ChatGPT Matchup Summary (Win Condition and Game Plan)
Luigi wants to stop Shulk’s Jab 1, Jab 2, and Jab 3 with OOS Nair (6f), Up B (6f), OOS Uair (8f), and OOS Bair (9f), then force Shulk back outside Neutral Air and Up Air to keep stage control.
In Luigi vs Shulk, the stable plan is to avoid playing directly into Shulk’s Neutral Air and Up Air and take the landing or ledge route before Shulk can reset.
The table shows that Shulk’s Jab 1, Jab 2, and Jab 3 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, Shulk’s Neutral Air and Up 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 Move | Startup | On Shield | Luigi OOS Candidate Moves | Barely Missed Moves |
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| Jab 1 | 5 | -17 |
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| Jab 2 | 5 | -25 |
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| Jab 3 | 6 | -32 |
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| Forward Tilt | 12 | -19/-20 |
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| Up Tilt | 11 | -18/-19 |
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| Down Tilt | 10 | -12/-13 |
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| Dash Attack | 12 | -16/-18 |
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| Forward Smash | 14/23 | -35/-36 |
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| Up Smash | 18/30 | -28 |
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| Down Smash | 18/23/28/35/41 | -/-56/-51/-52/-47/-48/-41/-42/-36/-37 |
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| Neutral Air | 13 | -2/-3 |
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| Forward Air | 14 | -6/-7 |
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| Back Air | 19 | -6/-7 |
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| Up Air | 14/24 | -6/-5/-5 |
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| Down Air | 14/23 | -11/-9/-10 |
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| Neutral B | — | — | ||
| Side B | 22 | -29/-30/-25/-27 |
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| Up B | 10 | ** | ||
| Down B | 7 (Start of Counter) | — | ||
| Grab | 7 | — | ||
| Dash Grab | 10 | — | ||
| Pivot Grab | 11 | — |
Win Condition Checklist
- Luigi should not play directly into Shulk’s Neutral Air and Up Air; wait for Shulk’s Jab 1, Jab 2, and Jab 3 and answer with OOS Nair (6f), Up B (6f), OOS Uair (8f), and OOS Bair (9f).
- After Luigi blocks Shulk’s Jab 1, Jab 2, and Jab 3, pick the reachable option from OOS Nair (6f), Up B (6f), OOS Uair (8f), and OOS Bair (9f) immediately.
- Luigi should not mash after Shulk’s Neutral Air and Up Air; take the landing route, escape route, or ledge route first.
- Luigi should finish stocks by breaking Shulk’s landing and recovery routes so Neutral Air and Up Air does not get more neutral reps.
Actions to Avoid
- Letting Shulk start the exchange on Neutral Air and Up Air terms and giving Luigi’s stage control away for free.
- Having Luigi block Shulk’s Jab 1, Jab 2, and Jab 3 but never answer with OOS Nair (6f), Up B (6f), OOS Uair (8f), and OOS Bair (9f).
- Sending Luigi too deep after Shulk’s Neutral Air and Up Air and letting the reset punish the chase back.
- Panicking at the ledge as Luigi and simplifying Shulk’s Neutral Air and Up Air-driven advantage sequence.