Kazuya vs Luigi

Luigi Matchup (Kazuya)

Kazuya vs Luigi

Kazuya vs Luigi is most stable when you stop playing directly into Luigi's Down Tilt and Neutral Air, punish Jab 1 and Jab 2, and take the landing or ledge route first.

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ChatGPT Matchup Summary (Win Condition and Game Plan)

Kazuya wants to stop Luigi’s Jab 1, Jab 2, and Jab 3 with Up B (5f), Grab (10f), and Up Smash (12f), then force Luigi back outside Down Tilt and Neutral Air to keep stage control.
In Kazuya vs Luigi, the stable plan is to avoid playing directly into Luigi’s Down Tilt and Neutral Air and take the landing or ledge route before Luigi can reset.
The table shows that Luigi’s Jab 1, Jab 2, and Jab 3 can be answered by Kazuya’s Up B (5f), Grab (10f), and Up Smash (12f), so those overcommitments should be cashed out immediately.
For Kazuya, Luigi’s Down Tilt and Neutral Air are still hard to hit immediately out of shield, so reading the landing spot or ledge route matters more than forcing an early swing.

Full Move Frame Quick Reference

Opponent MoveStartupOn ShieldKazuya OOS Candidate MovesBarely Missed Moves
Jab 12-13
  • Up B (5f)
  • Grab (10f)
  • Up Smash (12f)
Jab 23-12
  • Up B (5f)
  • Grab (10f)
  • Up Smash (12f)
Jab 36-19
  • Up B (5f)
  • Grab (10f)
  • Up Smash (12f)
Forward Tilt5-18
  • Up B (5f)
  • Grab (10f)
  • Up Smash (12f)
Up Tilt5-15
  • Up B (5f)
  • Grab (10f)
  • Up Smash (12f)
Down Tilt5-2
  • None
  • Up B (+3)
Dash Attack4/8/12/16/25-17
  • Up B (5f)
  • Grab (10f)
  • Up Smash (12f)
Forward Smash12-18
  • Up B (5f)
  • Grab (10f)
  • Up Smash (12f)
Up Smash9-20
  • Up B (5f)
  • Grab (10f)
  • Up Smash (12f)
Down Smash6/14-20/-12
  • Up B (5f)
  • Grab (10f)
  • Up Smash (12f)
Neutral Air3-3/-5
  • None
  • Up B (+2)
Forward Air7-9
  • Up B (5f)
  • Grab (+1)
  • Up Smash (+3)
Back Air6-5/-6
  • Up B (5f)
Up Air5-2/-4
  • None
  • Up B (+3)
Down Air10-8/-8
  • Up B (5f)
  • Grab (+2)
Z Air14-2
  • None
  • Up B (+3)
Neutral B17-17
  • Up B (5f)
  • Grab (10f)
  • Up Smash (12f)
Side B22-23 to -13/-10
  • Up B (5f)
  • Grab (10f)
  • Up Smash (+2)
Up B (1)8-79/-99
  • Up B (5f)
  • Grab (10f)
  • Up Smash (12f)
Up B (2)6**
Down B10…/40-40
  • Up B (5f)
  • Grab (10f)
  • Up Smash (12f)
Grab14
Dash Grab16
Pivot Grab17

Win Condition Checklist

  • Kazuya should not play directly into Luigi’s Down Tilt and Neutral Air; wait for Luigi’s Jab 1, Jab 2, and Jab 3 and answer with Up B (5f), Grab (10f), and Up Smash (12f).
  • After Kazuya blocks Luigi’s Jab 1, Jab 2, and Jab 3, pick the reachable option from Up B (5f), Grab (10f), and Up Smash (12f) immediately.
  • Kazuya should not mash after Luigi’s Down Tilt and Neutral Air; take the landing route, escape route, or ledge route first.
  • Kazuya should finish stocks by breaking Luigi’s landing and recovery routes so Down Tilt and Neutral Air does not get more neutral reps.

Actions to Avoid

  • Letting Luigi start the exchange on Down Tilt and Neutral Air terms and giving Kazuya’s stage control away for free.
  • Having Kazuya block Luigi’s Jab 1, Jab 2, and Jab 3 but never answer with Up B (5f), Grab (10f), and Up Smash (12f).
  • Sending Kazuya too deep after Luigi’s Down Tilt and Neutral Air and letting the reset punish the chase back.
  • Panicking at the ledge as Kazuya and simplifying Luigi’s Down Tilt and Neutral Air-driven advantage sequence.

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