How to Use Susie in City Trial — Kirby Air Riders Strategy
Susie brings aggression, aerial control, and burst damage to City Trial. This guide is a complete, actionable playbook for players who want to convert box grabs into wins: machine choices, part priorities, sample routes, combat patterns, drag-racing technique, advanced counters, map-specific adaptations, practice drills, and a comprehensive FAQ. Follow the routines and decision trees to make Susie into a reliable match-winning pilot the moment you click “start.”
Core strengths and weaknesses
Susie Strengths
High damage potential: Susie’s specials and charged attacks deal strong burst damage that punishes close-range opponents.
Great mid-air control: Her aerial handling allows safer flanking and quick repositioning.
Versatile across machine archetypes: She works well with both speed build and power build machines.
Box-contest specialist: Mobility and aggression let Susie contest and steal rare boxes efficiently.
Susie Weaknesses
Vulnerable to long-range zoning that forces unfavorable closes.
Build-dependent: Without coherent parts, Susie’s kit underperforms.
Can be baited by predictable rush patterns from experienced opponents.
Understanding Susie’s playstyle
Playstyle Overview
Susie is a skirmisher: pressure, disengage, and re-engage. The ideal Susie player mixes aggression with restraint—take fights on your terms, trade efficiently, and rotate to boxes or safe ground to sustain momentum. Your baseline objective is map control: contest spawns, deny opponent upgrades, and finish matches with the machine type you designed.
Role in Team Context
In team scenarios, Susie is an initiator and box thief: she forces fights, opens space, and creates windows for teammates. In solo runs she becomes an all-purpose contender—capable of both hit-and-run harassment and late-game brawling if you secure the right parts.
Choosing the right machine
Machine Archetypes That Fit Susie
Starter machines: Lightweight frames for early contest and escape.
Speed machines: Tailored to speed build play: intercept and box control.
Power machines: Heavy-hitting frames for finishing fights in the Arena.
Balanced machines: Combine mobility and durability when spawns are unpredictable.
Top Machine Parts Priority
Engine: Top speed for speed-focused play or torque for mid-range control.
Wings: Handling and lift choices determine aerial fight viability.
Special System: Faster charge or stronger effect widens Susie’s burst windows.
Frame: Weight vs survivability trade-offs determine how long you stay in fights.
Recommended Machines for Different Goals
Early contest and roam: nimble starter machines with light frames and high maneuverability.
Solo aggression to finish matches: power build machine with reinforced frame and heavy parts.
Drag-focused runs: aerodynamic speed build machine with top-tier engines and low-drag wings.
Stat builds and tuning
Speed Build (Aggressive Roamer)
Goal: dominate map control and win skirmishes by outmaneuvering opponents.
Prioritize: speed, acceleration, and handling.
Parts: lightweight frame; high-output engine; narrow wings; rapid-charge special system.
Patterns: take wide arcs to intercept runners, contest rare boxes, disengage quickly when disadvantaged.
Power Build (Brawler)
Goal: win close-quarters fights and secure finishing blows in the Arena.
Prioritize: attack power, durability, and special damage.
Parts: reinforced frame; heavy engine; broad wings for mid-air stability; high-damage special.
Patterns: force fights in cramped spaces, isolate targets, and combo specials into kill confirms.
Balanced Build (All-Rounder)
Goal: consistent performance across multiple scenarios.
Prioritize: mixed offense and survivability with decent speed.
Parts: medium frame; versatile wings; adaptive engine; balanced special.
Patterns: contest mid-map objectives, rotate to build parts, and adapt to enemy composition.
Box priority and rare box management
Early Box Priorities (First 3 Minutes)
Movement parts and engines to increase map control.
Basic wings to improve handling.
Special system parts for offensive windows.
Avoid heavy attack parts unless you find them in a safe zone.
Mid-Game Box Priorities (3–8 Minutes)
Upgrade frame health and increase special damage components.
Actively hunt for rare boxes that define whether you commit to a speed build or power build.
Acquire utility parts for traction and control—useful for drag races and aerial duels.
Late-Game Box Priorities (8+ Minutes)
Complete a coherent set of parts matching your chosen build.
If leading, add defensive parts to consolidate your position; if trailing, seek high-damage pieces to swing the outcome.
How to find and secure rare boxes
Recognizing Rare Box Spawn Patterns
Rare boxes often appear near semi-hidden landmarks or mid-map hubs. Learn the map’s flow and memorize common spawn locations; repeat exposure leads to reliable patterns.
Contention and Stealing Techniques
Use environmental cover and approach from above.
Employ feints: fake a dive, circle around, or delay to bait defensive moves.
If you’re slower, wait for the fight to start then swoop in after the victor wastes resources.
Risk vs Reward Analysis
When multiple players converge, measure the expected payoff. If a rare box is heavily contested, it may be more efficient to capitalize on the post-fight cleanup or secure easier boxes elsewhere.
Route planning and early-game routines
Sample Route A — Fast Box Grab
Start: sprint to the nearest cluster of boxes at spawn edge.
0:30: sweep the cluster; prioritize engine and wings.
1:00: rotate to adjacent lane for possible rare boxes.
2:30: head toward contest points to deny opponents.
Sample Route B — Contested Map Control
Start: retreat to mid-map to gauge opponents.
0:45–2:30: pick two unlocked boxes, then reposition for high-tier spawns.
3–5: deny opponents by occupying choke points and harassing off-box runners.
Adapting Routes to Opponent Behavior
Many players rushing one area? Split to undercontested lanes.
Camping opponents? Feint, then collect elsewhere.
Keep mental timers for spawn cycles and rotate accordingly.
Combat tactics and engagement guidelines
Opening Exchanges
Probe with quick jabs; Susie’s mobility lets you set the tempo.
Avoid burning your special early unless you can secure a kill or force a major response.
Mid-Fight Adjustments
After scoring damage, reposition to avoid counter-specials.
Use vertical movement to reset engagement and avoid being cornered.
Finishers and Stall Breakers
Use high-damage specials as finishers when escapes are used or movement is predictable.
For sustain-heavy opponents, bait defensive cooldowns before committing burst damage.
Advanced combos and execution
Quick Burst Combo
Approach at an angle, short-tap special to disrupt, charge normal attack, then vertical reposition to avoid retaliation.
Surprise Vertical Dive
Delay descent to bait dodge, cancel into lateral dash while firing special to cut off escape.
Box-to-Fight Transition
Secure a box, immediately slot the part if possible, then force a fight before the opponent can react.
Drag race strategies
When to Race
Race when you have top-tier engine and a low-weight setup.
Avoid racing when upgrade parity is present or you lack acceleration.
Pre-Race Tuning
Remove heavy parts, equip narrow wings, and favor boosters that maximize launch acceleration.
Race Execution
Launch at a slight angle to avoid collisions.
Hold the shortest line, correct small deviations early.
For turns, apply brief brake taps and immediate correction to avoid spins.
Counterplay and matchup notes
Counters to Susie
Long-range zoners who punish approaches with sustained fire.
High-stability tanks who pin and outlast her burst windows.
Glass-cannon burst characters that force Susie into poor trades if caught.
How Susie Beats Specific Archetypes
Zoners: use unpredictable vertical arcs and rapid side-dashes to close distance.
Tanks: adopt power build setups and chip until a decisive special is possible.
Glass cannons: bait their burst, survive it, then punish during their recovery window.
Map-specific tips
Narrow Streets Map
Exploit vertical space and tight cornering. Susie’s mid-air control becomes a large advantage here.
Open Plaza Map
Prioritize speed build and straight-line intercepts. Work the edges to avoid being boxed in.
Mixed Terrain Map
Mix speed and power. Rotate between lanes and use cover to contest rare boxes safely.
Practical in-match decision trees
If You Find a Rare Engine Early
Pivot to a speed build and prepare to dominate drags and map control.
If You Lose a 1v1 Trade
Retreat, rebuild parts, and re-evaluate whether you can contest the same area again quickly.
If Contested at a Rare Spawn
Early match: disengage and return later.
Late match: flank or commit with coordinated aggression.
Mindset, habits, and practice routines
Training Drills
10-minute box sweep: improve speed and evaluation of parts.
5-drag sprints: perfect launch and line retention.
30 skirmish loops: practice initiating, disengaging, and following up without finishing a machine.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Overcommitting to a single fight and losing map control.
Chasing kills while leaving high-value boxes for opponents.
Building without considering opponent equipment or game state.
Custom loadouts and personalization
Loadout Templates
Aggressive Starter: lightweight frame; rapid engine; nimble wings; short-charge special.
Mid-Game Brawler: medium frame; torque engine; stable wings; high-damage special.
Late-Game Domination: reinforced frame; heavyweight engine; durability wings; max-damage special.
Personalization Tips
Favor wings and special charge for aerial dominance.
Favor defense and attack balance for patient, methodical play.
Endgame Arena strategies
Building to the Arena
Time build completion with map control. Leading players should add defensive parts; trailing players should pursue high-damage pickups.
Arena Entrance Tactics
Contest entry choke points and set traps at spawn edges.
Speed build players pick off isolated foes; power build players take center and control space.
Winning the Final Showdown
Track who has big specials and part advantage. Use environment to split fights and avoid being pressured from multiple directions.
Example walk-through: sample match plan with Susie
Early Game (0–3 minutes)
Sweep nearest clusters for movement and handling.
Abandon center chaos until you secure at least one mobility or engine upgrade.
Mid Game (3–8 minutes)
Hunt rare boxes, use aerial steals, and contest chokepoints.
Force small wins, then rotate for parts that complement your machine.
Late Game (8+ minutes)
Consolidate build: defensive if leading, offensive if coming from behind.
Control approach angles to the Arena and engage when you have positional advantage.
Troubleshooting common scenarios
I Keep Losing Races
Reassess weight and wing choices, practice launch timing, and adopt more aerodynamic parts.
I Get Kited by Long-Range Attacks
Use vertical arcs, close under cover, and commit to close range quickly.
I Can’t Secure Rare Boxes
Improve spawn awareness, practice feints, and time your approach to exploit post-fight cleanups.
Accessibility and controller tips
Controller Setup
Map special to a convenient button for mid-air corrections.
Tune sensitivity so high-speed micro-adjustments don’t oversteer.
Settings Tweaks
Lower camera shake if it disrupts target tracking.
Increase HUD clarity to detect box icons faster.
Visual Cues to Watch
Movement arcs, special charge glows, and box spawn indicators—reading these early wins fights.
FAQ
What is Susie best at in City Trial
Susie is best at contesting boxes, winning close-to-mid range skirmishes, and converting mobility into map control with either speed build or power build machines.
Which machine should I always aim for with Susie
Aim for a machine that complements your playstyle: nimble starter machines for early control, speed build for drag dominance, and power build for endgame brawls.
How do I prioritize parts when I’m behind
When behind, prioritize immediacy: a better engine for escape, special parts for burst, and a medium frame for survivability so you can contest again quickly.
Is Susie good for solo runs or team runs
Susie scales well in both. Solo, she pressures the map and secures boxes. In teams, she opens space and steals rare parts to create windows for teammates.
How should I approach a top-tier drag race
Prepare with lightweight setup, aerodynamic wings, and a top engine. Practice launch timing and select the shortest line; avoid overcorrections.
What do I do when multiple players converge on a rare box
If early, disengage and rotate. If late and crucial, attempt aerial steals or coordinated flanks. Feints break focus and create openings.
Should I switch builds mid-match
Switch only when you pick up multiple parts that coherently form a new archetype. Don’t change for a single odd part—commit when you have a clear path.
Final checklist for Susie players
Pre-Match Mindset
Choose initial plan: speed build or power build, with a fallback balanced plan.
Early Game Checklist
Sweep adjacent clusters efficiently. Prioritize engine and handling parts. Avoid unnecessary fights.
Mid-Game Checklist
Hunt rare boxes, mod your build accordingly, and contest chokepoints to deny opponents.
Late-Game Checklist
Complete your build aligned to your lead or comeback plan. Enter the Arena controlling space and approach angles.
Closing thoughts
Susie rewards practice, map knowledge, and adaptable thinking. Her toolkit excels with aerial positioning, timely aggression, and intelligent part selection. Focus on refining routes, practicing drag starts, and learning spawn patterns for rare boxes. Over time, the routines in this guide will become second nature—turning Susie from a bursty pilot into a consistent match-winner.
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