xSMoKEx
Coward Character User
So i've heard various Smoke players say it's 4-6, Johnny's favor. I've also heard various Cage players say it's 4-6 Smoke's favor. Many people in the community are unsure of the true standing of this match-up, and so i figured the commuity as a whole could debunk this and come to a conclusion.
I personally feel this MU is 4.5-5.5, Cage's favor. Cage's fast dash speed coupled with the range of his normals allows him to move in with ease. F3 also has less duration frames than most attacks so whiff punishing it can sometimes be a nuisance. Cage's pressure really destroy's Smoke once he's in, he has no armor.
However... Assuming Smoke is P1, and you are on a big stage, Smoke goes even or possibly even 6-4. P1 saves anyone some trouble vs Cage as his 11F1 shenanigans are now a little less overwhelming. You have a chance to poke him out, better than the usual "eat my F3". You're turning his guarenteed F3 into a 50/50 (asuning you can hit the frame link) which is better than nothing. You're 3D12 and other 0 strings can always be followed up with D1~Smoke Away, ensuring that you always create distance. This is ever so important in the Cage match-up.
Finally, a big stage lets you keep him away for longer, and allows you to build more meter. The latter aplies not only through more zoning, but through ending your combo's. You see, after every combo Smoke can end it with F4~Shake cancel. He can do 2-4 shake cancels after a combo building large amounts of meter. If the stage is smaller they will be cornered and the F4 will push them into the corner (which could be right next to you) rather than full screen. So if you're on say, the pit, this tactic will become much more rare, as most of the time there isn't enough room on the stage to push your opponent away from you. So i feel on a big stage such as rooftop day, Smoke is P1, it is 5.5-4.5 Smoke.
I can see this match-up becoming 5-5 or possibly even 6-4 Smoke in the future. But for i have it as 4.5-5.5 /5.5-4.5 depending on the stage and player variables. The match-up just needs to evolve more. (please remember some players do not .5's and so 4.5-5.5 / 5.5-4.5 would each be rounded into 4-6 / 6-4)
Cage players, Smoke players, whats your thoughts on the match-up?
A F0xy Grampa CURBOLICOUS Dizzy KT Smith Wafflez gamer @DetroitBalln Maxter
I personally feel this MU is 4.5-5.5, Cage's favor. Cage's fast dash speed coupled with the range of his normals allows him to move in with ease. F3 also has less duration frames than most attacks so whiff punishing it can sometimes be a nuisance. Cage's pressure really destroy's Smoke once he's in, he has no armor.
However... Assuming Smoke is P1, and you are on a big stage, Smoke goes even or possibly even 6-4. P1 saves anyone some trouble vs Cage as his 11F1 shenanigans are now a little less overwhelming. You have a chance to poke him out, better than the usual "eat my F3". You're turning his guarenteed F3 into a 50/50 (asuning you can hit the frame link) which is better than nothing. You're 3D12 and other 0 strings can always be followed up with D1~Smoke Away, ensuring that you always create distance. This is ever so important in the Cage match-up.
Finally, a big stage lets you keep him away for longer, and allows you to build more meter. The latter aplies not only through more zoning, but through ending your combo's. You see, after every combo Smoke can end it with F4~Shake cancel. He can do 2-4 shake cancels after a combo building large amounts of meter. If the stage is smaller they will be cornered and the F4 will push them into the corner (which could be right next to you) rather than full screen. So if you're on say, the pit, this tactic will become much more rare, as most of the time there isn't enough room on the stage to push your opponent away from you. So i feel on a big stage such as rooftop day, Smoke is P1, it is 5.5-4.5 Smoke.
I can see this match-up becoming 5-5 or possibly even 6-4 Smoke in the future. But for i have it as 4.5-5.5 /5.5-4.5 depending on the stage and player variables. The match-up just needs to evolve more. (please remember some players do not .5's and so 4.5-5.5 / 5.5-4.5 would each be rounded into 4-6 / 6-4)
Cage players, Smoke players, whats your thoughts on the match-up?
A F0xy Grampa CURBOLICOUS Dizzy KT Smith Wafflez gamer @DetroitBalln Maxter