Up tilt and up smash are great anti-airs that can catch unsuspecting victims while up throw physically launches you and your opponent into the air for extended combos. These tippers can be found on most tail moves such as back air and forward smash and offer substantial rewards for correct spacing.Įven when he’s not airborne, Ridley has plenty of tools to fling opponents up so he can continue with his aerial onslaught. For example, striking with the tips of Ridley’s claws will yield much greater knockback during forward air and up air.
Ridley also comes equipped with a tipper mechanic on most of his aerials, giving him savage combos if positioned correctly. This fireball can even be charged in the air and pressing jump while charging lets Ridley hover slightly, giving him a way to retreat to the skies and apply pressure with projectiles. Juggling opponents to the sky with up air, Ridley can use his devastating up special to quickly finish stocks if spaced right.Īlong with fierce aerials, Ridley can use his neutral special to charge a deadly fireball, akin to Samus’ own charge shot. With down air, Ridley can safely bounce off opponents to set up for more juggles or meteor them if he spaces it closer to the opponent.
His forward air applies ruthless pressure while his back air scoops up his foes for extended combos. Ridley’s aerial game is top notch with insane juggle potential, an exceptional recovery, and strong finishing moves.
