How to beat Min Min as Ice Climbers in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
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Neutral
Min Min’s two arm attacks will be a pain for most people, she’ll often try to use tilts and approach simultaneously to apply pressure
You’ll often have to jump to get around her Tilts, but beware as both her Up Tilt and Up Smash are effective anti-airs
Her Down Tilt is basically the same as Cloud’s, allowing her to move forward with a hit box which she can use to duck under aerials
She can also use Nair as a way to safely approach or counter aerials
Always be aware of what Min Min has as her second arm to know what attacks she might attempt
Advantage
If Min Min lands one of her arm hits, they’ll more than likely keep up this pressure by using continuing arm attacks as they true combo at low percents
Min Min players will often switch to Megawatt Arm when opponents are at higher percents for its big kill potential and high shield damage
Min Min can also “gimp” players very early by using her back throw at ledge followed up by an instant Dragon Laser Attack
Disadvantage
Min Min will want to get you off of her as soon as possible and establish distance, so the best place to be is right next to her
Up Tilt and Down Smash are Min Min’s best “get off me” tools, so hold shield when up close to see how much your opponent likes to “press buttons”
She can also use Down Tilt to cross up shielding opponents, so be aware of the need to turn around
Fast Rush Down Characters like Captain Falcon, Fox, and Mario will give Min Min a hard time if they can get in and stay in
Bait out her Smash Attacks or her grab as these leave her wide open if she misses
Off Stage
Min Min can make certain recoveries a nightmare with her well timed Ram Ram attacks that hit below ledge
Utilise a tether recovery if your character has one
Going high where possible can often be better, or try stalling and mixing up your timings for your jumps and/or Up B
Min Min’s recovery isn’t great, and her angle of recovery is fairly predictable and linear
She lacks any real reversal potential off stage, so challenge her as much as possible while she’s recovering
Stage Picks
Min Min wants to keep you at mid to long range, so avoid larger stages like Town & City and Final Destination
Min Min will really struggle on Smashville, Lylat, Battlefield, and Yoshi’s
Use the platforms to maneuver around her arm attacks
