What's the best way to get passed Falco's laser approach with Marth?

[ST9]

OK so I've been going to my local tournaments every month and always run into so many Falco's and I just can't get past their lasers. So i was just wondering what the best option is to beat these laser approaches with Marth.

 

[Twinkles]

This is a question many are still trying to figure out lol

Dash in -> powershield -> action OOS (out of shield) is pretty good
It is also really helpful if you know how to dash ASAP after getting hit by a laser (they don't do too much stun)
Marth also has enough time to descend with a fair if he gets hit during his short-hop

Generally as Marth you want stay within sword distance and make the bird scared to laser.

 

[ST9]

OK thanks for the help. I've also been practicing shield stop F-airs and N-airs to wall Falco out if he tries to grab.

 

[Traivlin]

You could try to implement z-powershields (holding A and pressing Z + normal R or L powershield input at the same time). If I recall correctly, with normal shield you have 1 frame to powershield a laser and with a lightshield, you'll have 2. Also z-powershields enable you to reflect Falco's lowest lasers when you're crouching, when otherwise it would be either impossible or almost impossible (0 frame window or meticulously dependent on spacing).

 

[Exile_98]

Yeah sheild stopping's really good

 

[-ACE-]

You can just counter his laser approach too. Situational but actually good.