[Smash Bros. SP] Summary of DLC strongest character measures

Complete guide for Steve Kazuya, Homura Hikari and others

When it comes to Smash Bros. SP’s DLC characters,
there are a lot of comments like “If you don’t know about them, you’ll lose unilaterally” and “Even if you take precautions, you’ll end up in an accident.”

However, in reality,
each has clear weaknesses, disliked actions, and NG moves that should be avoided.

In this article, we will explain the “specific measures” for the strongest DLC characters based on actual battles.

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Measures against Steve | How to turn the strongest character into a “normal character”

Why is Steve strong (prerequisite understanding)

• Destruction by placing blocks
• Abnormal firepower at diamond time
• High performance in landing, return, and cliff hunting

Steve has an abnormal ability to hunt “unprotected opponents”.

Author: “When fighting against Steve, it is more important to be aware of not letting your opponent do it” than to focus on your own movements.

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Steve’s specific measures

① Do not force yourself to follow

• Don’t poke into it while mining
• Do not push into the back of the block

② Prioritize block destruction

• Blocks can be destroyed by attacks
• Basically, “destroy it before approaching”

③ Earn damage before diamond

• Take initiative before becoming equipped with diamonds
• When the percentage is low, attack with preparedness for risk

④ Do not chase too far outside the cliff

• Trolley block return is very powerful

Author: “Caution is the correct answer when it comes to fighting Steve. The moment you rush, it will end.”

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Measures against Kazuya | Strategies to avoid instant death

Why Kazuya causes accidents

• Instant death combo starting from Fujinken
• Durability comparable to heavy weight class
• Pressure at the edge of the cliff

“Once touched, it’s over” is the biggest threat.

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Kazuya’s specific measures

① Do not fight head-on

• Rejection is the basics
• Uses a lot of lateral movement and aerial escape

② Do not stand near the cliff

• Carrying on the cliff = instant death zone
• Prioritize central keeping

③ Don’t let your guard down even if the percentage is low

• Even at 0%, there is instant death
• “Low percentage = not safe”

④ Thorough landing hunt

• Aerial performance is poor
• It is effective to cover it from above

Author: “A little too cautious” against Kazuya is just right.

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Homura / Hikari countermeasures | Read the all-purpose switch

Why Homuhika is strong

• Hikari: Speed/interaction strongest class
• Homura: High shooting power and cliff performance
• Abnormal ability to respond to situations

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Specific measures

① Do not force the touch when the light is high

• Reaction speed is at a disadvantage
• Position techniques and pull actions are effective

② Aggressively attack when it’s a home run

• Low mobility
• Landing and recovery are weak points

③ Prevent cliff development

• Homura’s cliff firepower is deadly

Author: “Which one now? “If you can always be aware of this, it will become easier all at once.”

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Measures against Mien Mien｜The game is until you get close

Why people hate Mien Mien

• Rejection performance due to long reach
• Overwhelming power at the edge of the stage

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Specific measures

① Do not charge head-on

• Wait for arm to return
• Shift jump timing

② Inserting from above

• Right above is relatively weak
• Land hunting is effective

③ Don’t get cornered by the cliff

• The burden on the cliff = heavy defeat

Author: “The moment you rush into things is when you lose.”

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Countermeasures for Sora | Thoughts on characters who refuse to be shot down

The reason why Sora is stubborn

• Returning force is abnormal
• High aerial mobility
• Hard to be shot down

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Specific measures

① Do not try to force an early shot down

• Preventing return is dangerous
• Focus on landing hunting

② Be aware of lateral movement

• Do not force aerial combat
• Draw into ground battle

③ Do not chase too far outside the cliff

• Almost coming back

Author: “Sora is a typical character who loses if you try to defeat him”

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Common principles for DLC character countermeasures

• Don’t rush
• Do not tolerate unknown behavior
• Thorough approach to prevent accidents

Author: “DLC is a strategy game. Just knowing about it will change your chances of winning.”

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Summary｜DLC can be won with knowledge

DLC characters are certainly powerful, but
they are not invincible.

• Steve: Break it and wait
• Kazuya: Don’t let me touch
• Homuhika: View switch
• Mien Mien: Don’t rush
• Sora: I won’t go kill you

Just by being aware of this,
DLC battles will become much less unreasonable.