Roy
C TierRoy excels with his aggressive playstyle, leveraging his powerful moves like Flare Blade and Double-Edge Dance to pressure opponents and score early KOs, especially when landing his attacks at the hilt for maximum damage. Always keep moving to apply constant pressure, using jabs and down tilt to bait defensive reactions, and mix up your landing options to avoid predictable aerials. However, Roy struggles against zoning characters who can keep him at bay, making it crucial to close the distance quickly while being wary of projectiles. Utilize his Up Special, Blazer, for recovery but be cautious, as it can be easily intercepted if not timed well.
Roy's Counter Picks
Roy is Strong Against
Roy is Weak Against
Tips for Roy
- A skilled Roy can beat any Marth.
- Master the Jab > Bair combo, it is your most reliable kill option
- Do not always land with aerials. Your sweet spot is at the hilt and will be easily countered by shield > grab. Once the opponent is conditioned to shield, land with grab. Then mixup.
- Never stop moving. Do no approach with shield or grab. Pressure shields with jabs and down tilt. Bait and punish with Flare Blade.
- When an opponent is shielding, stagger when you click the attacks of his side B to either make opponent drop shield, or be able to make an escape