So when should I be using Down Tilt?

[Jab187]

I notice Palutena Down tilt is the only move which I never use for some reason.

I know that you can shield quickly after, but I feel more comfortable using Jab and F tilit to keep opponents out.

In what situations should I be using Down tilt?

Feels like im missing out on maximising this character if im not using all available moves.

 

[RavensArk]

I tend to use it if I anticipate a grab or occasionally I'll Jump>Jump again while advancing then retreating>FastFall>D-tilt
Works a lot surprisingly.

 

[Jab187]

I tend to use it if I anticipate a grab or occasionally I'll Jump>Jump again while advancing then retreating>FastFall>D-tilt
Works a lot surprisingly.

Does it evade grabs or something? Or do you mean to keep people away who are charging in?

 

[RavensArk]

Does it evade grabs or something? Or do you mean to keep people away who are charging in?

Basically if someones charging in you use it. At least that's all I see it being useful for.

 

[Genoblob]

I usually use it to catch rolls, spot dodges, and standard get ups.

 

[Masque]

Yeah, it's pretty good for catching rollers and spot dodges because of the surprisingly long hitbox. It's also decent against rushdown characters as a mixup.

 

[xnine]

D-tilt stays out much longer than jab, so I use it when the enemy is closing the gap or when they roll towards me. There a good bit of room for error with that move.

 

[TastyCarcass]

I don't use it at all really, except maybe if I know that someone is going to roll at me. This and her ftilts are moves that I'd only use by accident

 

[scalpel]

When the opponent is at very high percentages (180%+), down-tilt is a kill move.