Best Options After a Parry/PS with Ike?

[VersatileBJN]

I'm sure everyone knows that Parrying(or Power Shielding/PSing) in this game is far more practical and will be used at the highest level to punish things that normally wouldn't be punishable.

For those with experience using Ike at a decent level: What are Ike's best options in your opinion after you Parry a move?

Now, I know the answer will vary, so I'll ask it like this:

What are Ike's best options after PSing a

1. A move that is very unsafe

2. A move that is fairly safe and only unsafe because of you PSing it(think moves with big push back. push back is negated if a moe is PSed)

3. A move that cannot be punished even if PSed.

I plan to experiment with all of Ike's options upon getting the game and will be posting my findings here, but what do you guys think?

 

[Rhyfelwyr]

I don't own the game, but I would guess that the down-smash is the best for knockback. It's the only powerful move Ike has that would come out quick enough.

For damage Ike's best option would be his AAA, or Up-B.

 

[ama(m/t)]

1. AAA
2. AAA
3. side B

 

[Zink]

AAA, prolly. Better than grab, you can always jab-cancel if you have more leeway.

 

[Zareidriel]

AAA. Definitely.

 

[Doval]

I'd have to go with AAA as the general purpose counter or when you're just uneasy in general.

If your opponent did something unsafe (something like a Marth or Pikachu F-Smash) then you could probably get away with whipping out an up-tilt, f-tilt, or Down Smash with little to no risk. Aether would be a fine choice too if you're looking to rack up % more than anything else at that point in the fight, since a fully connected Aether does so much damge (25% I think it was?)

 

[tshkn]

hell yeah AAA is so GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LOL

 

[reothepenguin]

I haven't played the game yet, but from what I've seen in videos and based on what I've heard, I'd have to agree that AAA is definitely your best option.