Smash Ultimate · Mid Tier

Kirby Balance Changes

Forward smash is quite fast and quite strong for what it is, while Kirby's neutral air could be doing more work as a combo move.

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. Forward smash

    Nerf
    Proposed adjustment
    Start up increased to frame 15.
    Current issue
    The move is fast and strong at the same time.
  2. Neutral air

    Buff
    Proposed adjustment
    Start up reduced to frame 5.

Every Character In One Place

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