Bedman is a tricky and versatile character who thrives when he can engage his opponent on his own terms with backup from his unique Deja-Vu mechanic. Whenever Bedman does a special move he leaves a seal on the stage which can be used to create shadowy duplicates that mimic the special move that created them. These can be used for zoning or lockdown with terrifying effectiveness but can be destroyed by his opponent's attacks.
His variety of movement options, solid normals and boomerang-style projectile gives Bedman the ability to play evasive until he can set up Deja-Vu and take control of the match, but if he's caught off guard his defensive options are limited. Even when he's on offense, without backup from Deja-Vu his rushdown is much less dangerous. Overall, he's a character that wants to frustrate his opponents until he can find an opening to exploit.
Strengths
- Strong zoning options when properly set-up.
- Unique 8-way airdash that can make it difficult to predict his movements.
- Strong mix-up game and good pressure that can reset into itself.
- Best walk speed in the game complimented by decent ground pokes.
Weaknesses
- Flawed reversal options.
- Limited neutral and pressure if he cannot get Deja Vu seals out.
- Air movement is not fast.
- Limited mobility on the ground, can't move as fast as others.
- Large and wide hurtbox.
- Weak anti-air options.
- Weak damage until properly set-up.
- Has arguably the worst DAA in the game with lackluster hitbox and ridiculous -21 frame disadvantage when blocked