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{{Infobox Character Mod
{{Infobox Character Mod
|name = Falco
|name         = Falco
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|image       = [[Image:Falco SSBB.jpg|250px]]
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|mod         = Project M
|base = SSBB
|base         = ssbb
|altcostume = [[Falco (SSBM)|Classic Falco]]
|altcostume   = [[Falco (SSBM)|Classic Falco]]
|moveset1 = Falco (SSBM)
|moveset1     = Falco (SSBM)
|tier        = Top
|ranking      = 2
}}
}}
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'''Falco''' is a playable character in the ''[[Brawl]]'' mod ''[[Project M]]''. He was remade to be nearly identical to his ''Melee'' counterpart in terms of attack hitboxes and animations.
'''Falco''' is a playable character in the ''[[Brawl]]'' mod ''[[Project M]]''. He was remade to be nearly identical to his ''Melee'' counterpart in terms of attack hitboxes and animations.
 
<!--tier position paragraph-->
Falco ranks 22nd out of 41 on the [[Project M#Tier list|official]] [[tier list]], near the lower half of the B tier, a significant drop from his 4th out of 26 and 7th out of 38 positions on the ''Melee'' and ''Brawl'' tier lists, respectively. His standing is slightly improved in ''Project+'', where he ranks 20th in the {{h2|Project+|official tier list}}, at the end of the A tier.


==Attributes==
==Attributes==
Falco retains his strength of having an above-average on-stage game, as he possesses a rather powerful and formidable comboing game in his repertoire.
[[Image:PMFalcoAlt.png|thumb|Falco's ''Melee''-based alternate costume.]]
 
However, Falco has some major issues with his survivability, which compose most of his weaknesses. He is among the lightest characters in the game (he weighs as much as {{PM|Lucas}}, {{PM|Pikachu}}, and {{PM|Pit}}), and is therefore easy to knock off the stage horizontally. Additionally, his recovery continues to be one of the worst in the game; this is due to a few factors, including a very low [[air speed]], an extremely fast falling speed, and his two recovery options, [[Fire Bird]] and [[Falco Phantasm]], not providing enough distance.


In addition, other characters have been buffed in ''Project M'' to the point where Falco's matchups are not as favorable as they were in ''Melee''.
===Changes from ''Melee'' to PM===
 
Falco was reverted to become a clone of Fox again, rather than a semi-clone (as he was in ''Brawl''). While he gained situational options from his ''Brawl'' incarnation, he lost a fair amount of his camping prowess due to the damage decay of lasers.
Given that Falco was among the best characters in ''Melee'' however, and has transitioned better than other ''Melee'' top tier characters (such as {{PM|Jigglypuff}}) he remains a significant threat to most of the roster.
*{{buff|Falco retains the ability to use the [[DACUS]] from ''Brawl''.}}
 
*{{buff|Falco retains his ''Brawl'' jab combo, which is better for racking up damage than his ''Melee'' jab combo.}}
==Changes from ''Melee'' to PM==
Falco was slightly nerfed overall in the transition from ''Melee'' to ''Project M''. He was reverted to become a clone of Fox again, rather than a semi-clone (as he was in ''Brawl''). While he gained situational options from his ''Brawl'' incarnation, he lost a fair amount of his camping prowess due to the damage decay of lasers. Additionally, the strong hitbox of his down aerial now lasts less than half of its duration from ''Melee'', forcing Falco to time his down aerial far more precisely than he had to before to approach, pressure, and KO with it.
 
Overall, Falco is still very strong and has the tools to take on any character. However, he is less effective in the metagame because he must now contend with not only his nerfs, but the prevalence of more [[floaty]] characters that he cannot combo as easily.
===Aesthetics===
*{{change|Has ''Brawl''{{'}}s running animation.}}
*{{change|Falco uses SFXs from ''Melee'' for certain moves, such as his [[down aerial]] and Reflector.}}
 
===Ground Attacks===
*{{change|Falco's jabs use their animations from ''Brawl''.}}
*{{buff|Falco retains his rapid jab from ''Brawl'' having shorter gaps between hits (7 → 5 frames), set knockback (10 (base), 80 (scaling) → 3 (set)/100), and different angles (80° → 30°/50°/80°). Altogether, these changes make it connect more reliably.}}
*{{nerf|Falco's rapid jab has a higher hitlag multiplier (1x → 1.3x) making it easier to SDI.}}
*{{buff|Falco retains the ability to [[DACUS]] from ''Brawl'' although it covers less distance than it did in ''Brawl'' and Falco cannot perform the Gatling combo due to his decreased DACUS window.}}
 
===Aerial Attacks===
*{{nerf|Down aerial's strong initial hit duration was decreased to 4 frames, and the late hit does slightly less damage.}}
 
===Special Moves===
*{{nerf|{{h1|Blaster|Falco}} shots decay in damage based on distance.}}
*{{nerf|{{h1|Blaster|Falco}} shots decay in damage based on distance.}}
*{{nerf|Reflector no longer has intangibility on the first frame of activation.}}
*{{nerf|Reflector no longer has intangibility on the first frame of activation.}}
*{{nerf|Down aerial's strong initial hit duration was decreased to 4 frames, and late hit does slightly less damage.}}
*{{change|Has ''Brawl'''s running animation.}}
*{{change|Falco uses SFXs from ''Melee'' for certain moves, such as his [[down aerial]] and Reflector.}}


==Revisions==
==Revisions==
===v2.5===
 
===2.5===
*{{nerf|Falco's Jab 1 reduced SDIability corrected to be normal.}}
*{{nerf|Falco's Jab 1 reduced SDIability corrected to be normal.}}
*{{change|Falco's back throw and up throw lasers work like in ''Melee''.}}
*{{change|Falco's back throw and up throw lasers work like in ''Melee''.}}
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*{{change|Falco's hurtboxes adjusted.}}
*{{change|Falco's hurtboxes adjusted.}}


===v2.6===
===2.6===
*{{nerf|Lasers decay in damage based on distance.}}
*{{nerf|Lasers decay in damage based on distance.}}
*{{nerf|Shine invincibility removed.}}
*{{nerf|Shine invincibility removed.}}
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*{{change|[[Fire Bird]]'s distance ported from ''Melee''.}}<!--This is either a buff or a nerf, if a PM experienced player could compare distances, please do so.-->
*{{change|[[Fire Bird]]'s distance ported from ''Melee''.}}<!--This is either a buff or a nerf, if a PM experienced player could compare distances, please do so.-->


===v3.0===
===3.0===
*{{change|Shine start-up animation has been improved.}}
*{{change|Shine start-up animation has been improved.}}


===v3.0.1===
===3.0.1===
*{{change|Forward smash charge graphical effects moved from his hands to his feet.}}
*{{change|Forward smash charge graphical effects moved from his hands to his feet.}}


===v3.5===
===3.5===
*{{buff|Fire Bird now matches ''Melee''{{'}}s version of the move. It travels a slightly greater distance and Falco falls later into the move.}}
*{{change|Fire Bird now matches ''Melee''{{'}}s version of the move. It travels a greater distance and Falco falls later into the move.}}
*{{nerf|First hit of up aerial deals slightly less damage.}}
*{{nerf|Down aerial's clean hit window has been reduced from 10 frames to 4. Its late hit is also slightly weaker in damage.}}
*{{nerf|Down aerial's clean hit window has been reduced from 10 frames to 4. Its late hit does 1% less damage.}}
*{{nerf|Can no longer jump cancel Reflector's recovery frames after reflecting a projectile.}}
*{{nerf|Can no longer jump cancel Reflector's recovery frames after reflecting a projectile.}}
*{{nerf|Can no longer Gatling Combo due to the DACUS window shortening to 2 frames.}}
*{{nerf|Can no longer Gatling Combo due to the DACUS window shortening to 2 frames.}}
*{{nerf|Ending Landmaster in the air now puts Falco in a helpless state.}}
*{{nerf|Ending Landmaster in the air now puts Falco in a helpless state.}}
*{{change|AI is more intelligent when using Falco, utilizing his down special, but is very prone to SD's.}}
*{{change|AI is more intelligent when using Falco, utilizing his down special, but is very prone to SD's.}}
===v3.6 Beta===
*{{bugfix|Side Special no longer slides during startup, preventing a bug related to a sliding off and down of platforms.}}


==Moveset==
==Moveset==
Up to date as of version 3.6.
Up to date as of version 3.0.


{|class="wikitable"
{|class="wikitable"
! colspan=2| !!Name!!Damage!!Description
! !!Name!!Damage!!Description
|-
|-
! colspan=2 rowspan=3 | Neutral attack
!Neutral attack
| rowspan=3 | || 4% || rowspan=3 | Falco does a chop, another outward chop, and then tilts diagonally and spins very quickly with one of his arms out.
| Jab, Straight, 100-Slash Attack || 4%, 4%, 1% Each Slash|| A 3 Hit Combo that leads up to a continuous attack that can be held by holding the Attack Button.
|-
|-
|4%
!Forward tilt
| Bird Kick || 9%|| A swift kick that can be angled.
|-
|-
|1% (loop)
!Up tilt
| Back Kick || 9%|| A quick back kick that can be useful for juggling opponents.
|-
|-
! colspan=2| Forward tilt
!Down tilt
| || 9% || Sticks his foot out to the side. This move be aimed up or down.
| Bird Sweep || 13%|| Falco sweeps the ground with his tail feathers.
|-
|-
! colspan=2| Up tilt
!Dash attack
| || 9% || Does a quick upwards back kick that can be useful for [[juggling]] opponents.
| Jumping Side Kick || 9% going down to 6%|| Falco makes a dash kick that loses power the longer it is out.
|-
|-
! colspan=2| Down tilt
!Forward smash
| || 13% || Falco performs a quick tail swipe.
| Roundhouse Kick || {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|17}} (clean) {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|14}} (late)|| A swift kick with a lot of knockback. Similar to Fox's.
|-
|-
! colspan=2| Dash attack
!Up smash
| || 9% (clean), 6% (late) || Runs forward and sticks his leg out. Sends opponents upwards.
| Flip Kick || {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|14}} Initial, {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|12}} Ending|| Falco does a full kick to the air.
|-
|-
! colspan=2| Forward smash
!Down smash
| || {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|17}} (clean), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|14}} (late) || Flips his body in front and kicks in front of him. Similar to Fox's f-smash, but much stronger.
| Falco Split || {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|16}} (legs) {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|13}} (body)|| Falco does a split to hit both sides of him.
|-
|-
! colspan=2| Up smash
!Neutral aerial
| || {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|14}} (clean), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|12}} (late) || Performs a quick bicycle kick. Drastically weaker than Fox's u-smash, but has better juggling potential. Unlike the Melee version of the move, Falco's head does not gain intangibility frames.
| Flying Kick || 12% going down to 9%|| A [[Sex Kick]] that loses power the longer it is out.
|-
|-
! colspan=2| Down smash
!Forward aerial
| || {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|16}} (legs), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|13}} (body) || Does a quick split kick. The move deals high knockback and [[semi-spike]]s opponents, making it is an excellent edgeguarder, though it has short range. Both of Falco's legs are [[intangible]] whenever he starts up the move, even while he's charging, all the way until the hitboxes come out.
| Cyclone Kick || 9%, 8%, 7%, 5%, 3%|| A 5 kick attack that is fast, but does not have much knockback.
|-
|-
! colspan=2| Neutral aerial
!Back aerial
| || 12% (clean), 9% (late) || Does a [[sex kick]] that loses power the longer it's out.
| Reverse Spin Kick || 15% going down to 9%|| Falco does a kick to the back of him. Loses power the longer it is out, but great for combos.
|-
|-
! colspan=2| Forward aerial
!Up aerial
| || 9% (hit 1), 7% (hits 2-3), 4% (hit 4), 3% (hit 5) || Kicks forward five times. The move as high duration due to the number of kicks, and it is very difficult to connect all the hits.
| Falco Flip || 6% First kick, 10% Second kick|| Falco does a flip kick into the air. Hits twice and is a great finisher.
|-
! colspan=2| Back aerial
| || 15% (clean sweetspot), 9% (clean sourspot/late) || Does a quick kick backwards, with sex kick properties. A good move for [[edgeguarding]] due to its high KO potential.
|-
! colspan=2| Up aerial
| || 5% (hit 1), 10% (hit 2) || Whips his tail up and kicks immediately after.
|-  
|-  
! colspan=2| Down aerial
!Down aerial
| || 12% (clean), 8% (late) || Spins around in place at a downwards angle while extending one foot. Always acts as a [[spike]], even in the lingering hitbox.
| Air Drill || 12% (clean) 9% (late)|| An attack that, while has one hit, acts as a spike if done correctly.
<!--Grab aerial-->
<!--Grab aerial-->
|-
|-
! colspan=2| Grab
!Grab
| || &mdash; ||
| || Grab|| Grabs the opponent.
|-
|-
! colspan=2| Pummel
!Pummel
| || 3% || Knees opponent. A fairly quick pummel.
| Knee || 3%|| A fairly quick knee pummel.
|-
|-
! colspan=2| Forward throw
!Forward throw
| || 4% (hit 1), 3% (throw) || Falco bashes the opponent forward.
| Elbow Bash || 7%|| Falco bashes the opponent forward.
|-
|-
! colspan=2| Back throw
!Back throw
| || 2% (throw), 2% (laser) || Falco throws the foe backwards and then blasts them with his blaster.  
| Skeet Blaster || 8%|| Falco throws the foe backwards and then blasts them with his blaster.  
|-
|-
! colspan=2| Up throw
!Up throw
| || 2% (throw), 2% (laser) || Falco throws the foe upwards and shoots at them.
| Star Blaster || 8%|| Falco throws the foe upwards and shoots at them.
|-
|-
! colspan=2| Down throw
!Down throw
| || 1% (laser shots 1-4), 1% (throw) || Falco forces his foe onto the floor, and fires directly at them. The foe now lands at the place they were thrown at, taking away Falco's [[chain grab]] ability.  
| Floor Blaster || 5%|| The opponent is thrown on the ground and shot. They land at the place they were thrown at, taking away Falco's [[Chain grab]] ability.  
|-
|-
! colspan=2| Floor attack (front)
!Floor attack (front)
| || 6% || Falco does a kick in front and in back.
| Double Kick|| 6%|| Falco lunges and kicks backwards and forwards.
|-
|-
! colspan=2| Floor attack (back)
!Floor attack (back)
| || 6% || Falco punches forwards, and kicks backwards.
| Stretch and Hit|| 6%|| Falco extends to attack in front and in back.
|-
|-
! colspan=2| Floor attack (trip)
!Floor attack (trip)
| || 5% || Falco spins around, kicking foes with who are close.
| Spinning Kick|| 5%|| Falco spins around, kicking those who are near.
|-
|-
! colspan=2| Edge attack (fast)
!Edge attack (fast)
| || 8% (legs), 6% (head) || Falco lunges at the opponent with a kick.
| Twirl Kick|| 8%|| Falco lunges at the opponent with a kick.
|-
|-
! colspan=2| Edge attack (slow)
!Edge attack (slow)
| || 9% || Falco slowly gets up and hammers the ground with a kick.
| Slow Hammer kick|| 9%|| Falco slowly gets up and hammers the ground with a kick.
|-
|-
! colspan=2| Neutral special
!Neutral special
| [[Blaster]] || 1-3% (laser) || Falco fires his blaster. Unlike Fox's Blaster, it is slow but does stun the opponent. Falco fires his Blaster faster when used in midair. The lasers now lose power the farther they travel.
| [[Blaster]] || 1-3% Each Blast|| Falco fires his blaster. Unlike Fox's Blaster, it is slow but does stun the opponent. The lasers lose power as they travel.
|-
|-
! colspan=2| Side special
!Side special
| [[Falco Phantasm]] || 7% || Falco dashes forward, leaving an afterimage behind him. Enemies hit by the move will be [[meteor smash]]ed.
| [[Falco Phantasm]] || 7%|| Falco becomes invisible and suddenly dashes through opponents, leaving behind after-images.
|-
|-
! colspan=2| Up special
!Up special
| [[Fire Bird]] || 16% || Falco charges up in flames and suddenly launches himself in one of many directions, depending on what direction is held.
| [[Fire Bird]] || 16%|| Falco charges up and suddenly fires himself in one of eight directions, depending on what direction is held.
|-
|-
! colspan=2| Down special
!Down special
| [[Reflector]] || 8% (activation), 1.5x damage for reflected projectiles || Falco activates his Reflector around him. When activated, it can do damage to opponents. Any projectiles are reversed back at opponents and do more damage than normal.
| [[Reflector]] || 8% Shine Effect|| Falco activates his relector around him. When activated, it can do damage to opponents. Any projectiles are reversed back at opponents and do more damage than normal.
|-
|-
! colspan=2| Final Smash
!Final Smash
| [[Landmaster]] || Varies || Falco summons his Landmaster. It has more aerial mobility than Fox's, but is slightly weaker and has less ground mobility.
| [[Landmaster]] || Varies|| Falco summons his Landmaster. It has more air speed than Fox's, but has a much weaker blast and slower ground movement.
|}
|}


==In [[competitive play]]==
==In [[competitive play]]==
===Most historically significant players===
===Notable players===
<!--This character has a ten player limit for this section. Before adding and/or removing a player, read these guidelines: https://www.ssbwiki.com/SmashWiki:Notability#%22Most_historically_significant_players%22_guidelines -->
*{{Sm|Axe|USA}}
 
*{{Sm|DEHF|USA}}
''See also: [[:Category:Falco players (PM)]]''
*{{Sm|Mango|USA}}
*{{Sm|Captain Birdman|USA}} - Formerly ranked #37 on [[PMRank 2019]].
*{{Sm|Porkchops|USA}}
*{{Sm|FingerStripes|USA}} - Ranked 8th in Arizona.
*{{Sm|SFAT|USA}}
*{{Sm|Ivayne|USA}} - The best active Falco player in the world. Ranked #37 on [[PMRank 2023]].
*{{Sm|Westballz|USA}}
*{{Sm|Silver|USA}} - Considered one of the best Falcos in the world. Was ranked B+ tier (Top 24) on [[PMRank 2021-22 Mid-Season Contenders List]].
*{{Sm|Westballz|USA}} - 9th at {{Trn|The Big Balc}} and {{Trn|BroCal's Gym: Bulking Season}}. Formerly ranked 3rd on the SoCal ''Project M'' Power Rankings.


==Alternate costumes==
==Alternate costumes==
===Project M===
Falco now has an alternative costume based off of [[Falco (SSBM)|his appearance]] in ''Melee'', and ''Star Fox 64''. There are four variations of this costume: the original and the three [[Team Battle|team]] colors used in ''Melee''.
Falco now has an alternative costume based off of [[Falco (SSBM)|his appearance]] in ''Melee'', and ''Star Fox 64''. There are four variations of this costume: the original and the three [[Team Battle|team]] colors used in ''Melee''.
{|style="margin:1em auto 1em auto;text-align:center"
[[Image:Falco Palette (PM).png|frame|center|Falco's alternate costumes in PM]]
|-
|colspan=8|[[File:Falco Palette (PM).png|frame|center|Falco's alternate costumes in PM]]
|-
|[[File:FalcoHeadSSBB.png]]
|[[File:FalcoHeadOrangeSSBB.png]]
|[[File:FalcoHeadBlueSSBB.png]]
|[[File:FalcoHeadRedSSBB.png]]
|[[File:FalcoHeadGreenSSBB.png]]
|[[File:FalcoHeadBlackSSBB.png]]
|-
|
|[[File:FalcoHeadClassicPM.png]]
|[[File:FalcoHeadClassicRedPM.png]]
|[[File:FalcoHeadClassicGreenPM.png]]
|[[File:FalcoHeadClassicBluePM.png]]
|
|}
 
===Project+===
Falco has three new recolors for his default costume; a sky blue one similar to one in Smash 4, a pink one loosely inspired by Katt Monroe from early ''Star Fox'' titles, and a purple one inspired by his rival Panther Caroso from ''Star Fox Assault''. The pink Melee outfit is similar to a hidden costume in the 20XX Melee training pack.
[[File:Falco Palette (P+).png|800px|thumb|center|Falco's alternate costumes in P+]]
 
'''Z-Secret Costume:''' ''Star Fox Adventures'' Falco
 
'''R-Secret Costume:''' ''Star Fox Assault'' Falco
 
==Trivia==
*Oddly, Falco's ''Melee'' portrait in the Character Selection screen is mirrored, with his reflector and holster being on the wrong positions, and he faces right. Whenever any of his costumes is used in battle, his portrait shows him facing left, which is the correct position.
 


==External links==
==External links==
*[https://pmunofficial.com/en/characters/falco/ Falco's page at the Project M website]
*[http://projectmgame.com/en/characters/falco Project M character page]
*[https://www.reddit.com/r/SSBPM/comments/ct8amj/labbing_discord_results_falco/ Labbing Discord Tech Post]


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