bo6A&feature=related Falco's hitbox size of each of his moves] | ||
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