up smash

[fear17]

when is the best time to use lucas up smash cuz i was wondering i love using it a lot but when you miss that just leaves you for a open for a big hit

 

[ParanoidDrone]

I like using it as the opponent gets up from the ledge, since the hitbox is big enough to hit even if they jump and lasts long enough to make timing it fairly simple. Probably not the best option possible, but it's there.

You can also use it as a stylish finish once the announcer says "GAME!" <_<

 

[Earthbound360]

Shield break
Or on a Dedede who is using their Up+B move to recover.

 

[Tyr_03]

It's great for when people try to land on platforms above you because there is a little bit of lag time when they land that they can't avoid even if they airdodge or anything. Situational but great if the opportunity arises. Usmash is really great if you use it very sparingly. It can be very unexpected.

My favorite time to use it is during a Dedede chaingrab. You just start hitting up on the c-stick (since you can't escape the chaingrab with Lucas anyway) and hope that he either trips or messes up.

 

[Omis]

Whenever someone is in fallspecial.

 

[fear17]

i really appreciate your comments and opinions thanks for answering

 

[Blackbelt]

use it whenever they use something punishable.

 

[Rave925]

most of the time you should just use it when they are on ledges, but sometimes it is funny when you see your opponent freak out when you use it right in their face and they don't shield properly and get hit, lol.

 

[ZMan]

Off the top of my head:

-When someone is trying recover under a pass through platform (Delfino, Halberd, ect.)
-Punishing a roll
-Punishing a whiffed smash

And the situations everyone else said.

 

[DanGR]

when bigger characters roll behind you.

 

[GimmeAnFSharp]

when is the best time to use lucas up smash cuz i was wondering i love using it a lot but when you miss that just leaves you for a open for a big hit

1. Why yes, it does have a tendency to leave you open... therefore, use it when it WOULDN'T leave you open... hmmmm... (My favorite are poorly placed Up+B recoveries)

2. ****, son, get rid of that blue.

 

[Trozz]

If you use u-smash and someone shields it, they'll be pushed back. If they get pushed back far enough to be shoved off the stage, they likely won't be able to punish your smash.

 

[Brinzy]

I use it when Zelda tries to warp on me.

 

[Sonic The Hedgedawg]

And it works >_<

 

[Trozz]

I use it when Zelda tries to warp on me.

Now you're thinking with portals!
^^

 

[Earthbound360]

Yes, usmash kills predictable recoveries tha dont sweetspot well. Dedede and Zelda are perfect examples.

 

[fear17]

yeah ill will find a better way to use it and so they can fall into it or roll

 

[Earthbound360]

THe super slow startup startup can throw off dodge timing sometimes also. They expect a stick, they spotdodge during the startup thn get PK Loved.

 

[Big-Cat]

I use it as a mini projectile sometimes and I also use it as a Dash Attack.

 

[PK Starstorm]

yes, the pk love is wonderful. I used to spam it, but now i use it when people are try to recover and they get caught below the ledge, or into a hyphen smash

 

[Phelix08]

Zelda/Sheik transformations
Pkmn trainer transformations.

Guaranteed hits (if they're dumb enough to do it with you standing nearby)

Basically, just use your common sense, as most people have been sayin. Use it when you're fairly safe, but if you take risks it might pay off (or it may lead to an early grave... )

 

[GimmeAnFSharp]

Zelda/Sheik transformations
Pkmn trainer transformations.

Guaranteed hits (if they're dumb enough to do it with you standing nearby)

Basically, just use your common sense, as most people have been sayin. Use it when you're fairly safe, but if you take risks it might pay off (or it may lead to an early grave... )

Don't forget the final smashes of Samus, Zamus, Lucas, Ness, and Pit.