Pac-Man Strategy Guide - Super Smash Bros. Wii U/3DS (Moveset, Customs, Combos & Tech)

[@xbatusai]

I love pacman, Just look at that happy little and rounded fellow, never seems to get angry at anything even if he's getting his ass kicked, always smiles at you like he's having fun forever.

[@SilverRay85]

And when you are destroying your opponent who was foolish to challenge the god known as "Pac-Man" he simply smiles knowing your stocks are nothing compared to him. Or y'know, he's happy cause he's made a legit comeback and he knows how to wreck you and win the match (less hardcore version, and more about your comment than the first)

[@private151]

SilverRay8585 My Pac-Man Amiibo is so OP I can't even beat him

[@MadderoftheFew]

Not *if* he's getting his ass kicked. *When* he's getting his ass kicked. Being a Pac-Main is a zero-sum game.

[@AlexArtsHere]

As a Pac-Main, I just like to expand some more on the grab/throws; due to its considerable lag, the only time the grab should be used while stationary is when you're punishing. However, that's not to say it's limited. A surefire trick that can regularly net you grabs (at least in my experience) is to run at your foe and, depending on their reaction, grab them just before you reach them. This'll have the effect of a regular dash grab (ie not a long range grab) but with *very* generous timing. As well as the down throw, you have three other options. I find myself using the backthrow almost exclusively due to its versatility. At low percentages, you can follow up with air combos, a dash attack or even a side B (bonus fruit also works well if you have a key, apple or orange ready), while at higher percentages you will more than likely send your opponent flying. While this doesn't always kill (it is a very powerful throw, though), this is great for spacing as it allows you to charge your projectile for ledge guarding (the apple is very effective at gimping recovering Little Macs in particular) or even prep a hydrant for launch. Oh, and on the subject of the power pellet, this can be used as a kill move if you can pull it off. Due to the moderate wind up time, it's easy to see coming, but if you use it to punish an opponent when they run out of jumps or recovery options, it's very effective at high percentages. The regular trampoline can be used not only for recovery, but if used right can be multihitting attack if you can catch your opponent on it as soon as you activate it, similar to the Power Pac-Jump. The regular trampoline is also good for traps if your opponent is feeling cocky as you can activate from the ground if they're trying to use it to recover, pulling it away from them and likely sending them to their doom.

[@captaintreeko3188]

lol pac-main... i like pac man, but im not too good woth him

[@AlexArtsHere]

Just gotta keep practising. ;)

[@SonicSlash51]

+InfinityAlex The trampoline also beats out every defensive option. Can't roll, can't shield, can't spot-dodge, because the opponent is forced into their jumping animation the moment they touch it. It also forces opponents to either stay on the ledge and get punished, or go into the air where they have a disadvantage.

[@hondacivic3740]

Yay! PAC-mains unite! He was the first character I ever played as, as well as the first character I beat master hand with, so of course I'm gonna make him main

[@Zebrakoids]

InfinityAlex Up-b is also good for an out-of-shield attack due to the lack of starting lag

[@EarRapeTV]

His trampoline is from Mappy :D my favorite arcade game

[@ultraquatman]

I use the hydrant A LOT. You can rack up a bit of damage at lower %s by using it as a wall and gabbing. Most players try and get rid of the hydrant the moment it's on the field which gives you the opportunity to get some extra hits. A ton of players exclusively use the key when all the fruit has amazing uses. Mix it up. I've also noticed when most characters are around 130% the key is almost always a kill

[@Chilly_M04]

I am a PacMan main, and her are some tips I learned. Some people might have said these already, but I'm sure I will help some of you guys. Hope you enjoy. :D 1. Throwing the key to the hydrant makes the opponent's shield take massive damage. If they don't sheiks it does 28 percent if hit by both the key and the hydrant. By far the best way to make them get hit by both is when they dash attack into the hydrant. Most dash attacks don't send it flying, and it is easy to punish. 2. Use the hydrant as bait. Most people always try to go for the hydrant, even though it's easy to avoid if your at the opposite end of the screen. So put it down and try to get to the other end. The opponent often goes for the hydrant, and you can just charge up your fruit. 3. Don't go for keys only. Orange and apple are amazing for map control, and Orange is great for edge guarding if your opponent tried to recover high. The cherry and strawberry are great for a uprising your opponent. The melon is better for traps. Pick it up as an item, throw it up and throw your opponent into it. 4. The trampoline is great for surprise attacks. It forces the opponent out of shield, and it is fast. Also as some know there is currently a glitch which involves creating a new trampoline when the opponent is on your old one. If times right they fall off the edge. 5. Don't rely on your projectiles. While reflectors are bad, you can get around them, and it isn't bad of you go against a fox or Mario. The real problem is a Rosalina, and sometimes Villager (not as bad as Rosalina). She can use gravitational pull to get rid of the hydrant, and pick up your fruit. PacMan can only have 1 fruit out at a time, so if someone catches it and they decide to hold onto it, you can't use it anymore. Try to surprise your opponent by playing more aggressively if they steal your fruit. 6. The hydrant's water can push people away like Mario's flood. I'm sure most know this but it is still a good trick. That's all from me for now. Hope you guys like my tips!

[@ultrabell517]

Chilly MIV I'm a Pac-Man main I hate it when the steal my fruit

[@estle9636]

Thanks for the tutorial. Pacman is my favorite fighter

[@kaiyedy828]

Power Pellet is one of my favorite Pac-Man moves, but I've found that it should be used scarcely for attacking. One of my friends was even able to grab it out of the air while I was in the middle of moving the pellet!

[@spl8267]

My favorite part that you explained are the smash attacks

[@Skuxxed]

I've also added a contents page in the description so you can skip to the parts you want to see the most! Please help me make this, the definitive smash guide series by liking and sharing it as much as possible. Thanks!

[@reuelmcfee9442]

Plz do shulk, he's really difficult to use

[@QuacksterThegraet]

Do sonic

[@jordananderson6598]

Please do Sonic

[@HyperFlare617]

Jordan Anderson You've done Mario, Mega man and Pac-Man. Now you HAVE to make one for Sonic.

[@Cybrid101]

Do one for Sonic The Hedgehog

[@MusicalSeizureGuy]

Pac is my main! I love this guy.

[@MrMisterDion]

Thank you for making this I've been a Pac-Main since the game came out so seeing this encourages me :)

[@galaxywonderpup528]

THIS IS AMAZING!!! I HAVE USED PACMAN FOR A WHILE NOW BUT NEVER KNEW ABOUT HIS UPPER ATTACK!!!

[@SandShrewdGaming]

Your videos are fucking epic

[@Skuxxed]

Thanks Da Shrew :)

[@SandShrewdGaming]

And if i can make a suggestion, can you maybe do a guide for duck hunt

[@bam6145]

Da Shrew Easy, dodge to edge and spam all your specials. How to Play Duck Hunt

[@GrimReaper-en3vl]

+TheSkuxxedOne Yes Do duck Hunt next that would be estatic!

[@bang1054]

Their okay....

[@Ms07101965]

his smash attacks will be you're main tool for killing." (after one minute) "the key is you're primary kill move." should I trust you TheSkuxxedOne?

[@XerosOfficial]

I personally believe it's the hydrant.

[@AmalgamJiena]

I like how with each down special custom number gets progressively more lethal: 1: fire hydrant: pushes with water 2: ON-fire hydrant: damages with fire. 3: *DIRE HYDRANT* : it flipping EXPLODES.

[@viktorasrousis1015]

Yes! That's what I wanted to see! Great job you did there lad. Also I have to admit you're one of the few youtubers with many subscribers who check their comments.

[@Skuxxed]

I don't have that many subscribers dude :P

[@viktorasrousis1015]

Actually you have more than 8000 subscribers And that's good ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

[@gameguymitchell]

Only just recently started maining Pac-Man and this helped a lot. Thanks.

[@hsbchsjajsjjccdohchhxhzjzj3195]

Honestly, you give the best competitive tutorials.

[@12Marxzero34]

A little thing I do with Pacman that works well is that if you dash attack and the opponent blocks, you can Up-B to escape your opponent and force them to hop on the spring so they can't chase you on foot. The spring in neutral could also force opponents to jump over it or roll around it, so it could be good to use to space yourself and charge desired fruits.

[@scrotetote1939]

Thanks for this, lately I've been losing touch with Pac-Man and this helped me get back in my place

[@RainbowStrike20]

Pac man is THE BEAST!

[@thevirusofmercury7015]

I enjoy using Kirby in Smash so I'll be looking forward to your next guide video.

[@Anguishjumps]

The melon is amazing. You can grab it again by chasing it after you throw it, and throwing it upwards makes it COMPLETELY stationary in midair. If you hit a grab, backthrowing into it is guaranteed as long as you throw from the right place.

[@doooouge1136]

Who else is still playing this game?

[@Shaddowdragonz]

When I want to grab I either use the bell, or I use my hydrant to push myself into my opponent. Ususally it's a surefire way to net me a grab.

[@lukasmontgomery9068]

Pac-Man is my fav. Thanks for the tips, your vids are cool. I always spam his side special So much fun!

[@Zegaexiron]

Tossing the key at the hydrant when it spouts water can turn it into a suprise anti air, it doesn't go too high but can surprise somebody trying to hop over your hydrant. Doing Side A after the dash attack is a good safety if your enemy guarded and you pass through them cause it comes out so fast, just try not to spam it or they'll see it coming. There's a bit of an Easter Egg with his final smash. If you go all the way off screen with it, you pop out the other side like using the tunnels in the original game.

[@9ball179]

Just a tip, if you grab a Galaga, or most other fruit, you can do a double jump, do a Z drop, and ASAP, throw a hydrant. This makes the hydrant break and launch itself soon after it hits the ground.

[@MonkeyDCaleb]

NEED MORE. Like robin or shulk. I main mario and megaman and your 2 videos helped immensely

[@mmurphy1121]

I've been waiting for this :D

[@SuperRollyTrolly]

I just got the pacman amiibo since i wanted to get better as him. This video also helped! also the amiibo is really nicely detailed, since its so simple.

[@jstricklin6977]

Another great tip is use down smash more often. Most people roll behind him. Also side smash's hit box stays out until he disappears. Also, also, use side smash for people jumping to grab the edge of land on the edge!

[@Thorozak]

I've once carried someone off stage with F-airs, and just when I knew I wouldn't reach anymore I followed it up with a N-air for a kill. Works best on larger characters

[@redtrocity]

i do the same with marth, by using Back air then forward air, with certain characters i go on ro carry them offscreen, then recover, because most people stiol try to recover, then they hit me, wich will save me and they fall to death.

[@SarcasmSunshine]

It's a good thing to note when maining Pac-Man that all of his taunts are great and all of them are smug yet tasteful. Use them constantly. Also that oven mitt Pac-Man is the best Pac-Man.

[@danielospitia3277]

Best strategy guide. Thanks man :).

[@neminem233]

actually, the big pellet can be attacked to gimp your recovery

[@neminem233]

and the hydrant can be attacked

[@ahatenthusiast4095]

Nice guide. I'm trying to main him, so this definitely helps.

[@HiddenDemon909]

Thanks alot man! Now I know 2 unique combos for him to go with my other combos for him! :D

[@SlickWafflez]

PLEASE keep making these!!

[@lilgio111]

eat up the competition..... love it!

[@CarsonTheCookdude]

Here's something to note when playing Pac: Your opponent can reflect your Down Special if you use it in air if he/she has a reflector to send it upwards towards you, so be aware of this so it doesn't catch you off guard

[@arithedragon6198]

I have a good combo Take the bell, then throw it, have it hit, then dash forward, grab it, when the enemy goes flying, jump, then toss it upward, if it hits, then use the power pellet move, and hit them off the stage, it can rack up a LOT of damage. And, tbh, I have barely used pac man much, and I mastered him first match, with this combo, I've won quite a few matches. Also, you can do the same with the Galaga, but it's slightly harder to time, and can really put you out in the open if missed. Pac man is a very good character if you use his fruits, and use them as the beginning of a combo, cause they are arguably the fastest way to get lots of damage in one hit. So thus, use the fruits, then when the enemy is in the air, carefully go forward, and try to attack them in the air. It's risky, but VERY rewarding.

[@Flyrraptor]

When Mewtwo arrives,we need a Strategy Guide about him. WE NEED IT

[@crystalore]

This video has actually inspired me to use Pac Man.

[@Drozos]

I like down throw - dash attack - up air strings.

[@chiefbubbles800]

the side B can also block projectiles. It will then fall to the ground so that you can pick it up and get 2% health

[@javiservin5780]

When your opponent is at a high percentage you can use the dash attack to knock them off the stage. Then use your side-B attack to hit them. I use it all the time and it is a tricky move to land. Hope that this helped someone :)

[@BigBossMan538]

PAC-MAN is so cheerful in this game.

[@lupeelnegro]

Nice video!! However, you missed one thing, i found out this by myself, if you tilt up at the very end of the side b, the attack does a double hit, packing 17% thanx for sharing your pacmans moves!!

[@mikkmakk901]

Pac-man is my main :D and now imma rek evry1

[@jmore5099]

If I ever want to grab someone I just use the bell first. At lower percents a D-grab combo is better than an F-smash, but at higher percents the bell will stun for around a full second leaving them open for a slightly charged smash attack.

[@kSwissh007]

in ssb ultimate i am a pacman main!!!!! sooo much fun to use!!! thanks for these tips and tricks!! my fire hydrant setups getting ridiculous! in ssb wii u i was a sonic main

[@Robochipv8]

pacmans fire hydrant can be used to escape powerfull combos in stressfull times if planned correctly. place the fire hydrant a third of the way to the left or the right to ensure a powerfull ally that'll shove the enemy away while they combo attack nothing, leaving them open for punishment

[@ryanstudham640]

Favorite kill move in the game: Dash attack into fair into side special, angled up. Add an extra fair or two if against lil mac.

[@tampabaybuccaneer10]

God I love playing Pac-Man. Took me a bit to get the hang of him at first, but now I barely play as anything else lol.

[@minmangful]

"****ing Fire Hydrant! It always gets in the way!". "Oh god, I hate Pac-Man". "That ****ing pellet dash!". "Did you just pull off an tripple kill?". Pretty much sums it up while playing with friends.

[@zrksyd]

You've already done 3 out of 5 of my mains! :D

[@ChrispyChken]

I don't know if you take requests, but I love your smash guides. Could you make a 'Pit' Smash Guide?

[@higrlz]

Great guides dude

[@MusicalSeizureGuy]

My only other suggestion would be to explain quick how to drop items over throwing them. Explain that you could drop them and use them like that for multiple hits. You even showed it at one point but didn't mention or explain it. Otherwise your vids are awesome and very supportive of the characters. I didn't mean to complain at all! 😉

[@swordsmen208]

That music is so sick

[@pauldelol]

I've done this in SSF2 in Training, so I don't know if this still applies to Smash 4, let alone Ultimate, but something I discovered is that after using the dash attack you can grab your opponent at low percentages due to its long reach. That's a way to use it without getting punished.

[@GearWo1f]

Your guides are awesome! Please do Robin in the future! :D

[@seedot35]

I like doing a down throw then dash attack short hop then key if ready. Also key out of a down throw. If you use the yellow thing to paralyze your enemy. An up smash fallow up is good. But to rack up damage simply run and dash attack them. This will let you grab your item again

[@fo0op962]

if you can read your opponent, get a n-air and if you predict they will not tech, instead of landing and getting a down tilt you can get a forward air before landing instead and jab reset them and follow up with a down smash, but the timing is kinda tight

[@Hornedragon]

if you throw the galaga ship then do a running chomp. you can grab it and quickly turn around and throw it again

[@JustRickRat]

Pacman is my main 🍒 🍓 🔑

[@treygreer9239]

A nice trick: Melon, grab it, position it behind you, and then back throw your enemy into it. Great kill option.

[@jlever]

I'm assuming Kirby, Pikachu or Sanic will be next.

[@scorpionrutin2530]

I actually have done a combo that can kill depending on your opponent's postion on stage. Down-Throw to Key

[@Lightgreen017]

You do a very good job on your videos

[@Kingdom_Heart]

I just recently became a Pac Main. (See what I did there?) Ahem... Anywho, for his lack of a meteor smash I suggest practicing setups for stage spiking with his Fire Hydrant and neutral air as both are great options for just that. The Melon can KO some of the light-med characters at 135, The Apple at 140 and the Key at 120 I think. Jab Hydrant is great for pressure, edge guarding, mix ups and punish setups. Smash Hydrant has great projectile usage and mix up. Going back to the lab to see what else I can find.

[@jsjes2548]

this vid really helped me to be a better player at pac-man. I think I will soon reach the level I am with mr.game and watch (Destroying for glory clouds)

[@TrippyToad]

Actually, if you're able to read a dash attack coming toward you, a grab can be a really effective counter.

[@Sun_Downer]

Are you gonna make another guide? These are all super good and usefull as hell.

[@misssrubie]

Earned yourself a subscriber.

[@visualgagging]

Neutral Special is definitely good for hitting your opponents while they're off the stage.

[@TheGoldenKoopa-di1kr]

I use the Blue winged shoe pacman for mine. I combine Power Pellet with Pac Jump. 3rd bounce is awesome when it comes to recovery.

[@OfficerShinki]

And of course, certain fruits can be grabbed and used for a second throw with no charge, or z-dropped.

[@smashvideos7693]

I knew I was going to main him even before this game even came out and in my opinion he is the best character in the game if you learn him

[@wyleFTW]

I can't do half of these moves in practice mode...

[@Angelthehedgehog1]

aw the recovery move is from mappy, my favorite

[@joyk569]

Thx this vid helped a lot. Thx!

[@moopasaurusgaming1692]

You forgot something. If pacman is knocked out of his side special, the power pellet at the end drops and acts as a healing item that any player can pick up.

[@TheIcefreeze]

I have a love/hate feeling about Pacman in Super Smash Bros. I find it funny that no matter what he does in the game he's always smiling at the same time sometimes you just want to punch him to get to stop being so upbeat all the time.

[@yukami2365]

Chillo Yeah he’s always smiling. It’s all fun and games until blink whacks tf outta you.

[@noton3btw615]

Subscribed i loved it.....thanks

[@PKspectre]

I've always wanted to main Pac. I think I'm going to train with him now :P Can you do Lucario next?

[@ungabungainc.1691]

You forgot to mention that falling up air can lead into a ton of followups. I think up air to back air is a guaranteed kill confirm near the edge on some characters

[@BelianTamashi]

Very nice guide. Sadly I've used Pac-Man for a while now, so the only new info is the ending few combos. Though, they will be a nice little addition to my gameplay

[@jetstar245]

ive seen people use his recovery mid battle to lead into combos, can you show robin next?

[@BigBossMan538]

Orange is also great for edge guarding when opponents are off-stage. You can easily kill people that way.

[@superslimegaming74]

pac is my number 2 main o this was helpful

[@sir4eyes]

this was perfect

[@djdrizzy9139]

Your opponents jumping on your trampoline isn't all that bad. As stated the final (4th) bounce will send you in a helpless state and not many opponents know that. So you can trick them into hopping on your trampoline and theyll think they are safe to stay at the ledge or use it to recover but then fall to their death. Also I found out a way to grab your opponent safer. Put out a fire hydrant making sure it divides you and your opponent and assuming that they try to approach it, as Pac man run up near the hydrant and use your grab. You should be able to get them due to his range. And the best part is that the water will push you as you throw so at high percentage you can back throw near the ledge and kill.

[@akeemtaylor8375]

DJ Drizzy most people wont fall for it tho

[@septic3534]

The trampolines is from a arcade game mappy where you play as a police mouse stopping cats from stealing stuff from a museum.not even kidding

[@supersonicbro]

When's the kirby one coming out? (I only ask because it was in the 2nd place screen and i noticed you do that with your videos)

[@psFACKfanboi]

you forgot to mention that the startup of pacman's side B can be haulted if you attack the power pellet. this makes the move harder to execute in a 1v1.

[@gladiusvortex3474]

Nice.

[@bootlegsnoopy]

I found that at ~60 and above for most characters (except heavys) pac-man's nair actually has quite high knockback.

[@mightybear5441]

"Go and eat up the competition" Haha. :D