Tilt Attack Help?

[hardytack]

Hi! So I've been playing Smash Bros for over 15 years (suddenly feels old), but only very recently got into Competitive smashing. As I've been learning new techniques, one thing I see a lot of guides talk about is tilt attacks. I know what these are, but I have so many problems with them.

I'm currently playing using the Wii U Gamepad, due to lack of adapter, but this issue also happens on 3DS and on the gamecube controller for Melee. Basically, I can't get the hang of using tilt attacks. Every time I try, I end up using a smash attack. The only different is Megaman, who for some reason I always use his side tilt when I try to smash...I never understood that.

I've been looking all over but could never really find a good guide to learning to use tilts and smashes when you want to. The only thing I can think of is taking smash and tilt attacks off the same stick, but the second stick on the gamepad is in a pretty awkward placement sadly.

So, is there anything you can recommend for learning to control sensitivity/timing of smash/tilt attacks, or a certian button configuration you find comfortable? Any advice will help! Thank you!!

 

[CyberHyperPhoenix]

Hi! So I've been playing Smash Bros for over 15 years (suddenly feels old), but only very recently got into Competitive smashing. As I've been learning new techniques, one thing I see a lot of guides talk about is tilt attacks. I know what these are, but I have so many problems with them.

I'm currently playing using the Wii U Gamepad, due to lack of adapter, but this issue also happens on 3DS and on the gamecube controller for Melee. Basically, I can't get the hang of using tilt attacks. Every time I try, I end up using a smash attack. The only different is Megaman, who for some reason I always use his side tilt when I try to smash...I never understood that.

I've been looking all over but could never really find a good guide to learning to use tilts and smashes when you want to. The only thing I can think of is taking smash and tilt attacks off the same stick, but the second stick on the gamepad is in a pretty awkward placement sadly.

So, is there anything you can recommend for learning to control sensitivity/timing of smash/tilt attacks, or a certian button configuration you find comfortable? Any advice will help! Thank you!!

Mega Man doesn't have a forward tilt because he is able to walk and shoot his buster at the same time.

Also try tilting the stick in what direction you want and press the attack button, instead of Smashing the control stick to whatever direction you want and pressing the attack button at the same time.
Alternatively, you can "Smash" the control stick in the desired direction then pressing the attack button, rather than at the pressing the button at the same time.

I know it sounds confusing, but you have too keep practicing in order to get the timing down properly.

You could try setting the C-stick to attack for easier tilts, but it probably won't help based off what you just said

 

[hardytack]

Mega Man doesn't have a forward tilt because he is able to walk and shoot his buster at the same time.

Also try tilting the stick in what direction you want and press the attack button, instead of Smashing the control stick to whatever direction you want and pressing the attack button at the same time.
Alternatively, you can "Smash" the control stick in the desired direction then pressing the attack button, rather than at the pressing the button at the same time.

I know it sounds confusing, but you have too keep practicing in order to get the timing down properly.

You could try setting the C-stick to attack for easier tilts, but it probably won't help based off what you just said

That explains why megaman always does that...I assumed it was his tilt.

Whats odd is when I try waiting a quarter second or so after pressing the direction, i either still end up smashing, or i end up doing a dash attack of some sort. Whenever i try tilting, and this MAY be a gamepad issue, even the slightest tilts still seem to end up in smash attacks. Like, i have to BARELY move the stick at all for a tilt attack to register, which I still think might just be an issue with the gamepad sticks.

Thank you though! :D I'll keep practicing.

 

[CyberHyperPhoenix]

That explains why megaman always does that...I assumed it was his tilt.

Whats odd is when I try waiting a quarter second or so after pressing the direction, i either still end up smashing, or i end up doing a dash attack of some sort. Whenever i try tilting, and this MAY be a gamepad issue, even the slightest tilts still seem to end up in smash attacks. Like, i have to BARELY move the stick at all for a tilt attack to register, which I still think might just be an issue with the gamepad sticks.

Thank you though! :D I'll keep practicing.

That last sentence is necessarily a game-pad problem.

Actually, that's how its supposed to work.