Little Mac Balance Changes

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

   Grab range is increased for all three grab types, and grab start up becomes frame 7.

3. Up special

   Buff

   Proposed adjustment

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

4. Aerials (except neutral air)

   Buff

   Proposed adjustment

   Start up reduced by 3 frames on every aerial other than neutral air.

5. Neutral air

   Buff

   Proposed adjustment

   The front hitbox is increased slightly.