How to Land

[Magik0722]

One of my biggest problems with snake is getting back on the ground from the air. I usually get back on the ground after taking about 50-75% damage. So, how do you get back on the ground without getting punished for landing.

 

[bman in 2288]

1) Don't do aerials unless you're sure it'll hit the other person and give you room to recover.

2) Drop C4.

3) Don't land while doing aerials.

4) Time your air-dodges right.

 

[aresparadox]

what i think a huge problem here is that many people have considered those options, if your doing aerials and landing theres so much lag, dropping c4 means if you wanted to threaten them with expoding it you hafta DI away from where it is either side of the c4, and your opponent is still chasing you, and if the opponent tries to attack u u air dodge, but what about those who wait for you to land and shield grab you, that takes away many options, thats where i think snake is screwed from landing.

 

[ADMJP]

i normally just pull out a grenade, then airdodge so they get hit by it and i'm fine if i time it properly.

 

[megamanexev3]

Drop a C4, then do what ADMJP says. You can use your C4s to secure a landing spot.

 

[Magik0722]

I have started to do a nair with the right timing so that way it autocancels then shield. What do yall think of this?

 

[zeionut]

hmm, i kinda had that problem too, i think u can use c4 and push the opposite diredtion to change ur momentum screwing up ur opponent tryin to punish u, but, its really hard trying to get back to the ground with snake

 

[Cecilanius]

1. Fast Fall
2. Air dodge like a mad man.
3. DI away from the opponent.
4. Side step dodge as you land.
5. Roll/jump away.

Also, using the B-reversal with the grenade is a better idea if you are trying to land and confuse your opponent.

 

[indianunit]

What cecilanius said I just air dodge like there's no tomorrow.

 

[eroninja562]

If you just spam air dodge against some one with mad aerial mobility, then, there is a chance that they'll wait for you to recover from it and follow with another attack after. In my opinion, Snake has the hardest time reaching the ground. I just use a grenade in the air to scare the guy off. If he does hit me, he'll get hit by the explosion and there's a chance for you to DI away to land. It's not 100% gurantee landing but it helps me land sometimes.