Luigi vs Chrom

Chrom Matchup (Luigi)

Luigi vs Chrom

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

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ChatGPT Matchup Summary (Win Condition and Game Plan)

Luigi wants to stop Chrom’s Jab, Forward Tilt, and Up Tilt with OOS Nair (6f), Up B (6f), OOS Uair (8f), and OOS Bair (9f), then force Chrom back outside Down Tilt and Forward Air to keep stage control.
In Luigi vs Chrom, the stable plan is to avoid playing directly into Chrom’s Down Tilt and Forward Air and take the landing or ledge route before Chrom can reset.
The table shows that Chrom’s Jab, Forward Tilt, and Up Tilt can be answered by Luigi’s OOS Nair (6f), Up B (6f), OOS Uair (8f), and OOS Bair (9f), so those overcommitments should be cashed out immediately.
For Luigi, Chrom’s Down Tilt and Forward 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 ShieldLuigi OOS Candidate MovesBarely Missed Moves
Jab5-10
  • OOS Nair (6f)
  • Up B (6f)
  • OOS Uair (8f)
  • OOS Bair (9f)
  • Up Smash (9f)
  • Grab (10f)
  • OOS Fair (10f)
  • OOS Dair (+3)
Forward Tilt8-15
  • OOS Nair (6f)
  • Up B (6f)
  • OOS Uair (8f)
  • OOS Bair (9f)
  • Up Smash (9f)
  • Grab (10f)
  • OOS Fair (10f)
  • OOS Dair (13f)
Up Tilt6-22
  • OOS Nair (6f)
  • Up B (6f)
  • OOS Uair (8f)
  • OOS Bair (9f)
  • Up Smash (9f)
  • Grab (10f)
  • OOS Fair (10f)
  • OOS Dair (13f)
Down Tilt7-5
  • None
  • OOS Nair (+1)
  • Up B (+1)
  • OOS Uair (+3)
Dash Attack13-21
  • OOS Nair (6f)
  • Up B (6f)
  • OOS Uair (8f)
  • OOS Bair (9f)
  • Up Smash (9f)
  • Grab (10f)
  • OOS Fair (10f)
  • OOS Dair (13f)
Forward Smash13-28
  • OOS Nair (6f)
  • Up B (6f)
  • OOS Uair (8f)
  • OOS Bair (9f)
  • Up Smash (9f)
  • Grab (10f)
  • OOS Fair (10f)
  • OOS Dair (13f)
Up Smash12/13/15/17/19/22-29
  • OOS Nair (6f)
  • Up B (6f)
  • OOS Uair (8f)
  • OOS Bair (9f)
  • Up Smash (9f)
  • Grab (10f)
  • OOS Fair (10f)
  • OOS Dair (13f)
Down Smash6/21-47/-31
  • OOS Nair (6f)
  • Up B (6f)
  • OOS Uair (8f)
  • OOS Bair (9f)
  • Up Smash (9f)
  • Grab (10f)
  • OOS Fair (10f)
  • OOS Dair (13f)
Neutral Air6/15-6/-6
  • OOS Nair (6f)
  • Up B (6f)
  • OOS Uair (+2)
  • OOS Bair (+3)
  • Up Smash (+3)
Forward Air10-4
  • None
  • OOS Nair (+2)
  • Up B (+2)
Back Air8-6
  • OOS Nair (6f)
  • Up B (6f)
  • OOS Uair (+2)
  • OOS Bair (+3)
  • Up Smash (+3)
Up Air5-4
  • None
  • OOS Nair (+2)
  • Up B (+2)
Down Air16-9/-9
  • OOS Nair (6f)
  • Up B (6f)
  • OOS Uair (8f)
  • OOS Bair (9f)
  • Up Smash (9f)
  • Grab (+1)
  • OOS Fair (+1)
Neutral B21-260-15—Shieldbreak
  • OOS Nair (6f)
  • Up B (6f)
  • OOS Uair (8f)
  • OOS Bair (9f)
  • Up Smash (9f)
  • Grab (10f)
  • OOS Fair (10f)
  • OOS Dair (13f)
Side B9-26/-16(air)
  • OOS Nair (6f)
  • Up B (6f)
  • OOS Uair (8f)
  • OOS Bair (9f)
  • Up Smash (9f)
  • Grab (10f)
  • OOS Fair (10f)
  • OOS Dair (13f)
Up B10/39/53/**-29
  • OOS Nair (6f)
  • Up B (6f)
  • OOS Uair (8f)
  • OOS Bair (9f)
  • Up Smash (9f)
  • Grab (10f)
  • OOS Fair (10f)
  • OOS Dair (13f)
Down B8 (Start of Counter)
Grab7
Dash Grab10
Pivot Grab11

Win Condition Checklist

  • Luigi should not play directly into Chrom’s Down Tilt and Forward Air; wait for Chrom’s Jab, Forward Tilt, and Up Tilt and answer with OOS Nair (6f), Up B (6f), OOS Uair (8f), and OOS Bair (9f).
  • After Luigi blocks Chrom’s Jab, Forward Tilt, and Up Tilt, pick the reachable option from OOS Nair (6f), Up B (6f), OOS Uair (8f), and OOS Bair (9f) immediately.
  • Luigi should not mash after Chrom’s Down Tilt and Forward Air; take the landing route, escape route, or ledge route first.
  • Luigi should finish stocks by breaking Chrom’s landing and recovery routes so Down Tilt and Forward Air does not get more neutral reps.

Actions to Avoid

  • Letting Chrom start the exchange on Down Tilt and Forward Air terms and giving Luigi’s stage control away for free.
  • Having Luigi block Chrom’s Jab, Forward Tilt, and Up Tilt but never answer with OOS Nair (6f), Up B (6f), OOS Uair (8f), and OOS Bair (9f).
  • Sending Luigi too deep after Chrom’s Down Tilt and Forward Air and letting the reset punish the chase back.
  • Panicking at the ledge as Luigi and simplifying Chrom’s Down Tilt and Forward Air-driven advantage sequence.

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