Starting shiek

[rexpro02]

Hi
im a peach player but i think its time i get a second main just in case (last tournament i got ***** by marths )

i just wanted to know what do i hav to practice to be a good sheik player, what do i hav to learn?
there are not many sheik players around me so im asking here
thx

 

[Egoclapper]

See the other thread of this ilk.

And do some research on your own. Soap has made many an informative thread and there are various other threads to help on matchup and general knowledge.

The first step to picking up any character is initiative.

 

[Miggz]

I wonder what is it about Peach players wanting to pick up Sheik as a secondary.

Not hating. I just think its interesing phenomenon.

Then again, I'm a Marth main who seconds Fox. Very common paring.

=)

Anyway, as for your question, read sheik guides, watch sheik videos, and simply practice your SHFLS and other tech skills first.

 

[elvenarrow3000]

Shorthop needle fakeouts are good to learn... also, getting to know Sheik's edgeguarding game, as it's pretty different from most character's. Ummm... finding a way to replace the standard dashdance is also nice.

 

[Miggz]

Speaking of needles...learn/master reverse need cancels, preferably short hop ones for style points. These are excellent edge-guarding set up.

 

[lloDownedu74]

Hey, I'm a Peach/Shiek main too

My Sheik basically consists of dash attacks, dthrows/chain grabs, needles, lots of dsmashes, and aerials(especially fairs). This works fine for me, but I have trouble with high level foxes..... But for fox, I just use Peach