Ryu vs Luigi
Matchup Tips and Strategies
When facing Luigi as Ryu, prioritize maintaining distance to avoid his grab and fast aerials, which can lead to devastating combos. Use Ryu's Hadouken to zone him out and punish his approaches, especially when he tries to jump in. If you need to engage, focus on baiting his aerials by jumping backwards, giving you an opportunity to counter with Ryu's powerful Shoryuken or a well-timed forward smash when he overcommits. Keep an eye on your positioning; staying near the edge can make it easier to punish Luigi's recovery attempts while avoiding his grab setups.
Tips for Ryu vs Luigi
Luigi has 50/50 mixups with his grab and aerials. Jump backwards to avoid both options. Don't jump in mindlessly, otherwise, you'll get counter by his very fast aerials. Absolutely do not get grabbed.