Chrom Matchup (Mario)

ChatGPT Matchup Summary (Win Condition and Game Plan)

Mario wants to stop Chrom’s Jab, Forward Tilt, and Up Tilt with Up B (3f), OOS Nair (6f), OOS Uair (7f), and OOS Dair (8f), then force Chrom back outside Down B and Grab to keep stage control.
In Mario vs Chrom, the stable plan is to avoid playing directly into Chrom’s Down B and Grab 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 Mario’s Up B (3f), OOS Nair (6f), OOS Uair (7f), and OOS Dair (8f), so those overcommitments should be cashed out immediately.
For Mario, Chrom’s Down B and Grab 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

Win Condition Checklist

• Mario should not play directly into Chrom’s Down B and Grab; wait for Chrom’s Jab, Forward Tilt, and Up Tilt and answer with Up B (3f), OOS Nair (6f), OOS Uair (7f), and OOS Dair (8f).
• After Mario blocks Chrom’s Jab, Forward Tilt, and Up Tilt, pick the reachable option from Up B (3f), OOS Nair (6f), OOS Uair (7f), and OOS Dair (8f) immediately.
• Mario should not mash after Chrom’s Down B and Grab; take the landing route, escape route, or ledge route first.
• Mario should finish stocks by breaking Chrom’s landing and recovery routes so Down B and Grab does not get more neutral reps.

Actions to Avoid

• Letting Chrom start the exchange on Down B and Grab terms and giving Mario’s stage control away for free.
• Having Mario block Chrom’s Jab, Forward Tilt, and Up Tilt but never answer with Up B (3f), OOS Nair (6f), OOS Uair (7f), and OOS Dair (8f).
• Sending Mario too deep after Chrom’s Down B and Grab and letting the reset punish the chase back.
• Panicking at the ledge as Mario and simplifying Chrom’s Down B and Grab-driven advantage sequence.