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Smash Ultimate · Low Tier

Little Mac Balance Changes

Little Mac could use more options on the ground alongside a better recovery and a combo breaker.

Tier Low Tier
Direction Buffs
Proposed changes 5 · 5 buff

Balance Philosophy

Buff a handful of moves that currently do little for the character's kit so they have more options in combat, and improve several recoveries so low tiers are not losing stocks as cheaply. Not every suggestion needs to be implemented.

Proposed Changes

Each entry lists the move or ability affected, the adjustment itself, and — where the analysis states one — the problem it is meant to solve and the reasoning behind it.

  1. Side special (aerial)

    Buff
    Proposed adjustment
    More than one side special can be used in the air, with the same end lag as the grounded version.

  2. Grab

    Buff
    Proposed adjustment
    Standing grab start up reduced to frame 7, dash grab to frame 9, and pivot grab to frame 11.

  3. Up special

    Buff
    Proposed adjustment
    Rising Uppercut covers more distance when used in the air and travels better diagonally.

  4. Aerials

    Buff
    Proposed adjustment
    Forward air start up reduced to frame 7, back air to frame 8, and down air to frame 5.

  5. Neutral air

    Buff
    Proposed adjustment
    The front hitbox is increased slightly.

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