I'm having trouble following up. Low hitstun?

[Safeway]

Is it just me or does Falcon have rather low hitstun on his moves? I'm having a lot of trouble following up.

Punishes are hardly rewarding for me since the opponent is able to air dodge as soon as I get to them to put out a hitbox in the air. I feel as though the knee is not a reliable kill move for me and I can barely get the knee to connect.

Dash attack to upair and after the upair they're able to dodge or even use a move so quickly even at reasonably high percent (~80% and upward). Also nair is not a reliable approach for me either.

How do you guys play Falcon in this iteration of Smash?

 

[Ganreizu]

Put your hitboxes where they come out of the air dodge.

 

[Sakelig]

Put your hitboxes where they come out of the air dodge.

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[abit_rusty]

A lot more dash attacks and dash grabbing. A lot more dthrow to uair. Knee is a punish, or a hail mary option, but not a reliable move. Nair isn't so effective either, but good for the odd momentum stopper at low percent juggles and can lead to gentleman or grab.

Honestly it's pretty one-dimensional and a little disappointing but at least it's leagues better than Brawl. When you do land that good knee it feels extra sexy.

 

[victra♥]

a lot of the combos are frame tight, otherwise just frame trap them when they're airborne.