Samus
C TierSamus excels in zoning and spacing, using her Charge Shot to control the pace of the match and punish opponents from a distance. Her Side Special, Missile, can be used to pressure foes and cover approaches, while her Down Special, Bomb, is effective for edgeguarding and disrupting enemy recoveries. At low percentages, her Down Throw can lead into aerial combos, making her a threat both on the ground and in the air. However, she struggles against fast, aggressive characters that can close the distance quickly, so mastering defensive techniques and using her Up Special, Screw Attack, wisely for recovery is essential to maintain her advantage.
Samus's Counter Picks
Samus is Strong Against
Samus is Weak Against
Tips for Samus
- Learn b reverse and wavebounce help a lot.
- Down Throw is a great combo-starter at lower percents, such as D-Throw to N-Air or F-Air, and at Mid-High percents, Down-Throw to Charge Shot can work.
- Use bombs as an edgeguard to disrupt recovery (as well as give an edge on a kill). Can be used to drop on opponents as well as leave near the edge.
- Learn to fight both aggressively and defensively
- Avoid having a full Charge Shot. Hitting a medium Charge Shot can combo into grab or dash attack. Not having it full also allows for better movement with b-reverses.