fighting the puffstar

[Dabuz]

ok, like really, how the **** do you fight kirby? cause i can't figure it out, i know this has been discussed in the matchup section and stuff, but its old and doesn't say how to counter him, just says his moves and tactics, so guys, what do you think about approaching the matchup against this puffstar

 

[Dyyne]

What specifically is the problem? Approaching?

 

[Rocann]

Fight him like DeDeDe. He likes to go for low aerial approaches, which we know how to deal with. Just like DeDeDe, he's a fairly grabby character. So you can't feel safe just shielding whatever main approaches he's got. You've got to stay mobile and basically kite him around, as he has no efficient projectile. Do *not* edgeguard him close. Inhale will destroy you even at 0% as olimar if he does it right. So more or less, what you have to do is camp/play keepaway. He is going to be using fsmash if you're near the edge, grabs when you're in the middle. As with all characters with strong aerial approaches, pivot grabs are tasty when he lands.

 

[Rocann]

also I've only fought one REALLY good kirby so meh.

 

[BlackWaltzX]

I only know of one good kirby in the region up here..
Who would that be of yours?

 

[Rocann]

SD from florida<_<

you gotta realize I've played some of the top players of almost every character. unfortunately just about all online but it does give me great experience all-around

 

[Awex]

Camp 'em. ;x

Kirby is an amazing character with no really safe approaching moves.

Don't walk into bairs, pivot grab em.

Don't be dumb and get in Kirby's grab range. Kirby's got grab combos too, but come on, his arm is like an inch long.

Smaller tip, not huge matchup advice: Because of how easily Kirby can out-prioritize up smash, combo with it and don't even worry about stale moves. Blue and Purple throws are going to be your most reliable KO moves here. At least that's what I've found from the matchup.

 

[Dabuz]

thanks, this should help, now to apply it into my playstyle...

 

[Rhyme]

You can whistle cancel through Kirby's grab combos and punish with whatever you like after that (Usmash is my favorite).

 

[BlackWaltzX]

GB2|Bed Rhyme

 

[KillerSOS]

Just keep up the FB spam game and keep him off. WA a attack and Usmash for the kill.

 

[GenG]

Kirby is tricky, after they realize that they can't dair you they'll start airdodging into you. Sometimes jumping suddenly with a fair messes with their spacing.

 

[Weruop]

the gist of it imo is
camp intelligently
pivot grabs
well spaced and timed fairs
mndgames and
combos

 

[Rocann]

way to describe every single character in brawl weruop minus the fairs part, replace that with whatever their best move in the matchup is

 

[Weruop]

not really lol >.>

all im saying dabuz is kind of camp them and watch urline but always be on ur toes ready to act. pivot grabs will **** and u should save up smash for finisher