Matchup Summary (Win Condition and Game Plan)
Rosalina and Luma wants to stop Villager’s Jab 1, Jab 2, and Rapid Jab Finisher with Up Smash (8f), OOS Uair (9f), Grab (10f), and OOS Nair (10f), then force Villager back outside Rapid Jab and Forward Smash to keep stage control.
In Rosalina and Luma vs Villager, the stable plan is to avoid playing directly into Villager’s Rapid Jab and Forward Smash and take the landing or ledge route before Villager can reset.
The table shows that Villager’s Jab 1, Jab 2, and Rapid Jab Finisher can be answered by Rosalina and Luma’s Up Smash (8f), OOS Uair (9f), Grab (10f), and OOS Nair (10f), so those overcommitments should be cashed out immediately.
For Rosalina and Luma, Villager’s Rapid Jab and Forward Smash are still hard to hit immediately out of shield, so reading the landing spot or ledge route matters more than forcing an early swing.
Full Move Frame Quick Reference
| Opponent Move | Startup | On Shield | Rosalina and Luma OOS Candidate Moves | Barely Missed Moves |
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| Jab 1 | 3 | -16 |
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| Jab 2 | 3 | -18 |
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| Rapid Jab | 3/8/12… | — | ||
| Rapid Jab Finisher | 4/5 | -28 |
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| Forward Tilt | 8 | -16 |
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| Up Tilt | 7/22 | -34/-19 |
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| Down Tilt | 9 | -17/-18 |
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| Dash Attack | 9… | -22 |
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| Forward Smash | 25 | -4 |
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| Up Smash | 12… | -8 |
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| Down Smash | 9/29 | -35/-15 |
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| Neutral Air | 3 | -4/-5 |
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| Forward Air | 10 | -4 |
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| Back Air | 13 | -3 |
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| Up Air | 6 | -7/-8/-8 |
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| Down Air | 11 | -7/-8/-8 |
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| Neutral B | 8 (Start of projectile pocket) | ** | ||
| Side B | 52 | +27 |
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| Up B | ** | — | ||
| Down B | —, 5 | — | ||
| Grab | 14 | — | ||
| Dash Grab | 16 | — | ||
| Pivot Grab | 17 | — |
Win Condition Checklist
- Rosalina and Luma should not play directly into Villager’s Rapid Jab and Forward Smash; wait for Villager’s Jab 1, Jab 2, and Rapid Jab Finisher and answer with Up Smash (8f), OOS Uair (9f), Grab (10f), and OOS Nair (10f).
- After Rosalina and Luma blocks Villager’s Jab 1, Jab 2, and Rapid Jab Finisher, pick the reachable option from Up Smash (8f), OOS Uair (9f), Grab (10f), and OOS Nair (10f) immediately.
- Rosalina and Luma should not mash after Villager’s Rapid Jab and Forward Smash; take the landing route, escape route, or ledge route first.
- Rosalina and Luma should finish stocks by breaking Villager’s landing and recovery routes so Rapid Jab and Forward Smash does not get more neutral reps.
Actions to Avoid
- Letting Villager start the exchange on Rapid Jab and Forward Smash terms and giving Rosalina and Luma’s stage control away for free.
- Having Rosalina and Luma block Villager’s Jab 1, Jab 2, and Rapid Jab Finisher but never answer with Up Smash (8f), OOS Uair (9f), Grab (10f), and OOS Nair (10f).
- Sending Rosalina and Luma too deep after Villager’s Rapid Jab and Forward Smash and letting the reset punish the chase back.
- Panicking at the ledge as Rosalina and Luma and simplifying Villager’s Rapid Jab and Forward Smash-driven advantage sequence.