Editing Lock

A '''lock''' is a [[technique]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'', and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' where a character can use low [[knockback]] attacks to [[combo]] an opponent on the [[floor]] that is "prone"; aka "lying down". An animation of the victim briefly bouncing off the ground signifies a lock. Some moves that lock are fast enough to be repeated, while others cannot be repeated fast enough to keep the opponent in the locked position, or have knockback scaling that causes the opponent to be launched at higher percents. Some moves will move a character across the stage farther than others, causing less damage buildup overall.

Trying to perform a lock in ''Melee'' merely results in a reset, which the opponent can avoid altogether with [[ASDI]]. In ''Brawl'', a reset can occur only after locking has ceased, which can result in [[zero-to-death combo]]s. In ''Smash 4'', it functions in the same way, but locking can now only be performed a maximum of three times before an automatic reset occurs<ref>https://twitter.com/EvenMatchup/status/509543588137402370</ref> (except in rare circumstances, see below). In ''Ultimate'', this has been reduced to two times before an automatic reset; additionally, the reset no longer forces the opponent to use a neutral get-up (effectively resulting in a [[tech-chase]]). This can be considered a blend of the former locking and reset mechanics, respectively.

[[Percent]]ages, [[weight]], and [[angle]]s are the most noteworthy properties in determining if a move will successfully lock or reset. Some moves only do so in very specific circumstances, while others almost always do. The listings below do not take any of these parameters into account, and only extremely character-specific or unwieldy locks are not to be listed. In every ''Smash'' game, including ''[[Smash 64]]'', an instant getup with a grounded [[flinch]] will occur in any low-knockback situation a lock or reset cannot.

===[[Aerial]] move locks===

===[[Projectile]] lock===

A commonly used lock is Falco's laser lock, which, unlike other locks, has enough range to hit and lock characters on level ground with Falco regardless of distance (assuming tournament legal maps). Larger stages like [[Bridge of Eldin]] can cause a character to move far enough away that Falco's lasers cannot reach them. There are many follow up options that Falco can use, such as his [[BDACUS]]. The easiest and most effective way to set up a Laser Lock is to land a down throw or grounded down aerial and immediately [[buffer]] the first hit of Falco's jab. Falco cannot always follow up with a KO move because of distance, reducing the effectiveness of the laser lock to damage building only. It should also be noted that the laser lock only works at percentages equal to or exceeding 80% as Falco's moves will not cause a tumbling animation until said percentage.

===[[Buried|Burial]] lock===

Most moves with a burial [[effect]] are able to lock an opponent indefinitely past the three hit limit in ''Smash 4'' (one notable example being {{SSB4|Villager}}'s down smash), giving the possibility of 0-death combos in team battles. It is important to note, however, that a lock cannot be started using a burying move, as the opponent will reset before the lock is able to be continued. Burial moves cannot lock opponents in ''Brawl''.

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