Editing Dark Pit (SSB4)

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'''Dark Pit''' ({{ja|ブラックピット|Burakku Pitto}}, ''Black Pit'') is a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''. After initially being teased before release via {{SSB4|Palutena}}'s reveal trailer, Dark Pit was officially revealed by the official ''Super Smash Bros.'' website on October 9th, 2014, alongside {{SSB4|Dr. Mario}}. He is a moveset {{h1|clone|Clones in Super Smash Bros. 4}} of {{SSB4|Pit}} and, like Dr. Mario and {{SSB4|Lucina}}, Dark Pit was originally intended to be an alternate costume before being split off into his own character. In regard to Dark Pit, the reason for this was due to the oddity of him wielding the [[Three Sacred Treasures]] and the [[Electroshock Arm]] being already modeled.<ref>http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2015/02/18/masahiro-sakurai-s-super-smash-bros-diaries.aspx?PostPageIndex=4</ref>.

Dark Pit is ranked 32nd/33rd out of 55th on the [[tier list]], placing him in the D tier and tying him with Pit. The number of differences between the Pits is miniscule, yet somewhat noticeable: Dark Pit's forward tilt is weaker than Pit's, while his [[Silver Bow]] is significantly less maneuverable than [[Palutena Bow]]. Conversely, Silver Bow is stronger than Palutena Bow, while Dark Pit's [[Electroshock Arm]] is a more reliable KOing option compared to Pit's [[Upperdash Arm]].

Outside of these differences, Dark Pit and Pit share the same primary strengths and weaknesses. Their damage racking and [[edgeguarding]] potentials are strong; they boast very good [[neutral game]]s; their respective {{s|icaruspedia|bows}} grant them disjointed ranges; and their recoveries are long-distanced. However, both Pits have unimpressive KO potentials, which forces them to be largely reliant on their forward smashes, forward throws, sweetspotted back aerials, Upperdash/Electroshock Arms and aggressive edge-guarding in order to score KOs.  

Unlike most clones, who have multiple alterations to their physics or moves to differentiate themselves from the original (such as {{SSB4|Lucina}} lacking {{SSB4|Marth}}'s tipper and {{SSB4|Dr. Mario}} being a "slower, stronger {{SSB4|Mario}}"), Dark Pit is mainly the same as his base character, [[Pit]]. His mobility is completely identical, sharing the same [[walking speed]], [[dashing speed]], [[air speed]], [[falling speed]] and three [[double jump]]s. Similarly, Dark Pit's standard attacks are all identical to Pit's, sharing the exact same frame data, damage and knockback, with only five attacks in his entire moveset having different attributes (two standard attacks, two special attacks, and his [[Final Smash]]). In essence, this makes Dark Pit quite literally a clone character, to the point where he can be considered a [[custom moveset]] counterpart of Pit with his own roster slot (even their [[taunt]]s share the exact same length of time despite looking different). A Pit player will have no trouble playing Dark Pit because of their mirrored movesets, but the slight differences in their movesets can make Dark Pit a better or worse choice in a matchup.  

Dark Pit's [[custom moves]] are, like his overall moveset, mostly identical to Pit's. Guiding Bow functions much like Pit's Guiding Bow, albeit with less control and slightly more damage. Electrocut Arm functions similarly to a counterattack and boasts better KO potential, thanks to its higher damage output and knockback, with its KO ability being even stronger due to Electroshock Arm's higher overall power. However, it lacks any recovery potential because of it moving Dark Pit very slightly backward upon being used, and also forces him into his lengthy aerial ending lag animation while in midair. Breezy Flight makes Dark Pit more difficult to gimp at its start, but at the cost of weakening his long-distanced recovery. Lastly, Amplifying Orbitars are significantly stronger reflectors, making them a better choice against projectile-reliant characters. However, they lack pushboxes and have less durability.  

Overall, these changes don't significantly change how Pit and Dark Pit play from each other, with the choice between the two coming down to personal preference. This is also reflected on how they were viewed competitively. The two were often right next to each other on [[tier list]]s, until the final tier list where they share the same spot due to the agreed consensus that they are essentially the same character.

**{{buff|However, this also allows the move to [[lock]] option at lower percents.}}

*{{buff|Silver Bow deals more damage than Palutena Bow (3.3% (uncharged)/8.6 (fully charged) → 4.3%/10.9%). Uncharged Silver Bow also has more knockback scaling (80 → 88) and travels slightly faster than uncharged Palutena Bow.}}

Like Pit, Dark Pit received only a handful of buffs from game updates. However, his are actually much more beneficial in comparison to Pit's. The changes to shielding mechanics in [[1.1.0]] and [[1.1.1]] are slightly beneficial to him due to his multi-hit moves and his side special, Electroshock Arm, having better shield damaging capabilities. The base damage of Silver Bow was also increased (along with the projectile's speed) in 1.1.0, making Silver Bow slightly stronger than Palutena Bow. Update [[1.1.3]] buffed Electroshock Arm by increasing its damage output and base knockback, as well as altering its launching angle, all of which make it into a reliable KOing option while near the edge. Overall, Dark Pit is somewhat better than he was during the game's initial release.  

*{{buff|All variations of [[Silver Bow]] have had their ending lag decreased by 3 frames.}}

*{{buff|Uncharged [[Silver Bow]] deals 0.5% more damage|3.8%|4.3% and travels slightly faster.}}

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|neutraldesc=A triple slash ending in an uppercut. If the attack button is mashed, Dark Pit will spin his bow instead, hitting multiple times and ending in an upwards swipe. The jab infinite finisher has a smaller hitbox compared to Pit's, which can cause it to miss when Pit's would otherwise hit. Its first and second hits can also be [[jab cancel]]ed reliably, with their most notable follow-ups being down tilt, down smash, dash grab, and neutral aerial.  

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|utiltdesc=A bicycle kick followed by a stretch kick. Compared to up smash, its lower ending lag makes it safer at harassing an opponent on a platform directly above Dark Pit. It can also combo into a neutral or up aerial at low percentages, although these combos are heavily dependent on the opponent's DI. Although its last hit has very high knockback scaling, it lacks KO potential because of its low damage output.  

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|dtiltdesc=Dark Pit swipes one blade across the ground in front of him. Its minimal start-up and ending lag make it Dark Pit's best grounded spacing option. When coupled with its average base knockback and low knockback scaling, it is capable of starting combos into a dash attack at low percentages. It also has a low chance of tripping the opponent.  

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|dashdesc=A spinning inward slash. It has low knockback scaling and launches at 60°, which allow it to combo into a dashing up smash or aerials at low percentages, depending on the opponent's DI and reaction. Its long range also makes it decent at punishing landings. However, its moderate ending lag makes it punishable on shield.  

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|usmashdesc=A leaping triple slash to the sky. It hits on frame 6, which is very fast for a smash attack, and its long vertical range makes it a useful anti-air attack. Its last hit's very high knockback scaling enables it to KO middleweights from anywhere on Final Destination at 130%/119% (3DS/Wii U). However, its deceptively low horizontal range results in it hitting grounded opponents only if they are at point-blank range in front of Dark Pit.  

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|ssc1desc=Functions similarly to a [[counterattack]], with Dark Pit assuming a defensive stance and retaliating against any opponent who attacks him. Uniquely, the counterattack will still activate so long as the opponent is simply in very close proximity. In addition, the uppercut itself is overall stronger; due to Electroshock Arm's overall higher power, it is also stronger than Pit's variant (Interception Arm). Like Electroshock Arm, it grants super armor. However, it completely lacks recovery potential, as Dark Pit will only move very slightly backward after using it before tumbling downward with the move's usual aerial ending lag. There is also a slight delay until Dark Pit throws the uppercut, which can allow opponents to shield it.

|dsc2desc=Variations that have an increased reflection multiplier for both damage and speed. They also have less start-up lag, a minimum duration of 0.27 seconds (16 frames), and a maximum duration of 2.5 seconds (150 frames). However, they are more fragile and cannot push opponents.  

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{{Trophy games|console1=3DS|game1=Kid Icarus: Uprising (03/2012)}}

 

:'''Dark Pit (Alt.)'''

::{{flag|ntsc}} ''Dark Pit's Guardian Orbitars special puts up shields of light on either side of you to block attacks, deflect projectiles, and push back any enemies who are too close. You can even use the shields to protect against attacks from above and below. If they take too many hits, though, they'll vanish and become unusable for a while.''

 

::{{flag|pal}} ''Dark Pit's Guardian Orbitars special puts up shields of light on either side of you to block attacks, deflect projectiles, and push back any enemies who are too close. You can even use the shields to protect against attacks coming from slightly above or below you. If they take too many hits, though, they'll vanish and become unusable for a while.''

 

{{Trophy games|console1=3DS|game1=Kid Icarus: Uprising (03/2012)}}

 

::''In Kid Icarus: Uprising, Dark Pit used this staff to snipe at Pit from a mountaintop. In that game, it did much more damage when used at a distance. In this game, Dark Pit uses it to launch a high-speed horizontal blast that goes straight through obstacles. It can hit multiple foes in a row, but only the first will feel its full force.''

 

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DarkPitAltTrophyWiiU.png|Alt. (Wii U)

DarkPitStaffTrophyWiiU.png|[[Dark Pit Staff]]

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**However, after [[icaruspedia:Scorched Feathers|chapter 22]], Dark Pit lost his infinite flight after Pandora used it to resurrect herself, resulting in [[Viridi]] granting him the ability. This is reflected in ''Smash 4'', as Dark Pit's wings glow green when he uses Power of Flight.