How to beat Byleth as Falco in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
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Neutral
Byleth will more than likely safely approach with Nair
They can also fish for Down Tilt to start combos at low percents
Byleth hits hard but is quite slow and sluggish
Feign an approach to see what moves (if any) they throw out
Neutral B, Down B, and Smash Attacks can all be punished hard
Up Tilt is also a good combo starter
Advantage
Byleth has great reach and properties on all of their Smash Attacks
The same goes for their Fair and Bair
They’ll also look to juggle you with Up Airs where possible
Outmaneuvering Byleth is key to overcoming them
Byleth wants to pressure you into pressing buttons
Retreat to ledge for the I-Frames or be on point to tech landings
Byleth can punish rolls or slow moves easily
Disadvantage
Up Tilt is a great move for Byleth to use if you’re close to them
Nair out of shield is also common
Nair lasts longer than most people think, so hold shield until the move is definitely finished
Down Smash is a big gamble, but can break almost full shields if it connects and hits on both sides
Off Stage
Try to go out and meet Byleth early and/or while they’re higher up
Byleth has bad air mobility, so making them hesitate can end up costing them dearly
Be careful if trying to spike from directly above as their Up B can pull you down and spike instantly
Byleths usually use Side B in line or just above the ledge to cover their ledge grab
Stage Picks
Banning FD will mean you have platforms to retreat to so you can dodge his Neutral B projectile
If you play a fast character, take Byleth to Smashville or Yoshi’s Story
