ChatGPT Matchup Summary (Win Condition and Game Plan)
R.O.B. wants to stop Meta Knight’s Rapid Jab Finisher, Forward Tilt (1), and Forward Tilt (2) with OOS Fair (9f), Grab (10f), OOS Uair (10f), and Up Smash (10f), then force Meta Knight back outside Rapid Jab and Forward Smash to keep stage control.
In R.O.B. vs Meta Knight, the stable plan is to avoid playing directly into Meta Knight’s Rapid Jab and Forward Smash and take the landing or ledge route before Meta Knight can reset.
The table shows that Meta Knight’s Rapid Jab Finisher, Forward Tilt (1), and Forward Tilt (2) can be answered by R.O.B.’s OOS Fair (9f), Grab (10f), OOS Uair (10f), and Up Smash (10f), so those overcommitments should be cashed out immediately.
For R.O.B., Meta Knight’s Rapid Jab and Forward Smash 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 | R.O.B. OOS Candidate Moves | Barely Missed Moves |
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| Rapid Jab | 4/7/10… | — | ||
| Rapid Jab Finisher | 3 | -24 |
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| Forward Tilt (1) | 6 | -16 |
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| Forward Tilt (2) | 2 | -22 |
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| Forward Tilt (3) | 2 | -23 |
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| Up Tilt | 8 | -20/-19 |
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| Down Tilt | 3 | -9 |
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| Dash Attack | 7 | -18 |
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| Forward Smash | 24 | -6 |
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| Up Smash | 8/12/17 | -28 |
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| Down Smash | 4/9 | -26/-19 |
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| Neutral Air | 6 | -3/-4 |
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| Forward Air | 9/12/15 | -8/-8 |
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| Back Air | 7/13/20 | -9/-8 |
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| Up Air | 6 | -6 |
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| Down Air | 4 | -6 |
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| Neutral B | 12 | -81 |
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| Side B | 26/30/34/38/42/46/ 50/54/58/62/66/70 | -24 |
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| Up B (1) | 8/22 | ** | ||
| Up B (2) | 7/20 | ** | ||
| Down B | — | — | ||
| Grab | 7 | — | ||
| Dash Grab | 11 | — | ||
| Pivot Grab | 12 | — |
Win Condition Checklist
- R.O.B. should not play directly into Meta Knight’s Rapid Jab and Forward Smash; wait for Meta Knight’s Rapid Jab Finisher, Forward Tilt (1), and Forward Tilt (2) and answer with OOS Fair (9f), Grab (10f), OOS Uair (10f), and Up Smash (10f).
- After R.O.B. blocks Meta Knight’s Rapid Jab Finisher, Forward Tilt (1), and Forward Tilt (2), pick the reachable option from OOS Fair (9f), Grab (10f), OOS Uair (10f), and Up Smash (10f) immediately.
- R.O.B. should not mash after Meta Knight’s Rapid Jab and Forward Smash; take the landing route, escape route, or ledge route first.
- R.O.B. should finish stocks by breaking Meta Knight’s landing and recovery routes so Rapid Jab and Forward Smash does not get more neutral reps.
Actions to Avoid
- Letting Meta Knight start the exchange on Rapid Jab and Forward Smash terms and giving R.O.B.’s stage control away for free.
- Having R.O.B. block Meta Knight’s Rapid Jab Finisher, Forward Tilt (1), and Forward Tilt (2) but never answer with OOS Fair (9f), Grab (10f), OOS Uair (10f), and Up Smash (10f).
- Sending R.O.B. too deep after Meta Knight’s Rapid Jab and Forward Smash and letting the reset punish the chase back.
- Panicking at the ledge as R.O.B. and simplifying Meta Knight’s Rapid Jab and Forward Smash-driven advantage sequence.