Mini_Mac
Smash Apprentice
okay, so I wrote up a thread similar to this one on Bowser's forum about why Bowser isn't higher on the tier list and as of now, I'm trying to understand why Duck Hunt isn't higher as well. Here is why I'm asking this.
FYI, maybe it is too early in the meta and many people don't yet know how to beat him since not a lot of people play him or play against him. If I'm making any mistakes in my playstyle as I describe it below, let me know.
There are so many times where I struggle against a good Duck Hunt. I honestly don't understand why he isn't at least top 20. The reason for that is because almost every time I fight against Duck Hunt:
1. He has endless keep away options with his special moves.
2. Approaching him is a nightmare since he can spam the frisbee and since the frisbee has multiple hit boxes, he has enough time to approach while I'm in shield to grab me.
3. He has so many tools to keep his opponent from ledge guarding like the gunman and the can.
4. His run speed is above average making it relatively difficult to chase him down unless you're Mac, Falcon, or Sonic.
5. His smash attacks are powerful with long distance.
6. His throws combo into other aerials.
7. When I'm offstage with whatever character, he has a lot of pressure potential with his frisbee and his can.
8. Finally, when I'm doing crap like infinite jabs with some characters, he is able to break out of it with the jank can.
And TBH, he is EXTREMELY challenging in keeping track of. When DH is in a position to camp and sometimes when he is offstage, he literally just throws out projectile after projectile and keeping my focus on him and him alone is an absolute chore compared to the rest of the cast.
So yeah. Does DH have any significant weaknesses other than an exploitable recovery and why is he so low on the tier list when my experience fighting him seems to reveal otherwise? Maybe is it that people just don't have enough experience fighting with him or against him? What are your guy's thoughts?
FYI, maybe it is too early in the meta and many people don't yet know how to beat him since not a lot of people play him or play against him. If I'm making any mistakes in my playstyle as I describe it below, let me know.
There are so many times where I struggle against a good Duck Hunt. I honestly don't understand why he isn't at least top 20. The reason for that is because almost every time I fight against Duck Hunt:
1. He has endless keep away options with his special moves.
2. Approaching him is a nightmare since he can spam the frisbee and since the frisbee has multiple hit boxes, he has enough time to approach while I'm in shield to grab me.
3. He has so many tools to keep his opponent from ledge guarding like the gunman and the can.
4. His run speed is above average making it relatively difficult to chase him down unless you're Mac, Falcon, or Sonic.
5. His smash attacks are powerful with long distance.
6. His throws combo into other aerials.
7. When I'm offstage with whatever character, he has a lot of pressure potential with his frisbee and his can.
8. Finally, when I'm doing crap like infinite jabs with some characters, he is able to break out of it with the jank can.
And TBH, he is EXTREMELY challenging in keeping track of. When DH is in a position to camp and sometimes when he is offstage, he literally just throws out projectile after projectile and keeping my focus on him and him alone is an absolute chore compared to the rest of the cast.
So yeah. Does DH have any significant weaknesses other than an exploitable recovery and why is he so low on the tier list when my experience fighting him seems to reveal otherwise? Maybe is it that people just don't have enough experience fighting with him or against him? What are your guy's thoughts?