How to approach as kirby (With/Without copy abilities.)

[CCCM89]

So, I've started maining kirby for the time being, if only because he's currently the character I have the best win percentage with out of all the ones I've been playing lately, and I've been trying to work out better ways to approache with him. for the most part, I just try to play defensive and let the others come to me, but when I'm fighting a camper or someone else being abnormally defensive, it gets dificult.
So, I thought I'd ask here for a little advice, and perhaps, if I get enough, list it off in this post for others seeking the same information I am. Of course, I'll need some suggestions and strategies from people first. I realyl would like to learn how to, say, get in close to a ZSS who does nothing but standard and down B to run away.

 

[|RK|]

Send a written request, and wait two to five days for a response.

 

[Nickname87]

Most characters who camp have a Neutral b that is a projectile )such as toon link duck hunt and zss) and if you get in an take their ability you can camp and force them to aproach.

 

[CCCM89]

yes but how do I approach in the first place?

 

[Nickname87]

With Magic.or try to roll in , up tilt, to reverse b

 

[C.O.M.M]

Welcome fellow Kirby main!

It seems you've discovered one of Kirby's main problems as a character, Due to his close-combat oriented fighting style, Kirby has to get close to be at his most effective, unfortunately he doesn't have very many approach options, especially against characters like Samus, Mega and DHD and it gets worse when they play defensive.

My general strategy is to deploy Fabian Tactics, Shadow them and watch what they do. Attack, dodge, duck, roll, deke, float while keeping yourself free from being exploited. Keep your opponent guessing on what you'll do next, hopefully it's enough to cause your opponent to crack and give you openings to exploit. Hopefully it'll be enough to make your opponent become more aggressive and attack you more often at closer, manageable ranges

Using techs can also help close the gap or trick your opponent. You can hup-cancel and grab those characters who shield for aerials. You can also try non-corner dash pivoting for approaches, Asdioh mentioned in the NCDP thread that down-tilt combined with NCDP is a great approach tech and I agree due to Kirby's duck being a very good defensive option, the reach, and the momentum gained from the non-corner pivot. With the right spacing and a bit of luck you can cause a trip!