Why is no one using D Smash?!

[Pierce7d]

Recently I've shieldstabbed the BACK of my opponent's D3's shield consistently with a Dsmash. I wonder if the back of his (or all characters') shields are more vulnerable.

Also Dash attack = good edge guard if used awesomely.

 

[Dynomite]

honestly, i dont really ever use down smash in singles. ide rather use it in doubles. in singles if u miss ur f'd .. but in doubles you have a better chance at hitting some 1 since there are 2 people. and if u miss both and lag.. u have ur partner to save u

 

[Marth & Ike]

I've only used b-throw if my back is right against the ledge, other than that it doesn't have much use.

D-smash is an okay move, if anything it just adds to what your opponent has to take into consideration, which makes his job of defending harder. I find it especially useful against MK (or light characters in general that have multi-jumps, or have great recovery), even more so if the first time I use it is for killing purposes. It usually won't ever be stale, it has great vertical killing chances, and landing a tipper is arguably easier.

F-smash is better overall, but if your opponent is looking for the F-smash (not jumping as much), then it increases the chances of D-smash landing, as opposed to being dodged/punished.

As with Marth's move-set, everything works well in tandem, and forms a very complete system. Leaving out one part of the system only decreases its efficiency.

 

[¯\_S.(ツ).L.I.D._/¯]

b throw can set up tipper fsmash, I use it sometimes at the edge for a kill.