CANT TOUCH THIS! (BRAWLHALLA)

Hey fellow Brawlers! Ever wonder how some players seem to know exactly what to do, pulling off those insane combos and never missing an edge guard? Well, let's be real, it's not magic – it's hours spent in the unsung hero of Brawlhalla: Training Mode! I used to jump straight into ranked, get stomped, and wonder why. But once I started dedicating time to practice, my game completely transformed. Here’s how I make the most of it, and how you can too! First off, don't just mess around. Have a goal. Are you struggling with a specific combo? Is your recovery often punished? Head into Training Mode with that in mind. My go-to setup usually involves a static bot, damage reset on hit, and hitboxes turned on. Seeing those hitboxes visually helps so much in understanding attack priority and spacing! Mastering Those Combos: This is where the magic happens. Pick your favorite legend or a new one you want to learn. Let's say you're trying to learn a new weapon for Mirage – her Scythe and Spear are fantastic! Go into Training Mode, set the bot to 'Stand', and just practice the basic light attack strings. Once you're comfortable, try adding a chase dodge, then a gravity cancel, and link them up. The 'Damage Reset' option is your best friend here. It lets you repeatedly practice a sequence without the bot's health getting too high, ensuring you can focus on execution. Don't be afraid to slow down the game speed if you need to! Improving Movement & Recovery: A huge part of staying alive in Brawlhalla is knowing how to move and recover. Set the bot to 'Dodge' or 'Jump' and practice hitting them cleanly. For recovery, I often set the bot to 'Attack' on recovery attempts. This forces me to find safe recovery paths and teaches me to mix up my options instead of always going for the same move. Practice wall-clinging, jumping off walls, and using your aerial attacks to maintain stage control. Edge Guarding & Spacing: Want to be truly untouchable? Learn to keep opponents off-stage. Set the bot to 'Jump Off' the edge. Then, practice hitting them as they try to recover. Pay attention to your spacing – you want to hit them with the very end of your hitboxes to minimize the risk of getting punished. For a character like Mirage, her Scythe has amazing reach for edge guards, so perfecting those slight D-light into N-air or S-air reads can be devastating. Beyond the Basics – Advanced Tips: Once you're comfortable with the core drills, start experimenting. Try setting the bot to 'Dodge In' or 'Dodge Away' to practice punishing specific dodge directions. You can also dive into the frame data (though that’s a bit more advanced) to understand which moves are faster and have less recovery frames. This information, combined with visual practice, can really fine-tune your decision-making in real matches. Remember, consistency is key! Even 15-20 minutes of focused training mode practice before jumping into a few ranked games can make a massive difference. It's not just about learning new tricks, but building muscle memory and confidence. So, head into that training room, put in the work, and get ready to dominate those ranked matches – you'll be hitting those 'CANT TOUCH THIS!' moments in no time!