Editing Final Smash

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[[File:Mario Finale SSB4 WiiU.jpeg|thumb|300px|[[Mario Finale]], [[Mario]]'s Final Smash.]]

A '''Final Smash''' ({{ja|最後の切りふだ|Saigo no Kirifuda}}, ''Last Trump Card'') is a type of last resort attack introduced in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', and a fighter's equivalent to a super move in other fighting games.

Final Smashes tend to be incredibly powerful attacks, often leaving the user [[invincible]] for the move's duration (the periods vary from character to character, but always apply upon startup/execution), and are generally [[unblockable attack|unblockable]]. If properly executed, they usually have the capacity to [[KO]] at least one opponent. Final Smashes performed correctly will give the player a great advantage, and may help to catch up to others or cement a commanding lead. Many Final Smashes also temporarily slow down stage elements, such as platform movements and motions in the background. However, in many cases, [[stage hazard]]s' hitboxes remain active while a non-cutscene Final Smash is in effect, making them exploitable for gaining additional damage.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRJOu-_qAH8</ref>

To perform a Final Smash, a player must first either destroy a [[Smash Ball]], fill the [[Final Smash Meter]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' (although then the Final Smash will be weaker), be given the ability by [[Victini]] or fall sufficiently far behind in a match that they are given a "Pity Final Smash" upon respawning. Once any of these happen, the screen will darken, the player's [[character]] will be engulfed in a multi-colored aura and their eyes will glow a bright yellow; officially referred to as '''Standby Mode''', the character's [[neutral special move]] is effectively replaced with a single use of their Final Smash.

In ''Brawl'', the majority of Final Smashes are powerful enough that they have the potential to KO incredibly early or even [[one-hit KO]] if used properly. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'', Final Smashes were universally made much weaker, many of them no longer being able to KO opponents at low percentages. [[#Changes in Ultimate|In]] ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', they have been slightly nerfed overall once again. If a player doesn't use a Final Smash granted by the Final Smash Meter in about 20 seconds, the effect will expire. Final Smashes have also been tweaked to be less disruptive to the gameplay.

Most Final Smashes cause the camera to temporarily zoom in on the user when activated, though there are some situations where this does not occur, such as with Pac-Man's Final Smash, [[Super Pac-Man]]. In {{forwiiu}}, through a currently unconfirmed nature, there are some cases where Final Smashes that normally zoom in don't zoom in at all. In ''Ultimate'', there are two types of zooms: activating after breaking the Smash Ball will have a closeup on the user from a different angle, and activating from a Final Smash Meter will have a standard zoom similar to ''Brawl'' and ''SSB4''.

While multiple players can be in standby mode simultaneously, only one Smash Ball or Final Smash can be present onscreen at any given time. When a Final Smash is active, all other players on standby temporarily exit standby mode and regain it upon conclusion, although they will keep the yellow eyes. When most Final Smashes are performed in the air, upon ending the move, the character gains a slight boost in height and regains their spent midair jumps, usually preventing a self-destruct.

Final Smashes are affected by [[Rage]] and [[stale-move negation]] (and therefore will usually gain a freshness bonus) along with [[spirit]]s, but are not affected by stat changes from equipment or Mii Fighter sizes in ''Smash 4''.

[[Masahiro Sakurai]] revealed in an interview with former Nintendo president [[Satoru Iwata]] that he intended to include Final Smashes in the original ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'', even going as far as to record [[Beta elements (SSB)#Beta gameplay elements|voice clips]] for each of them.<ref>https://iwataasks.nintendo.com/interviews/#/wii/ssbb/4/0</ref> However, the [[Nintendo 64]]'s console limitations could've been the reason why they were scrapped and the idea wouldn't be implemented until ''Brawl''. Some of these voice clips, which were contained in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' {{SSB|debug menu}}, were eventually and correspondingly used in ''Brawl''.

[[File:Pity.jpg|thumb|Link with a Pity Final Smash.]]

A '''Pity Final Smash''' ('''Easy Final Smash''' in ''SSB4'' and ''Ultimate'') randomly occurs when any player is KO'd and is 5 points behind the current leader. Also, in ''SSB4'', at least 6 KOs between all players must be landed for any player to acquire one. This player respawns with the ability to perform a Final Smash. This Final Smash cannot be dropped by the player.

In a 2-player [[time]]d match in ''Brawl'', since the points differ by two for each kill, it is possible to go from a lead of 4 points to 6 without triggering the Pity Final Smash condition (which is to be exactly 5 points behind). If a player SD's, and consequently loses only one point, then a Pity Final Smash is possible.

Pity/Easy Final Smashes cannot occur while a [[Smash Ball]] is present on the battlefield, even when the requirements are met. In ''Brawl'', Pity Final Smashes can be disabled only by turning the Smash Ball off; simply setting the overall [[item]] frequency to "None" does not prevent players from getting them. In ''SSB4'', either method will prevent Easy Final Smashes. Additionally, they cannot occur in 2 player matches, for AI players, or by a player SD'ing.

[[File:fs_meter.png|thumb|Mario's FS Meter, which is currently at the max gauge.]]

Sakurai stated in a Nintendo Direct that every Final Smash would be standardized to be simple and straight to the point. As a result, Final Smashes were made universally faster in ''Ultimate'', removing most player-controlled ones; the KO potential of Final Smashes has also been reduced. Because of the universal speed increase and control removal applied to Final Smashes, many Final Smashes such as Bowser's Giga Bowser, Wario's Wario-Man, and Little Mac's Giga Mac had their functionality changed significantly (they no longer use their full moveset transformation Final Smash; it is instead a single hit that quickly returns to regular gameplay). Others such as Fox and Falco's Landmaster and Donkey Kong's Konga Beat, have been completely replaced. The [[Final Smash Meter]] (FS Meter) is also introduced, which is a toggle feature in the [[rules]] that allows players to gain a weaker form of their Final Smash by filling up their gauge during battle. However, while multiple meters can be full at once, only one Final Smash can be performed at a time. All other FS Meters are disabled while a Final Smash is active, then re-enabled once it concludes. As of update version 4.0.0, players can hold onto a full FS Meter for up to 20 seconds before losing it and starting over. In addition, when Victini appears, it will give the fighter who summoned it access to their Final Smash without filling up their meter.

During a Final Smash, the [[Camera|camera controls]] are disabled. Additionally, a close-up of the fighter's eyes will briefly appear upon activating the Final Smash (except for Mii Fighters), and the stage background will change to a solid-colored pattern while the Final Smash is in effect.

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|colspan=2|[[Infernal Climax]]<ref name="instant ko" group="fs">These Final Smashes [[Instant KO|instantly KO]] opponents above a certain percentage.</ref>

|colspan=2|{{b|Giga Bowser|Final Smash}}

|[[Giga Bowser Punch]]<ref name="instant ko" group="fs" />

|style="text-align:left"|[[Bowser Jr.]]

|colspan=3|[[Blue Falcon]]

|[[Triple Finish]] (Fire Blast)<ref name="triple finish" group="fs">Performed as part of [[Pokémon Trainer]]'s Final Smash, [[Triple Finish]].</ref>

|[[Mega Evolution (Charizard)|Mega Evolution]]

|Triple Finish (Fire Blast)<ref name="triple finish" group="fs" />

|[[Omnislash]]

|[[Omnislash / Omnislash Ver. 5]]<ref group="fs">Omnislash Ver. 5 was added in [[List of updates (SSBU)#10.1.0|Version 10.1.0]] to Cloud's ''Advent Children'' costumes. Functions almost identically to Omnislash.</ref>

|colspan=2|[[NES Zapper Posse]]

|[[Ganon, The Demon King]]<ref name="different name, same function" group="fs">Different name, but still have similar functions from the previous game.</ref>

|[[Iceberg]]

|Iceberg

|[[Triple Finish]] (Solar Beam)<ref name="triple finish" group="fs" />

|Triple Finish (Solar Beam)<ref name="triple finish" group="fs" />

|[[All-Out Attack]]<ref name="instant ko" group="fs" />

|[[Final Blaster]]

|[[Shippu Jinraikyaku / Shinryuken]]<ref name="Two final smashes" group="fs">The move that is used depends on the range at which the Final Smash is activated.</ref>

|[[Blast-o-Matic]]

|[[Mega Evolution (Lucario)|Mega Evolution]]

|colspan=3|[[PK Starstorm]]<ref name="brawl-4-ultimate back-and-forth" group="fs">This Final Smash's function was heavily modified in the transition from ''Brawl'' to ''Smash 4'', then reverted back to resemble its original incarnation in ''Ultimate''. However, its title has remained the same across all three titles.</ref>

|[[Negative Zone]]

||[[Poltergust G-00]]<ref name="different name, same function" group="fs" />

|colspan=3|[[Octopus]]<ref name="ultimate overhaul" group="fs" />

|[[Sacred Arrow]]<ref name="aegis" group="fs" />

|colspan=3|[[PK Starstorm]]<ref name="brawl-4-ultimate back-and-forth" group="fs" />

|style="text-align:left"|[[Olimar]]

|colspan=2|[[Super Pac-Man]]

|[[Volt Tackle]]

|colspan=3|[[Volt Tackle]]<ref name="ultimate overhaul" group="fs">These Final Smashes function in a completely different fashion in ''Ultimate'' than they did in previous titles, but are considered to be the same move due to retaining similar aesthetic details and keeping the same name.</ref>

|[[Palutena's Army]]

|[[Plasma Scream]]<ref name="instant ko" group="fs" />

|style="text-align:left"|[[Rosalina]] & [[Luma]]

|[[Power Star]]

|[[Grand Star]]<ref name="different name, same function" group="fs" />

|colspan=2|[[Shin Shoryuken / Shinku Hadoken]]<ref name="Two final smashes" group="fs" />

|colspan=2|[[Chain Attack]]

|colspan=3|[[Super Sonic]]<ref name="ultimate overhaul" group="fs" />

|[[Triple Finish]] (Hydro Pump)<ref name="triple finish" group="fs" />

|style="text-align:left"|[[Steve]]

|colspan=2 style="background-color:#d0d0d0"|

|[[Triple Wolf]]

|colspan=2|[[Dream Home]]<ref group="fs">Known as "Housewarming Party" in PAL regions of ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''.</ref>

|colspan=3|[[Wario-Man]]<ref name="ultimate overhaul" group="fs" />

|[[Stampede!]]<ref group="fs">While this move is called "Stampede!" on the [[Move List]], it is known as "Yoshi Stampede" in the tips.</ref>

|[[Triforce of Wisdom]]<ref name="instant ko" group="fs" />

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In [[tournament]]s, all items, including Smash Balls, are turned off, meaning that Final Smashes do not appear in tournaments. While there has been some debate in the past whether Smash Balls should be the only item allowed, due to Final Smashes resembling the "super move" concept of more traditional fighting games, the general consensus is that they are detrimental to competitive play for several reasons:

* Smash Balls spawn randomly and can move around the stage in an unpredictable pattern, potentially giving a random player a large advantage from just being in the right place at the right time. Characters on Final Smash standby can also randomly drop it from any hit that deals hitstun.

** Characters with high mobility and range have their strengths exaggerated even more by Smash Balls, as they are better at pursuing and obtaining them; for example, it is unlikely that a {{SSB4|Little Mac}} player fighting a {{SSB4|Jigglypuff}} player on an [[Ω form]] stage can break the Smash Ball before their opponent gets to it unless it happens to spawn or float close to the ground.

** ''Brawl'' also has the issue where a Final Smash may take an invisible and unpredictable amount of time to load from disc, causing a player to potentially use a neutral special move for no apparent reason and giving the opponent a free opportunity to counter.

* The Final Smash Meter introduced in ''Ultimate'' removes the above randomness issues, but introduces issues of its own:

** The meter charges passively over time, giving an incentive for players to stall.

** The meter also charges more from taking damage than dealing damage, making it difficult to prevent the opponent from obtaining one as a form of counterplay.

** Prior to the v4.0.0 update, a player on Final Smash standby who is even slightly ahead would be incentivized to stall and evade their opponent, as the Final Smash could not be dropped and any attempt by the opponent to approach would be instantly punished with the Final Smash. As of the 4.0.0 update, a charged FS Meter now has a time limit of 20 seconds.

* Several Final Smashes are disproportionately powerful; were Final Smashes to be allowed, certain characters would become overcentralizing picks due to their Final Smash alone.

** In ''Brawl'', {{SSBB|Sonic}}'s Final Smash deals very high damage and knockback, and his immense movement speed makes it virtually impossible to avoid for long, while its long duration also makes it possible for Sonic to KO the same opponent twice in a single Final Smash usage.

*** Conversely, in ''Brawl'', {{SSBB|Zero Suit Samus}}'s Final Smash is very weak due to its small area-of-effect and low power, and it forces her to turn into the less viable {{SSBB|Samus}} when the Final Smash finishes, which the player will also not be able to reverse unless they acquire another Smash Ball or perform a difficult [[Smash Taunt]] that will leave them vulnerable.

** In ''Ultimate'', [[Peach Blossom]] and [[Triforce of Wisdom]] affect essentially the entire area of any [[tournament legal]] stage, allowing them to be activated instantly from anywhere with no setup, and have effects that nearly guarantee a KO regardless of counterplay.

** Compared to other chargeable attacks such as [[Wario Waft]], [[KO Uppercut]], or [[Finishing Touch]], as well as similar super move mechanics in other fighting games, Final Smashes are [[unblockable]], make the user fully [[intangible]], and have no associated high-risk downside.

Pity Final Smashes also do not appear in competitive play, due to requiring a match with a minimum of 6 stocks, which is considered far too high for timely tournament progression. As such, Final Smashes of any form remain universally banned in competitive play.

[[File:Jigglypuff glitch.png|thumb|Jigglypuff retaining its [[Puff Up]]-induced size, the most well-known version of the glitch.]]

The Regenerating terrain glitch is a [[glitch]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' that causes certain [[Final Smashes]] to stay in their activated state, if the character begins their Final Smash inside a piece of terrain that regenerates and interrupts the activation.

*Many Final Smash trophies credit their origin solely to ''Brawl'' in that game, or no credit at all is given in ''for Wii U'', despite many Final Smashes (e.g. [[Light Arrow]], [[Giga Mac]], [[Wario-Man]], [[Landmaster]]) being based on abilities from a character's respective series.

**In fact, the only one not to do so is [[Super Sonic]], which lists ''Sonic the Hedgehog 2'', the game in which the transformation debuted in the {{uv|Sonic the Hedgehog}} series, as its other game in ''Brawl'', though it gives no game of origin in ''for Wii U'' like the other Final Smash trophies in that game.

*There are five Final Smashes that can affect a team player when [[Team Attack|Friendly Fire]] is turned off: [[End of Day]], [[Landmaster]], [[Puff Up]], [[Iceberg]], and [[Galaxia Darkness]] (in ''Brawl'' only).

*[[Ryu]] and [[Ken]] are the only fighters with two distinct Final Smashes in a single installment. [[Cloud]] also received a new Final Smash for his ''Advent Children'' costumes in version 10.1.0 in ''Ultimate'', but it is mostly an aesthetic change to his default one.

*The input [[Hadoken]], Shakunetsu Hadoken, and Oosoto Mawashi Geri can still be performed while in Final Smash standby mode.

**[[Magic|Firaga]] can also be repeatedly used while in Final Smash standby mode if it was the move used to break the Smash Ball, and [[Monado Arts]] can also be used in Final Smash standby mode, albeit only through the Art Dial by holding the special button while ending another special move. This makes Ryu, Ken, Shulk, and Sora (and Kirby with their Copy Abilities) the only fighters who can use a neutral special move in standby after breaking the [[Smash Ball]], barring [[Golden Glitch|glitches]] and disc load delay.

*Mario, Captain Falcon, and Jigglypuff are the only three characters in the Original 12 to have kept their Final Smashes the same from ''Brawl'' in both ''Smash 4'' and ''Ultimate'' without any functionality changes.

**This therefore makes Mario the only character part of the original 8 to not have his Final Smash change in function.

*[[Pit]], [[Zero Suit Samus]], [[R.O.B.]], and [[King Dedede]] are the only characters to have a different Final Smash in every installment since their introduction, with a total of three each.

**[[Snake]] and [[Wolf]] also have different Final Smashes in all of their appearances, but only have two due to being absent from ''Smash 4''.

*[[Palutena]] and [[Chrom]] are the only characters that originally appeared as part of a fighter's Final Smash in older installments, being Pit's [[Palutena's Army]] and [[Robin]]'s [[Pair Up]], respectively, before becoming a fighter themselves in a later one. In Palutena's case, Pit's Final Smash was changed and did not include her, whereas, in Chrom's case, Robin's Final Smash was not changed and still includes Chrom. This means that original-colored Chrom can attack himself through Robin's Final Smash. Both coincidentally became playable in the game following their Final Smash cameo.

*{{SSBU|Chrom}}, [[Dark Pit]], and {{SSBU|Ken}} are the only Echo Fighters to have a different Final Smash from their base fighter.

*[[Charizard]] and [[Lucario]] are the only characters to receive a new Final Smash in a future iteration of a game, only to revert back to the original Final Smash in the next. In Charizard's case, it received [[Mega Charizard X]] in ''Smash 4'', only to revert back to [[Triple Finish]] in ''Ultimate'' (as a consequence of being grouped back into the Pokémon Trainer's party). Lucario had [[Mega Lucario]] in ''Smash 4'', only to revert back to [[Aura Storm]] in ''Ultimate'' (also in ''Ultimate'', it is due to the design changes of how Final Smashes work in said game). However, unlike Charizard, Lucario keeps elements of its ''Smash 4'' Final Smash, as it still transforms into Mega Lucario for the duration of Aura Storm.

*In ''Ultimate'', when a character uses their Final Smash and another character is in the frame during the initial shot, the other character will have a shocked expression on their face.

*In [[Spirits (mode)|Spirit Battles]], after a puppet fighter with a permanent gold [[condition]] uses a Final Smash, they will return to normal before having the golden effect reapplied to them, playing the power-up sound and creating glowing particles just like when a fighter turns to gold when they collect 100 coins in [[Golden Plains]] or summon [[Xerneas]] from a [[Poké Ball]].

*Wario, Joker, {{SSBU|Steve}}, and {{SSBU|Sora}} are the only characters with a cinematic Final Smash who break the fourth wall by facing the screen during the cinematic in ''Ultimate''.