How to beat Ganondorf as Sephiroth in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
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Neutral
Though similar in style to Captain Falcon, Ganondorf plays very differently
Often cited by pro players as one of the worst characters, Ganondorfs can suffocate you quickly if you let them
Ganon’s will most likely approach with Nair due to its very low landing lag and high damage
Other than that, they typically will try to punish your approaches, especially online
Good Ganons will do the same combo starter as Falcon (Grab + Down Throw to Nair)
Dash Attack is also a combo starter which will often be followed by an Up Air
Advantage
As Ganondorf is very slow and his frame data is bad, his advantage window is quite small
That said, his damage will come from hard reads and gambles, so avoid being predictable or picking the same options over and over (e.g. rolling from ledge)
Ganondorf’s can sometimes chain Flame Chokes (Side B) or will punish those who don’t tech with Down Airs or Smash Attacks
On platform stages like Battlefield, be very cautious on the lower two platforms as Ganon’s F-Smash and Up Smash both shark the majority of the platform and can kill very early
Disadvantage
Ganon is heavy and has bad air mobility, so try to keep him in the air
His best out of shield option is his standard Jab but most characters have other OoS options that can beat this
The majority of his attacks like Wizard’s Foot, Flame Choke, and Dark Dive all leaving him massively exposed for a punish
The same goes for his Smash Attacks
Off Stage
Ganondorf can be “rock crocked”
This is when you get in the way of his Up-B recovery, and tech the hit when it blasts you against the stage
After this, you can perform an aerial on him, depending on your character
Ganon will more than likely defend the ledge in the same way as Falcon, except will probably use Nair as a way to KO fighters that go low
Be careful when near the ledge to not get “Ganon-sided” (Ganon uses Side B just above ledge to drag you both to the Blast Zone)
They will most likely try this just after you respawn to take an instant stock
Challenge Ganon at all times off stage as he needs all his resources to make it back
Forcing him to go low will often cause him to not make it back to stage
Stage Picks
Ganondorf is a brawler with no projectiles, so he likes close quarters like Smashville and Yoshi’s Story
