Ways to approach?

[木西Galaxy]

I have been using his fireball to approach, but players obviously pick up on that extremely fast. I have been using weegee cyclone as a sort of way to reset the balance (as it throws the opponent into the air on while used on the ground), but that's not really an approach option. Any tips?

 

[Yonder]

There's also tornado that helps.

But aside from tornado, fireball, or a lucky misfire...that's about it for good approach. Approaching is not one of Luigi's strong suits.

 

[木西Galaxy]

There's also tornado that helps.

But aside from tornado, fireball, or a lucky misfire...that's about it for good approach. Approaching is not one of Luigi's strong suits.

Hmmmm, ok. Should I play him more reactionary then?

 

[hey_there]

Short Hop fair/dair, Luigi Cyclone, Fireball, and SH bair. Space the SH bair so you can condition your opponent to shield and you can slip in a dash grab, so that's another option, too. A sliding dsmash is also something to keep in mind, though the opportunity doesn't come up often.

 

[Deleted member]

Approaching is a major weakness for Luigi since he lacks range. He does have some nice approaching tools, though.
1. Fireball: Use it on the ground or even in the air. Hell, you can spam it if you like! It will help Luigi get in on an opponent who shielded a Fireball or got hit by one. By that point, Luigi can rush in and grab. Don't do this too often as you will be pretty predictable.
2. Short Hop Fair / Dair / Bair: Luigi has powerful aerials, use them to your advantage! The attacks don't have the greatest range, but they will help Luigi get in and it is a good alternative for him. Sometimes opponents will shield the aerials; fast fall and THEN grab or follow up with yet another move.
3. Luigi Cyclone: This is a multi-hit move that can create nasty setups and combos. You can use the Luigi Cyclone to follow up with another move or aerial. You have to be careful that this isn't always the safest approaching tool for Luigi as it can be easily blocked as well; the ending animation for the Luigi Cyclone will leave him wide open and you will get punished. I would alternate this one in between his other approaches.

You can also use the Green Missile, but I am not a fan of that one since you will get a good hit or look silly for even using it. I wouldn't use the dash attack as a primary way to approach, but I would occasionally mix it up if my opponent rolls a bit too much.

 

[木西Galaxy]

Thank you for all the replies! So it seems as if his most sure way of getting in is behind his fire ball. It looks like I have to practice those short hops now!!

 

[speedguy20]

I use Luigi's Nair becuse it's quick, and has next to no landing lag, and can also be used for baiting.