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**{{buff|The grounded reversed version deals consistent damage (28% (middle)/26% (near)/24% (far) → 28% (all)).}} | **{{buff|The grounded reversed version deals consistent damage (28% (middle)/26% (near)/24% (far) → 28% (all)).}} | ||
**{{buff|The aerial version's far hitbox is larger (3.5u → 4.025u).}} | **{{buff|The aerial version's far hitbox is larger (3.5u → 4.025u).}} | ||
**{{change|The aerial reversed version deals consistent damage (27% (middle)/24% (near)/23% (far) → 25% (all)). This makes the far and close hitboxes | **{{change|The aerial reversed version deals consistent damage (27% (middle)/24% (near)/23% (far) → 25% (all)). This makes the far and close hitboxes stronger but it also makes the middle hitbox weaker.}} | ||
**{{nerf|Falcon Punch has more ending lag (FAF 100 (normal)/108 (reversed) → 110/118), making an already incredibly punishable move even more punishable.}} | **{{nerf|Falcon Punch has more ending lag (FAF 100 (normal)/108 (reversed) → 110/118), making an already incredibly punishable move even more punishable.}} | ||
**{{nerf|Falcon Punch deals noticeably less knockback (30 (base), 93 (scaling) → 0/90). This not only hinders its KO potential (especially when combined with its lower damage on certain hitboxes) but this also makes the move highly punishable on hit at lower percents.}} | **{{nerf|Falcon Punch deals noticeably less knockback (30 (base), 93 (scaling) → 0/90). This not only hinders its KO potential (especially when combined with its lower damage on certain hitboxes) but this also makes the move highly punishable on hit at lower percents.}} | ||
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**{{nerf|Excluding the aerial version's far hitbox, Falcon Punch has smaller hitboxes (5u/3.5u/3.5u → 4u/2.5u/3.4u (grounded)/4.6u/2.875u (aerial)).}} | **{{nerf|Excluding the aerial version's far hitbox, Falcon Punch has smaller hitboxes (5u/3.5u/3.5u → 4u/2.5u/3.4u (grounded)/4.6u/2.875u (aerial)).}} | ||
***{{nerf|In addition to this, the aerial version's far hitbox has been moved closer to Captain Falcon (x offset: -4 → 3.4), reducing its range.}} | ***{{nerf|In addition to this, the aerial version's far hitbox has been moved closer to Captain Falcon (x offset: -4 → 3.4), reducing its range.}} | ||
**{{nerf|The grounded version deals consistent damage (27% (middle)/25% (near)/23% (far) → 25% (all)). While this makes the far hitbox | **{{nerf|The grounded version deals consistent damage (27% (middle)/25% (near)/23% (far) → 25% (all)). While this makes the far hitbox stronger, this also makes the middle hitbox weaker, hindering the move overall.}} | ||
**{{nerf|The aerial version deals consistent damage (26% (middle)/23% (near)/22% (far) → 22% (all)), making the near and especially the middle hitbox weaker.}} | **{{nerf|The aerial version deals consistent damage (26% (middle)/23% (near)/22% (far) → 22% (all)), making the near and especially the middle hitbox weaker.}} | ||
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==In [[competitive play]]== | ==In [[competitive play]]== | ||
===Tier placement and history=== | |||
During the early lifespan of ''Smash 4'''s metagame, Captain Falcon's buffs were immediately noticed, with the most notable of them being the heavy changes to [[hitstun]] canceling and the improved combo ability on his moves. As a result, he has always been considered a high tier character, thanks to his quick mobility, high power, and the ability to perform heavily damaging combos and juggles with his throws and aerial moves, with his combos being quite easy to start due to his far-reaching dash grab. His representation has been strong throughout the game's lifespan, both due to his own strengths and his general popularity as a character. However, perceptions surrounding Falcon have not grown as much as other higher tiered characters than him, due to his poor recovery and difficulty escaping pressure and combos, along with receiving nerfs to his damage output and KOing ability through game updates. Players also began to cite his troublesome match-up against {{SSB4|Sheik}}, who would go on to become the perceived best character in the game for a long period of time. Despite this, his playerbase is among the largest in the entire roster, with players such as {{Sm|Acid}}, {{Sm|Fatality}}, {{Sm|Nanon}}, {{Sm|Pichi}}, {{Sm|Souther}}, {{Sm|Tearbear}}, {{Sm|ZeRo}} and {{Sm|z0mfg}} achieving strong enough tournament results with the character. | |||
He would rank at 14th on the first iteration of the ''4BR'' [[tier list]], at the very top of the mid-tier, then dropped six spots on the second tier list to 20th, and dropped once again to 23rd on the third tier list. However, the change in the arrangement of the tiers caused him to be ranked more positively than in the initial tier list. However, his tier placement became a topic of debate amongst players, due to the recent appearances of many noteworthy results. Most notably, {{Sm|Fatality}} placed 2nd at [[2GGC: Civil War]], which is one of the largest ''Smash 4'' tournaments to date. Afterwards he went on to decisively eliminate {{sm|ZeRo}} from [[MomoCon 2017]], even while ZeRo counterpicked. This had him rise to 19th on the fourth and current tier list. Overall, Falcon has had the third highest rise from the ''[[Brawl]]'' tier list, and is one of the characters to have improved the most from that game. | |||
===[[Official Custom Moveset Project]]=== | ===[[Official Custom Moveset Project]]=== | ||
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===Most historically significant players=== | ===Most historically significant players=== | ||
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''Any number following the Smasher name indicates placement on the [[PGR 100]], which recognizes the official top 100 players in [[Super Smash Bros. 4]] of all time.'' | |||
''See also: [[:Category:Captain Falcon players (SSB4)]]'' | ''See also: [[:Category:Captain Falcon players (SSB4)]]'' | ||
*{{Sm|Fatality|USA}} - The best Captain Falcon player | *{{Sm|Fatality|USA}} (#19) - The best Captain Falcon player in the world. Placed 2nd at both {{Trn|2GGC: Civil War}} and {{Trn|MomoCon 2017}}, 3rd at {{Trn|Smash Factor 7}}, 5th at {{Trn|Frostbite 2018}}, and 7th at {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2016}} with wins over players such as {{Sm|ZeRo}}, {{Sm|Nairo}}, and {{Sm|Salem}}. | ||
*{{Sm| | *{{Sm|Kirbis|Japan}} - Placed 13th at both {{Trn|Waseda Festival 2016}} and {{Trn|Sumabato 28}}, 17th at both {{Trn|Sumabato 21}} and {{Trn|Sumabato 22}}, and 25th at {{Trn|Umebura T.A.T.}} with wins over players such as {{Sm|BestNess}}, {{Sm|shky}}, and {{Sm|YOC}}. Ranked 114th on the [[JAPAN Power Rankings]]. | ||
*{{Sm| | *{{Sm|Hauberk|Japan}} - Placed 5th at {{Trn|Shulla-bra XIV}}, 9th at {{Trn|Shulla-bra XI}}, {{Trn|Sumabato 22}}, {{Trn|Sumabato 28}}, and 17th at {{Trn|Sumabato 20}}. Ranked 86th on the [[JAPAN Power Rankings]]. | ||
*{{Sm|Ogey|France}} - The best Captain Falcon player in Europe. | *{{Sm|Nanon|Mexico}} - The best Captain Falcon player in Mexico. Placed 9th at both {{Trn|TGC 6}} and [https://start.gg/tournament/wetecthose-7/event/wii-u-singles/standings WeTecThose 7], 13th at {{Trn|Smash Factor 4}}, and 17th at both {{Trn|Smash Factor 5}} and {{Trn|Thunderstruck 2015}} with wins over players such as {{Sm|Genialo}}, {{Sm|Rox}}, and {{Sm|Wonf}}. Ranked 47th on the [[Mexican Power Rankings]]. | ||
*{{Sm|Pichi|Japan}} - The best Captain Falcon player in Japan. | *{{Sm|Ogey|France}} - The best Captain Falcon player in Europe. Placed 13th at both {{Trn|Fortuna}} and {{Trn|Ys}}, 25th at both {{Trn|Deflagration}} and {{Trn|Albion 3}}, and 33rd at {{Trn|Albion 2}} with wins over players such as {{Sm|komorikiri}}, {{Sm|BestNess}}, and {{Sm|Glutonny}}. Ranked 49th on the [[European Smash 4 Power Rankings]]. | ||
*{{Sm|Sean|USA|p=Florida}} - One of the best Captain Falcon players in the United States. | *{{Sm|Pichi|Japan}} - The best Captain Falcon player in Japan. Placed 1st at {{Trn|Umebura 24}}, 5th at {{Trn|Umebura 15}} and {{Trn|Umebura 16}}, and 9th at both {{Trn|Umebura Japan Major 2017}} and {{Trn|Single Game Championships: Umebura X Single-Chu}} with wins over players such as {{Sm|Choco}}, {{Sm|KEN}}, and {{Sm|T}}. Ranked as high as 19th on the [[JAPAN Power Rankings]]. | ||
*{{Sm|Tearbear|USA}} - One of the best Captain Falcon players in the early metagame | *{{Sm|Saiya|Japan}} - One of the best Captain Falcon players in Japan. Placed 2nd at {{Trn|Super Sumabato}}, 3rd at {{Trn|KVOxTSB 2018}}, 5th at {{Trn|Sumabato 15}}, 7th at {{Trn|Sumabato 20}}, and 13th at {{Trn|Sumabato Niconico Qualifier}}. Ranked 52nd on the [[JAPAN Power Rankings]]. | ||
*{{Sm|Sean|USA|p=Florida}} - One of the best Captain Falcon players in the United States. Placed 5th at {{Trn|Tampa Never Sleeps 7}}, 7th at {{Trn|Too Hot to Handle}}, 9th at {{Trn|Frame Perfect Series 2}}, and 17th at both {{Trn|CEO Dreamland}} and {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2017}} with wins over players such as {{Sm|Samsora}}, {{Sm|Tsu-}}, and {{Sm|Mr.E}}. | |||
*{{Sm|Tearbear|USA}} - One of the best Captain Falcon players in the early metagame. Placed 3rd at {{Trn|2GGT: FOW Saga}}, 9th at both {{Trn|Paragon Los Angeles 2015}} and {{Trn|2GGT: Mexico Saga}}, 17th at {{Trn|2GGT: Abadango Saga}}, and 33rd at {{Trn|GENESIS 3}} wins over players such as {{Sm|Larry Lurr}}, {{Sm|VoiD}}, and {{Sm|FOW}}. | |||
*{{Sm|Tsu~|Japan}} - Placed 5th at {{Trn|Karisuma 19}}, 9th at {{Trn|Karisuma 20}}, 17th at both {{Trn|Sumabato 26}} and {{Trn|Sumabato Smash 4 Final}}, and 25th at {{Trn|Umebura 26}} with wins over players such as {{Sm|Taiheita}}, {{Sm|DIO}}, and {{Sm|Lickey}}. Ranked 97th on the [[JAPAN Power Rankings]]. | |||
==[[Trophies]]== | ==[[Trophies]]== |