Captain Falcon (SSBB): Difference between revisions

Captain Falcon is ranked 34th on the [[tier list]] in the bottom tier, thus being the third lowest unlockable character and the lowest ranked sole fighter from a series, a huge drop from his 6th position in the current ''Melee'' tier list and by far his worst placement in the series. Captain Falcon has his trademark speed-and-power playstyle, in addition to great mobility, great [[momentum cancelling]] and overall survivability, a versatile [[up aerial]], and one of the best [[jab]]s in the game. However, his combo and KOing power were [[nerf]]ed from ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', with his finishers either being weakened (such as [[forward smash]]), or significantly more difficult to land (such as his [[Knee Smash]]). In addition to this, most of Falcon's attacks have awkward [[hitbox]] placements, making safe [[approach]]es and [[spacing]] quite difficult, especially when considering his lack of [[projectile]]s. The impact of the new ''Brawl'' physics severely harmed Captain Falcon: the universal ability to act out of [[hitstun]] hurts him more than any other character, since his attacks no longer keep opponents in longer periods of hitstun. A less effective [[dashdance]] and an inability to [[moonwalk]] gives him even fewer approaching options. He also has fairly poor [[out of shield]] options due to his short [[grab]]bing reach and possessing either slow and/or poor reaching attacks. In addition, he possesses a linear recovery and a vulnerability to [[chain grabbing|chain grabs]]. All of these factors result in him being unable to pressure opponents or escape opposing pressure. As a result, he has terrible [[matchup]]s and terrible overall [[tournament]] results.