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[[File: | [[File:Thwomp Stone SSB4.png|thumb|Kirby's (Thwomp) down special move, [[Stone]], as it appears in ''Smash 4'']] | ||
The '''down special move''' (commonly referred to as '''down B''') is a [[special move]] performed by pressing the special move button while holding the [[control stick]] downwards. | The '''down special move''' (commonly referred to as '''down B''') is a [[special move]] performed by pressing the special move button while holding the [[control stick]] downwards. | ||
Down specials are the most varied of special moves and are often of the character's more "gimmicky" attacks - the majority of [[reflect]]ors, [[absorb]]ers, [[counterattack]]s, item-creating moves, mid-match character transformations, difficult recoveries, and chargeable attacks are down specials. They tend to involve minimal character movement. | Down specials are the most varied of special moves and are often of the character's more "gimmicky" attacks - the majority of [[reflect]]ors, [[absorb]]ers, [[counterattack]]s, item-creating moves, mid-match character transformations, difficult recoveries, and chargeable attacks are down specials. They tend to involve minimal character movement. | ||
Certain down specials do not function in the air at all, such as [[Peach]]'s [[Vegetable]] and [[Donkey Kong]]'s [[Hand Slap]] prior to ''SSB4''. Others will display unique animations in the air | Certain down specials do not function in the air at all, such as [[Peach]]'s [[Vegetable]] and [[Donkey Kong]]'s [[Hand Slap]] prior to ''SSB4''. Others will display unique animations in the air but still fail to activate, like the first part of [[Villager]]'s [[Timber]] and [[Isabelle]]'s [[Lloid Trap]]. | ||
==Reverse down special== | ==Reverse down special== | ||
In ''Brawl'', ''Smash 4'', and ''Ultimate'', some characters' down special moves can be reversed by pushing the control stick in the opposite direction a few frames after inputting the move. There is no animation for reversing a down special. Unlike other reverse specials, a reverse down special has a limited number of characters that can do it and fewer who will gain an advantage from it. The characters who can perform it are Bowser, Yoshi, Pit, Ice Climbers, R.O.B., Pikachu, Marth, Ike, Ness, Lucas, Fox, Wolf, and Mr. Game and Watch. Since only Bowser, R.O.B., and Yoshi have a use for a reverse down special on the ground, some characters can use it in the air to gain a boost in the opposite direction and surprise opponents like Marth, Ike, and Pikachu. The boost is most likely caused by a reverse down special having no animation and swaps the momentum around with the character. | |||
In ''Brawl'', ''Smash 4'', and ''Ultimate'', some characters' down special moves can be reversed by pushing the control stick in the opposite direction a few frames after inputting the move. There is no animation for reversing a down special. Unlike other reverse specials, a reverse down special has a limited number of characters that can do it and fewer who will gain an advantage from it. The characters who can perform it are Bowser, Yoshi, Pit, Ice Climbers, R.O.B., Pikachu, Marth, Ike, Ness, Lucas, Fox, Wolf, and Mr. Game | |||
==List of down special moves== | ==List of down special moves== | ||
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|[[Dark Samus]]||{{b|Bomb|Samus}}||Identical to Samus's {{b|Bomb|Samus}}. | |[[Dark Samus]]||{{b|Bomb|Samus}}||Identical to Samus's {{b|Bomb|Samus}}. | ||
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|[[Diddy Kong]]|| | |[[Diddy Kong]]||[[Banana Peel (move)|Banana Peel]]||Diddy Kong produces a [[Banana Peel]] [[item]] and throws it on the ground. In ''Brawl'', Diddy Kong can produce a maximum of two bananas at once. In ''Smash 4'', the limit was changed to one banana peel, and the peel will disappear after being thrown once.<!--ADD: In Ultimate, how many times can it be thrown?--> | ||
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|[[Donkey Kong]]||[[Hand Slap]]||Donkey Kong slaps the ground with his hands as the attack button is pressed repeatedly, creating a wide shock wave that can only hit grounded opponents. In ''Melee'' and ''Brawl'', this move cannot be used in the air. Starting in ''Smash 4'', it has an aerial version where Donkey Kong awkwardly slaps with each hand once, potentially [[meteor smash]]ing airborne opponents. | |[[Donkey Kong]]||[[Hand Slap]]||Donkey Kong slaps the ground with his hands as the attack button is pressed repeatedly, creating a wide shock wave that can only hit grounded opponents. In ''Melee'' and ''Brawl'', this move cannot be used in the air. Starting in ''Smash 4'', it has an aerial version where Donkey Kong awkwardly slaps with each hand once, potentially [[meteor smash]]ing airborne opponents. | ||
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|[[Joker]]||[[Rebel's Guard / Tetrakarn / Makarakarn]]||Joker will go into a defensive pose, in which all attacks that hit him will do half damage as well as help fill up his [[Rebellion Gauge]]. Once released, he'll perform a backhand, hitting nearby opponents away. When Arsene is summoned, this move becomes Tetrakarn/Makarakarn, depending on the attack that hits him. The first activates when a physical attack hits him, making him counter the opponent. The latter reflects projectiles instead. | |[[Joker]]||[[Rebel's Guard / Tetrakarn / Makarakarn]]||Joker will go into a defensive pose, in which all attacks that hit him will do half damage as well as help fill up his [[Rebellion Gauge]]. Once released, he'll perform a backhand, hitting nearby opponents away. When Arsene is summoned, this move becomes Tetrakarn/Makarakarn, depending on the attack that hits him. The first activates when a physical attack hits him, making him counter the opponent. The latter reflects projectiles instead. | ||
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|[[Ken]]||[[Focus Attack]]||Functions similarly to Ryu's [[Focus Attack]], though he performs a kick instead of a punch. The move has less range, and is weaker as well. | |[[Ken]]||[[Focus Attack]]||Functions similarly to Ryu's [[Focus Attack]], though he performs a kick instead of a punch. The move has less range, and is weaker as well. | ||
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|rowspan=2|[[Mario]]||[[Mario Tornado]] {{GameIcon|SSB|15px}}{{GameIcon|SSBM|15px}}||Mario spins around rapidly, striking foes multiple times with his fists. When used in midair, the user can gain height via [[button mashing]]. | |rowspan=2|[[Mario]]||[[Mario Tornado]] {{GameIcon|SSB|15px}}{{GameIcon|SSBM|15px}}||Mario spins around rapidly, striking foes multiple times with his fists. When used in midair, the user can gain height via [[button mashing]]. | ||
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|[[F.L.U.D.D.]] {{GameIcon|SSBB|15px}}{{GameIcon|SSB4|15px}}{{GameIcon|SSBU|15px}}||Mario [[charge]]s up F.L.U.D.D., which can be activated to spray water at opponents, [[windbox|pushing]] then back but not dealing [[damage]]. The more the move is charged, the more forceful the | |[[F.L.U.D.D.]] {{GameIcon|SSBB|15px}}{{GameIcon|SSB4|15px}}{{GameIcon|SSBU|15px}}||Mario [[charge]]s up F.L.U.D.D., which can be activated to spray water at opponents, [[windbox|pushing]] then back but not dealing [[damage]]. The more the move is charged, the more forceful the steam of water. | ||
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|[[Marth]]||[[Counter]]||A [[counterattack]] where Marth responds to an incoming attack with a sword slash that is stronger than the countered attack. | |[[Marth]]||[[Counter]]||A [[counterattack]] where Marth responds to an incoming attack with a sword slash that is stronger than the countered attack. | ||
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|[[Peach]]||[[Vegetable]]||Peach plucks a turnip from the ground and holds it like an item. Turnips with different faces deal different amounts of damage, and the more powerful ones have a lesser chance to appear. Peach also has a small chance to pluck a [[Mr. Saturn]], [[Beam Sword]] (only in ''Melee'' and ''Brawl''), or [[Bob-omb]], even without items being on. | |[[Peach]]||[[Vegetable]]||Peach plucks a turnip from the ground and holds it like an item. Turnips with different faces deal different amounts of damage, and the more powerful ones have a lesser chance to appear. Peach also has a small chance to pluck a [[Mr. Saturn]], [[Beam Sword]] (only in ''Melee'' and ''Brawl''), or [[Bob-omb]], even without items being on. | ||
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|[[Pichu]]|| | |[[Pichu]]||[[Thunder (Pokémon)|Thunder]]||Behaves similarly to Pikachu's [[Thunder]]. | ||
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|[[Pikachu]]|| | |[[Pikachu]]||[[Thunder (Pokémon)|Thunder]]||Pikachu calls down a lightning bolt from above, which travels straight down and can pass through some [[platform]]s. If the lightning bolt reaches Pikachu, it strikes it and causes a large electrical burst. Starting in ''Smash 4'', parts of the bolt have a [[meteor smash]] effect on airborne opponents, potentially dragging them down to Pikachu to be hit by the stronger burst [[hitbox]]. | ||
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|[[Piranha Plant]]||[[Long-Stem Strike]]||Pots retreats into its pot charging up a long distance biting attack, this attack can be aimed in multiple directions. | |[[Piranha Plant]]||[[Long-Stem Strike]]||Pots retreats into its pot charging up a long distance biting attack, this attack can be aimed in multiple directions. | ||
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|[[Sonic]]||[[Spin Charge]]||Functions similarly to his [[Spin Dash]], but he can repeatedly press the button to [[charge]] the move in place before dashing, and there is no hop when the dash is initiated. | |[[Sonic]]||[[Spin Charge]]||Functions similarly to his [[Spin Dash]], but he can repeatedly press the button to [[charge]] the move in place before dashing, and there is no hop when the dash is initiated. | ||
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|[[Squirtle]]||[[Pokémon Change]]||Recalls Squirtle and sends out [[Ivysaur]]. In ''Ultimate'', Pokémon Change is much faster and can be used in midair. | |[[Squirtle]]||[[Pokémon Change]]||Recalls Squirtle and sends out [[Ivysaur]]. In ''Ultimate'', Pokémon Change is much faster and can be used in midair. | ||
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|[[Steve]]||[[TNT]]||Steve drops a box of TNT, and can also create a fuse connected to a pressure plate to detonate it from afar. | |[[Steve]]||[[TNT]]||Steve drops a box of TNT, and can also create a fuse connected to a pressure plate to detonate it from afar. | ||
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|[[Terry]]||[[Power Dunk]]||Terry jumps up, then dives down with his fist at an angle. The move will carry the opponent up if it hits with the initial jump. If the command inputs are used instead of the | |[[Terry]]||[[Power Dunk]]||Terry jumps up, then dives down with his fist at an angle. The move will carry the opponent up if it hits with the initial jump. If the command inputs are used instead of the up special input, the move becomes more powerful and gains invincibility frames on startup. | ||
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|[[Toon Link]]||[[Bomb (Link)#Toon Link's Bombs|Bomb]]||Functions similarly to Link's [[Bomb (Link)#Link's Bombs|Bomb]]. The explosion is larger, but deals less damage in return. | |[[Toon Link]]||[[Bomb (Link)#Toon Link's Bombs|Bomb]]||Functions similarly to Link's [[Bomb (Link)#Link's Bombs|Bomb]]. The explosion is larger, but deals less damage in return. | ||
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==List of [[character customization|custom]] down special moves== | ==List of [[character customization|custom]] down special moves== | ||
<!--Only Miis have customs in Ultimate, so they will get their own section below once we know all their moves.--> | |||
===In ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''=== | ===In ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''=== | ||
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! Character !! Down Special Move !! Custom Special Moves | ! Character !! Down Special Move !! Custom Special Moves | ||
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|[[Bayonetta]]||[[Witch Time]]||N/A | |||
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|rowspan=2|[[Bowser]] | |rowspan=2|[[Bowser]] | ||
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|Custom 2: [[Rock Smash|Rock Hurl]] | |Custom 2: [[Rock Smash|Rock Hurl]] | ||
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|[[Cloud]]||[[Limit Charge|Limit Charge / Finishing Touch]]||N/A | |||
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|[[Corrin]]||[[Counter Surge]]||N/A | |||
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|rowspan=2|[[Dark Pit]] | |rowspan=2|[[Dark Pit]] | ||
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|rowspan=2|[[Diddy Kong]] | |rowspan=2|[[Diddy Kong]] | ||
|rowspan=2| | |rowspan=2|[[Banana Peel (move)|Banana Peel]]||Custom 1: [[Banana Peel (move)|Shocking Banana Peel]] | ||
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|Custom 2: [[Banana Peel (move)|Battering Banana Peel]] | |Custom 2: [[Banana Peel (move)|Battering Banana Peel]] | ||
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|Custom 2: [[Double Team|Stunning Double Team]] | |Custom 2: [[Double Team|Stunning Double Team]] | ||
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|[[Lucas]]||[[PSI Magnet#Lucas|PSI Magnet]]||N/A | |||
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|rowspan=2|[[Lucina]] | |rowspan=2|[[Lucina]] | ||
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|Custom 2: [[Dimensional Cape|Stealth Smasher]] | |Custom 2: [[Dimensional Cape|Stealth Smasher]] | ||
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|[[Mewtwo]]||[[Disable]]||N/A | |||
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|rowspan=2|[[Mii Brawler]] | |rowspan=2|[[Mii Brawler]] | ||
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|rowspan=2|[[Pikachu]] | |rowspan=2|[[Pikachu]] | ||
|rowspan=2| | |rowspan=2|[[Thunder (Pokémon)|Thunder]]||Custom 1: [[Thunder (Pokémon)|Thunder Burst]] | ||
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|Custom 2: [[Thunder (Pokémon)|Distant Thunder]] | |Custom 2: [[Thunder (Pokémon)|Distant Thunder]] | ||
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|Custom 2: [[Gravitational Pull|Guardian Luma]] | |Custom 2: [[Gravitational Pull|Guardian Luma]] | ||
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|[[Roy]]||[[Counter]]||N/A | |||
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|[[Ryu]]||[[Focus Attack]]||N/A | |||
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|rowspan=2|[[Samus]] | |rowspan=2|[[Samus]] | ||
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|Custom 2: [[Flip Jump|Low Flip]] | |Custom 2: [[Flip Jump|Low Flip]] | ||
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===In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''=== | ===In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''=== | ||
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|Custom 3: [[Power Thrust]] | |Custom 3: [[Power Thrust]] | ||
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{{Attacks}} | {{Attacks}} |