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How to avoid getting gimped by Sheik (backthrow at ~0%)
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The limit of airdodge is that if he's ready for it he'll grab you everytime. Airdodge puts you in a special fall state that has more landing lag (10frames instead of the usual 4 iirc).
Shinestall is good to get used to the height where you need to DJ to sweetspot the edge. It's a visual marker that lets you know you're in the right spot. At 0% I'd usually advise to not delay your recovery though. You can act very quick and you don't want to give sheik any time to set up.
A few decent options
First, correct me if I'm wrong anyone, always DI offstage (as you would to avoid every attempt at gimping).
- DJ away > sideB high
At low % she has to guess to catch it I think. Don't upB there, too close : she can slap you EZ.
- fall down > DJ > sideB shorten to ledge
- fall down > DJ > walljump > sideB (either shorten for ledge, or through her)
- fall down > (quick shinestall) > DJ sweetspot ledge
- upB low and close to the stage
Most important thing is mixing them up, if he's confident you're going for the same option everytime he'll destroy your recovery !
Only abuse one option if he's shown he's not ready to catch it.
Shinestall is good to get used to the height where you need to DJ to sweetspot the edge. It's a visual marker that lets you know you're in the right spot. At 0% I'd usually advise to not delay your recovery though. You can act very quick and you don't want to give sheik any time to set up.
A few decent options
First, correct me if I'm wrong anyone, always DI offstage (as you would to avoid every attempt at gimping).
- DJ away > sideB high
At low % she has to guess to catch it I think. Don't upB there, too close : she can slap you EZ.
- fall down > DJ > sideB shorten to ledge
- fall down > DJ > walljump > sideB (either shorten for ledge, or through her)
- fall down > (quick shinestall) > DJ sweetspot ledge
- upB low and close to the stage
Most important thing is mixing them up, if he's confident you're going for the same option everytime he'll destroy your recovery !
Only abuse one option if he's shown he's not ready to catch it.