DarkStarStorm
Smash Ace
At some point during Phantom's charge startup, the game checks if it is touching a surface like the platform or stage. If it is, then the game will lock Phantom to that surface regardless of where Zelda travels while charging it. There are four ways to execute this tech that I and others have found.
Jump-cancel:
It's either during jumpsquat or shortly after, if you down-b, you will complete your jump while Phantom is made on the ground you leapt from. You are able to change the direction you jump while charging.
Platform Drop: Same timing, but with a ledgedrop instead of a jump. Phantom will remain on the platform while you fall through it. Can be used for setups (kick into Phantom, dash attack into Phantom, etc.)
Drive-by Displacement:
While falling past a platform or ledge, if you are positioned so that there is a platform or ledge right behind Zelda, Phantom can be created on said platform while you fall past it. It's great for edgeguards or setups like the Phantom Drop.
This fourth application is absolutely mandatory for us to learn, as it makes Phantom in neutral safe against projectiles...and in general.
Example:
I have decided to let you all in on this, since I don't have as much time for labbing as I would like. Let's break this down!
Jump-cancel:
It's either during jumpsquat or shortly after, if you down-b, you will complete your jump while Phantom is made on the ground you leapt from. You are able to change the direction you jump while charging.
Platform Drop: Same timing, but with a ledgedrop instead of a jump. Phantom will remain on the platform while you fall through it. Can be used for setups (kick into Phantom, dash attack into Phantom, etc.)
Drive-by Displacement:
While falling past a platform or ledge, if you are positioned so that there is a platform or ledge right behind Zelda, Phantom can be created on said platform while you fall past it. It's great for edgeguards or setups like the Phantom Drop.
Example:
I have decided to let you all in on this, since I don't have as much time for labbing as I would like. Let's break this down!