Sonic's Homing Attack As a Viable Tool

[Lucifroz]

After seeing a couple videos online, my main, Sonic can now use the Homing Attack (Neutral ) as a mix up, an Edge-guard, and a follow up after doing a side or down to rack up more percent.

I was worried about the Blue Blur when moving into Smash Ultimate, but after understanding how Sonic works in Ultimate he's still a great character.

Since I'm maining him, gotta find out the matchups now. Any matchups you guys have problems with when using Sonic?
Thanks,

 

[Camalange]

Hello Lucifroz,

First off, welcome to Smashboards and specifically the Sonic boards ~

If making a new thread, please be clear and decisive in your topic. If discussing moveset, I recommend posting in the moveset thread. If discussing match-ups, I'd recommend making a match-up thread if you so desire, or asking in the FAQ.

Thanks! Best of luck, hope you enjoy your time here.

 

[Lucifroz]

Thanks Camalange! I'll go and post a match-up thread. Love your guides on Youtube

 

[Camalange]

Thanks Camalange! I'll go and post a match-up thread. Love your guides on Youtube

No problem. For the sake of conversation I'll leave this thread open for the specific use of Homing Attack in that case then.

 

[dingeyeycl]

I am having an issue with homing. If you do a weak homing on a low percentage opponent, I feel like it is punishable ON HIT, which sounds pretty dumb. There have been many times when I poke with it and the opponent actually gets out of hitstun before I get out of the lagging homing animation, and they just whack me with a fair/bair because it puts us right next to eachother. Is there any way to avoid this?

 

[Tenki]

well... don't use it at low % then?

 

[dingeyeycl]

well... don't use it at low % then?

I mean, sure, that is a way to put a bandage on it. It just seems a little bull****ty to have a move be punishable ON HIT though ya know?

 

[Camalange]

You would hate Brawl.

But also having moves be punishable on hit at low percent isn't all that uncommon in Smash.

 

[Lucifroz]

I find it more preferable for the mix up option even though I use the homing attack to get more percent.

 

[Anubiz4Hire]

After seeing a couple videos online, my main, Sonic can now use the Homing Attack (Neutral ) as a mix up, an Edge-guard, and a follow up after doing a side or down to rack up more percent.

I was worried about the Blue Blur when moving into Smash Ultimate, but after understanding how Sonic works in Ultimate he's still a great character.

Since I'm maining him, gotta find out the matchups now. Any matchups you guys have problems with when using Sonic?
Thanks,

for what ever reason i find myself having the biggest struggles with the mario's (standard and doctor)
and i find the homing attack just to risky and unrelialble especially against characters that are quick on their feet like captain falcon or greninja

 

[shinhed-echi]

I LOVE homing attack in this game! I use it mostly on 2 ocassions.

Punishing projectile spammers.

And follow up to Down/Side B.

But also on the rare mix up to catch my opponent off guard. Or when opponent is about to land on a high platform.
Sometimes for recovery (only if I’m sure I won’t make it back with Up+B as my opponent is still recovering too).

I don’t think I’ve ever been punished for using it unless I whiff it.
It comes out so fast, it’s my favorite move in the game.