Maxwell

## Background

Maxwell (Real name William Carter) was the original King of The Constant, before the events of Adventure Mode in Don't Starve and Charlie becoming Queen in Don't Starve Together occur. He is well versed in shadow magic using his tome, the Codex Umbra. He also enjoys being as dapper as possible, hence why he always wears a suit. He also tends to get others to do his dirty work for him, usually his shadow puppets, like the one he summons in his down special.

## Rundown

Maxwell is a mix between a puppet and swordfighter. Having quick, long ranged normals, he can outspace other characters very effectively. This flows into his second part of his game plan, which is summoning his puppet. After he has his puppet his kill potential and combos are massively increased and can take stocks much earlier. Using this 2 part plan is important for Maxwell. Spacing out attacks to take space, once you have knocked your opponent of the stage summon a puppet to score a stock

## Playstyle

Maxwell heavily relies on his spacing to keep foes at bay till he sees a moment to strike. He can knock them off stage and either edge-guard them, or use it as a period of time to summon his shadow puppet, a vital tool in his kit, letting him be a devastating force to be reckoned with. Once he spots an opportunity to be aggressive, he can use his side special, Shadow Hand, to grab the opponent and start a combo, weather that be grabbing them and throwing them into his clone to either combo or kill him, or charging a forward smash with his clone as the opponent is grabbed, so they can't shield in time. Maxwell's recovery is also stupendous, as his up special is fast not just in how quick it activates, but as for how fast it moves, letting Maxwell cover a large amount of ground with it. He also has some gliding tech with his down special. If Maxwell has a shadow puppet out and uses down special in the air, while this also calls the clone to him, this also makes him hover a short bit in the air, which can be used similar to Mario's cape to stall in the air, possibly to mix-up opponents, or to glide a short bit back to the stage.

Maxwell's only real weakness is his speed, which normally isn't an issue, but when fighting against Wes, it comes into focus real quick. Maxwell simply can't react fast enough to Wes' attacks, and his taller physique makes him easier to combo, and can make it nearly impossible for him to escape Wes' insane shield pressure. Because of this, Wes is easily Maxwell's hardest matchup.

## Combos

Neutral Special -> Jump -> Neutral Special -> Double Jump -> Neutral Special -> Up Air

Neutral Special -> Up Smash w/Shadow Clone

Side Special -> Grab -> Throw to Shadow Clone -> Up Smash

(Side Special ->) Grab -> Up Throw -> Up Air (50/50 Combo)

## Trivia

* Despite being the 4th character on the selection screen, Maxwell is actually the 5th fighter, as a video showing off Spider Warrior came out before he had his trailer.
* Maxwell is the only official character to not have a 4th skin, only having 3.
* Maxwell is the only official character to have an up throw.
* In the April Fool's Skin Pack, Maxwell's skin is a reference to a popular Don't Starve Together meme, Maxwell Gaming.