List of flaws in artificial intelligence (SSB4): Difference between revisions

The following is a list of flaws in the [[artificial intelligence]] of ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'', present in both games up to the most recent version (1.1.7), unless otherwise stated.

**Moreover, with the exception of {{SSB4|Donkey Kong}}, CPUs tend to favor their [[down throw]]s to combo at low to mid percents, even with characters whose down throws are ineffective for said purpose and instead have other combo throws (such as {{SSB4|Bowser}} and {{SSB4|Kirby}}), and in case they do use said throws, they will rarely try to combo out of them whatsoever (an example being Bowser with his up throw). Likewise, at high percents, they almost always their [[back throw]]s for KOing, even with characters such as {{SSB4|Greninja}}, {{SSB4|Marth}} and {{SSB4|Pit}} who have other stronger throws; the only exceptions are {{SSB4|Charizard}}, {{SSB4|Kirby}}, {{SSB4|Link}} and {{SSB4|Mewtwo}}, who instead appropriately use their [[up throw]]s in this instance.

|CPUs often fail to recognize when an opponent is in ending lag, instead of acting as though the player has the ability to attack them at any moment. This is particularly noticeable if the player uses [[Rest]], as the CPU will continue to act cautiously, failing to recognize that Jigglypuff is vulnerable.

|CPUs persistently try to use certain projectiles or special moves even when only one of them can be out at a time, or when a certain period of time must pass for the special to be used again; they will just use it again with no results, causing them to become vulnerable most of the time. These moves include [[Clown Cannon]], [[Mechakoopa]], Wario Bike, [[Banana Peel]], Robin's four special moves (of which {{b|Thunder|Robin}} and [[Arcfire]] suffer the most from this behavior), [[Robo Beam]], [[Gyro]], [[Pikmin Throw]] and [[Bonus Fruit]].

|When using a projectile repeatedly, CPUs tend to not move and re-position themselves between uses of it, causing them to constantly miss with projectiles that only cover a specific distance, such as [[Shot Put]] and [[Explosive Flame]], leaving themselves open.

|CPU Bayonetta always uses [[Afterburner Kick]] when at a short distance away from the edge, often without attacking or dodging opponents after using the move and before landing.

|CPU Luigi, Sheik and Zero Suit Samus never aid their recoveries with their respective [[down special]]s, causing them to fail their recoveries and get KO'd if their other recovery moves do not attain enough distance to get back onto the stage.

|CPU Kirby often uses his forward aerial after a midair jump to attack edgeguarders during his recovery, regardless of his level, which, while making him harder to gimp, is a very predictable and stoppable process as the CPU will never attempt to act differently.

| [[File:HammerIconSSB4.png|32px|link=Hammer (item)]] [[File:GoldenHammerIconSSB4.png|32px|link=Golden Hammer]] || CPUs still exhibit most flaws from ''Brawl'' when using the Hammer.

**CPU Ness at high levels no longer uses PK Flash on land, now using it only for edgeguards.

In comparison to other ''Smash'' games, the AI in ''Smash 4'' since the release of the Wii U version has been coded to always combo the throws (majorly down throws) of most characters into a certain attack (usually an aerial or special move) when set to high levels. This greatly improves the CPUs' damage racking capacities, although it can also result in them missing their followup attack and becoming vulnerable if the opponent has some damage already and reacts with proper DI since the CPU will often jump in the same way and attack at a specific interval instead of trying to read the opponent's DI. Additionally, some CPUs such as Olimar will not use any attacks out of their down throw despite having potential setups, such as forward air in the case of Olimar, while others such as Mewtwo will do so even if their down throw doesn't allow any guaranteed combos.