Lucina vs Ness
Matchup Tips and Strategies
When playing Lucina against Ness, prioritize aggressive play to keep the pressure on him and limit his use of PSI attacks. Utilize short hops to dodge PK Fire, allowing you to close the distance quickly and punish Ness before he can retaliate. Be mindful of his edge guarding capabilities with PK Thunder; at the edge, use Lucina's counter to intercept it for a guaranteed kill. Remember that edge guarding Ness is crucial since he struggles to recover when off-stage, so aim to capitalize on his vulnerabilities to secure early KOs.
Tips for Lucina vs Ness
Ness can force you into a disadvantaged state very easily using PK fire to trap and punish and PK thunder for substantial edge guarding as well as forcing an aerial dodge circling back and striking.
You can short hop above PK Fire when used on the ground to approach quickly.
Also, use counter at the edge of the trajectory of his PK Thunder 2 for guaranteed kills.
Lucina will not hit Ness far from the stage. Edge guarding is essential to get kills
Be aggressive. Pressure Ness early and often to prevent him from using PSI attacks, but watch out for parry punishes