2 Frame Punish

Summary

When an opponent attempts to grab a ledge using a recovery special, there are 2 frames right before snapping to the ledge where the opponent is vulnerable to attacks.

Requirements

None

How To Perform
  • Monitor your opponents movements closely near the ledge
  • The moment they attempt a recovery special, time an attack to hit your opponent within the 2 frames before snapping to ledge
Uses
  • Interrupt opponents recovery
  • Set up combos
  • Gimp opponents
  • KO opponents
Pros & Cons
  • Is a mostly guaranteed opening for punishes in situations where opponents recover low
  • Potentially gimp certain characters
  • Difficult to perform, extremely narrow frame of execution
  • Does not work in certain situations

Advertisement