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Meta Knight was infamous for being the best character in ''Brawl'', to the point where he was universally considered to be [[broken]]. Although ''SSB4'' nerfed him significantly at launch, Meta Knight managed to secure a spot as a high tier character (16th out of 55 characters), thanks to the combination of his excellent mobility and recovery, great edge-guarding potential, numerous buffs from game updates and, most notoriously, his deadly punish game that allowed him to perform zero-to-death combos with his up aerial and [[Shuttle Loop]]. Possibly as a result of these strengths, Meta Knight has | Meta Knight was infamous for being the best character in ''Brawl'', to the point where he was universally considered to be [[broken]]. Although ''SSB4'' nerfed him significantly at launch, Meta Knight managed to secure a spot as a high tier character (16th out of 55 characters), thanks to the combination of his excellent mobility and recovery, great edge-guarding potential, numerous buffs from game updates and, most notoriously, his deadly punish game that allowed him to perform zero-to-death combos with his up aerial and [[Shuttle Loop]]. Possibly as a result of these strengths, Meta Knight has received a mix of buffs and nerfs in the transition from ''SSB4'' to ''Ultimate'', though despite his comparatively numerous buffs, he has been objectively nerfed overall. | ||
Meta Knight benefits from some of the gameplay changes to the engine. His already quick mobility has improved even further, and his aerials have considerably decreased [[landing lag]], even compared to most other characters' aerials, improving his [[neutral game]] and [[combo]] game. The changes to [[air dodge]] mechanics severely benefit Meta Knight, as they further strengthen his already scary offstage game, and he isn't as affected by these changes thanks to his excellent recovery; moreover, he can now extend his own or escape combos in a pinch with a directional air dodge. | Meta Knight benefits from some of the gameplay changes to the engine. His already quick mobility has improved even further, and his aerials have considerably decreased [[landing lag]], even compared to most other characters' aerials, improving his [[neutral game]] and [[combo]] game. The changes to [[air dodge]] mechanics severely benefit Meta Knight, as they further strengthen his already scary offstage game, and he isn't as affected by these changes thanks to his excellent recovery; moreover, he can now extend his own or escape combos in a pinch with a directional air dodge. | ||
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However, the few nerfs Meta Knight has received were harsh enough to eclipse his buffs. The most notable nerf was to [[dash attack]]: previously one of his most reliable moves in ''SSB4'', it now has higher knockback and ending lag, causing follow-ups to be unreliable beyond low percentages and failing to combo into [[Shuttle Loop]] at high percentages. This noticeably worsens his combo, punish and set-up potential. | However, the few nerfs Meta Knight has received were harsh enough to eclipse his buffs. The most notable nerf was to [[dash attack]]: previously one of his most reliable moves in ''SSB4'', it now has higher knockback and ending lag, causing follow-ups to be unreliable beyond low percentages and failing to combo into [[Shuttle Loop]] at high percentages. This noticeably worsens his combo, punish and set-up potential. | ||
Gameplay mechanics also hurt Meta Knight as much as they help him. Like {{SSBU|Captain Falcon}}, Meta Knight's increased traction hinders his dash grab as an effective approach, punish, and burst option, and has virtually removed his forward throw's combo potential. Furthermore, Meta Knight does not benefit from the expanded [[dash-canceling]] mechanic as much as other characters, since none of his tilts are reliable for KOing, down tilt is only decent at best for starting combos, and his smash attacks are unsafe. The nerfs to [[rage]], while slightly improving Meta Knight's endurance, hinder his capability to abuse the mechanic and secure early vertical KOs due to Shuttle Loop's first hit now having [[set knockback]]. | Gameplay mechanics also hurt Meta Knight as much as they help him. Like {{SSBU|Captain Falcon}}, Meta Knight's increased traction hinders his dash grab as an effective approach, punish, and burst option, and has virtually removed his forward throw's combo potential. Furthermore, Meta Knight does not benefit from the expanded [[dash-canceling]] mechanic as much as other characters, since none of his tilts are reliable for KOing, down tilt is only decent at best for starting combos, and his smash attacks are unsafe. The nerfs to [[rage]], while slightly improving Meta Knight's endurance, hinder his capability to abuse the mechanic and secure early vertical KOs due to Shuttle Loop's first hit now having [[set knockback]]. While the changes to air dodges are a boon to Meta Knight, many returning veterans have also benefitted from these changes, often improving their edgeguarding potential to be just as strong as his. Finally, Meta Knight's generally low damage output means he is unable to take advantage of the [[1v1 multiplier]] as much as other characters, allowing other characters to keep up with him. | ||
Overall, Meta Knight's changes have generally toned down his most powerful tools and setups from ''SSB4'', with a harder time comboing and finishing off opponents in general, thus heightening his learning curve noticeably in the transition to ''Ultimate''. This is made worse by other characters with similar game plans to him (such as {{SSBU|Mario}} and {{SSBU|Zero Suit Samus}}) benefitting more from ''Ultimate''{{'}}s mechanics than he has. In addition, several returning veterans that once struggled against Meta Knight (such as {{SSBU|Ness}}, {{SSBU|Peach}}, {{SSBU|Samus}} and {{SSBU|Yoshi}}) have received variable buffs that allow them to fight on par with him or even overwhelm him outright. Due to the combination of these hindrances and a lack of noticeable buffs from game updates, Meta Knight is considered to be noticeably worse than he was in ''SSB4''. | Overall, Meta Knight's changes have generally toned down his most powerful tools and setups from ''SSB4'', with a harder time comboing and finishing off opponents in general, thus heightening his learning curve noticeably in the transition to ''Ultimate''. This is made worse by other characters with similar game plans to him (such as {{SSBU|Mario}} and {{SSBU|Zero Suit Samus}}) benefitting more from ''Ultimate''{{'}}s mechanics than he has. In addition, several returning veterans that once struggled against Meta Knight (such as {{SSBU|Ness}}, {{SSBU|Peach}}, {{SSBU|Samus}} and {{SSBU|Yoshi}}) have received variable buffs that allow them to fight on par with him or even overwhelm him outright. Due to the combination of these hindrances and a lack of noticeable buffs from game updates, Meta Knight is considered to be noticeably worse than he was in ''SSB4''. | ||