Lucas (SSB4): Difference between revisions

Lucas is currently ranked 33th out of 56 on the [[tier list]], placing him in the E tier. This is a slight improvement from his ranking in ''Brawl'', where he was ranked 30th out of 38. Like his fellow ''EarthBound'' representative {{SSB4|Ness}}, Lucas is no longer plagued by 10 extra [[grab release]] frames and early [[hitstun]] canceling, both of which were major detriments to his survivability and combo game, respectively. Aside from that, Lucas' retains his fast attack speed, [[disjointed]] hitboxes, [[projectile]]s that can pressure or zone opponents, and an impressive combo game.

However, while the major issues resulting in his near bottom-tier placement in ''Brawl'' have been fixed, he was nerfed due to his overall damage output, knockback, and range all being reduced, as well as the loss of several of his more advanced techniques from ''Brawl''. Lucas also retains slow ground mobility and a [[recovery]] that is occasionally susceptible to [[gimp]]s and [[edgeguarding]]. However, subsequent game updates gave Lucas further buffs that have since allowed him some success in tournament play, with recent notable results such as {{Sm|Taiheita}} placing 17th in singles at [[Super Smash Con 2016]], and also {{Sm|Taiheita}} securing 1st place in doubles at said tournament.