Mega Man
B TierMega Man excels as a projectile-heavy fighter, utilizing his Neutral Special, Metal Blade, to control space and pressure opponents effectively. His Side Special, Crash Bomber, can be particularly devastating when placed strategically, as it detonates immediately on certain characters like Luma, creating opportunities for follow-up attacks. However, Mega Man struggles against fast, aggressive characters that can close the distance quickly, so it's crucial to maintain spacing and use his Down Special, Leaf Shield, to deflect incoming projectiles and protect yourself. Mastering techniques like Z dropping the Metal Blade into aerials can lead to powerful confirms, making it essential to practice these setups to maximize your effectiveness in battle.
Mega Man's Counter Picks
Mega Man is Strong Against
Mega Man is Weak Against
Tips for Mega Man
- Z dropping is crucial for this character you should definitely practice z dropping the metal blade into aerials because you can confirm kills off of them (ex: turnaround z drop into b-air)
- Crash Bomber explodes instantly on Luma
- Condition the ground/short hop movement with pellets. Then start protecting against full hops/double jumps with Flame Sword and Tornado Blow.
- mind games start when you connect a metal blade, pay attention to how they react after getting hit with a metal blade and punish bad habits
- Leaf shield can be used to deal with light projectiles, such as Link's (it even detonates the bomb), Cloud's normal special, and others