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[[File:MarthForwardSmashSSBB.jpg|thumb|Marth using his forward smash in ''[[Brawl]]'']]
[[File:MarthForwardSmashSSBB.jpg|thumb|Marth using his forward smash in ''[[Brawl]]'']]
[[File:Corrin Screen 6.jpg|thumb|Corrin using his forward smash in ''[[Smash 4]]''.]]
[[File:SSBUWebsiteBayonetta5.jpg|thumb|Bayonetta using her forward smash in ''[[Ultimate]]''.]]
A '''forward smash''', abbreviated '''f-smash''' and officially known as a '''side smash attack''' ({{ja|横スマッシュ攻撃|Yoko sumasshu kōgeki}}), is a [[smash attack]] that any character can perform by tapping the [[control stick]] in a horizontal direction and pressing the attack button immediately afterward or simultaneously, or by tilting the [[C-Stick]] in a horizontal direction (except in ''Melee''{{'}}s single-player modes). Forward smashes typically are strong strikes with a large hitbox directly in front of the character, sometimes shifting them forward a significant distance as well. Some characters even have forward smashes that contain super armor under certain conditions. Starting in ''Melee'', forward smashes can be [[charge]]d for a maximum of one second (or 60 [[frame]]s), resulting in up to 1.4× the [[damage]] and [[knockback]]. In ''Ultimate'', with some exceptions, they can be held for an additional two seconds (120 frames) upon reaching full charge, with the total being 3 seconds (180 frames).
A '''forward smash''', abbreviated '''f-smash''' and officially known as a '''side smash attack''' ({{ja|横スマッシュ攻撃|Yoko sumasshu kōgeki}}), is a [[smash attack]] that any character can perform by tapping the [[control stick]] in a horizontal direction and pressing the attack button immediately afterward or simultaneously, or by tilting the [[C-Stick]] in a horizontal direction (except in ''Melee''{{'}}s single-player modes). Forward smashes typically are strong strikes with a large hitbox directly in front of the character, sometimes shifting them forward a significant distance as well. Some characters even have forward smashes that contain super armor under certain conditions. Starting in ''Melee'', forward smashes can be [[charge]]d for a maximum of one second (or 60 [[frame]]s), resulting in up to 1.4× the [[damage]] and [[knockback]]. In ''Ultimate'', with some exceptions, they can be held for an additional two seconds (120 frames) upon reaching full charge, with the total being 3 seconds (180 frames).


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==Notable forward smashes==
==Notable forward smashes==
*[[King Dedede]]'s forward smash is the only forward smash in the game that can fully break a shield in its natural state, and the strongest in the game except for [[Lucario]]'s with full [[Aura]] and [[Hero]]'s if he scores a critical hit. It is also one of the only that possesses a [[Windbox]], shockwave, and numerous different hitboxes. It is the only forward smash that is capable of killing under 20%, making it strong enough to be the only forward smash to be generally considered among the strongest attacks in the entire series; it is the 4th strongest attack without special conditions in ''Ultimate'', losing to only [[Mr. Game & Watch]]'s 9, [[Ganondorf]]'s Aerial Reverse Warlock Punch, and [[Roy]]/[[Chrom]]'s Flare Blade. However, alongside [[Snake]]'s, it is also one of only two forward smashes that only activates upon or after frame 40.
*[[King Dedede]]'s forward smash is the the only forward smash in the game that can fully break a shield in its natural state, and the strongest in the game except for [[Lucario]]'s with full [[Aura]] and [[Hero]]'s if he scores a critical hit. It is also one of the only that possesses a [[Windbox]], shockwave, and numerous different hitboxes. It is the only forward smash that is capable of killing under 20%, making it strong enough to be the only forward smash to be generally considered among the strongest attacks in the entire series; it is the 4th strongest attack without special conditions in ''Ultimate'', losing to only [[Mr. Game & Watch]]'s 9, [[Ganondorf]]'s Aerial Reverse Warlock Punch, and [[Roy]]/[[Chrom]]'s Flare Blade. However, alongside [[Snake]]'s, it is also one of only two forward smashes that only activates upon or after frame 40.
**Although, Link has the most powerful smash (in damage) when charged, with two slashes.
**Although, Link has the most powerful smash (in damage) when charged, with two slashes.
*From ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' onwards, [[Link]], [[Young Link]], and [[Toon Link]] (except the latter in ''[[Ultimate]]'') possess the only forward smashes that are natural combos.
*From ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' onwards, [[Link]], [[Young Link]], and [[Toon Link]] (except the latter in ''[[Ultimate]]'') possess the only forward smashes that are natural combos.
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*[[Palutena]]'s forward smash has a reasonably powerful [[windbox]] just beyond the reach of the main portion of the attack, allowing it potential usage for niche [[edge-guard]]s and [[gimp]]s.  
*[[Palutena]]'s forward smash has a reasonably powerful [[windbox]] just beyond the reach of the main portion of the attack, allowing it potential usage for niche [[edge-guard]]s and [[gimp]]s.  
*While charging a forward smash, [[Corrin]] holds Omega Yato forwards to grind enemies at close range with its teeth for several potential weak hits. This makes it the only forward smash to have a hitbox while charging.
*While charging a forward smash, [[Corrin]] holds Omega Yato forwards to grind enemies at close range with its teeth for several potential weak hits. This makes it the only forward smash to have a hitbox while charging.
**[[Ness]]'s [[up smash]] and [[down smash]] have similar properties to Corrin's forward smash, except in ''Smash 3DS/Wii U''.
**[[Ness]]'s [[up smash]] and [[down smash]] have similar properties to Corrin's forward smash.
*The pattern of the gunshots in [[Duck Hunt]]'s forward smash, as well as the angles at which they launch, are slightly randomized. They will also become spaced further apart, and thereby reach further if the attack is charged.
*The pattern of the gunshots in [[Duck Hunt]]'s forward smash, as well as the angles at which they launch, are slightly randomized. They will also become spaced further apart, and thereby reach further if the attack is charged.
*In ''Ultimate'', [[Sonic]]'s forward smash is notable for its tremendous range, being able to outrange a lot of moves. Aside from that, the angled down version is useful for 2 frame punishes and the move overall is one of his primary K.O attacks thanks to its respectable power.
*In ''Ultimate'', [[Sonic]]'s forward smash is notable for its tremendous range, being able to outrange a lot of moves. Aside from that, the angled down version is useful for 2 frame punishes and the move overall is one of his primary K.O attacks thanks to its respectable power.
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Mario Side Smash SSBM.gif||Mario using his forward smash in ''[[Melee]]''
Mario Side Smash SSBM.gif||Mario using his forward smash in ''[[Melee]]''
Range-Lucario-Brawl.png|{{SSBB|Lucario}} using its forward smash against {{SSBB|King Dedede}}. Notice the high [[range]] of Lucario's forward smash.
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==See also==
==See also==
*[[Down smash]]
*[[Down smash]]

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