Smash Ultimate: Art of Falcon

[@EzMoment]

I hope this helps everyone. PLEASE let me know if I Labeled things in a misleading way and I'll Make edits. 0. Intro 00:00 1. Rushdown: character description / Threat range options in neutral ( 3:40 ) - ideal distance from opponent - catching jumps / landings / anti-air - short and fullhop callouts - Dash upsmash ( 4:43 ) 2. Safe Pressure options on shields ( 4:56 ) - Back air 3. Most common approach option is Nair ( 6:15 ) 3 i . First hit neutral air ( 7:20 ) 4. Raptor boost application in Neutral / Combos ( 8:03 ) - instant double jump followups off RB ( 9:25 ) 5. Dealing with escape options : doubleJump/air-dodge ( 9:52 ) “making reads at attempted escapes” 6. Falcon Edge-guarding after a combo ( 10:25 ) 7. Throw Followups into general combos ( 12:12 ) - Down throw low / mid percents ^ - dealing with di away - Falcon dive 50/50 ( 12:58 ) - Up throw Followups ( 13:18 ) - F throw & Back Throw ( 13:30 ) 8. Dash attack Application ( 13:48 ) 9. Down Air Application ( 14:15 ) -examples of Down air usage/followups ( 14:31 ) 10. Back Air Combos / Followups ( 15:14 ) 11. The Knee ( 15:40 ) 12. Landing Up air usage ( 16:05 ) 13. Talks about the inclusion of platforms with examples ( 16:50 ) 14. Out Of Shield Options ( 17:15 ) - Footstool falcon kick - Falcon Dive OOS usage ( 17: 24 ) - Examples ( 17:43 ) - Corner pressure usage ( 17:54 ) 15. Ledge trap Corner Pressuring ( 18:25 ) 16. Down& Forward Smash Shenanigans ( 18:45 ) Disadvantage 17. Recovery as Falcon ( 18:57 ) - Become a Pro with Up B Drift 18: Falcon Kick in disadvantage ( 19:20 ) - above an opponent - neutral getup Falcon kick - offstage edge-guard 19. Ariel Raptor boost ( 19:43 ) 20. Falcon Punch ( 20:00 ) 21. Outro

[@planetary-rendez-vous]

The hero we need but we don't deserve.

[@99ananth]

Thx. Would be nice if there were a table of contents like this for all Art Ofs.

[@ojodeoro1106]

you are a true hero

[@daorientalgamer6610]

Can you do one on joker, hero, or steve pls

[@thegoodMeow]

@@planetary-rendez-vous Exactly 👌

[@Mo-fz1to]

Burst options: The Character

[@Patrick-bn5rp]

Question. What is Falco considered? Up tilt: the character?

[@ptato3010]

@@Patrick-bn5rp You just called falco falco the character? Like, yeah Mario is Mario the character, and falco is falco the character. Smh

[@yarielrobles9003]

@@Patrick-bn5rp anti air: the character

[@anibalhyrulesantihero7021]

@@Patrick-bn5rp He would be aerial the character because personally, he prefers the air. Besides, he's literally the highest jumper in the game. He's a bird after all. 🦅

[@Patrick-bn5rp]

@@anibalhyrulesantihero7021 fair.

[@hingsing1]

I don't main falcon at all but just wanted to watch you explain the sauce

[@andymcclurg9916]

Same, I wanted to like the video and make it more popular

[@bartholomewthundercatiii3484]

Falcon is the Smash icon. He’s been the most hype character in every game and will always be my favorite.

[@johnmichaeladelman]

Well said, well said👊🏼🔥

[@GraceAndGlorySmash]

It's finally out! This was a blast to work on

[@baduux]

hi gng c:

[@youneedtostop.7175]

That falcon punch punish gave me goosepumps my lord

[@GraceAndGlorySmash]

@@baduux hi baddux

[@fuhat1040]

[@KenWill694]

Wassup grace it's wolvertank4

[@lederpsterderpster3566]

3:40 - 3:58 Izaw explains footsies without saying footsies Incredible

[@harb1ng3r82]

Tbh in a community where players often lack knowledge or understanding of FGC terminology it’s never a bad thing to fully explain the concept. That said it was pretty incredible.

[@platinumjazz_]

My body is ready.

[@Alex-ni6xs]

Falcon: "Show me your moves." Izaw: "I'll show you your moves."

[@danielduhrito1068]

That's it. I'm not gonna sleep tonight.

[@pocketgroyper9301]

Captain Falcon is such a fun character to watch. His comboes and physics defying moves are just silly whether it's landing an endless series of bicycle kicks in a fraction of a second or sending someone flying with a casual tap of his knee. Add the cherry on top of him smugly saluting after destroying you to the sound of "SHOW YA MOVES" just makes him my favorite.

[@shockdogmk807]

15:09 The music sync with the combo though 🔥🔥🎶

[@bionicallyacomputer292]

Quickplay finna be active bruh, Sigh.

[@julianmunson435]

BionicallyAComputer lmao ikr.

[@williammurphree6594]

I main Falcon and quick play/elite has been annoying lately. Now it’s just gonna be more annoying.

[@williammurphree6594]

TUME 1 I haven’t really played a lot of my good characters since they’ve just been chilling in elite for a bit, but any time I just play a random character to try them out I run into these Falcons that always go for down throw knee and shit like that every time despite me DI’ing away and it never hitting. I guess it’s just me getting annoying seeing people go for stuff with my main that just isn’t a thing at all. Idk could just be a me problem where I just get annoyed seeing them do my boy like that.

[@williammurphree6594]

Like I don’t have any issue with people playing him, and it’s cool that people want to pick up the character, but it just gets a bit annoying having to play against noob Falcons a lot. Hopefully this video helps people though.

[@Junpei_1iori]

@@williammurphree6594 I dont find much Falcons, when I do their good. I play kirby and cant really do shit since the falcon I fought had a brain lmao

[@theblackbasketball]

That intro has to be one of the coolest things I’ve seen

[@baggofeggs8270]

I legitimately whispered "Holy shit" to myself at some of the stuff in this. I’m trying to learn Falcon right now and this stuff is insane to see

[@KnightsB4Bishops]

As a falcon main, this is a great video. Tons of info here. I'd recommend watching several times if you're interested in playing falcon.

[@MajinMojo]

I have this video on deck whenever I'm trying to train up my Falcon.

[@martinkostanski4985]

I like how this guide focuses more on gameplay rather than the raw attributes of the character like many of the old guides did. I've been playing Falcon for a few years and there are things in this that I didnt think of, and it's very helpful 👍

[@CyelV0]

so glad masamune got highlighted so much here :) he’s a phenomenal player and you couldn’t have chosen someone better for displaying the fullest extent of falcon’s kit

[@bancholeo55]

Yo masamune sick AF!!!! Why have I not heard of him at all??? Research time lol

[@matthewkrulak744]

This is the best notification ever

[@seanoodles7008]

I’ve been waiting for this one.

[@Vash614]

I don’t even play falcon and I clicked on this vid when it was announced in his discord frame 1

[@EzMoment]

Thanks a ton! I have so much to learn still. its insane how you can articulate and show the scenarios that work for falcon. hard to know what to do when getting better when my mind is making so many decisions mid-game

[@amongallothers]

Man F-Zero really has an amazing soundtrack.

[@Amaling]

Great vid, I like how you spent more time this vid basically explaining how to clip your opponent with this character. Really fits the soul of falcon in smash

[@Harry777]

Another excellent video! I'm sorry that I can't afford to become a patron on Patreon, but I hope others who are in a better financial situation will consider it. You definitely put out some of the best smash videos on KZbin. Don't give up!

[@peeron6829]

Dont apologize for it lol

[@JosephHk743]

High quality videos on characters as always! YES!

[@kadeemmusicmanwilliams7069]

I'm not a Captain Falcon player but I look forward to those who do play him to level up their play through this video. Thanks for another great video Izaw! You That Smash Brother!

[@jackennis6293]

Loved the video man, always wanted the art of falcon back on s4, glad he finally got some love for ult! Think you forgot to mention how little lagg upsmash has, only watched the video once through so if you mentioned it then thats my bad. Other than that the video was great, explained out super clearly with solid information. Awesome work.

[@izael6918]

Bro this is an amazing birthday present for a falcon main!

[@MrBern-ex3wq]

I literally started playing Falcon a few days ago and you drop this. Thank you SO MUCH!

[@thomasr.6669]

So many options I didn't even think of with this character and I've been playing him since Sm4sh. This will be a great guide while practicing in the future.

[@fursuitjumpscare]

Dude, I've been looking for a thorough guide on Falcon for a year. I can't thank you enough. You're awesome! My suggestion for the next guide is Lucas, Little Mac or Wii Fit Trainer.

[@TequilaSnakke]

also, check out FatalityFalcon's neutral and combo guides. He's one of the best Falcon mains I've seen

[@fursuitjumpscare]

@TUME 1 I know he's a bad character, I'd just like to see how far I can push him. I'm allowed to do that, aren't I?

[@xdCloudxd1996]

Sincerely thank you Izaw for your amazing content. You explain everything very clearly while pointing out the good and bad of a character, it's really helpful for players of all level. I was able to improve a lot because of you, continue the good work!

[@kinderbakkesknaller1368]

this video is definitely getting me in training mode to lab all these juicy combos even tho i don't really play falcon

[@KaiserJ51]

As a falcon main I will say you completely nailed this guide.

[@saiki3603]

Oh my gosh 15:03 perfect timing

[@istvanmiko397]

So excited to be fighting a bunch of these falcons online now. Always a fun match

[@davidolinger3948]

About raptor boost combos, If you use Tap jump you can buffer a frame perfect double jump by hitting the stick up and a jump button at the same time, making it way easier

[@timothyorellana4174]

That makes so much sense but tap jump on is not the best for short hops.

[@_Rodeo]

Beautiful. You and Fatality should go at an FT10!

[@alfonsomartinez5392]

I'm not hearing the explanations, I'm just vibing to the combos

[@ehuey001]

Ive been waiting for this!! Great content

[@thesia4291]

Your speaking has gotten so much better over the years gj respect on putting your philosophy of improvement in smash also for self improvement ~

[@jakevanwagoner1166]

They really need a Captain Falcon character brawler game to canonize all those stylish moves. Like the Batman: Arkham games but Falcon Punch, Falcon Dive, Falcon Kick and Raptor Boost are the special combo finishers.

[@link40111]

Love your stuff man good job

[@thefreakelite9432]

How did you make this comment 2 days ago

[@BlisteringBlue42]

@@thefreakelite9432 Idk for sure if this how but sometimes Izaw will let you watch the Art Of's earlier if you subscribe to him on Twitch or gift a sub on twitch.

[@MikeScarbro]

This video cured my Erectile Dysfunction. Thanks, Izaw! HYES!

[@Nikita-cv5hb]

da fuq

[@SensiblePleasantries]

Incredible vid. Just wish there was more falcon punch

[@anibalhyrulesantihero7021]

I usually hop before doing a Falcon Punch.

[@Zethoro]

That intro is super slick looking.

[@copperCCSD]

Some Info that I think is important: -Falcon’s turn around is abysmal. Keep your back to your opponent if you want to be able to weave out of range effectively, and rush back in with options that don’t need the turn, like Raptor Boost. -Falcon’s Usmash can do almost twice the amount of damage if you cleanly hit the first kick, as in anti-airing or attacking from below a platform. -Falcon has a lot of hard techniques that allow for some crazy shit, like speeding up the Turn Around animation and being *plus on block*.

[@AMSantosMusic]

I don’t even main Falcon but you have amazing videos that cover everything. Keep em’ coming man!

[@davidspindola675]

amazing how you uploaded this while streaming! thanks

[@PrecludeLP]

Always happy to see another Art of Video!

[@asherromanenghi7240]

Amazing video, wish I had this when I was first learning falcon, hopefully we get more new falcon mains from this :D

[@grandimations7309]

Never clicked faster on a video before.

[@chrislawlor6264]

Yo same my dude

[@juanrodriguezluis4811]

The problem with each Smash tutorial is, that they don't show you on screen the most important. THE CONTROLLER! It's really important to know the real time buttons sequence.

[@DJKokaKola]

Izaw, it's good to see you finally charging a reasonable amount for your sessions. The original ones were criminally low for your quality.

[@zachstarattack7320]

All the music in this vid was a banger. FIXFALCONBACKDASH!!!

[@henrycutler-stamm3813]

I’ve been waiting for this one specifically since I main falcon but I can’t name a single art of that I haven’t watched at least 3 times. Fantastic content.

[@patrickburton1401]

Damn this is top tier content and a very well made tutorial

[@faithssb]

I just picked Falcon up a few nights ago as a secondary, so this video is extremely helpful

[@KishinAubrey]

not the biggest falcon player but ive been waiting for this since i was in my dad's testes

[@as-lb8rb]

F-ZERO fans have wanted this more than a new F-ZERO game, and you know it's true.

[@noahgoodjoke7807]

Facts.

[@anibalhyrulesantihero7021]

We have the Blue Falcon, Mute City and Big Blue in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. We just need Captain Falcon to join. It's the only thing that can save his life.

[@as-lb8rb]

@Thomas Serrano You deserve it homie :(

[@leukashot123]

Do you know how much F-Zero fans want a new game?

[@as-lb8rb]

@@leukashot123 Not as much as this guide.

[@Panoramuh]

been watching your videos since i started playing on my switch. thank you for all the educational content

[@cattoo1452]

Perfect! Now we can show you our moves!

[@thenewyorkhip-hopspot5485]

Im a recent falcon main this video helped SOOO MUCH thank u

[@jesusgabrielcarmonamedina1597]

The spirit of Smash

[@Makneos]

All arts are awesome

[@Patrick-bn5rp]

Ooooooh! Here we go boys!

[@anbusnipe197]

I’ve been maining falcon for about a year now been waiting on this to see what I’m missing or what I should do more of great vid as always izaw

[@sogga_fan]

I can't wait for the art of Izaw videos

[@none5020]

Good video, only thing that would've been better is elaborating on the weak hitbox of knee for edge gaurding, his disadvantage state, what to look out for, and how tilts are extremely good for tech chases especially with sliding tilts.

[@supersaiyan30-]

Thank you for making this video, thanks to you and Fatalityfalcon I've been making great progress playing Falcon I hope you make an Art of Mewtwo and Lucario because I main them as well Keep up the good work! :)

[@blitzes3177]

Thanks for making this, I remember requesting this video a while ago, thanks!

[@nickpayet5396]

Amazing video as always you legend. Would love to see one for zss one day ❤️

[@zfump2132]

Damn these videos are always so in depth

[@kaiser1001]

Once again you’ve outdone yourself! Great video!!!

[@danielnguyen772]

I have a lot of falcon clips on my channel, I appreciate you making a video on him, he's pretty fucking good.

[@Sheeshmyveggiebeef]

You make the best character guides man thank you so much.

[@mastermooncake]

This was a blast, tysm for having me!

[@stankyt5882]

art of Donkey Kong, Ganondorf, or Little Mac is the day that I will become happy again.

[@dubstep4real661]

The best part of the video is all the HYPE FALCON PLAYS

[@chavito808]

FALCON PUNCH!

[@Gypsypsycho1]

Thank you for the guide I am gonna use a lot of this info that could help my falcon game 1 up itself! ✌😁

[@Nintendude.]

Happy 30th Anniversary Captain Falcon.

[@anibalhyrulesantihero7021]

We have the Blue Falcon, Mute City and Big Blue in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. We just need Captain Falcon to join. It's the only thing that can save his life.

[@blackquen141]

Bro I haven’t watched you since I was a kid watching brawl vids. You are a Link GOD

[@warriorofdeath3046]

The drift mix ups during recovery are extremely important, it throws a lot of good players off guard

[@cristiancastillo3308]

THE BEST EVER!! "show me your moves"

[@dreadlion1459]

Certified vid. This shall improve all my Falcon brothers!

[@bowl2609]

I still play 3ds and use falcon sometimes, I know that Ultimate doesn't have the same gameplay aspects as 3ds but I still love watching the ultimate guides! Ngl wish you made a smash 4 zero suit guide lol

[@DavionLane]

Been waiting for this sense smash 4

[@rafaelblackman9879]

*since

[@anibalhyrulesantihero7021]

Your wish has finally been granted.

[@pRODIGAL_sKEPTIC]

+ a few specific tips Fatality himself gave, all the realistic tech you need. Falcon not solo-main-viable vs the eight or so best players, but certainly vs anyone you're likely to fight, more than enough

[@Futachimaru-502]

When I was little I was a fan of racing after playing Mario Kart. I remember when I was playing Melee, I had no idea who was Captain Falcon. That one day I had the Gamecube demo disc with demos like Sonic Adventure. I remember there was a game trailer on the list that was F-ZERO. In my thought after the trailer, I looks so fun that it made me want to buy the game. That was moment I realized who is Falcon since I saw his Blue Falcon in the trailer. I don't remember how I got the game but after playing it for a long time, I literally enjoyed it, like so much that it became my favorite racing game of my life. That's where Captain Falcon became my favorite Nintendo character after playing F-Zero, and realizing how cool he is back in Melee. Nintendo! HD remake or not, plz port F-Zero GX to the Switch cuz I miss playing it so much

[@anibalhyrulesantihero7021]

We need Captain Falcon in Mario Kart. It's the only thing that can save his life.

[@javierbedoya4426]

IT'S TIME TO SHOW UR MOVES C. FALCON MAINS 👊

[@john-tobeymaguirecena]

Long time Smash Fan although Tekken is my game. My Smash main was always C.Falcon & now that Kazuya is in Smash I will be maining both characters.

[@ethanryan4188]

I FALCON PUNCHED onto this video.

[@ptato3010]

That's his slowest option. I jabbed into this video

[@ethanryan4188]

@@ptato3010 Now that's how you do it!!!

[@anibalhyrulesantihero7021]

Falcon Punch that like button.

[@peace4433]

The better the falcon you are, the more style your combos have

[@groudon2006]

I see Mario and Falcon both train in the art of back flips

[@Cynova]

I dont play falcon but this was still fun to watch and understand. Fingers crossed for an Art of Shulk one day

[@anibalhyrulesantihero7021]

Might get complicated solely because of the Monado but if it does happen, it would be worth the wait.

[@TheyCallMeMrMaybe]

I've been looking forward to this

[@CaptainFalcon07]

My man

[@siervodedios3139]

Next! The Art of Ryu! Bro Falcon is a beast tho!

[@anibalhyrulesantihero7021]

Shoryuken! 🥋

[@ljay2255]

This video is wonderful, thanks Izaw

[@zangetsu5549]

OH MY GOD