Mario vs Lucina
In the matchup against Lucina, Mario should focus on utilizing fireballs to zone her out, as she struggles against projectile pressure. When Lucina approaches, aim to stay close to the handle of her sword to avoid her disjointed attacks, allowing you to grab her and initiate combos like rising up air into landing up air and forward air. Offstage, Mario has an advantage, so look for opportunities to cape her recovery, and once you get in, maximize your damage output with your strongest combos before Lucina can reset the spacing. Remember to stay grounded and be mindful of her range, as she can quickly punish any overextensions.
Tips for Mario vs Lucina
- Mario struggles against disjointed attacks like Lucina's, but Mario has potential to bring the game back on his side if you do manage to combo her as Lucina has a mediocre disadvantage state
- Try not to get spaced out, when she attacks go to the handle of her blade and shield, then you can grab her and proceed to combo her.
- Space Lucina with fireball and if you’re close enough to where a fire hits her and you’re on the ground or close enough to her, grab and proceed to combo like rising Uair, Landing Uair to Fair
- pray for a chance to get in. if that happens make sure you unleash the biggest combo you can possibly get because after its done lucinas gonna start spacing you out.
- Zone Lucina out with fireballs, it's agreed that she "struggles" with projectile spamming. When the fireball hits you can follow up with a combo starter.