Why do people use Fair on stage?

[Mith_]

When I see DK vids, many people use Fair while on stage as an attack. I wonder why they always do this, it is so laughably slow and easily punishable. Wouldn't Nair be a better option?

Edit: And Dair too.

 

[Jmex]

Because it looks Baller!!!

Seriously though, Nair would be the best option, and the least lag'iest.

 

[itsthebigfoot]

it has less lag then dair at the end, and better range than both nair and dair, it's also not that slow

 

[i1337]

i use fair on stage you just need to predict ur opponent

 

[Jingo_Joe]

It makes you feel like a man.

 

[A2ZOMG]

If you don't think the F-air is slow, you're crazy. It's significantly slower than a lot of smash attacks, and I mean slow smash attacks. And from what I've seen you almost always if not always have landing lag with this attack.

It does have "combo" starter usability though because it's a meteor (keep in mind, meteor smashes in general have pretty good hitstun), and the non-sweetspot has pretty good power.

 

[itsthebigfoot]

i said it isn't that slow, it comes out on frame 25, which isn't unlandably slow, and eats most airdodges. in comparison dair comes out on frame 18 and is not active for nearly as long

learn to read before posting

 

[Mith_]

I dunno, I just cringe everytime I see a DK use a Fair on stage and miss, then get punished bad for it. Dair is even worst.

 

[Jmex]

DK is so big, even if he does get punished, its like a scratch on his belly.

 

[Tujex]

Because its an awesome move and you should try it.

 

[Mith_]

Because its an awesome move and you should try it.

I use Fair. I love it so much, but not when my opponent is on the level lol.

 

[A2ZOMG]

i said it isn't that slow, it comes out on frame 25, which isn't unlandably slow, and eats most airdodges. in comparison dair comes out on frame 18 and is not active for nearly as long

learn to read before posting

I dunno, you're not really going to be using this often on stage though.

I mean it's wonderful every so often when you do land it just because of the raw power, but on stage, you're usually better off with different attacks.

 

[corhor]

Make them eat dirt.

 

[magikguy]

if it comes out its an accident for me mostly

 

[Four Leaf]

Don't use it on the stage

/end thread

 

[Donkey Bong]

10mindgames

 

[hagendaasmaser]

Don't use it on the stage

/end thread

If only it were that easy...

f-air can be useful on stage if used correctly. Its shear power can kill at decent percents (if hit sideways off the stage) in a situation where, perhaps, your opponent is recovering from a laggy move or misplaced an up-b and were free-falling onto a platform (like bf's). If sweet spotted it can lead to some combos and such. Yes, it is a rarely used move on stage...and is certainly not always the best choice...but it's not a matter of "Don't use this attack on the stage ever." Such a statement can be saved for things like doing down-b in the air.

 

[Mr.Victory07]

I mostly only use it as an accident because i was trying to do bair, but its not horrible, and it does nice damage. And its like, his third or fourth strongest KO move i think

 

[Mith_]

I do DK's down B in the air all the time its better than MKs tornado.

 

[Nokonoko]

Really? No one’s said this yet? Okay …

Fight a good DK and you’ll see what I mean.

And don’t let me fair you or it’s over.

 

[Mith_]

I see good DKs (Bum and some others whos name escape me atm) Fair/Dair on stage and miss. Then get hit.

Yes it is a great move when it connects (I've seen it connect, its great.) but the risk =/= reward. Even if it does it with the lack of hit stun it is hard to follow up with something because you still get lag from it.

 

[Flamingo777]

when I See Dk Vids, Many People Use Fair While On Stage As An Attack. I Wonder Why They Always Do This, It Is So Laughably Slow And Easily Punishable. Wouldn't Nair Be A Better Option?

edit: And Dair Too.

Foo, Its Mindgames!@! Get It!

 

[Donkey Bong]

Don't use it on the stage

/end thread

i wouldnt go as far to say that, its useful in select situations

 

[GimR]

I don't use it lol(that much maybe once a match)

 

[Flamingo777]

dude stick to ftilt. the raaaange!

 

[TheTomNookster]

Because Wario f-air mindgames have satisfying results.

Spoiler

10fairs

 

[Mith_]

Because Wario f-air mindgames have satisfying results.

Spoiler

10fairs

0.o

I love Wario's Fair.
But this isn't the Wario forums =[

 

[powuh_of_PIE]

It's fun to interchange it with Uair when my opponent is above me, it actually has more vertical range XD Also the manliest move in DK's aerial arsenal. Fun to watch your opponent's shield flee in terror. Srsly tho, works well when interchanged with Dair for the timing mindgames. Also good to fastfall, your opponent will be surprised when he dies off the side instead of straight down ^ ^

 

[Donkey Bong]

yeah, fast falling it increases the already ridiculously large hitbox on it

 

[itsthebigfoot]

Make them eat dirt.

thats alexes standing throw, this is entirely different

 

[Ace55]

Because in Melee it was an awesome spacing tool. I'm still in Melee DK mode.

 

[Mith_]

oic.

ive played melee about 10 times, and never played Dk in melee rofl.

 

[Donkey Bong]

playing DK in melee is so weird hah
his moves are slower than they are in brawl, even though melee is faster
i was never that good at melee anyways
:/