Ness (SSBM): Difference between revisions

Ness is currently ranked 23rd out of 26 on the [[tier list]], placing within the D tier. This is a slight fall from his already very low placement in ''Smash 64'', where he was 10th out of 12 characters in the NTSC version, and his worst placement to date. While still possessing great [[throws]] and a great aerial and combo game thanks to his [[double jump cancel]], Ness is held back by having poor [[approach]] options due to his significant [[range]] issues in most of his attacks, but by far his biggest flaw is having the worst [[recovery]] in the game, and he also has trouble [[KO]]ing opponents due to possessing some of the weakest [[smash attack]]s in the game as well. His slow [[double jump]] and [[up special]] recovery allow much of the cast to exploit him by deliberately setting up [[edgeguard]] scenario's during his recovery that nearly invalidate him in high-level play. His below average [[dash|speed]] is somewhat made up for in his throws and follow-ups. Ness needs strong [[neutral game|neutral]] and [[stage]] control at all times along with consistent [[tech-chase]] [[combo]]s into [[KO|finishers]] to have any chance at equal footing. As a result of his significant weaknesses, Ness has terrible [[matchup]]s across the cast, is considered non-viable in competitive play, and has nearly non-existent representation in the modern metagame. Ness is not considered to have any particularly respectable matchups against top tier characters, making him unideal for [[counterpick]]s.