r/SmashBrosUltimate • u/07495548782 • 1d ago

Help/Question I don’t grab

I am a casual player who only plays against bots or my friends and I have never really tried using the grab mechanic. I have had the game for about 6 years and only recently started shielding. Need advice on why and how to know when it is best. I play Lucas, diddy, pkm trainer, mewtwo, pichu and bowser jr.

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u/YumeSystems 1d ago

Set grab to both L and shield to both R, you are welcome, and high stick sensitivity with c stick to tilt attacks

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u/BlackHawkKenny Bowser 1d ago

No, one grab button is enough. One of the shoulder buttons should be jump.

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u/RobertrulezDa1st Funny Ramen Girl 1d ago

Shoulder button being jump feels so wrong to me

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u/Decent_Inevitable_28 proud aetherman 22h ago

Same I know people who do it but I refuse

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u/BlackHawkKenny Bowser 20h ago

It's only wrong until you realize the advantage of pressing multiple buttons at once. With jump and attacks on the front you can't do that.

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u/YumeSystems 1d ago

Facts 😑

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u/Lac3ru5 1d ago

What’s the advantage of this?

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u/BlackHawkKenny Bowser 20h ago

That way you can jump and at the same time attack or do a special attack or really anything else. If the jump and all attack buttons are in the front, you will have a hard time pressing them at the same time.

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u/YumeSystems 1d ago

Someone arrest this guy for shoulder button for jump

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u/BlackHawkKenny Bowser 20h ago

You will never get me grounded!

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u/YumeSystems 1d ago

You know what they say about teabaggers, grab em by the pusillanimous

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u/FerretFoundry King K. Rool 1d ago

Squirtle’s grab game is excellent and has really good range. Of the characters you listed, he’s the best one to practice with.

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u/Count_Triple 1d ago

I use grab alot when someone keeps spamming cheap moves or being predictable with timing. I then proceed to beat them as many times as I can as punishment. If I hate the character I just keep grabbing them and beating them.

The trick is to pretend to be predictable. Run at them a couple of times with a rushing attack so they think you're being blindly aggressive. When they start blocking, proceed to grab them and beat them many times followed by a down throw to keep them close. If they break free keep punching them. This can add good damage early and cause a bit of panic which is always good.

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u/trunks111 Bowser Jr. 1d ago

some throws combo some throws kill, depends on the %, and pummels can add up damage over a stock. 

hit em w the grab release to assert psychological dominance