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==Changes from ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''==
==Changes from ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''==
Previously considered to be a high tier character in ''Smash 4'' (13th out of 55 characters) as a result of a versatile special moveset that synergized well with the rest of his moveset, as well as good combo and KO ability for a swordfighter, Corrin has been drastically nerfed during the initial release of ''Ultimate'', although game updates would provide many noteworthy buffs for him. Corrin received a mix of buffs and nerfs during the transition from ''Smash 4'' to ''Ultimate'', but was nerfed overall.
Previously considered to be a high tier character in ''Smash 4'', Corrin has been drastically nerfed during the initial release of ''Ultimate''.


Corrin has received quite a few noteworthy buffs. [[Dragon Lunge]] can now be canceled manually by tapping down, granting him an extra option that improves the move's mix-up potential, and jumping has significantly less endlag, making it much safer. [[Forward smash]] benefits from the ability to hold [[smash attack]]s longer, allowing the looping charge hits to last longer and further build damage or lead into [[shield break]]s, and it inflicts much more shield stun, making it safer on shield. Some of the universal changes, such as the increased mobility, faster [[jumpsquat]]s, the ability to run cancel into any grounded move, and the reduced [[landing lag]], improve Corrin's [[approach]] and combo utility. The changes to [[paralysis]] effects allow [[Dragon Fang Shot]] to stun opponents longer at high percents, as well as deal knockback to already paralyzed opponents (rather than only damaging them). This allows Corrin to keep his combos into Dragon Fang Shot's bite at KO thresholds. Finally, [[Dragon Ascent]] travels more vertical distance, significantly improving Corrin's recovery (though his momentum is now halted at the end of the move).
Corrin has received quite a few noteworthy buffs. [[Dragon Lunge]] can now be canceled manually by tapping down, granting him an extra option that improves the move's mix-up potential, and jumping has significantly less endlag, making it much safer. [[Forward smash]] benefits from the ability to hold [[smash attack]]s longer, allowing the looping charge hits to last longer and further build damage or lead into [[shield break]]s, and it inflicts much more shield stun, making it safer on shield. Some of the universal changes, such as the increased mobility, faster [[jumpsquat]]s, the ability to run cancel into any grounded move, and the reduced [[landing lag]], improve Corrin's [[approach]] and combo utility. The changes to [[paralysis]] effects allow [[Dragon Fang Shot]] to stun opponents longer at high percents, as well as deal knockback to already paralyzed opponents (rather than only damaging them). This allows Corrin to keep his combos into Dragon Fang Shot's bite at KO thresholds. Finally, [[Dragon Ascent]] travels more vertical distance, significantly improving Corrin's recovery (though his momentum is now halted at the end of the move).
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However, Corrin's buffs are counterbalanced by an noticeable amount of nerfs, the largest ones being those to his special moveset. Dragon Lunge, previously the character's most versatile move, has lost a large part of its safety, as its kicking part now covers less distance and suffers much more ending lag. Its ability to cross up opponents is also worsened with the game's changes to [[jostling]]. Dragon Fang Shot has increased lag, and the projectile follows up into the move's bite much less consistently, mainly because of its insufficient stun time. The infamous [[Counter Surge]] has lost its strong late hit, deals substantially less knockback, and has much more ending lag upon a successful counterattack. Forward smash has a much shorter active duration and a weaker sweetspot, and [[down smash]]'s back hit is weaker. Corrin's double jump also covers less distance, worsening his combo game and recovery.
However, Corrin's buffs are counterbalanced by an noticeable amount of nerfs, the largest ones being those to his special moveset. Dragon Lunge, previously the character's most versatile move, has lost a large part of its safety, as its kicking part now covers less distance and suffers much more ending lag. Its ability to cross up opponents is also worsened with the game's changes to [[jostling]]. Dragon Fang Shot has increased lag, and the projectile follows up into the move's bite much less consistently, mainly because of its insufficient stun time. The infamous [[Counter Surge]] has lost its strong late hit, deals substantially less knockback, and has much more ending lag upon a successful counterattack. Forward smash has a much shorter active duration and a weaker sweetspot, and [[down smash]]'s back hit is weaker. Corrin's double jump also covers less distance, worsening his combo game and recovery.


Corrin's drawbacks in his transition to ''Ultimate'', however, stem mainly from not only universal changes to the game's engine hindering him, but also his direct changes failing to account for him. The universal nerfs to grabs' frame data leave Corrin more open to punishment should he miss one. Finally, while Corrin somewhat benefits from the various improvements to mobility across the board, the changes to run canceling, shields, and landing lag now allow opponents to exploit Corrin's defenses with less issue. As a result, Corrin must approach more often, although he now has to rely more on his aerials since Dragon Lunge is less safe in the [[neutral game]]. It could be said that the transitional nerfs made Corrin less reliant on [[Dragon Lunge]] and thus more well rounded and fun to play both as and against. However, this doesn't counter the fact that Corrin was still nerfed in the transition.
Corrin's drawbacks in his transition to ''Ultimate'', however, stem mainly from not only universal changes to the game's engine hindering him, but also his direct changes failing to account for him. The universal nerfs to grabs' frame data leave Corrin more open to punishment should he miss one. Finally, while Corrin somewhat benefits from the various improvements to mobility across the board, the changes to run canceling, shields, and landing lag now allow opponents to exploit Corrin's defenses with less issue. As a result, Corrin must approach more often, although he now has to rely more on his aerials since Dragon Lunge is less safe in the [[neutral game]].  


Initially, Corrin's direct buffs and the improvements from the game's engine did not compensate for his nerfs. As a result, Corrin was originally considered to have gone from one of the best swordfighters in ''Smash 4'' to one of the weakest, making him one of the most nerfed characters in the transition to ''Ultimate''. Early in Ultimate's metagame, Corrin's representation in competitive play was extremely limited, as almost every top-level Corrin player (such as {{Sm|Ryuga}} and {{Sm|Zackray}}) dropped the character in favor of others. Additionally, the very few players who still main the character, like {{Sm|Ke-ya}}, have failed to place notable enough in major tournaments with the character. However, game updates (most notably 4.0.0 and 8.0.0) have provided Corrin with significant buffs, improving his most severe weaknesses, such as his recovery, KO power and consistencies, which has led some players to re-evaluate Corrin as an upper-mid tier or high tier, rather than a low tier character. Corrin's drastic increase in his perception would also be supported by a notable uprising in his results, with his most dedicated and top players (such as {{Sm|Ly}}, {{Sm|SHADIC}}, and {{Sm|Neo}}) managing to more frequently obtain rather sufficient results using Corrin. However, Corrin's results in regards to the highest level of competitive play have saliently remained sporadic, ultimately leaving the exact extent of his true competitive viability unknown. While Corrin is still largely considered to be noticeably less effective than his ''Smash 4'' iteration, due to receiving a plethora of significant buffs in patch updates, Corrin is widely agreed to fare substantially better than he did during initial release. However, Corrin's true viability remains to be seen.
Overall, due to changes to his special moveset and the game's engine hurting him, Corrin was initially considered a significantly less viable character than in ''Smash 4'', although subsequent updates have mitigated the nerfs' impacts.


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