Who Am I?
I'm pityw. I've casually played Melee for a bit under a decade and developed some knowledge because of it. I'm no top player, but I can definitely hold my own on a good day.
I also ran Rutgers Melee from 2023 to 2025 and hosted tournaments like Scarlet Classic 9 and 10, Fireside Open 2023 and 2024, and others!
Hit me up and we'll get some games sometime!
Why This Guide Exists
As I've taken a step back from playing the game, I've started to enjoy sharing my knowledge, tips, and opinions with other budding Falco players.
There's a lot of existing Falco content out there, but it's scattered across YouTube videos, Reddit threads, Discord servers, and Smashboards posts from 2014. I wanted to coll.
I don't think my content is particularly unique or groundbreaking, but I nonetheless hope to provide a service to the community through this site.
Who This Is For
- New Falco players looking for a structured learning path
- Intermediate players trying to improve specific parts of their game
- Any Bird who wants a variety of matchup and gameplan tips in a singular place.
How to Use This Site
If you're just starting out, head to Start Here and work through the page from top to bottom. If you're looking for something specific, you can browse All Posts then use the search bar and filters to find what you need.
Contact
Have questions, corrections, or suggestions?
- Catch me in the Rutgers Melee discord if you want.
Acknowledgments
Precisely one million people are owed thanks over a long stretch of time. Without them, this guide could not exist, because I could not exist.