ChatGPT Matchup Summary (Win Condition and Game Plan)
Palutena wants to stop Terry’s Jab 2, Jab 3, and Up Tilt with OOS Nair (8f), Grab (10f), OOS Bair (11f), and OOS Fair (12f), then force Terry back outside Jab 1 and Forward Tilt to keep stage control.
In Palutena vs Terry, the stable plan is to avoid playing directly into Terry’s Jab 1 and Forward Tilt and take the landing or ledge route before Terry can reset.
The table shows that Terry’s Jab 2, Jab 3, and Up Tilt can be answered by Palutena’s OOS Nair (8f), Grab (10f), OOS Bair (11f), and OOS Fair (12f), so those overcommitments should be cashed out immediately.
For Palutena, Terry’s Jab 1 and Forward Tilt 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 | Palutena OOS Candidate Moves | Barely Missed Moves |
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| Jab 1 | 3 | -6 |
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| Jab 2 | 3/4 | -19/-17 |
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| Jab 3 | 7 | -19 |
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| Forward Tilt | 8 | -8/-7 |
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| Up Tilt | 7 | -12 |
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| Down Tilt | 6 | -6 |
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| Dash Attack | 10 | -18/-15 |
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| Forward Smash | 18 | -20 |
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| Up Smash | 10 | -20 / -18 |
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| Down Smash | 8 | -23 |
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| Neutral Air | 4 | -4 |
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| Forward Air | 7 | -7/-8 |
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| Back Air | 11 | -5/-6 |
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| Up Air | 7 | -3 |
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| Down Air | 12 | -10 |
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| Neutral B | 18 (21) | -22 (-21) |
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| Up B | 10/12/15/20/25 | ** | ||
| Down B | Weak: 6/9/29 | Strong: 6/9/35 | -19 |
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| Grab | 6 | — | ||
| Dash Grab | 9 | — | ||
| Pivot Grab | 10 | — |
Win Condition Checklist
- Palutena should not play directly into Terry’s Jab 1 and Forward Tilt; wait for Terry’s Jab 2, Jab 3, and Up Tilt and answer with OOS Nair (8f), Grab (10f), OOS Bair (11f), and OOS Fair (12f).
- After Palutena blocks Terry’s Jab 2, Jab 3, and Up Tilt, pick the reachable option from OOS Nair (8f), Grab (10f), OOS Bair (11f), and OOS Fair (12f) immediately.
- Palutena should not mash after Terry’s Jab 1 and Forward Tilt; take the landing route, escape route, or ledge route first.
- Palutena should finish stocks by breaking Terry’s landing and recovery routes so Jab 1 and Forward Tilt does not get more neutral reps.
Actions to Avoid
- Letting Terry start the exchange on Jab 1 and Forward Tilt terms and giving Palutena’s stage control away for free.
- Having Palutena block Terry’s Jab 2, Jab 3, and Up Tilt but never answer with OOS Nair (8f), Grab (10f), OOS Bair (11f), and OOS Fair (12f).
- Sending Palutena too deep after Terry’s Jab 1 and Forward Tilt and letting the reset punish the chase back.
- Panicking at the ledge as Palutena and simplifying Terry’s Jab 1 and Forward Tilt-driven advantage sequence.