Sonic Guide: Recovery Tips | Clockwork Videos

Get to know the basics and advanced tech to improve Sonic's recovery!
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A Sonic guide has been one of my most requested videos to do for a long time so I'm happy to finally share it with you all. I hope you are all able to learn something from this video and if I missed out on something or was wrong about something, feel free to correct me in the comments down below! I hope to have the rest of the parts uploaded soon so stay tuned for more! As always, thanks for watching and subscribe for more!
The songs used in this video are
- Windmill Isle(Day)
- Sonic Adventure DX Character Select
From the Sonic Unleashed and Sonic Adventure Soundtrack. No copyright infringement intended.
#SmashBrosUltimate #EliteSmash #Sonic

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Timestamps ~BASICS~ Sonic's Recovery Basics starts at 0:08 Using Directional Air Dodge to extend recovery starts at 0:42 How to place Sonic's spring on the ground starts at 1:18 How to use Sonic's spring to edge guard starts at 1:41 How to Wall Jump starts at 2:55 ~ADVANCED~ Using Sonic's Down B and Side B to extend recovery starts at 3:42 Sonic's Down B is better to use offstage starts at 4:16 Down B and Side B offstage warnings start at 5:01 Using Bair and Fair to extend Sonic's recovery starts at 6:14 HOW TO SPINSHOT starts at 7:09 How to SPRING RIDE starts at 9:57 Conclusion (Thanks for watching and stay tuned for the next part) starts at 10:30

[@SPC-Swimmy]

Clockwork Videos you have improved my sonic overall skill tremendously live the videos. Keep it up. Sonic has always been a character who I wanted to learn.

[@Jagm3854]

You should try out the sonic project hero engine

[@ryczosmasher2802]

You're my Hero :')

[@RobXCaliburn]

You gotta teach me how to spike

[@zebraboi_]

You forgot something 2:30

[@shuumatsunojoshua]

There are two types of feelings I receive from Sonic's up-b: The sinister satisfaction of gimping someone with the spring, and the rush of adrenaline I get when my opponent accidentally jumps on my spring and puts them in a position for an up-air off the top.

[@nyvidiabread5513]

opponent rly got defeated by a spring and a cheesy kick

[@christian8657]

4:35 whaaaat you went under the whole stage! That’s so impressive!

[@carlossolorzano8530]

Using side B to recover is actually a game changer because helps to not get edge guarded as often... Definitely need to practice my spin shot and some wall jumps... Thanks a lot bro

[@ClockworkVideos]

Thanks for watching, I'm glad I was able to help! I used to use Side B offstage to recover all the time, but I just recently learned that Down B is actually better to use. I talk about it at 4:16 if you're interested in seeing why!

[@carlossolorzano8530]

@@ClockworkVideos yeah that's what I saw, haven't tried down B offstage, I'll try it later, looks a lot helpful

[@quintzeee]

Also just just tapping the b button once in down b is decent for stalling and gives him more horizontal momentum

[@TripleTuner]

I love how sonic's Ide animation comes out at just the right time, every time you make a point :D

[@ricky523]

These videos help me learn way more as a sonic player, I’ve been able to make elite smash with sonic thanks to your vids, can’t wait to try new tricks I learn from these vids

[@JTrixXx]

I can’t seem to hit Elite with Sonic yet. I get to a certain point and then fizzle. Like I hit a wall. More practice is definitely needed.

[@ricky523]

JCxParkour C for sure dude, took me months and months like 4-5 month’s to get elite smash, and when I do get it and play a match I always lose so I spend another 2 hours to get back in lol

[@SpacewardSaint]

I can get my Sonic to 5,200,000 before I start to drop. I haven't dropped outta Elite yet but I've come close

[@leonardoillescas5718]

Pros and cons dude me too

[@OmegaSon]

JCxParkour C I feel you man, it’s like one game I’m good but the next my face is getting slammed

[@dewdropp8587]

Watching these guides in conjunction with SGK's and Lyco's tech guides really helps to make the most out of optimizing Sonic

[@Couldntbeme420]

5:03 helped me out so much, I’ve lost many many matches cause I couldn’t act out of a roll and I couldn’t figure out why

[@cristianschannel8383]

Wow! Didn't know about wall jump to air dodge! Thanks!

[@gamma_dc8289]

I feel like sonic has one of the best recoveries in the game. He has spring into airdodge, spinshot, and even homing attack in certain scenarios. I'm bad at recovering and this character kinda nullifies that, I love sonic lol

[@rain_5533]

Already a new guide? This shows how good Clockwork is.

[@mariosonickirby1]

Yeah making a video about pressing up b shows how good he is lol

[@Meepster_836]

He's getting em out like "clockwork" Best joke 2020 so much definitely

[@themask601]

We need a SPIKE guide 😣

[@Captain1455]

My Sonic haves been sloppy 😃 hey i bet this guide Clockwork made would help me remember again.

[@DreadedxSaiyan]

So many useful things about his recovery that I never knew about. Thanks again Clock!

[@SamIsDyspo]

Wow what an amazing guide! It’s honestly quite useful for anyone that is struggling with Sonic’s recovery, or just the character in general! It’s an awesome video just like all of your videos are and will be! Keep it up! 😃👍 🔵💨

[@SamIsDyspo]

C Man you’ve never seen the spin dash emojis before? 🔵💨

[@SamIsDyspo]

C Man you have now

[@AlexoStripes]

O that's clever! 🔵💨

[@lemmyxpro]

Another Sonic Guide! Yeah!

[@2mygreeneyes]

Everytime I watch one of your videos I say wow I'm gonna do this. I proceed to get bodied as Sonic and then the cycle continues. It's good practise though as I'm slowly improving from your guides

[@shush916]

I was not expecting this one to come out so soon after the first one!

[@catalinajarahurtado9567]

Clockwork: makes new sonic guide Me:"it doesn't matter!"

[@MattheGamingRebel]

"Now or what happens, I will never give up the fight"

[@SBBFDlightoverlord]

Even though I knew some of these tips there are some I didn't know such as using Spin Charge to go from one side of FD to another or using Sonic's F-Air/B-air to increase his horizontal movement. Anyway thanks for the tips Clockwork, I'll try to incorporate these into my Sonic play

[@fatnugs3925]

sonic does actually have an amazing recovery it just takes a small bit of skill to get used to.

[@4Chawon]

Yes, another sonic guide! Just keep it up good works!

[@leonardoillescas5718]

Hey just wanted to let you know I've been watching your vids for a while and I'm also a sonic main myself

[@Phoeniixx]

Nice video, but I've already learned this from your montages, which are amazing btw, keep up the good work

[@nakkez9090]

actually learning so much here

[@ConnorKrohnicles]

Sonic Unleashed had some of the best music, this song being a great example ^_^

[@BillelXHunter]

A huge thanks i started playing sonic thanks to you I have one question : HOW DO YOU WIN AGAINST SOMEONE WHO IS SPAMMING PROJECTILES ??

[@purpletory1988]

Homing attack over after jumping

[@ytwhattup6128]

Is your pfp s JoJo refrence?

[@BillelXHunter]

@@ytwhattup6128 DO YOU THINK I, BILLEL PGM, LIKE ROHAN FOR JOJO REFERENCES ?

[@ytwhattup6128]

@@BillelXHunter mmm what if I said yes?

[@itsyaboychipsahoy.7989]

Just rush them down

[@TomWhittaker]

Great vid, this time I knew the first 2 mins and 40 seconds at least. I hope you can cover Sonics down air spike at some point, I have big trouble pulling that off.

[@vladc137]

Incredibly useful, i learned actually a lot and i’m a pretty capable Sonic. Thanks and keep these up!

[@JoelyMations]

Been maining sonic since brawl, never knew how to recover until ultimate came out lmao

[@OfficialDestelax]

Thanks a lot man, please continue making this type of vids

[@dicefoxxa4273]

This was rlly needy Thank you so much for this dude! ^^

[@SussyBaka_irl]

Learning how to wall jump in Smash Ultimate Using F-Air & B-Air boosts your recovery distance, horizontally Using Side-B & Down-B without a double jump off stage results in an SD Soooo many different factors of playing Sonic, I truly didn't know existed, up until now, when watching this video! Thanks Clockwork!! Using Sonic will become much, much easier now. Especially when attempting to return to the stage, & mixing up recovery options.

[@vash-masterofmetal9619]

im a big fan of all of your videos. super informative!

[@cosmickid23]

Thanks for the tips! This really helps out a lot when playing against my friends

[@NexosOriginal]

Really nice tutorial! 👌 One more time, i learned a lot so thank you ^^

[@Jodles7]

Bruh all of these are so helpful! Thanks man!

[@NotEntirelySatisfying]

Darn i wanted to be the first to comment :c oh well love your videos and you def showed me that my favorite character in smash was good enough to main :D and i truly love you for that

[@noodlegumm_]

I had no idea Sonic could wall jump, thank you sm

[@cc-vidsyt]

Thanks for the tips man From one sonic main to another

[@calvinnguyen1870]

I’ve put like 400 hours into sonic and that spring ride stuff is new to me. Blows my mind.

[@ricky523]

Calvin Nguyen Same just I’m at around 300 hours lol

[@min3craftprogamer205]

Keep making vids on playing sonic on smash, you inspire me to keep playing as sonic the more I watch you play

[@MasterDavid15]

Keep up the good work clockwork!

[@ahmadkazan217]

2:36 he teched that?I am impressed...

[@GenEricStudios05]

This’ll really be useful, I’m going to a Gaming Expo Tournament for Smash Ult. in November and I need the professional practice with my main.

[@spiralanimations7736]

ages yo man I need some tips on how to kill with sonic I find it really hard

[@Matter_Of_Fact]

Love the vids man keep them comin

[@neonxswitch54]

Thx 4 the tips clockwork, ur the legend

[@raymanic7603]

Great Video Clockwork! I hope you expand the channel further! Maybe some walkthroughs of Sonic Games!

[@kelvinong3995]

Thanks again Clockwork

[@dzatsu2975]

Aye as soon as I leave school clockwork uploads

[@clodz_7456]

A new legion of sonic mains will rise... I'm glad to be a member of this new race... no longer alone.

[@umbugjug]

just what I need! thanx

[@xen3588]

thanks man this helped me alot my recovery game got alot better and i can manage to stay in elite smash longer then one match now, until i kept rematching a cap falcon and losing 😓.

[@VictoryUpGamer]

That spring ride is really new to me and this will help connect the up aerial after getting nerfed

[@DrGrosso]

Thanks again for the guide. I personally think Sonic is one of the best characters for edge guarding thanks to his recovery.

[@illithidactivity344]

Your explanation of not using side-B after double-jumping because when you go off the ledge you won't have your jump back explains to me why I keep SDing with Squirtle.

[@Optimistical]

I knew both Sonic's Side B and Down B had some pros and cons apart from damage input. This video is going to be very helpful for me in the future. :]

[@MattheGamingRebel]

Only one thing to say now that we got recovery tips: LET'S GET 'EM!

[@f-sonic6329]

Super video ça va sûrement me servir

[@Colton828]

I’m loving these. Do a video on finishers next? Edit: not basic finishers

[@extranosense9553]

Colton Verlint homing attack and charged up a are great finishers But mainly when fully charged

[@ahmadkazan7994]

Easy:just f-smash,seriously it works,sonic has like one of the best f-smashes in game,it can out range beyleth(whatever the name is)at some point.

[@Harry-xh6nb]

As far as I know, one can attack to cancel the side-B and down-B in the air even without the double jump

[@velshoor5578]

I love you dude!

[@reploidboy2005]

Respect for you because I like Sonic too

[@wrath_the_bloody]

Fun fact: spring ride was originally called spring trap by one of the first sonic mains, Lynn, back when brawl released.

[@hadiali9377]

Dude I love your videos! After the sonic guide can you do an elite smash with Luigi? I think you suggested one a while back and I've been waiting for it since! Keep it up!

[@MasterDavid15]

Just a tip about wall jumping If you hold the control stick towards the stage after a wall jump you can grab the ledge without the need of an air dodge.

[@GalaxyHap]

Hmmm.... Something like this can also help in Smash 4, and Brawl.

[@juanluisromero7]

Another recovery which is kinda risky but helpful in some situations is to simply use his homing attack to go straight to your opponent while your off the stage, if you aren’t facing your opponent though you might just dash off into oblivion but it helps when getting edge guarded cause you can just instantly hit them.

[@dankjeh]

ty helps a lot cuz Sonic is my boy

[@RadiaUmbra]

Great guide as always! Also I feel sorry for King K. Rool lol

[@TomWhittaker]

As a occasional Rool player that part of the vid was very disturbing

[@RadiaUmbra]

@@TomWhittaker I totally understand why lol

[@outcast1034]

We will truly be sonic mains everyone

[@phantomblue2798]

THAT WAS TIGHT!

[@ianbenice7009]

Good video bro, I also think that the spin shot could be used for approaching someone too

[@Liam-qj8ti]

Thanks, these help

[@sassani134]

realy good tech

[@Oneinchpunchmaster]

Nice vid

[@bandit7447]

I’d like to see a video on kill options at various percentages. And possibly a tier list for the best sonic skins 😆

[@someonerandom3609]

I used to be a sonic main became a pit main now ima go sonic main again

[@lightxvin]

Thank you sir 🧐👌

[@leeky.]

Perfect timing 9:45

[@bandit7447]

I need another one of these 😶

[@button6119]

Another day, another video of sonic guides I for some reason watch. Like yesterday I 1v1d random mates in school and I beat’m using 1 joy con sideways

[@JustinH_TCG]

I believe that if you flick your stick left and/or right while in either side B or down B, it will allow Sonic to escape the move

[@TwisterTH]

I love your tutorials so much.

[@levzurcher8902]

Aww yeah! This is happenin'!

[@kaizerdxd]

Thanks you

[@catalinajarahurtado9567]

How to goof around in arenas:place a spring down and keep doing down air

[@ijumpshrooms707]

Apotos my man.

[@brandongentles7154]

Naisuuuuuu clock

[@omari_shane]

If you get Phantom Footstooled after using your recovery you can use it again right after.

[@watashigakita1495]

Awesome! Can you give us some tips about correctly dealing with counter attacks spammer?

[@sunsetflow8954]

You should organize a Sonic tournament one day

[@arinex1332]

only 50k? Your underated.

[@extranosense9553]

Do a guide on spiking for one of the final episodes

[@quelldieu7263]

Combo Guide!!!

[@XtrueheroX]

2:31 as a Sonic Main, I've done this a lot 😅

[@XGame80]

Sonic speed!

[@timokruger3955]

Could you make a autoaim Guide? How to Reverse the attack and how to use offstage and how to miss it Not on Stage (the Opponent Rolls away, or Spotdodged) sry for the Bad english 😅

[@AlexoStripes]

Now I know how to play fast.

[@MiguelBarclay]

hmm i see that spring ride still exist in this game