So after watching a LOT of Shulk gameplay, here's what I can conclude about his overall playstyle
- His attacks
are not fast. They're leaning more on the slow side, but they're
not horribly slow
- Spacing with Shulk is a
big must. Most of the time, you're usually either using Buster or Smash and both arts debuff so maximizing your range is important so that you can stay away from your opponent's usual range
- Use monado arts at the right time and when it's safe enough. You can also do it while shielding
- Don't delay vision counter against quick attacks. Chances are that the attack will trigger the counter and will finish before your counter can even hit the opponent (Sheik lol)
- Avoid using vision with buster at low percentages. You can use any art but buster. Smash is recommended
- B-air, back throw, f-tilt and dash attack are great KO moves especially with Smash activated
- Use Monado speed against campers. Also, learn how to control it. The art looks a bit spastic imo
- Don't spam any of your smashes. Additionally, the hitboxes of f-smash and u-smash don't last that long
- Remember what I said about playing safe? Well, use Monado shield against Bowser. You can use buster if you want but taking additional damage from Bowser is NEVER good. He's the strongest (I only said strongest) character in the game
- I think you can add more u-tilts in the u-throw -> u-tilt -> air slash combo if you activate monado buster due to the knockback debuff
- As tempting as it is, don't throw out f-smash randomly. I've seen japanese players do it and they really pay for it
- Fair and Nair are your best buddies. Your jab is also great and so are your tilts. Bair is great if you know how to space it correctly. Its landing lag is somewhat noticeable but not that terrible
Note that in Smashwiki, it states that Buster and Smash reduces weight. It does NOT. It makes you receive more damage. That includes Smash. This is all based on Aero's postings about Shulk's weight
it's consistant, the only % I've confirmed though is Shield's 33.05% reduced damage.
I should probably make a topic but I don't have any way to test jump lol
so you do a move that does 10% and you take 12% (for Smash)
Edit: Monado Smash reduces weight and increases damage received. Monado buster increases damage received