Smash Ultimate · Mid Tier

Jigglypuff Balance Changes

Down tilt becomes a more reliable combo starter, while forward air stops chaining into itself quite so freely.

Tier Mid Tier
Direction Mixed
Proposed changes 2 · 1 buff · 1 nerf

Balance Philosophy

Each mid-tier character receives a buff and a nerf: shave off the most unfair part of the kit while lessening the character's biggest weakness.

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. Down tilt

    Buff
    Proposed adjustment
    Start up reduced to frame 7.
  2. Forward air

    Nerf
    Proposed adjustment
    End lag increased to 18 frames and landing lag increased to 11 frames.
    Reason
    So that it no longer combos into itself as reliably.

Every Character In One Place

Jigglypuff is one of Smash Ultimate's entries — the full tier-by-tier breakdown covers the whole roster.