Meta Knight (SSB4)/Down tilt: Difference between revisions

Meta Knight thrusts his sword across the ground. His fastest move, coming out on frame 3, being tied for the fastest down tilt in the game. From low mid percentages, this move has a 30% chance of tripping the opponent. If so, they are wide open to a dash attack or grab, making this move a good combo starter. However, it has crippling reach, both because his sword strangely shrinks during the move, and because the hitboxes are a bit shorter than the sword. Nonetheless, down tilt is an overall safe move, and it can be a useful out of shield option. If done close enough to an opponent, it is possible to chain this move into itself, giving a better chance of tripping. At high percentages, it sends opponents flying a short distance at a low angle, opening up tech-chases. Depending on their reaction, Meta Knight can start a combo or outright KO them. Despite its short range, it can be used to pressure shields.