Because it can be charged, it's a very powerful attack. You can use it to send your opponents flying off the platform and try to continually time it to keep pushing them away as they jump back. Once at the edge, you'll want to work on timing his Dragon Slayer smash (Right/Left + A).
These slash attacks are also great moves for disorienting the other player and knocking them towards the edge. Try to time his slash attacks to hit from afar if you want to knock opponents farther back. Did you know that the farther away you strike your foe with Marth's blade the farther back they are pushed? It's all about the tip of the blade.
His running Leg Slash, if activated from far enough a distance, will actually knock characters over his head and behind him, whereas his Forward + A Sharp Edge sends foes away from him. They should be treated differently because their effect is different. You'll also notice that Marth has both a Forward + A upward swipe as well as a running Leg Slash. It doesn't have the same speed as Link's quick stab move, but it's powerful enough to incur a lot of damage if your foe doesn't get out of its path. Quickly tapping the A-button results in a two-part Falchion Slash Combo that can be issued repeatedly.
If you want to be a pro smash fighter with Marth, these are the two attributes you'll need to focus on taking advantage of.įirst let's discuss his normal A-button blade slashes. With his sword, Prince Marth has an incredible advantage in terms of speed and reach. He's quick, agile, and relies on his sword for all offense and defense. Gameplay Tips Prince Marth - a fancy boy by definition (kind of like Fran), well trained in the way of the sword. or another regular mode, or play more than 400 Vs. To unlock him, use the original 14 characters at least once in Vs. Marth isn't available for selection from the start.