Ike
A TierIke excels at dealing heavy damage with strong, well-spaced aerials and powerful smash attacks, making his neutral aerial an essential tool for comboing into various follow-ups like forward smash or fair. Utilize Quick Draw to surprise opponents by landing just short of them, especially against characters with counters, as this can bait their defensive options. However, Ike struggles against faster characters that can outmaneuver him and exploit his slower recovery; using Aether effectively is crucial to avoid being punished while returning to the stage. Be mindful of spacing and mix up your follow-ups after landing Nair to keep your opponents guessing and maintain offensive pressure.
Ike's Counter Picks
Ike is Strong Against
Ike is Weak Against
Tips for Ike
- Nair all the time
- SH Nair can combo into almost everything. 0% Nair -> Nair Nair -> Fair Nair -> FSmash Nair -> RAR Bair DTilt is very similar.
- SH Nair to UTilt is true until mid-high percents, provided that you hit it close enough. This can lead into other followups depending on what the opponent does, such as Uair, USmash or grab.
- Landing just short of an enemy with Quick Draw can serve as a surprise, as you are expected to hit them with the move. This is most effective if your opponent has a counter, as they would fail.
- If you space well using down tilt after a missed neutral air is a great option since your opponent is going to probably drop shield and try to punish.