Which Melee character should I play as "practice" for Shulk in Ultimate?

[GambitGGuy]

So, I plan on maining Shulk when Smash Ultimate comes out, so I want to practice for him, but the only Smash game I currently own is Melee. Does anyone have advice on what character to play as so I can "practice" for playing Shulk in Ultimate? Any suggestion helps.










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[CrusherMania1592]

Marth, Link, Roy would be good starters

 

[Orlando BCN]

Melee and Ultimate are two different games. Better to start from scratch if you want a feel for the new engine, unless you still don’t know the fundamentals.

 

[Aímerose]

So, I plan on maining Shulk when Smash Ultimate comes out, so I want to practice for him, but the only Smash game I currently own is Melee. Does anyone have advice on what character to play as so I can "practice" for playing Shulk in Ultimate? Any suggestion helps.










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FEELING IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I dont believe there is a way to prepare to play shulk with what melee offers

 

[praline]

But Shulk isn’t in melee. Why not play 4 which he actually is in?

 

[GambitGGuy]

But Shulk isn’t in melee. Why not play 4 which he actually is in?

I don't have Smash 4

 

[scoobymcsnack]

Your best bet is any sword fighter, specifically Link, Marth, or Roy. It won’t be perfect, but it’s the closest you’re gonna get.

 

[Mogisthelioma]

Don't use Shulk.

But if you do, any sword wielding anime boy.

 

[ADAS20]

hey shulk is actually a character in ultimate now

 

[Deleted member]

I would have to say marth simply because Roy functions like a rushdown character (sort of) while Link relies heavily on projectiles. Marth is the closest to Shulk due to his long range, even though it won't be super helpful. Monado Arts are the most important thing in Shulk's kit and you can't really prepare to main him without practicing how to use each Art effectively. I would say just practice him when Ultimate comes out since any skills you pick up from Marth will be completely negligible except for maybe spacing with Speed Art

 

[Sabertooth]

Definitely Mr Game & Watch.

 

[wufu]

Shulk is an anime boy so marth or something

 

[GambitGGuy]

Don't use Shulk.

But if you do, any sword wielding anime boy.

Who would you suggest I use instead of Shulk?

 

[GambitGGuy]

Also considering Cloud

 

[Deleted member]

Who would you suggest I use instead of Shulk?

eh I think he's saying don't use Shulk because Shulk was garbage in Smash 4 but he's actually looking like he might be top-tier in Ultimate. he's a very safe pick to main

 

[Swamp Sensei]

Shulk has a bunch of large disjointed hitboxes, so you'll need to practice spacing.



These two might help you get in the right mindset.

 

[Amazing Ampharos]

Marth is the only real choice. Shulk is a bulky, slower swordsman so Young Link and G&W are poor practice (and Melee G&W is a horribly built character who wouldn't even prepare you well to play G&W). Roy in Melee is literally just worse Marth; there's no value to him. Link is a projectile heavy character in every Smash game, and Shulk doesn't do that. Honestly Melee Marth and Ultimate Shulk are still going to be worlds apart, but it's by far the closest you can do.

 

[Big-Cat]

Just wait two weeks.

 

[Mogisthelioma]

Who would you suggest I use instead of Shulk?

For starters, a character with simpler movements and frame data. Marth, Link or Roy are good. For Ultimate, Cloud's frame data is amazing, but people will hate you for using an OP fighter.