Part 25

Master Falco's aerials, chain grabs, and blaster in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. Learn how to unlock and play as Wolf, a powerful and unpredictable fighter.

This section covers Falco's unique playstyle and abilities in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, as well as how to unlock and utilize Wolf.

Falco's Strengths and Weaknesses:

• Falco excels at chasing opponents in the air due to his huge jump, but struggles with ground pressure.
• His forward aerial is a spinning attack that racks up damage and offers maneuverability.
• His down aerial delivers a powerful spike, useful for edge guarding.
• His back aerial is quick and chainable, similar to Fox's.
• His up aerial is powerful and does not require a clean hit.
• His neutral aerial is a fast spinning attack with minimal landing lag, allowing for follow-up grounded moves.

Falco's Grab Game:

• Falco has a chain grab with his down throw, allowing him to grab opponents again after a successful throw.
• This chain grab is less effective on light, floaty, or heavily damaged characters.
• Players should mix in grab attacks during chain throws to maximize damage.

Falco's Recovery Options:

• Falco's recovery is generally better than Fox's.
• His Falco Phantasm spikes opponents and can be used for edge guarding.
• Falco Phantasm is predictable and should not be used as a standard attack.
• Fire Falco offers less distance than Fire Fox and is primarily for recovery.

Falco's Special Moves:

• Reflector: A thrown object that acts as an attack, pushing enemies away. Can be used in a combo with down throw. Has a long cooldown, making it poor for reflecting projectiles.
• Blaster: Fires slower than Fox's but has infinite range and stuns enemies. Falco should use this constantly for interruption and controlling space. Can be used in the air to turn around and fire backwards.

Falco's Movement:

• Falco can wall jump but cannot wall cling or crawl.
• He has one midair jump.
• His roll and spot dodge are quick and allow for defensive play.

Matchup Information:

• Falco struggles against Fox, Wolf, Ness, Lucas, and Mr. Game & Watch.
• He performs well against Bowser and friends.
• R.O.B. and Pit can be difficult matchups due to their recovery from Falco's spikes, spam options, and specific counters to Falco's strategies (R.O.B.'s down smash, Pit's Mirror Shield).

Wolf Unlock Conditions:

• Play 450 brawls.
• Have Wolf join your party in The Subspace Emissary.
• Clear Boss Battles with Fox or Falco.

Wolf's Playstyle:

• Wolf is unpredictable due to his lunging movements.
• He offers a blend of speed and power, positioning him above many other characters.
• His jab combo moves him forward and is not just for knocking foes away.
• His forward tilt is a good pressure move to force opponents off-stage.
• His up tilt is a quick move to pop opponents up.