Uncharged or fully charged shots?

[Autx]

Alot of Samus players fully charge their shot at the beginning of a match , what do you guys think of this stategy? I myself find uncharged shots very useful for breaking up an opponents momentum, cause of the stun it can open up other attacks to follow with.
Lastly when is the best time to fire the fully charged shot? right as an opponent lands from a jump there seems to be a delay between their airdodge and shield where you can land it. Any thoughts?

 

[Crystanium]

Alot of Samus players fully charge their shot at the beginning of a match , what do you guys think of this stategy? I myself find uncharged shots very useful for breaking up an opponents momentum, cause of the stun it can open up other attacks to follow with.
Lastly when is the best time to fire the fully charged shot? right as an opponent lands from a jump there seems to be a delay between their airdodge and shield where you can land it. Any thoughts?

When I first brawled with Tenki, a very excellent Sonic main, I used my uncharged Charge Shots, which stopped him. Sometimes I also did my fully charged Charge Shots. Uncharged are excellent, like you say, to stop their momentum. It stuns them, and you can quickly grab them. Gum noted that uncharged Charge Shots are good against Marth players, because when they are using their Sword Dance, the uncharged Charge Shot stops it instantly. I just love how sometimes my opponent will become stunned for a bit. I wonder what's going on in his head at that time.

 

[Smash_Gigas]

Lastly when is the best time to fire the fully charged shot? right as an opponent lands from a jump there seems to be a delay between their airdodge and shield where you can land it. Any thoughts?

This is a very good tactic that has yet to fail for me. Other than this, I commonly find myself using the Charged Beam when recovering after a smash. Usually, when someone is trying to edge-guard you, they're on the offensive. If you turn the tables around with an offensive just as powerfull, it can throw them off balance or maybe even catch them by surprise.

Ultimately, I try to keep it charged and fire it only when my opponent is at higher percents. (90% +) If they see you've been keeping your beam for that long, they'll expect you to fire it, and play abnormally defensive and make miscalculated dodge attempts / reflectors. I would tease them a little before firing.

There are two other methods I remember other people using, though I don't remember who they were.

1.) Dashing towards the opponent, letting go of the analog stick, and firing a Charged Beam.
2.) Jumping off the ledge for an edge-guard and firing the beam for an earlier KO.

Uncharged shots are good weapons to keep in mind as well, though I don't think you'll be using them as much as Missiles. Like you already stated, it can be used as a stunner (or "Tazer" as I like to call it) much like Zair.

 

[0RLY]

Uncharged shots - Usable but not reliable.

Partially charged shots - Helpful for damage.

Charged shots - All purpose, very helpful to have around.

That's all I really have to say. I'd rather charge my beam after I send the foe flying after a dsmash.

 

[BurtonEarny]

Uncharged shots - Usable but not reliable.

Partially charged shots - Helpful for damage.

Charged shots - All purpose, very helpful to have around.

That's all I really have to say. I'd rather charge my beam after I send the foe flying after a dsmash.

agree with this... I'd rather not use the charge shot unless trying to k.o., however, a well place uncharged shot can be a godsend.

 

[MetaRidleyX]

I like to charge it up at the beginning or whenever I get the chance to. Having it charged doesnt necessarily mean I'm going to use it for damge or a KO however. I like to use the fully charged shot as a scare tactic. It works very well.