Samus vs Joker
Matchup Tips and Strategies
To effectively play Samus against Joker, utilize her floaty nature to avoid direct confrontations, especially when Joker has Arsène active. Focus on stalling tactics, such as bomb-stalling offstage and using your tether to hang on the ledge, which can force Joker to wait out his meter. In neutral, your Up-B out-of-shield can shut down most of Joker's approaches, making it a valuable tool to deter aggressive plays. Keep an eye on Joker's positioning and capitalize on openings with aerials, especially near the ledge, while maintaining the pressure until Arsène fades.
Tips for Samus vs Joker
Samus is floaty enough to stall out Arsenne by playing hard-to-get. Bomb-stall offstage, tether the ledge and hang, and use aerials on the ledge while you wait out the meter.
Up-B out-of-shield stops almost every Joker approach option except grab, and Arsenne does not improve his throws.