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{{Infobox Character Mod
{{Infobox Character Mod
|name         = Falco
|name = Falco
|image       = [[Image:Falco SSBB.jpg|250px]]
|image = {{tabber|title1=Assault (PM)|content1=[[File:Falco SSBB.jpg|250px]]|title2=Assault (P+)|content2=[[File:PPlus Falco.png|250px]]|title3=Melee|content3=[[File:PMFalcoAlt.png|250px]]}}
|mod         = Project M
|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
}}
}}
'''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.
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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==
[[Image:PMFalcoAlt.png|thumb|Falco's ''Melee''-based alternate costume.]]
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.
 
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''.
 
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.


==Changes from ''Melee'' to PM==
==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.
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===
===Aesthetics===
*{{change|Has ''Brawl'''s running animation.}}
*{{change|Has ''Brawl''{{'}}s running animation.}}
*{{change|Falco uses SFXs from ''Melee'' for certain moves, such as his [[down aerial]] and Reflector.}}
*{{change|Falco uses SFXs from ''Melee'' for certain moves, such as his [[down aerial]] and Reflector.}}


===Ground Attacks===
===Ground Attacks===
*{{buff|Falco retains the ability to use the [[DACUS]] from ''Brawl''.}}
*{{change|Falco's jabs use their animations from ''Brawl''.}}
*{{buff|Falco retains his ''Brawl'' jab combo, which is better for racking up damage than his ''Melee'' jab combo.}}
*{{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===
===Aerial Attacks===
*{{nerf|Down aerial's strong initial hit duration was decreased to 4 frames, and late hit does slightly less damage.}}
*{{nerf|Down aerial's strong initial hit duration was decreased to 4 frames, and the late hit does slightly less damage.}}


===Special Moves===
===Special Moves===
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==Revisions==
==Revisions==
===v2.5===
===v2.5===
*{{nerf|Falco's Jab 1 reduced SDIability corrected to be normal.}}
*{{nerf|Falco's Jab 1 reduced SDIability corrected to be normal.}}
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===v3.5===
===v3.5===
*{{change|Fire Bird now matches ''Melee''{{'}}s version of the move. It travels a greater distance and Falco falls later into the move.}}
*{{buff|Fire Bird now matches ''Melee''{{'}}s version of the move. It travels a slightly greater distance and Falco falls later into the move.}}
*{{nerf|First hit of up aerial deals slightly less damage.}}
*{{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 3.5.
Up to date as of version 3.6.


{|class="wikitable"
{|class="wikitable"
! !!Name!!Damage!!Description
! colspan=2| !!Name!!Damage!!Description
|-
|-
!Neutral attack
! colspan=2 rowspan=3 | Neutral attack
| || 4% (hits 1-2), 1% (hit 3 loop) || A 3-hit Combo that leads up to a continuous attack that can be held by holding the attack button.
| 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.
|-
|-
!Forward tilt
|4%
| || 9% || A swift kick that can be angled.
|-
|-
!Up tilt
|1% (loop)
| || 9% || A quick back kick that can be useful for juggling opponents.
|-
|-
!Down tilt
! colspan=2| Forward tilt
| || 13% || Falco sweeps the ground with his tail feathers.
| || 9% || Sticks his foot out to the side. This move be aimed up or down.
|-
|-
!Dash attack
! colspan=2| Up tilt
| || 9% (clean), 6% (late) || Falco makes a dash kick that loses power the longer it is out.
| || 9% || Does a quick upwards back kick that can be useful for [[juggling]] opponents.
|-
|-
!Forward smash
! colspan=2| Down tilt
| || {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|17}} (clean), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|14}} (late) || A swift kick with a lot of knockback. Similar to Fox's.
| || 13% || Falco performs a quick tail swipe.
|-
|-
!Up smash
! colspan=2| Dash attack
| || {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|14}} (clean), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|12}} (late) || Falco does a flip kick to the air.
| || 9% (clean), 6% (late) || Runs forward and sticks his leg out. Sends opponents upwards.
|-
|-
!Down smash
! colspan=2| Forward smash
| || {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|16}} (legs), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|13}} (body) || Falco does a split kick that hits both sides of him.
| || {{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.
|-
|-
!Neutral aerial
! colspan=2| Up smash
| || 12% (clean), 9% (late) || A [[Sex Kick]] that loses power the longer it's out.
| || {{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.
|-
|-
!Forward aerial
! colspan=2| Down smash
| || 9% (hit 1), 8% (hit 2), 7% (hit 3), 5% (hit 4), 3% (hit 5) (32% total) || A 5 kick attack that is fast, but does not have much knockback.
| || {{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.
|-
|-
!Back aerial
! colspan=2| Neutral aerial
| || 15% (clean), 9% (late) || Falco does a back sex kick. Loses power the longer it is out, but great for combos.
| || 12% (clean), 9% (late) || Does a [[sex kick]] that loses power the longer it's out.
|-
|-
!Up aerial
! colspan=2| Forward aerial
| || 5% (hit 1), 10% (hit 2) (15% total) || Falco does a flip kick into the air. Hits twice and is a great finisher.
| || 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.
|-
! 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.
|-  
|-  
!Down aerial
! colspan=2| Down aerial
| || 12% (clean), 8% (late) || A downwards drill kick. Acts as a spike if done correctly.
| || 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.
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|-
|-
!Grab
! colspan=2| Grab
| || &mdash; || Grabs the opponent.
| || &mdash; ||
|-
|-
!Pummel
! colspan=2| Pummel
| || 3% || A fairly quick knee pummel.
| || 3% || Knees opponent. A fairly quick pummel.
|-
|-
!Forward throw
! colspan=2| Forward throw
| || 4% (hit), 3% (throw) || Falco bashes the opponent forward.
| || 4% (hit 1), 3% (throw) || Falco bashes the opponent forward.
|-
|-
!Back throw
! colspan=2| Back throw
| || 2% (throw), 2% (laser) || Falco throws the foe backwards and then blasts them with his blaster.  
| || 2% (throw), 2% (laser) || Falco throws the foe backwards and then blasts them with his blaster.  
|-
|-
!Up throw
! colspan=2| Up throw
| || 2% (throw), 2% (laser) || Falco throws the foe upwards and shoots at them.
| || 2% (throw), 2% (laser) || Falco throws the foe upwards and shoots at them.
|-
|-
!Down throw
! colspan=2| Down throw
| || 1% (laser shots 1-5) (5% total) || 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.  
| || 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 attack (front)
! colspan=2| Floor attack (front)
| || 6% || Falco lunges and kicks backwards and forwards.
| || 6% || Falco does a kick in front and in back.
|-
|-
!Floor attack (back)
! colspan=2| Floor attack (back)
| || 6% || Falco extends to attack in front and in back.
| || 6% || Falco punches forwards, and kicks backwards.
|-
|-
!Floor attack (trip)
! colspan=2| Floor attack (trip)
| || 5% || Falco spins around, kicking those who are near.
| || 5% || Falco spins around, kicking foes with who are close.
|-
|-
!Edge attack (fast)
! colspan=2| Edge attack (fast)
| || 8% (legs), 6% (head) || Falco lunges at the opponent with a kick.
| || 8% (legs), 6% (head) || Falco lunges at the opponent with a kick.
|-
|-
!Edge attack (slow)
! colspan=2| Edge attack (slow)
| || 9% || Falco slowly gets up and hammers the ground with a kick.
| || 9% || Falco slowly gets up and hammers the ground with a kick.
|-
|-
!Neutral special
! colspan=2| Neutral special
| [[Blaster]] || 1-3% (laser) || Falco fires his blaster. Unlike Fox's Blaster, it is slow but does stun the opponent. The lasers lose power as they travel.
| [[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.
|-
|-
!Side special
! colspan=2| Side special
| [[Falco Phantasm]] || 7% || Falco becomes invisible and suddenly dashes through opponents, leaving behind after-images.
| [[Falco Phantasm]] || 7% || Falco dashes forward, leaving an afterimage behind him. Enemies hit by the move will be [[meteor smash]]ed.
|-
|-
!Up special
! colspan=2| Up special
| [[Fire Bird]] || 16% || Falco charges up and suddenly fires himself in one of eight directions, depending on what direction is held.
| [[Fire Bird]] || 16% || Falco charges up in flames and suddenly launches himself in one of many directions, depending on what direction is held.
|-
|-
!Down special
! colspan=2| Down special
| [[Reflector]] || 8% (shine), 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% (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.
|-
|-
!Final Smash
! colspan=2| Final Smash
| [[Landmaster]] || Varies || Falco summons his Landmaster. It has more air speed than Fox's, but has a much weaker blast and slower ground movement.
| [[Landmaster]] || Varies || Falco summons his Landmaster. It has more aerial mobility than Fox's, but is slightly weaker and has less ground mobility.
|}
|}


==In [[competitive play]]==
==In [[competitive play]]==
===Notable players===
===Most historically significant players===
*{{Sm|Axe|USA}}
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*{{Sm|Larry Lurr|USA}}
 
*{{Sm|Mango|USA}}
''See also: [[:Category:Falco players (PM)]]''
*{{Sm|Porkchops|USA}}
*{{Sm|Captain Birdman|USA}} - Formerly ranked #37 on [[PMRank 2019]].
*{{Sm|SFAT|USA}}
*{{Sm|FingerStripes|USA}} - Ranked 8th in Arizona.
*{{Sm|Westballz|USA}}
*{{Sm|Ivayne|USA}} - The best active Falco player in the world. Ranked #37 on [[PMRank 2023]].
*{{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"
{|style="margin:1em auto 1em auto;text-align:center"
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|colspan=8|[[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]]
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|[[File:FalcoHeadSSBB.png]]
|[[File:FalcoHeadSSBB.png]]
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===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==
==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 right position.
*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==
*[http://projectmgame.com/en/characters/falco Project M character page]
*[https://pmunofficial.com/en/characters/falco/ Falco's page at the Project M website]
*[https://www.reddit.com/r/SSBPM/comments/ct8amj/labbing_discord_results_falco/ Labbing Discord Tech Post]


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