Little Mac

Move Guide

Basic Attacks

Little Mac unleashes a flurry of punches that damage that is followed up by a hook and an uppercut.

A rapid, three-hit jab combo.

A strong, upward punch.

A fast, low punch.

Dash Attacks

Little Mac will run and do a powerful overhead, downward punch that can launch enemies.

Smash Attacks

Little Mac delivers a devastating right-jab that deals heavy damage and launches enemies as well.

Little Mac delivers a powerful uppercut that launches enemies vertically.

Little Mac delivers a low, right hook on both sides in blinding speed

Special Attacks

Straight Lunge (Neutral Special)

Press Special once to charge. Press the same button again to release the charge. Little Mac will automatically release the charged punch once full charge is achieved. The longer the charge, the higher the damage and longer the range. Take note that if there's no enemy hit by the attack, Little Mac will need to cool down his fist, rendering him vulnerable for a good two seconds.

Jolt Haymaker (Side Special)

Little Mac leaps forward before landing a heavy, downward hook. This move covers a lot of ground and can quickly close the distance. However, you need to gauge the range to the target; otherwise, Little Mac will pass by and miss the target. This move has good damage and launching power.

Little Mac performs a spinning, upward punch that has good height and can hit the target multiple times.

Little Mac raises his guard and anticipates at attack. If the enemy hits him when he's in this stance, the attack is canceled and the aggressor is countered with an uppercut.

Air Attacks

A normal, downward diagonal jab.

A less powerful uppercut.

A spinning backhand.

An aerial upward hook.

A downward strike.

Final Smash

Giga Mac

Little Mac transforms into the gigantic Giga Mac. In this form, he has access to most of his ordinary moves but all of them deal increased damage and range, thanks to his size. He can't also be flinched when attacking, making him quite unstoppable while in this form. Opponents who dare attack him while in this form can be easily countered and pummeled by Giga Mac's powerful attacks.

Recovery

Little Mac can cover a lot of ground while in mid-air using his Jolt Haymaker move. However, this will leave him in a fall state so make sure you gauge the distance where his swing will land. His Rising Uppercut is his only vertical recovery maneuver. Though this gives Little Mac a good vertical height recovery, he can't control the angle of the jump so make sure you're directly below the stage's edge before using this. Otherwise, you'll be in a fall state and self-destruct.

Gameplay

Little Mac is a very fast, ground-based character. His punches are quick and powerful. Combined by his agility and mobility, Little Mac's punches have good reach and range. One interesting unique ability of Little Mac is his KO Punch. In his portrait on the lower screen, you'll find a gauge that slowly fills up when LM is dealing and receiving damage. Once it is full, a blinking “KO” will appear in place of the meter. Press your Neutral Special to deliver a full-powered, devastating punch.

His Jolt Haymaker special needs further adjustment and practice before you can use it effectively. It has a ridiculous range and when combined with Little Mac's speed and acceleration, it's quite easy to go over the edge and fall to self-destruction. However, if it connects, this move is capable of launching enemies afar. His Straight Lunge packs a lot of power when fully charged, not to mention it covers large ground as well.

Don't force him in aerial combat as his aerial attacks are weak. He can't also use his speed and range while airborne. His Rising Uppercut is a good, multi-hit attack that has good vertical range, allowing Little Mac to reach even those high above him.