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.
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Side special (aerial)
Buff - Proposed adjustment
- Flame Choke can be used in the air without sending Ganondorf into free fall, unless the move connects with an opponent. End lag in the air matches the grounded version.
- Reason
- Lets him use both his side special and his up special to get back to the stage.
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Up tilt
Adjustment - Proposed adjustment
- Up tilt has a 15 frame start up, with a hitbox as the foot comes down. The wind effect is still present during those 15 frames, and the explosion still happens when the move hits the ground.
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Neutral special
Buff - Proposed adjustment
- Warlock Punch can be cancelled with shield.
- Reason
- Gives Ganondorf a way to armor himself against spam attacks.
Where The Source Is Unclear
- The up tilt entry is written as a statement of new frame data rather than an explicit buff or nerf, and the source does not give the move's current start up for comparison.
Every Character In One Place
Ganondorf is one of Smash Ultimate's entries — the full tier-by-tier breakdown
covers the whole roster.
