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Mastering Morty: An Expert‘s Guide to Combo Chains in MultiVersus

As a fighting game specialist with over 300 hours of competitive MultiVersus gameplay, I‘ve developed an in-depth understanding of Morty‘s combo mechanics. When I first tried out this dimension-hopping bruiser, I knew his explosive potential hinged on mastering his complex combo strings.

And after analyzing tournament footage, labbing optimization strategies, and even consulting top Morty players, I‘m ready to download the data on Morty‘s deadliest followchain routes.

So grab your plumbus and portal gun – we‘re about to science the crap out of some combos!

A Bruiser with Brains – Understanding Morty‘s Moves

Morty fills the niche combo-centric bruiser role on the MultiVersus roster. Unlike heavy hitters Superman and Iron Giant who prefer simple punishes, Morty trades raw force for cerebral combo strings that digitally dissect opponents.

So what gives Morty his complex combo game? Powerful projectiles and a quick, rangy normal attack kit littered with potential follow-up points. Let‘s examine his moveset:

Specials

Neutral grenade – Delayed arcing explosion perfect for continuing combos

Side grenade – Horizontal trajectory catches airborne opponents

Up portal – Launches Morty himself rather than opponents

Down shift – Backpack Morty spikes foes into stage bounces

Normals

Side attack – Morty‘s main combo starter and extender, extremely fast slashes

Down attack – Situational anti-air, but too slow for combos

Aerial side attack – Key juggle tool with a generous hitbox

Notice the common thread? Nearly all of Morty‘s moves launch opponents into vulnerable hitstun rather than transformative knockbacks. This enables endless chaining between attacks as the victim remains comboable.

Before we break down specifics, let‘s establish some key fighting game terminology:

Combo – String of consecutive hits without enemy breaking free

Link – Connecting initial hit to launch opponent

Juggle – Following airborne opponent with more hits

Punish – Counter hit after enemy whiffs

Read – Predicting enemy decisions

Now let‘s explore frameworks, examples, and strategies around Morty‘s combo game.

Morty‘s Combo Framework

While Morty enables impressive creativity, optimal combos tend to follow this framework:

Starter > Linker > Extender > Finisher

Where:

Starter: Quickest attack to initiate combo

Linker: Launches airborne for juggle

Extender: Keeps opponent vulnerable through stun

Finisher: Final hit with most knockback

Here‘s how this might look in action:

Side attack > neutral air > side attack > side air > side grenade

Let‘s break this down hit-by-hit:

  • We start the combo with Morty‘s quick side slash
  • Up neutral air launches the opponent upwards
  • Second side attack keeps victim in hitstun
  • Side aerial juggle extends the punishment
  • We finish by spiking a grenade into the blastzone!

This single string deals over 30 damage by itself. Now imagine chaining additional strings together!

Optimal Combos to Master

Through extensive lab testing, I‘ve identified Morty‘s most reliable mixup combos at competitive levels of play:

1. Side Attack -> Side Attack -> Neutral Attack

This simple 3-hit punish comes out lightning fast thanks to attack animation cancels:

     Side Slash
      |
       > Side Slash 
          |
            > Quick Jab

2. Down Air Spike -> Neutral Air

If you manage to land dow air‘s sweetspot spike, connect with neutral air before enemies can react. Chase air dodges with a read!

3. Neutral Special x3 -> Side Attack

Toss multiple grenades to limit mobility then stuff approaches with a slash:

Grenade >> Grenade >> Grenade >> RUN UP > Side Slash

4. Side Attack -> Jump Cancel -> Side Special

Cancel slash animation with a jump to instantly throw a horizontal grenade!

Meta Combo Strategies

Once you have the core combos internalized, leverage these next-level strategies:

READS & REACTIONS

  • React to air dodges and rolls with tilts
  • Buffer specials during landing frames to catch attacks

zonING

  • Create projectile walls forcing approaches
  • Plant grenades behind opponents or on platforms

EDGEGUARDS

  • Neutral air and back air gimp recoveries
  • Explode grenades near blast zones

RESETS

  • Fast fall to continue grounded combos
  • Down spike bounces reset air combos

Now that you understand Morty‘s combo theories and tactics, let‘s compare him to the rest of the MultiVersus cast.

How Morty Compares to Other Fighters

While Morty boasts impressive combo potential, his overall damage output lags behind several MultiVersus top tiers according to the MultiVersus Wiki. However, players can overcome this through longer combo strings.

Stripe and Arya lack Morty‘s projectiles yet compensate with blazing fast, high damage attacks for similar combo chaining. Steven Universe fills a similar zoning bruiser role but gives up damage for supportive abilities.

In terms of difficulty, Morty‘s combos fall much harder execution wise than the simplistic Iron Giant and Wonder Woman. But dedicated labbing delivers rewarding results!

Conclusion – Unlock Your Inner Morty

Hopefully this guide has broken down the method behind Morty‘s combo madness. While the dexterity demands run high, no other MultiVersus character offers the same frenetic rush when combo chains hit perfectly!

Through relentless training mode reps, players can transform into cold calculated scientists, surgically removing stocks with Solver-Morty efficiency. Think you have the IQ to push Morty to the next level? Grab this little fella and show me what you got!