Best Options After a Parry/PS with Lucas?

[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 Lucas at a decent level: What are Lucas'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 Lucas'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 Lucas's options upon getting the game and will be posting my findings here, but what do you guys think?

Up Smash? Forward smash?

 

[ParanoidDrone]

My instincts would say use the strongest smash attack you can within the given situation (up smash of death, anyone?), but I have limited experience with perfect shielding and zero experience with Brawl, so take that with a grain a heaping teaspoon of salt.

 

[Hardcorenesser]

I recommend up smash it is sexy and powerful.

 

[Mikezor]

I would say Down smash is the best choice after a "perfect" shield. Usually opponents sidestep dodge after their aerials are blocked because of the grab. Down smash will almost surely hit a sidestep dodging opponent. Also, since it lasts so long and has multiple hits, even if it gets "perfect" shielded back, you should still be safe.

 

[Hardcorenesser]

I would say Down smash is the best choice after a "perfect" shield. Usually opponents sidestep dodge after their aerials are blocked because of the grab. Down smash will almost surely hit a sidestep dodging opponent. Also, since it lasts so long and has multiple hits, even if it gets "perfect" shielded back, you should still be safe.

There's no way to know where they will go (at least not with an aerial approach). I stay a fan uf up smash and its sexiness.

 

[GKirby]

The up smash is slow, so you gotta be careful, because your enemy could easily get a good hit on you if you miss.

 

[ZonedOut]

I haven't played brawl yet but I think that a quick PK Fire would be a good choice. It could put some distance between you and the other guy. This would allow you to set up for combos and the like. Just my two cents.