ChatGPT Matchup Summary (Win Condition and Game Plan)
Ridley wants to stop Ken’s Jab 1, Jab 2, and Jab 3 with Grab (10f), OOS Nair (11f), Up Smash (12f), and OOS Bair (13f), then force Ken back outside Jab (2) and Forward Tilt (2) to keep stage control.
In Ridley vs Ken, the stable plan is to avoid playing directly into Ken’s Jab (2) and Forward Tilt (2) and take the landing or ledge route before Ken can reset.
The table shows that Ken’s Jab 1, Jab 2, and Jab 3 can be answered by Ridley’s Grab (10f), OOS Nair (11f), Up Smash (12f), and OOS Bair (13f), so those overcommitments should be cashed out immediately.
For Ridley, Ken’s Jab (2) and Forward Tilt (2) 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 | Ridley OOS Candidate Moves | Barely Missed Moves |
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| Jab 1 | 2 | -10 |
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| Jab 2 | 3 | -21 |
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| Jab 3 | 8 | -21 |
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| Jab (1) | 7 | -19 |
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| Jab (2) | 9/16 | -10/-6 |
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| Forward Tilt (1) | 3 | -20 |
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| Forward Tilt (2) | 8 | -8 |
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| Forward Tilt (3) | 10 | -18/-14 |
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| Up Tilt (1) | 3 | -8 |
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| Up Tilt (2) | 7 | -19 |
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| Down Tilt (1) | 2 | -9 |
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| Down Tilt (2) | 6 | -15 |
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| Dash Attack | 7 | -22 |
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| Forward Smash | 13 | -24/-21 |
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| Up Smash | 9 | -24 |
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| Down Smash | 5 | -25 |
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| Neutral Air | 6 | -2/-2, -1/-2 |
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| Forward Air | 8 | -7/-6, -7/-6 |
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| Back Air | 8 | -4/-5 |
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| Up Air | 5 | -8 |
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| Down Air | 8 | -10 |
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| Neutral B | 13 | -35/-34 |
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| Side B (1) | 8/13—38 | -25 to -30 |
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| Side B (2) | 8/13/18/23/28/33/38 | -36 |
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| Up B (1) | 6 | ** | ||
| Up B (2) | 5/6/9 | ** | ||
| Down B | 12 (+21), 12(+31), 12(+59) | -32, -33, unblockable |
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| Grab | 6 | — | ||
| Dash Grab | 9 | — | ||
| Pivot Grab | 10 | — |
Win Condition Checklist
- Ridley should not play directly into Ken’s Jab (2) and Forward Tilt (2); wait for Ken’s Jab 1, Jab 2, and Jab 3 and answer with Grab (10f), OOS Nair (11f), Up Smash (12f), and OOS Bair (13f).
- After Ridley blocks Ken’s Jab 1, Jab 2, and Jab 3, pick the reachable option from Grab (10f), OOS Nair (11f), Up Smash (12f), and OOS Bair (13f) immediately.
- Ridley should not mash after Ken’s Jab (2) and Forward Tilt (2); take the landing route, escape route, or ledge route first.
- Ridley should finish stocks by breaking Ken’s landing and recovery routes so Jab (2) and Forward Tilt (2) does not get more neutral reps.
Actions to Avoid
- Letting Ken start the exchange on Jab (2) and Forward Tilt (2) terms and giving Ridley’s stage control away for free.
- Having Ridley block Ken’s Jab 1, Jab 2, and Jab 3 but never answer with Grab (10f), OOS Nair (11f), Up Smash (12f), and OOS Bair (13f).
- Sending Ridley too deep after Ken’s Jab (2) and Forward Tilt (2) and letting the reset punish the chase back.
- Panicking at the ledge as Ridley and simplifying Ken’s Jab (2) and Forward Tilt (2)-driven advantage sequence.