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Roy sourspots aren't useless.
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Roy also benefits from gameplay changes brought about by ''SSB4'': the [[rage]] mechanic supplements his strong sweetspotted attacks, the changes to hitstun and shieldstun make his sweetspots significantly safer on hit, while the updated edge mechanics improve his recovery. Roy also has a varied combo game that is difficult to predict and grants him above average damage racking potential, with reliable combo starters from low to medium percents including forward and down throw, neutral attack, neutral and up aerial, and [[Double-Edge Dance]]. | Roy also benefits from gameplay changes brought about by ''SSB4'': the [[rage]] mechanic supplements his strong sweetspotted attacks, the changes to hitstun and shieldstun make his sweetspots significantly safer on hit, while the updated edge mechanics improve his recovery. Roy also has a varied combo game that is difficult to predict and grants him above average damage racking potential, with reliable combo starters from low to medium percents including forward and down throw, neutral attack, neutral and up aerial, and [[Double-Edge Dance]]. | ||
Roy, however, is strongly held back by a poor approach, owing to his slow [[air acceleration]] and unsafe aerials that cannot [[autocancel]] in a [[short hop]]. On a related note, Roy is ineffective at spacing: despite having disjointed range, the Sword of Seals' | Roy, however, is strongly held back by a poor approach, owing to his slow [[air acceleration]] and unsafe aerials that cannot [[autocancel]] in a [[short hop]]. On a related note, Roy is ineffective at spacing: despite having disjointed range, the Sword of Seals' inconvenient sourspots force him to space his sweetspotted attacks dangerously close to opponents. | ||
Roy's combo game is also flawed: his sweetspotted moves are ineffective at performing lengthy combos past medium percents, while his forward, back and down throws are heavily reliant on reads because of their very low hitstun. Finally, Roy suffers from a poor recovery: [[Blazer]] is predictable and covers very minimal vertical distance, while his very fast [[falling speed]] not only hinders his recovery, but also makes him susceptible to combos. | Roy's combo game is also flawed: his sweetspotted moves are ineffective at performing lengthy combos past medium percents, while his forward, back and down throws are heavily reliant on reads because of their very low hitstun. Finally, Roy suffers from a poor recovery: [[Blazer]] is predictable and covers very minimal vertical distance, while his very fast [[falling speed]] not only hinders his recovery, but also makes him susceptible to combos. | ||