Editing Bayonetta (SSB4)

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{{Infobox Character
|name = Bayonetta
|image = [[File:Bayonetta SSB4.png|200px|Bayonetta]]
|game = SSB4
|universe = {{uv|Bayonetta}}
|availability = [[Downloadable content|Downloadable]]
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'''Bayonetta''' is an upcoming character and newcomer in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'', as the seventh and final [[downloadable content|downloadable character]].  She was announced during the Super Smash Bros. - Final Video Presentation on December 15th, 2015 and will be released sometime in February 2016 alongside {{SSB4|Corrin}}. She is the sixth third party character to be introduced, following fellow [[Sega|SEGA]] character {{SSB4|Sonic}}, [[Capcom]]'s {{SSB4|Mega Man}} and {{SSB4|Ryu}}, [[Bandai Namco]]'s {{SSB4|Pac-Man}} and [[Square Enix]]'s {{SSB4|Cloud}}. Bayonetta was added to the game as the winner of the Smash Bros. Fighter Ballot, being the highest-voted character in Europe and among the top 5 in North America, making her the overall #1 worldwide among realizable characters. Her appearance is based off of her redesign for ''[[wikipedia:Bayonetta 2|Bayonetta 2]]''.
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Bayonetta's English voice actress, Hellena Taylor, and her Japanese voice actress, Atsuko Tanaka, will reprise their roles in ''Super Smash Bros. 4''.-->

==Moveset==
*'''Neutral attack:''' A three-hit punch combo, followed by a barrage of punches, referencing the standard punch combo in ''Bayonetta''.
*'''Forward tilt:''' A forward kick, which can be pressed again for up to three hits total. The last hit sends the opponent upwards.
*'''Forward aerial:''' A pistol thrust, that can be pressed again for another thrust and an arcing kick.
*'''Up aerial:''' An arcing kick similar to Captain Falcon's.
*[http://bayonetta.wikia.com/wiki/Bullet_arts Bullet Arts], a mechanic where holding the attack button during combos fire bullets from her guns during the attack. These bullets deal no hitstun, a mechanic also seen in ''Bayonetta''.
*An upward pistol whip, most likely her up tilt.
*'''Pummel:''' A move based off of the Slap Punishment Attack that can be performed on downed opponents in ''Bayonetta''.

===Smash attacks===
All of these attacks involve the use of Wicked Weaves, which are a common gameplay mechanic from Bayonetta's home franchise, in which she used her hair to summon the arms and legs of Madama Butterfly to inflict massive damage on foes. Compared to the moves' appearances in the original games however, they have been censored considerably, as Bayonetta now retains more of her clothing while executing these moves.
*'''Forward smash:''' Bayonetta summons Madama Butterfly for an enormous punch.
*'''Up smash:''' Bayonetta summons Madama Butterfly for an uppercut.
*'''Down smash:''' Inspired by the Heel Stomp maneuver from her home series, in which Madama Butterfly's foot comes from above and stomps on the ground. This move can [[meteor smash]] opponents on the ledge and in the air.

===Special Moves===
*'''Bullet Climax:''' Her neutral special move. Fires bullets forward at a slight angle. When held, the attack charges up and fires stronger bullets, similar to the Charge Bullet upgrade from ''Bayonetta 2''.
*'''Heel Slide/After Burner Kick:''' Her side special move; she will perform Heel Slide if used on the ground, and After Burner Kick if used in the air. Heel Slide has her slide forward. If the button is held, Bayonetta will perform a launching kick that sends the opponent upward. After Burner Kick is a flying kick that can be performed twice in a row, and can also be angled downwards by holding down before attacking.
*'''Witch Twist:''' Bayonetta's up special, and primary recovery move. It sends her spiraling through the air attacking multiple times, similar to Rising Uppercut. Though the distance traveled upwards is short, the move does not leave her helpless, and can be used again following a double jump. Holding the button lets her fire bullets as well.
*'''Witch Time:''' Bayonetta's down special. It is a [[counterattack]] that slows the opponent down when activated. Its duration increases with the damage of the opponent and decreases with how frequently it is used (the latter similarly to [[Vision]]). One of the main mechanics from her home series.
**'''Bat Within:''' A counter technique that reduces damage taken and teleports Bayonetta in any direction if Witch Time is activated too late. Based off of the technique of the same name, but without the original's damage nullification and extended Witch Time.

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==Reveal trailer==
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*Bayonetta's left eye glinting in the intro of her trailer references how she is the [http://bayonetta.wikia.com/wiki/Eyes_of_the_World Left Eye of the World].
*Bayonetta's interactions with Pit references the fact she kills Angels for a living.
*Bayonetta referring to Palutena as part of an "''Endangered Species''" references how she, in both of her games, kills off a God as the game's final boss.
*Bayonetta's posing with the Chain Chomp references the creature's utility as a weapon in ''Bayonetta 2''.
*Bayonetta's line "If you need to learn how to talk to a lady, ask your mum", is a reference to ''Bayonetta'' director, Hideki Kamiya, who regularly uses the phrase "Ask your mom" to respond to questions he doesn't like on social media.
*Bayonetta's line at the end of the trailer, "Don't mess with a witch", is a euphemized reference to a particularly popular and [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNkMYx4lYaU particularly vulgar] quote from her first game.

==[[Alternate costume (SSB4)#Bayonetta|Alternate costumes]]==
Bayonetta's default outfit is based on her appearance in ''Bayonetta 2''. She has an alternate outfit based off of her appearance in the first ''Bayonetta'', which is known as "A Witch With No Memories". One of Bayonetta's alternate outfit color schemes is based on Jeanne, her rival turned ally.

In the Japanese version of the game, Bayonetta is voiced by Atsuko Tanaka while wearing her ''Bayonetta 2'' outfit and by Hellena Taylor while wearing her original outfit.
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==Gallery==
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Bayonetta poster.jpg|Bayonetta's poster used on the official website.
SSB4_Bayonetta_SplashArt.png|Splash art of Bayonetta.
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==Trivia==
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*Prior to her unveiling, [[Masahiro Sakurai]] referred to the final fighter as the "climax", in reference to Bayonetta's climax abilities. He also wore Bayonetta's glasses during his next on-screen appearance.
*Bayonetta is the only female third party character in ''Super Smash Bros. 4''.
**She is also the third and final DLC character to represent a newly-added series to SSB4, being preceded by {{SSB4|Ryu}} and {{SSB4|Cloud}}, respectively.
*Bayonetta is the second character to appear in an "M"-rated game, following [[Snake]], and is also the first to debut in an M-rated game.
*Bayonetta's crouch is a reference to the [http://bayonetta.wikia.com/wiki/Break_Dance Break Dance technique], where she strikes a similar pose at the end of the attack.
*Bayonetta's in-game model's standard outfit has no cuts in the back of her legs and her appearance while doing Wicked Weaves is less revealing than in the ''Bayonetta'' games.

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