Easy ways to spot a New Falco

[xanx]

What are some instant ques as that someone is a new Falco? Example: "Oh you took this character to this stage? You're clearly new" Or something like "You're using this attack on this character at this percent?" Thanks

 

[deadPhoenix]

Falcos who dash attack in situations where they should nair instead is a good start. Falcos who don't know how to laser pressure, don't know their shine combo game, don't know how to waveshine, don't know movement around the stage, etc. is also a good place to start.

 

[20YY SS | Saiblade]

Dash attack approaches, no lasers, bad shield pressure, bad counterpicks, the list goes on and on.

 

[Varist]

I can't believe the first two posts are dissing dash attack, there's your example OP lol

 

[Oskurito]

over use of laser + aerial approach, always goes in, no bait + punish game, doesn't mix his recovery, resorts to spamming lasers and still loses neutral.

Those are the most common mistakes that I can think of right now, we're all been gilty of them at some point in our falco journey.

 

[ryfish]

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[KevJames]

When they do the same timing on dairs/nairs every single time. Never does late aerials into shine to avoid shield grabs.

 

[OninO]

For me my biggest "noob habits" that I'm working on eliminating have been:
1) F-smash in neutral for "surprise value" don't do it, it's ****ing stupid.
2) Thirsty dash attacks i.e. long range "surprise" dash attacks. (Cross up dash attacks from mid/close range are still pretty useful though).
3) Long range, early out aerials, basically an easy way to **** up your own pressure game.
4) Lack of tilt utilisation is a big one.

I feel like (personal feeling only) Falco has an awkward range right around his f-tilt/d-tilt range where if you happen to land in that range your options are kind of sketchy/unsafe.

Edit: OH! Oh! Use the jab man, the jab is so ****ing godlike to cover up a mis-spacing in laser pressure.