Absorbing Vortex

Absorbing Vortex
The move in use.
User	Mii Gunner
Universe	Super Smash Bros.

Absorbing Vortex (アブソーバー, Absorber) is one of three down special moves for the Mii Gunner.

Overview

When used, the Gunner can absorb energy-based projectiles that heal some damage upon absorption, similarly to PSI Magnet. Using this move after a jump pushes the Mii Gunner upward slightly, increasing recovery distance.

Much like Lucas and Ness' PSI Magnet, upon absorbing a projectile, tapping the control stick or control pad (depending on controller) in a direction will cause the Mii Gunner to roll in that direction, sidestep, or jump without having to release the attack first.

The move received several buffs in the transition to Ultimate. Its healing multiplier has been increased while its endlag has been decreased, and it now produces a weak hitbox upon startup, thus making it safer to use. Compared to the hitbox found on Ness's equivalent special, it is harder to combo out of due to the Gunner's low mobility, but the hitbox itself is larger, making it better as an escape or defensive option.

Instructional quote

Move List

Creates a barrier that pulls in enemy projectiles and weak explosions to heal damage.

Customization

Special Move customization was added in Super Smash Bros. 4 and returns in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate for the Mii Fighters. These are the variations:

1. Echo Reflector	2. Bomb Drop	3. Absorbing Vortex
"Reflects enemy projectiles, sending them back even stronger than they were before."	"A thrown bomb that rolls a short distance on the ground."	"Sucks in enemy projectiles, forming a barrier that also heals your damage."

Ultimate

1. Echo Reflector	2. Bomb Drop	3. Absorbing Vortex
"Reflects enemy projectiles, sending them back even stronger than they were before."	"Rolls a bomb forward. It detonates after a short while or by triggering the move again."	"Creates a barrier that pulls in enemy projectiles and weak explosions to heal damage."

Gallery

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  In Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS

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  Absorbing Vortex as shown by the Move List in Ultimate.

Names in other languages

Language	Name
Japanese	アブソーバー, Absorber
English	Absorbing Vortex
French (NTSC)	Champ de force
German	Vortex-Schild
Spanish (NTSC)	Absorción
Italian	Vortice difensivo
Chinese (Simplified)	吸纳能量
Chinese (Traditional)	吸納能量
Korean	앱소버, Absorber
Dutch	Absorptieschild
Russian	Поглотитель

Trivia

• If the Shadow Assist Trophy freezes Mii Gunner while Absorbing Vortex is active, it remains fully functional while frozen, being able and absorb attacks and heal as normal.
  • This interaction causes a visual quirk of the Absorbing Vortex effect acting at normal speed while frozen despite Mii Gunner not moving and the affect being slowed while in Shadow's slowdown.

Mii Gunner's special moves Neutral special Charge Blast Laser Blaze Grenade Launch Side special Flame Pillar Stealth Burst Gunner Missile Up special Lunar Launch Cannon Uppercut Arm Rocket Down special Echo Reflector Bomb Drop Absorbing Vortex Final Smash Full Blast

Mii Gunner's special moves Neutral special Charge Blast Laser Blaze Grenade Launch Side special Flame Pillar Stealth Burst Gunner Missile Up special Lunar Launch Cannon Jump Kick Arm Rocket Down special Echo Reflector Bomb Drop Absorbing Vortex Final Smash Full Blast