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'''Pit''' ({{ja|ピット|Pitto}}, ''Pit'') is a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''. His return to the series was announced during the [[Electronic Entertainment Expo|E3]] [[Nintendo Direct]] on June 11th, 2013.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13D1I5s236o Nintendo Direct@E3 2013]</ref> | '''Pit''' ({{ja|ピット|Pitto}}, ''Pit'') is a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''. His return to the series was announced during the [[Electronic Entertainment Expo|E3]] [[Nintendo Direct]] on June 11th, 2013.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13D1I5s236o Nintendo Direct@E3 2013]</ref> | ||
Rather than retaining Lani Minella as his voice actor from the English version of ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', Pit is now voiced by Antony Del Rio, who reprises his role from the English version of ''{{s|icaruspedia|Kid Icarus: Uprising}}''. However, he remains uncredited, possibly due to being a union-based voice actor. Minami Takayama, who voiced Pit in the Japanese versions of ''Brawl'' and ''Uprising'', also reprises her role, with new voice clips. | Rather than retaining Lani Minella as his voice actor from the English version of ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', Pit is now voiced by Antony Del Rio, who reprises his role from the English version of ''{{s|icaruspedia|Kid Icarus: Uprising}}''. However, he remains uncredited, possibly due to being a union-based voice actor. Minami Takayama, who voiced Pit in the Japanese versions of ''Brawl'' and ''Uprising'', also reprises her role, with new voice clips. | ||
Pit | Pit is currently ranked 32nd/33rd out of 55 on the [[tier list]], placing him in the D tier and tying him with his [[clone]], {{SSB4|Dark Pit}}. This is a moderate drop from his placement in ''Brawl'', where he was ranked 17th out of 38. Pit's frame data is deceptively fast, as almost the entirety of his moveset has less than 10 frames of start-up lag. On a related note, all of his aerial attacks are capable of [[auto-canceling]] with a [[short hop]]. When these traits are coupled with his disjointed range and [[projectile]], [[Palutena Bow]], Pit boasts a very effective [[neutral game]]. | ||
Pit is also among the handful of characters who possesses [[Double jump#Multiple double jumps|multiple double jumps]], which not only assists his recovery and landing options, but also makes him very capable at [[edge-guarding]]. Lastly, Pit's grab game has improved considerably: his forward throw now possesses KO potential, and the changes to [[hitstun canceling]] have made his down throw into a very reliable combo starter. | Pit is also among the handful of characters who possesses [[Double jump#Multiple double jumps|multiple double jumps]], which not only assists his recovery and landing options, but also makes him very capable at [[edge-guarding]]. Lastly, Pit's grab game has improved considerably: his forward throw now possesses KO potential, and the changes to [[hitstun canceling]] have made his down throw into a very reliable combo starter. | ||
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Despite his strengths, Pit does have some weaknesses. Like {{SSB4|Mario}}, most characters are able to outperform him in various areas: as examples, Mario himself and {{SSB4|Luigi}} have more versatile combo games; {{SSB4|Mewtwo}} has better mobility; {{SSB4|Link}} and {{SSB4|Toon Link}} are better at [[camp]]ing; {{SSB4|Cloud}} has greater range; and {{SSB4|Charizard}} is overall much stronger. Pit's KO potential, however, is his most noticeable weakness. Despite possessing a serviceable amount of KOing options, only his forward smash and up smash are consistently effective, and even these are highly unsafe on shield. In comparison, his other KOing options are only effective when sweetspotted (forward tilt and back aerial), or at very high percentages (down smash, forward throw and [[Upperdash Arm]]). This, in turn, is further compounded by his lack of guaranteed KO set-ups. | Despite his strengths, Pit does have some weaknesses. Like {{SSB4|Mario}}, most characters are able to outperform him in various areas: as examples, Mario himself and {{SSB4|Luigi}} have more versatile combo games; {{SSB4|Mewtwo}} has better mobility; {{SSB4|Link}} and {{SSB4|Toon Link}} are better at [[camp]]ing; {{SSB4|Cloud}} has greater range; and {{SSB4|Charizard}} is overall much stronger. Pit's KO potential, however, is his most noticeable weakness. Despite possessing a serviceable amount of KOing options, only his forward smash and up smash are consistently effective, and even these are highly unsafe on shield. In comparison, his other KOing options are only effective when sweetspotted (forward tilt and back aerial), or at very high percentages (down smash, forward throw and [[Upperdash Arm]]). This, in turn, is further compounded by his lack of guaranteed KO set-ups. | ||
Although [[rage]] alleviates Pit's KO potential, his average endurance means that he cannot utilize it as consistently or effectively as heavier characters can. In addition, rage also hinders Pit's combo game out of down throw and neutral aerial, which are two of Pit's most effective combo starters. As a result, Pit will typically spend a comparatively longer time racking up damage before attempting to score a KO, and will often give the opponent high amounts of rage in the process. | Although [[rage]] alleviates Pit's KO potential, his average endurance means that he cannot utilize it as consistently or effectively as heavier characters can. In addition, rage also hinders Pit's combo game out of down throw and neutral aerial, which are two of Pit's most effective combo starters. As a result, Pit will typically spend a comparatively longer time racking up damage before attempting to score a KO, and will often give the opponent high amounts of rage in the process. | ||
Each of Pit's aerials also come with noticeable drawbacks. Neutral aerial has notoriously small loop hitboxes which opponents can SDI out of; forward aerial has small initial hitboxes; up aerial is among the slowest in the game relative to its power; and down aerial is inconsistent because its multiple hitboxes launch at different angles. Although all of Pit's aerials auto-cancel with a short hop, none of them auto-cancel with a short hop buffered fast fall. This means that all Pit players must manually delay their fast fall perfectly in order to use neutral, back and forward aerials effectively. This can also make Pit's combos and pressure game difficult to execute. | Each of Pit's aerials also come with noticeable drawbacks. Neutral aerial has notoriously small loop hitboxes which opponents can SDI out of; forward aerial has small initial hitboxes; up aerial is among the slowest in the game relative to its power; and down aerial is inconsistent because its multiple hitboxes launch at different angles. Although all of Pit's aerials auto-cancel with a short hop, none of them auto-cancel with a short hop buffered fast fall. This means that all Pit players must manually delay their fast fall perfectly in order to use neutral, back and forward aerials effectively. This can also make Pit's combos and pressure game difficult to execute. | ||
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*{{change|Pit is significantly more expressive. He now scowls with his mouth open during certain attacks; appears alarmed upon [[tripping]]; blushes while being [[grab]]bed; his irises shrink while [[teeter]]ing and {{GameIcon|ssb4-3ds}}upon being [[screen KO]]'d; and he {{GameIcon|ssb4-u}}sports a toothy smirk during his new [[victory pose]]. Each of these new expressions are largely based on Pit's expressions used during his conversations in ''{{s|icaruspedia|Kid Icarus: Uprising}}''.}} | *{{change|Pit is significantly more expressive. He now scowls with his mouth open during certain attacks; appears alarmed upon [[tripping]]; blushes while being [[grab]]bed; his irises shrink while [[teeter]]ing and {{GameIcon|ssb4-3ds}}upon being [[screen KO]]'d; and he {{GameIcon|ssb4-u}}sports a toothy smirk during his new [[victory pose]]. Each of these new expressions are largely based on Pit's expressions used during his conversations in ''{{s|icaruspedia|Kid Icarus: Uprising}}''.}} | ||
*{{change|Pit's on-screen appearance has an updated sound taken directly from ''Kid Icarus: Uprising'', which plays when he descends onto the ground after starting missions or reviving from tall heights.}} | *{{change|Pit's on-screen appearance has an updated sound taken directly from ''Kid Icarus: Uprising'', which plays when he descends onto the ground after starting missions or reviving from tall heights.}} | ||
*{{change|Pit has a new victory pose. He now rears his right arm back before thrusting it forward to strike the {{s|wikipedia|V sign}} and saying "Victory!" It is based on the pose he strikes upon defeating {{s|icaruspedia|Hades}} at the end of ''Uprising''. This replaces his victory pose from ''Brawl'' where he | *{{change|Pit has a new victory pose. He now rears his right arm back before thrusting it forward to strike the {{s|wikipedia|V sign}} and saying "Victory!" It is based on the pose he strikes upon defeating {{s|icaruspedia|Hades}} at the end of ''Uprising''. This replaces his victory pose from ''Brawl'' where he made similar pose to his current Smash Taunt and said "Great Palutena, victory is ours!"}} | ||
*{{change|Dash's animation has changed. It is now based on Pit's running animation in ''Kid Icarus: Uprising''.}} | *{{change|Dash's animation has changed. It is now based on Pit's running animation in ''Kid Icarus: Uprising''.}} | ||
*{{change|[[Roll]]s, [[spot dodge]] and [[air dodge]] have updated sound effects. They now emit the same sound effect as Pit's dodge from ''Uprising''.}} | *{{change|[[Roll]]s, [[spot dodge]] and [[air dodge]] have updated sound effects. They now emit the same sound effect as Pit's dodge from ''Uprising''.}} | ||
*{{change|Pit now has a [[Smash Taunt]] [[Palutena's Guidance|that can be used on]] [[Palutena's Temple]]. It is based on his conversations with [[Palutena]] in ''Uprising'' | *{{change|Pit now has a [[Smash Taunt]] [[Palutena's Guidance|that can be used on]] [[Palutena's Temple]]. It is based on his conversations with [[Palutena]] in ''Uprising''.}} | ||
*{{change|Pit now says "Come on!" during his up taunt, "That all you got?" during his side taunt, and occasionally "I'm finished!" upon being KO'd. These are alternate translations of his respective quotes in Japanese, which are unchanged. The lattermost being quoted directly from the English releases of ''Kid Icarus'' games, makes having the reference in both Japanese and English. Down taunt is also lower pitched.}} | *{{change|Pit now says "Come on!" during his up taunt, "That all you got?" during his side taunt, and occasionally "I'm finished!" upon being KO'd. These are alternate translations of his respective quotes in Japanese, which are unchanged. The lattermost being quoted directly from the English releases of ''Kid Icarus'' games, makes having the reference in both Japanese and English. Down taunt is also lower pitched.}} | ||
*{{change|{{s|icaruspedia|Palutena Bow}} is thicker, slightly longer, and its blades' edges and [[wikipedia:Fuller (weapon)|fullers]] are now metallic gold and cerulean respectively, instead of aureolin and ultramarine, respectively. Additionally, its trail is now whitish gold with cerulean accents, instead of whitish amber. Lastly, its bow and blade swings' sound clips are lower pitched.}} | *{{change|{{s|icaruspedia|Palutena Bow}} is thicker, slightly longer, and its blades' edges and [[wikipedia:Fuller (weapon)|fullers]] are now metallic gold and cerulean respectively, instead of aureolin and ultramarine, respectively. Additionally, its trail is now whitish gold with cerulean accents, instead of whitish amber. Lastly, its bow and blade swings' sound clips are lower pitched.}} | ||
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*{{nerf|Pit's mid air jumps have a lower relative height multiplier (1.05x → 1x) and Pit's third and fourth jumps have less vertical momentum (2 (jump 3)/1.73 (jump 4) → 1.8/1.6). When combined with Pit's higher gravity, this noticeably reduces the height of his jumps.}} | *{{nerf|Pit's mid air jumps have a lower relative height multiplier (1.05x → 1x) and Pit's third and fourth jumps have less vertical momentum (2 (jump 3)/1.73 (jump 4) → 1.8/1.6). When combined with Pit's higher gravity, this noticeably reduces the height of his jumps.}} | ||
*{{buff|Pit is slightly [[weight|heavier]] (94 → 96), improving his endurance.}} | *{{buff|Pit is slightly [[weight|heavier]] (94 → 96), improving his endurance.}} | ||
*{{nerf|Pit's item throw is weaker (1 → 0.9866667). When combined with the removal of [[glide | *{{nerf|Pit's item throw is weaker (1 → 0.9866667). When combined with the removal of [[glide tossing]], this considerably hinders his item game.}} | ||
*{{buff|Air dodge has less startup (frame 4 → 2) and ending lag (FAF 40 → 32).}} | *{{buff|Air dodge has less startup (frame 4 → 2) and ending lag (FAF 40 → 32).}} | ||
*{{nerf|Air dodge has a shorter duration (frames 4-29 → 2-26).}} | *{{nerf|Air dodge has a shorter duration (frames 4-29 → 2-26).}} | ||
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===Ground attacks=== | ===Ground attacks=== | ||
*[[Neutral attack]]: | *[[Neutral attack]]: | ||
**{{nerf|Neutral attack's first | **{{nerf|Neutral attack's first and second hits transition into their next hits slower (frame 8 → 11), have more ending lag (FAF 20 → 27 (hit 1), FAF 21 → 30 (hit 2)), and deal less damage (3% → 2%) with knockback compensated on the first hit (10 (base)/40 (scaling) → 38/30), while the second hit no longer uses [[set knockback]] (70/85 (set)/100 (scaling) → 30 (base)/30 (scaling)). This hinders their [[jab cancel]]ing potentials, as well as the second hit's linking ability at high percents. The third hit also has a shorter duration (frames 3-7 → 3-4), while the neutral infinite deals less damage (1% (near)/2% (far) → 0.8%).}} | ||
**{{buff|Neutral attack's third hit has increased knockback (50 (base)/70 (scaling) → 60/100), and neutral infinite has received a finisher, a lunging outward slash. These changes improve their safety on hit.}} | |||
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*[[Forward tilt]]: | *[[Forward tilt]]: | ||
**{{ | **{{nerf|Pit has a new forward tilt, a scissoring slash while arcing his body. Compared to the previous forward tilt, it deals less damage (12% → 7% (base)/10% (tip)), no longer deals [[shield damage]] (1 → 0) and has less range (3.84u/4.8u/5.2u → 3.5u).}} | ||
**{{buff|Forward tilt has less startup with a longer duration (frames 14-16 → 10-14) and increased knockback (12 (base)/95 (scaling) → 40/100) compared to the previous forward tilt, improving its KO potential when sweetspotted despite its lower damage.}} | |||
**{{buff|Forward tilt has less startup with a longer duration (frames 14-16 → 10-14) | |||
*[[Up tilt]]: | *[[Up tilt]]: | ||
**{{ | **{{nerf|Pit has a new up tilt, a bicycle kick followed by a stretch kick. Compared to the previous up tilt, it has more startup (frame 2 → 6) and ending lag (FAF 36 → 43), deals less damage (3% (hit 1)/6% (hit 2)/7% (hit 3) → 2%/3%/5%) and its third hit has a shorter duration (frames 15-18 → 15-16).}} | ||
**{{buff|Up tilt's first and second hits have different angles (90° → 100° (hit 1), 115°/75°/90° → [[Autolink angle|365°]]/90° (hit 2)) allowing them to link better, while its third hit launches at a consistent angle (90°/115°/75° → 83°) and has increased knockback (60 (base)/70 (scaling) → 50/120), improving its KO potential despite its lower damage. The weakening of [[SDI]] also makes its hits harder to escape.}} | |||
**{{change|Up tilt's second and third hits have a higher hitlag multiplier (1× → 1.2×). This makes them safer on [[shield]], but easier to [[DI]].}} | |||
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*[[Down tilt]]: | *[[Down tilt]]: | ||
**{{ | **{{nerf|Down tilt uses a single extended hitbox that covers the blade, rather than four different hitboxes, which has a shorter duration (frames 6-8 → 6-7), deals less damage (11% → 6%), has less base knockback (80 → 70), and launches at a different angle (80°/280° → 55°) removing its ability to [[meteor smash]]. The move also has increased ending lag (FAF 30 → 32). These changes drastically hinder its spacing, edgeguarding and KO potentials.}} | ||
**{{change|Down tilt's animation has slightly changed. Pit now leans farther inward to perform the kneeling slash.}} | |||
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*[[Dash attack]]: | *[[Dash attack]]: | ||
**{{ | **{{change|Pit has a new dash attack, a spinning inward slash. Unlike the previous dash attack, it deals consistent damage (11% (body)/12% (arm)/9% (blade) → 11%).}} | ||
**{{buff|Dash attack has less ending lag (FAF 42 → 39), different knockback (20 (base)/100 (scaling) → 80/50) and launches at a consistent angle (80°/70°/60° → 60°) compared to the previous dash attack, significantly improving its safety on hit, and allowing it to start combos at low percents thanks to the changes to [[hitstun canceling]].}} | |||
**{{nerf|Dash attack's lower knockback scaling hinders its KO potential.}} | |||
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*[[Forward smash]]: | *[[Forward smash]]: | ||
**{{buff|Forward smash has | **{{buff|Forward smash's animation has changed. Pit now always splits his Palutena Bow in order to perform a downward slash before quickly reassembling it in order to perform a spinning outward slash. This new animation increases its range, and its first hit additionally has different angles (90°/110° → 70°/35°/0°) with higher set knockback on grounded targets (40 → 43/53), allowing it to link better into the second hit.}} | ||
**{{nerf|Forward smash has more startup with a shorter duration for each hit (frames 6-8 → 10 (hit 1), 18-20 → 21 (hit 2)), more ending lag (FAF 48 → 59), and deals less damage (7% (hit 1)/12% (hit 2) → 5%/10%), although its knockback was compensated (30 (base)/108 (scaling) → 42/122). Its first hit also has lower set knockback against aerial targets (40 → 5/15), allowing some characters to [[air dodge]] out of the second hit if they are hit by the weaker hitbox and Pit does not have enough [[rage]].}} | |||
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*[[Up smash]]: | *[[Up smash]]: | ||
**{{buff|Up smash | **{{buff|Up smash's first hit has a longer duration due to receiving a late hit (frame 6 → 6-7), and its angles are distributed differently (270°/90°/110° → 365°/105° (clean)/110° (late)), allowing it to link better. Its second hit also has less startup (frame 11 → 10), while its third hit launches at a higher angle (80° → 89°) and has increased knockback (75 (base)/83 (scaling) → 66/102),<ref name="Direct"/> improving its KO potential.}} | ||
**{{nerf|Up smash has more ending lag (FAF 47 → 52).}} | |||
**{{change|Up smash's animation has slightly changed. Pit now slightly leans backward while slashing upward. This new animation improves its vertical range, but slightly hinders its horizontal range.}} | |||
**{{change|Up smash's third hit has a higher hitlag multiplier (1× → 1.2×). This makes it safer on shield, but easier to DI.}} | |||
**{{nerf|Up smash has more ending lag (FAF 47 | |||
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*[[Down smash]]: | *[[Down smash]]: | ||
**{{ | **{{nerf|Down smash's first hit deals less damage (13% (body)/12% (base)/10% (tip) → 12% (body/base)/10% (tip)) and launches at a different angle ([[Sakurai angle|361°]] → 55°), hindering its KO potential despite its knockback values being increased (30/25/18 (base)/90 (scaling) → 35/93).}} | ||
**{{buff|Down smash's second hit deals more damage (10% (body)/9% (base)/8% (tip) → 12% (body/base)/10% (tip)) and knockback (20 (base)/90 (scaling) → 25/93), and is now a [[semi-spike]] (75° → 30°), significantly improving its edgeguarding and KO potential.}} | |||
**{{buff|Down smash's animation has slightly changed. Pit now leans farther inward to perform each slash. This new animation improves its range.}} | |||
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===Aerial attacks=== | ===Aerial attacks=== | ||
*[[Neutral aerial]]: | *[[Neutral aerial]]: | ||
**{{buff|Neutral aerial | **{{buff|Neutral aerial's loop hits have lower SDI multipliers (1.4× → 0.8×), which along with the weakening of SDI makes them significantly more difficult to escape from. Its last hit also has more range (8u → 9.2u) and a higher hitlag multiplier (1× → 1.8×), making it safer on shield.}} | ||
**{{buff|Neutral aerial has decreased landing lag (30 → 24 frames).}} | |||
**{{nerf|Neutral aerial's loop hits deal less damage (1% → 0.7%), which decreases its overall damage output by 2.1% (11% → 8.9%). It also has increased ending lag (FAF 52 → 55).}} | |||
**{{change|Neutral aerial's animation has slightly changed. Pit now swings his Palutena Bow slightly behind himself for its last hit.}} | |||
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*[[Forward aerial]]: | *[[Forward aerial]]: | ||
**{{ | **{{nerf|Pit has a new forward aerial, a buzzsaw-like series of slashes. Compared to the previous forward aerial, it deals less damage (15% (body)/14% (hilt)/13% (blades) → 1.5% (hits 1-2)/4% (hit 3)), has more ending (FAF 39 → 47) and landing lag (15 → 20 frames), and less range (3.8u/5.5u/4.5u → 1.5u (hits 1-2)/4u (hit 3)). This worsens its damage racking, spacing and KO potentials, despite the last hit's increased hitlag multiplier (1× → 2.2×) and knockback values (10 (base)/82 (scaling) → 20/180).}} | ||
**{{buff|Forward aerial has less startup (frame 12 → 11) compared to the previous forward aerial.}} | |||
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*[[Back aerial]]: | *[[Back aerial]]: | ||
**{{buff|Back aerial has an altered animation where Pit now leans farther backwards while performing the double reverse gripped thrust. The move now uses static extended | **{{buff|Back aerial has an altered animation where Pit now leans farther backwards while performing the double reverse gripped thrust. The move now uses static extended hitbox which extend much further backwards to accommodate this new animation, giving it considerably more range.}} | ||
***{{nerf|However, this animation also makes Pit much more vulnerable and it is considerably longer (38 frames → 51).}} | ***{{nerf|However, this animation also makes Pit much more vulnerable and it is considerably longer (38 frames → 51).}} | ||
***{{nerf|Additionally, the hitboxes do not extend as far inside of Pit, giving it less range in front of him.}} | ***{{nerf|Additionally, the hitboxes do not extend as far inside of Pit, giving it less range in front of him.}} | ||
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**{{change|The near hit launches opponents at a higher angle (361° → 66°). This removes its locking potential, but grants it combo potential.}} | **{{change|The near hit launches opponents at a higher angle (361° → 66°). This removes its locking potential, but grants it combo potential.}} | ||
*[[Up aerial]]: | *[[Up aerial]]: | ||
**{{buff|Up aerial has lower SDI multipliers (1.3× → 0.7× (loop hits)/1× (last hit)), which along with the weakening of SDI makes it significantly more difficult to escape from. Its last hit also launches at a higher angle (361° → 68°) and has a higher hitlag multiplier (1× → 2×), improving its juggling potential and safety on shield.}} | |||
**{{buff|Up aerial has lower SDI multipliers (1.3× → 0.7× (loop)/1× ( | **{{buff|Up aerial has decreased landing lag (30 → 24 frames).}} | ||
**{{nerf|Due to consisting of five hits instead of six, up aerial deals less damage (12% → 10%). It also has more startup (frame 9 → 12) and ending lag (FAF 45 → 50).}} | |||
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*[[Down aerial]]: | *[[Down aerial]]: | ||
**{{buff|Down aerial has | **{{buff|Down aerial has received a sweetspot on its clean hit that is a meteor smash. When coupled with the removal of [[meteor canceling]], this significantly improves its edgeguarding ability.}} | ||
**{{buff|Down aerial has decreased landing lag (30 → 24 frames).}} | |||
**{{ | **{{nerf|Down aerial deals less damage (12% → 10%).}} | ||
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===Throws/other attacks=== | ===Throws/other attacks=== | ||
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*[[Forward throw]]: | *[[Forward throw]]: | ||
**{{buff|Forward throw has higher base knockback (30 → 50), improving its KO potential.}} | **{{buff|Forward throw has higher base knockback (30 → 50), improving its KO potential.}} | ||
***{{nerf|However, this combined with the removal of [[chain grab]]bing hinders its followup potential at lower percents.}} | ***{{nerf|However, this combined with the removal of [[chain grab]]bing hinders its followup potential at lower percents.}} | ||
**{{buff|The hitbox has a longer duration (frame 12 → 12-13).}} | **{{buff|The hitbox has a longer duration (frame 12 → 12-13).}} | ||
**{{change|Pit releases his opponent from forward throw one frame later (frame 13 → 14).}} | **{{change|Pit releases his opponent from forward throw one frame later (frame 13 → 14).}} | ||
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**{{buff|Back throw has higher base knockback (50 → 65), improving its KO potential.}} | **{{buff|Back throw has higher base knockback (50 → 65), improving its KO potential.}} | ||
*[[Up throw]] | *[[Up throw]] | ||
**{{nerf|The hitbox has more startup lag (frame 12 → 13).}} | **{{nerf|The hitbox has more startup lag (frame 12 → 13).}} | ||
**{{buff|The hitbox has a longer duration (frame 12 → 13-14).}} | **{{buff|The hitbox has a longer duration (frame 12 → 13-14).}} | ||
**{{buff|The hitbox is now extended, giving it more range inside of Pit.}} | **{{buff|The hitbox is now extended, giving it more range inside of Pit.}} | ||
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*[[Down throw]]: | *[[Down throw]]: | ||
**{{change|Down throw has an altered animation which overall slightly alters the position of the hitbox. On certain stages in certain positions, the hitbox will now whiff against {{SSB4|Peach}} because of this change.}} | **{{change|Down throw has an altered animation which overall slightly alters the position of the hitbox. On certain stages in certain positions, the hitbox will now whiff against {{SSB4|Peach}} because of this change.}} | ||
**{{buff|The changes to hitstun canceling and DI significantly improve down throw's combo potential despite its lower launch angle (80° → 70°) | **{{buff|The changes to hitstun canceling and DI and significantly improve down throw's combo potential despite its lower launch angle (80° → 70°).}} | ||
===Special moves=== | ===Special moves=== | ||
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**{{nerf|The arrows deal less damage (5% (uncharged)/11% (fully charged) → 3.27%/8.6%) and knockback (4 (base), 80 (scaling) → 11/65), and their damage increases less per frame (0.1% → 0.09%).}} | **{{nerf|The arrows deal less damage (5% (uncharged)/11% (fully charged) → 3.27%/8.6%) and knockback (4 (base), 80 (scaling) → 11/65), and their damage increases less per frame (0.1% → 0.09%).}} | ||
**{{nerf|The arrows travel much slower (8 → 3.5).}} | **{{nerf|The arrows travel much slower (8 → 3.5).}} | ||
***{{buff|The arrows now increase in speed as they are charged, although they still travel slower than the ''Brawl'' arrows when fully charged (8 → 7.7).}} | ***{{buff|The arrows now increase in speed as they are charged, although they still travel slower than the ''Brawl'' arrows when fully charged (8 → 7.7).}} | ||
**{{nerf|The arrows now only have a duration of 44 frames, rather than lasting until they hit something/go off screen. | **{{nerf|The arrows now only have a duration of 44 frames, rather than lasting until they hit something/go off screen. Because of this, Pit can now only have one arrow out at a time.}} | ||
**{{nerf|Due to their reduced speed, the arrows cannot be curved as quickly.}} | |||
**{{nerf|Due to their reduced speed, the arrows cannot be curved as quickly.}} | |||
*[[Upperdash Arm]]: | *[[Upperdash Arm]]: | ||
**{{change|Pit has a new side special, Upperdash Arm | **{{change|Pit has a new side special, Upperdash Arm. Pit equips the {{s|icaruspedia|Upperdash Arm}} in order to perform a dashing uppercut. Unlike [[Angel Ring]], Upperdash Arm consists of a regular hitbox and an [[inert]] hitbox instead of loop hitboxes (1%/2% → 11% (grounded)/9% (aerial)), and has a set duration (frames 16-35 (grounded dash)/frames 19-35 (aerial dash), frames 2-4 (grounded uppercut)/frames 2-5 (aerial uppercut)) instead of a potentially infinite one. This makes it capable of KOing, but significantly worse at pressuring shields, racking up damage or disrupting an opponent's [[edge recovery]].}} | ||
**{{buff|Compared to Angel Ring, Upperdash Arm has less ending lag if it hits (FAF 64 → 50 (grounded)/58 (aerial)), and it propels Pit much farther in the air, making it better for recovery. Unlike Angel Ring, it grants super [[armor]].}} | |||
**{{nerf|Compared to Angel Ring, Upperdash Arm's dash has more startup (frame 12 → frame 16 (grounded)/19 (aerial)) and more ending lag if it misses (FAF 64 → 83 (grounded)/121 (aerial)). Its reflection damage multiplier is lower (1.5× → 1×), and it reflects projectiles at an upward angle rather than directly back at the opponent, making them more difficult to hit.}} | |||
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**{{nerf|Upperdash Arm has more startup (frame | |||
*[[Power of Flight]]: | *[[Power of Flight]]: | ||
**{{ | **{{nerf|Pit has a new up special, Power of Flight. Pit quickly flies in a given direction by using the {{s|icaruspedia|Power of Flight}}. Unlike [[Wings of Icarus]], Power of Flight functions like a traditional recovery move because of its linear trajectory,<ref name="Direct"/> and thus does not allow Pit to attack while using it or perform [[wing dash]]ing. Compared to Wings of Icarus, it has a shorter maximum duration (195 frames → 145.2) and lacks a [[windbox]] on startup. Altogether, these changes make it significantly easier to edgeguard.}} | ||
**{{buff|Unlike Wings of Icarus, Power of Flight can be reused immediately after Pit is hit while using it. It also grants [[intangibility]] regardless of whether or not Pit is on the ground, whereas Wings of Icarus grants [[invincibility]] only if he is on the ground, and said intangibility lasts longer in both cases (frames 1-4 → 9-19 (grounded)/15-19 (aerial)). Lastly, it can be angled to give it a more diagonal or horizontal trajectory.}} | |||
**{{buff| | |||
*[[Guardian Orbitars]]: | *[[Guardian Orbitars]]: | ||
**{{buff|Pit has a new down special, Guardian Orbitars | **{{buff|Pit has a new down special, Guardian Orbitars. Pit wields the {{s|icaruspedia|Guardian Orbitars}} near his arms in order to protect himself. Like [[Mirror Shield]], Guardian Orbitars block both melee attacks and projectiles, while reflecting the latter with 1.5× the damage and 1.7× the speed that they originally had.}} | ||
**{{nerf|Unlike Mirror Shield, Guardian Orbitars are breakable, possessing 18 [[hit points]] with gradual regeneration similar to [[shield]]s, and cannot be used for 10 seconds if broken. Compared to Mirror Shield, they have more startup lag (frame 6 → 9) and lack super armor on startup.}} | |||
**{{nerf|Unlike Mirror Shield, Guardian Orbitars are breakable, possessing 18 [[hit points]] with gradual regeneration similar to [[shield]]s, and | **{{change|Guardian Orbitars have a [[push]] effect, whereas Mirror Shield has a [[reverse]] effect.}} | ||
**{{ | |||
*[[Three Sacred Treasures]]: | *[[Three Sacred Treasures]]: | ||
**{{change|Pit has a new [[Final Smash]], Three Sacred Treasures. Pit wields the {{s|icaruspedia|Three Sacred Treasures}} (the {{s|icaruspedia|Arrow of Light}}, the {{s|icaruspedia|Mirror Shield}}, and the {{s|icaruspedia|Wings of Pegasus}}) in order to fire a barrage of ethereal arrows, energy blasts, and energy pillars. Compared to [[Palutena's Army]], Three Sacred Treasures' projectiles travel faster than the Centurions, making them better at damage racking and pressuring.<ref name="Direct"/> Like Palutena's Army, they do not have set accuracy. Unlike Palutena's Army, they render Pit invincible, yet completely immobile, throughout their duration.}} | **{{change|Pit has a new [[Final Smash]], Three Sacred Treasures. Pit wields the {{s|icaruspedia|Three Sacred Treasures}} (the {{s|icaruspedia|Arrow of Light}}, the {{s|icaruspedia|Mirror Shield}}, and the {{s|icaruspedia|Wings of Pegasus}}) in order to fire a barrage of ethereal arrows, energy blasts, and energy pillars. Compared to [[Palutena's Army]], Three Sacred Treasures' projectiles travel faster than the Centurions, making them better at damage racking and pressuring.<ref name="Direct"/> Like Palutena's Army, they do not have set accuracy. Unlike Palutena's Army, they render Pit invincible, yet completely immobile, throughout their duration.}} | ||
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'''{{GameIcon|ssb4}} [[1.1.0]]''' | '''{{GameIcon|ssb4}} [[1.1.0]]''' | ||
{{ | *{{buff|Neutral infinite's finisher has a larger hitbox (5u → 6u) which extends further towards Pit (Z offset: 9 → 8.5).}} | ||
*{{buff|All variations of [[Palutena Bow]] have had their ending lag decreased by 3 frames.}} | |||
==Moveset== | ==Moveset== | ||
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|neutralcount=3 | |neutralcount=3 | ||
|neutralinf=y | |neutralinf=y | ||
|neutralname= | |neutralname= | ||
|neutral1dmg=2% | |neutral1dmg=2% | ||
|neutral2dmg=2% | |neutral2dmg=2% | ||
|neutral3dmg=5% | |neutral3dmg=5% | ||
|neutralinfdmg=0.8% (loop), 2% (last) | |neutralinfdmg=0.8% (loop), 2% (last) | ||
|neutraldesc=A downward slash, followed by a reverse gripped inward slash, followed by an upward slash. If [[button mash]]ed, Pit will spin the {{s|icaruspedia|Palutena Bow}} repeatedly to perform an undulating, buzzsaw-like series of slashes, which concludes with a lunging outward slash. Its first hit can also be [[jab cancel]]ed reliably, which is more effective at higher percents and if Pit has [[rage]], with its most notable followups being down tilt, down smash, dash grab, and neutral aerial. | |neutraldesc=A reverse gripped downward slash, followed by a reverse gripped inward slash, followed by an upward slash. If [[button mash]]ed, Pit will spin the {{s|icaruspedia|Palutena Bow}} repeatedly to perform an undulating, buzzsaw-like series of slashes, which concludes with a lunging outward slash. Its first hit can also be [[jab cancel]]ed reliably, which is more effective at higher percents and if Pit has [[rage]], with its most notable followups being down tilt, down smash, dash grab, and neutral aerial. | ||
|ftiltname= | |ftiltname= | ||
|ftiltdmg=7% (base), 10% (tip) | |ftiltdmg=7% (base), 10% (tip) | ||
|ftiltdesc=Arcs his body forward to perform a scissoring slash. It is decent for spacing and quite powerful for a tilt attack when sweetspotted. Its sweetspot is located at the tips of the blades. While near the edge of {{SSB4|Final Destination}}, the sweetspot KOs middleweights at 134%/122% (''3DS''/''Wii U''). Due to it hitting on frame 10, however, it is Pit's slowest tilt attack. Despite having the same knockback values as its tip, its base's lower damage output makes it unsuited for KOing. | |ftiltdesc=Arcs his body forward to perform a scissoring slash. It is decent for spacing and quite powerful for a tilt attack when sweetspotted. Its sweetspot is located at the tips of the blades. While near the edge of {{SSB4|Final Destination}}, the sweetspot KOs middleweights at 134%/122% (''3DS''/''Wii U''). Due to it hitting on frame 10, however, it is Pit's slowest tilt attack. Despite having the same knockback values as its tip, its base's lower damage output makes it unsuited for KOing. | ||
|utiltname= | |utiltname= | ||
|utiltdmg=2% (hit 1), 3% (hit 2), 5% (hit 3) | |utiltdmg=2% (hit 1), 3% (hit 2), 5% (hit 3) | ||
|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 Pit. However, it lacks any guaranteed followups due to its high launch point and ending lag, and although its last hit has very high knockback scaling, it lacks KO potential because of said hit's low damage output. | |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 Pit. However, it lacks any guaranteed followups due to its high launch point and ending lag, and although its last hit has very high knockback scaling, it lacks KO potential because of said hit's low damage output. | ||
|dtiltname= | |dtiltname= | ||
|dtiltdmg=6% | |dtiltdmg=6% | ||
|dtiltdesc=A kneeling outward slash. Its minimal startup and moderate ending lag make it Pit's best grounded spacing option. However, despite its high base knockback, its mostly horizontal angle prevents it from having any guaranteed followups, with the closest being dash attack at low percents. Because of its angle and low knockback scaling, it is also ineffective for edgeguarding and KOing. | |dtiltdesc=A kneeling outward slash. Its minimal startup and moderate ending lag make it Pit's best grounded spacing option. However, despite its high base knockback, its mostly horizontal angle prevents it from having any guaranteed followups, with the closest being dash attack at low percents. Because of its angle and low knockback scaling, it is also ineffective for edgeguarding and KOing. | ||
|dashname= | |dashname= | ||
|dashdmg=11% | |dashdmg=11% | ||
|dashdesc=A spinning inward slash. It has low knockback scaling and launches at 60°, which allows it to combo into an up smash at low percents, depending on the opponent's DI. Its long range also makes it excellent for punishing landings. However, its moderate ending lag makes it punishable on shield. | |dashdesc=A spinning inward slash. It has low knockback scaling and launches at 60°, which allows it to combo into an up smash at low percents, depending on the opponent's DI. Its long range also makes it excellent for punishing landings. However, its moderate ending lag makes it punishable on shield. | ||
|fsmashname= | |fsmashname= | ||
|fsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|5}} (hit 1), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|10}} (hit 2) | |fsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|5}} (hit 1), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|10}} (hit 2) | ||
|fsmashdesc=Performs a reverse gripped inward slash with a blade, then quickly reassembles the Palutena Bow in order to perform an outward slash with the Palutena Bow. Its first hit has low set knockback to connect reliably into its second hit. However, against aerial targets, the first hit's set knockback on its innermost hitbox deals insufficient hitstun to lead into the second hit, allowing opponents with fast air dodges to avoid the second hit altogether if they are hit offstage, unless Pit has a high amount of rage. On the edge of Final Destination, the second hit KOs middleweights at 107%/92% (''3DS''/''Wii U''). | |fsmashdesc=Performs a reverse gripped inward slash with a blade, then quickly reassembles the Palutena Bow in order to perform an outward slash with the Palutena Bow. Its first hit has low set knockback to connect reliably into its second hit. However, against aerial targets, the first hit's set knockback on its innermost hitbox deals insufficient hitstun to lead into the second hit, allowing opponents with fast air dodges to avoid the second hit altogether if they are hit offstage, unless Pit has a high amount of rage. On the edge of Final Destination, the second hit KOs middleweights at 107%/92% (''3DS''/''Wii U''). | ||
|usmashname= | |usmashname= | ||
|usmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|3}} (hit 1), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|2}} (hit 2), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|8}} (hit 3) | |usmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|3}} (hit 1), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|2}} (hit 2), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|8}} (hit 3) | ||
|usmashdesc=Jumps to perform three upward slashes. 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 horizontal range results in it hitting grounded opponents only if they are at point-blank range in front of Pit. | |usmashdesc=Jumps to perform three upward slashes. 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 horizontal range results in it hitting grounded opponents only if they are at point-blank range in front of Pit. | ||
|dsmashname= | |dsmashname= | ||
|dsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|12}} (base), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|10}} (tip) | |dsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|12}} (base), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|10}} (tip) | ||
|dsmashdesc=Performs a kneeling outward slash with a blade, followed by a squatting reverse gripped thrust behind himself with the other blade. Its sweetspot is located at the base of each blade. It hits on frame 5, which ties it with {{SSB4|Dark Pit}}, {{SSB4|Mario}}, {{SSB4|Dr. Mario}}, {{SSB4|Zelda}} and {{SSB4|Ryu}}'s down smashes as the second fastest smash attack of any kind in the game, being surpassed only by {{SSB4|Meta Knight}}'s [[buffer]]ed down smash. It is thus very useful for punishing rolls. While the first hit has higher base knockback and both hits have equal knockback scaling, the back hit's sweetspot KOs earlier thanks to its [[semi-spike]] angle. At the edge of Final Destination, the back hit's sweetspot KOs middleweights at 125%/116% (''3DS''/''Wii U''), while the front hit's sweetspot KOs at 155%/144% (''3DS''/''Wii U''). | |dsmashdesc=Performs a kneeling outward slash with a blade, followed by a squatting reverse gripped thrust behind himself with the other blade. Its sweetspot is located at the base of each blade. It hits on frame 5, which ties it with {{SSB4|Dark Pit}}, {{SSB4|Mario}}, {{SSB4|Dr. Mario}}, {{SSB4|Zelda}} and {{SSB4|Ryu}}'s down smashes as the second fastest smash attack of any kind in the game, being surpassed only by {{SSB4|Meta Knight}}'s [[buffer]]ed down smash. It is thus very useful for punishing rolls. While the first hit has higher base knockback and both hits have equal knockback scaling, the back hit's sweetspot KOs earlier thanks to its [[semi-spike]] angle. At the edge of Final Destination, the back hit's sweetspot KOs middleweights at 125%/116% (''3DS''/''Wii U''), while the front hit's sweetspot KOs at 155%/144% (''3DS''/''Wii U''). | ||
|nairname= | |nairname= | ||
|nairdmg=0.7% (hits 1-7), 4% (hit 8) | |nairdmg=0.7% (hits 1-7), 4% (hit 8) | ||
|nairdesc=A buzzsaw-like series of slashes in front of himself. It hits multiple times, with its last hit having high knockback scaling, though it has a smaller hitbox behind Pit that connects less reliably. It has the ability to nullify weak projectiles and its last hit has very high knockback scaling, which make it ideal approaching or edge-guarding. Auto-cancels from a short hop, making it a decent set-up option when [[SHFF]]'d. | |nairdesc=A buzzsaw-like series of slashes in front of himself. It hits multiple times, with its last hit having high knockback scaling, though it has a smaller hitbox behind Pit that connects less reliably. It has the ability to nullify weak projectiles and its last hit has very high knockback scaling, which make it ideal approaching or edge-guarding. Auto-cancels from a short hop, making it a decent set-up option when [[SHFF]]'d. | ||
|fairname= | |fairname= | ||
|fairdmg=1.5% (hits 1-2), 4% (hit 3) | |fairdmg=1.5% (hits 1-2), 4% (hit 3) | ||
|fairdesc=Lunges forward to perform a buzzsaw-like series of slashes that hits multiple times. The last hit has the second highest knockback scaling out of his entire moveset, although the final hitbox's low damage output makes the move best suited for edge-guarding, spacing, or approaching. Auto-cancels from a short hop, but has a very short duration and minimal vertical range. | |fairdesc=Lunges forward to perform a buzzsaw-like series of slashes that hits multiple times. The last hit has the second highest knockback scaling out of his entire moveset, although the final hitbox's low damage output makes the move best suited for edge-guarding, spacing, or approaching. Auto-cancels from a short hop, but has a very short duration and minimal vertical range. | ||
|bairname= | |bairname= | ||
|bairdmg=8% (base), 12% (tip) | |bairdmg=8% (base), 12% (tip) | ||
|bairdesc=A double reverse gripped thrust. It is Pit's longest ranged aerial and can auto-cancel in a short hop, which make it a fairly useful spacing option, especially when used as part of a [[reverse aerial rush]]. When sweetspotted, it is also Pit's most damaging aerial. While its base is largely ineffective, it nonetheless has follow-up potential at certain percents. While near the edge of Final Destination, its sweetspot KOs middleweights at 137%/125% (''3DS''/''Wii U''). However, it has noticeable landing lag and a very small hitbox, the latter of which can make it difficult to land its sweetspot. | |bairdesc=A double reverse gripped thrust. It is Pit's longest ranged aerial and can auto-cancel in a short hop, which make it a fairly useful spacing option, especially when used as part of a [[reverse aerial rush]]. When sweetspotted, it is also Pit's most damaging aerial. While its base is largely ineffective, it nonetheless has follow-up potential at certain percents. While near the edge of Final Destination, its sweetspot KOs middleweights at 137%/125% (''3DS''/''Wii U''). However, it has noticeable landing lag and a very small hitbox, the latter of which can make it difficult to land its sweetspot. | ||
|uairname= | |uairname= | ||
|uairdmg=2% (hits 1-5) | |uairdmg=2% (hits 1-5) | ||
|uairdesc=An overhead, buzzsaw-like series of slashes. It hits multiple times, with its last hit launching at 68° and having the highest knockback scaling out of his entire moveset. These traits make it a useful juggling option. Even though it KOs middleweights beginning at 153% while near the upper [[blast line]], it only does so if all of hits connect because of its last hit's very low damage output. It can also auto-cancel. | |uairdesc=An overhead, buzzsaw-like series of slashes. It hits multiple times, with its last hit launching at 68° and having the highest knockback scaling out of his entire moveset. These traits make it a useful juggling option. Even though it KOs middleweights beginning at 153% while near the upper [[blast line]], it only does so if all of hits connect because of its last hit's very low damage output. It can also auto-cancel. | ||
|dairname= | |dairname= | ||
|dairdmg=10% | |dairdmg=10% | ||
|dairdesc=A downward arcing reverse gripped slash. It has a sweetspot on the first hit frame that is a meteor smash, while its fairly large range allows it to function as an approach option. However, it has noticeable landing lag and takes longer to auto-cancel after the hitboxes cease compared to Pit's other aerials. | |dairdesc=A downward arcing reverse gripped slash. It has a sweetspot on the first hit frame that is a meteor smash, while its fairly large range allows it to function as an approach option. However, it has noticeable landing lag and takes longer to auto-cancel after the hitboxes cease compared to Pit's other aerials. | ||
|grabname= | |grabname= | ||
|grabdesc=Reaches out with his free hand. | |grabdesc=Reaches out with his free hand. | ||
|pummelname= | |pummelname= | ||
|pummeldmg=2% | |pummeldmg=2% | ||
|pummeldesc=A knee strike. A fairly fast pummel. | |pummeldesc=A knee strike. A fairly fast pummel. | ||
|fthrowname= | |fthrowname= | ||
|fthrowdmg=6% (hit 1), 4% (throw) | |fthrowdmg=6% (hit 1), 4% (throw) | ||
|fthrowdesc=An upward slash. Due to having the highest knockback scaling out of his throws, it is Pit's only throw with KO potential. While near the edge of Final Destination, it KOs middleweights at 163%/148% (''3DS''/''Wii U''). Although it is best suited for KOing, it is decent at setting up edge-guards, and even has minimal combo potential, leading into a dash attack or up smash at low percents. | |fthrowdesc=An upward slash. Due to having the highest knockback scaling out of his throws, it is Pit's only throw with KO potential. While near the edge of Final Destination, it KOs middleweights at 163%/148% (''3DS''/''Wii U''). Although it is best suited for KOing, it is decent at setting up edge-guards, and even has minimal combo potential, leading into a dash attack or up smash at low percents. | ||
|bthrowname= | |bthrowname= | ||
|bthrowdmg=8% | |bthrowdmg=8% | ||
|bthrowdesc=Grabs the opponent by their head, spins around with them in tow, and them slams them onto the ground headfirst. It is best suited for spacing, but it can also combo into a dash attack at low percents, or act as a set-up into Palutena Bow at medium to high percents. | |bthrowdesc=Grabs the opponent by their head, spins around with them in tow, and them slams them onto the ground headfirst. It is best suited for spacing, but it can also combo into a dash attack at low percents, or act as a set-up into Palutena Bow at medium to high percents. | ||
|uthrowname= | |uthrowname= | ||
|uthrowdmg=4% (hit 1), 7% (throw) | |uthrowdmg=4% (hit 1), 7% (throw) | ||
|uthrowdesc=A handstand kick, similar to {{SSB4|Sheik}}'s up throw. It is Pit's most damaging throw, but its throw hitbox's average base knockback and knockback scaling make it unsuited for KOing or combos. As a result, its only utility is dealing damage and initiating aerial pressure alongside Palutena Bow. | |uthrowdesc=A handstand kick, similar to {{SSB4|Sheik}}'s up throw. It is Pit's most damaging throw, but its throw hitbox's average base knockback and knockback scaling make it unsuited for KOing or combos. As a result, its only utility is dealing damage and initiating aerial pressure alongside Palutena Bow. | ||
|dthrowname= | |dthrowname= | ||
|dthrowdmg=2% (hit 1), 4% (throw) | |dthrowdmg=2% (hit 1), 4% (throw) | ||
|dthrowdesc=Pins the opponent to the ground and then slashes their back. It is Pit's best combo starter, as it can combo into a dashing up smash at 0%-10%, and into a neutral, forward and up aerial at low to medium percents. | |dthrowdesc=Pins the opponent to the ground and then slashes their back. It is Pit's best combo starter, as it can combo into a dashing up smash at 0%-10%, and into a neutral, forward and up aerial at low to medium percents. | ||
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|nsc2name=Guiding Bow | |nsc2name=Guiding Bow | ||
|nsc2dmg=2.1% (uncharged), 6% (fully charged) | |nsc2dmg=2.1% (uncharged), 6% (fully charged) | ||
|nsc2desc=Shoots an arrow that stays on-screen longer, has longer range, and can be curved to the point of forming two complete circles. However, its damage output and knockback are both lower. | |nsc2desc=Shoots an arrow that stays on-screen longer, has longer range, and can be curved to the point of forming two complete circles. However, its damage output and knockback are both lower. | ||
|ssdefname=Upperdash Arm | |ssdefname=Upperdash Arm | ||
|ssdefdmg=11% (grounded), 9% (aerial), 1× (reflected projectiles) | |ssdefdmg=11% (grounded), 9% (aerial), 1× (reflected projectiles) | ||
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|ssc1name=Interception Arm | |ssc1name=Interception Arm | ||
|ssc1dmg=13% (grounded), 11% (aerial) | |ssc1dmg=13% (grounded), 11% (aerial) | ||
|ssc1desc=Pit | |ssc1desc=Functions similarly to a [[counterattack]], with 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; its grounded version KOs middleweights at 119% while near the edge of Final Destination in the ''3DS'' version, whereas its aerial version KOs them at 136% while near the upper blast line of Final Destination in the ''3DS'' version. Like Upperdash Arm, it grants super armor. However, it completely lacks recovery potential, as 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 Pit throws the uppercut, which can allow opponents to shield it. | ||
|ssc2name=Quickdash Arm | |ssc2name=Quickdash Arm | ||
|ssc2dmg=9% (grounded), 7% (aerial) | |ssc2dmg=9% (grounded), 7% (aerial) | ||
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|dsc2name=Amplifying Orbitars | |dsc2name=Amplifying Orbitars | ||
|dsc2dmg=2× (reflected projectiles) | |dsc2dmg=2× (reflected projectiles) | ||
|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. | |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. | ||
|fsname=Three Sacred Treasures | |fsname=Three Sacred Treasures | ||
|fsdmg=2% (small arrows, energy blasts), 12% (large arrows), 15% (energy pillars) | |fsdmg=2% (small arrows, energy blasts), 12% (large arrows), 15% (energy pillars) | ||
|fsdesc=Wields the {{s|icaruspedia|Three Sacred Treasures}} to perform an automatic assault by using the {{s|icaruspedia|Arrow of Light}} and the {{s|icaruspedia|Mirror Shield}} interchangeably for combat, while the {{s|icaruspedia|Wings of Pegasus}} are used for hovering in midair. Pit initially fires three types of projectiles: numerous small, whitish orange arrows are fired rapidly in a fanning motion; large, whitish yellow arrows that home in on opponents are fired one at a time; and a quartet of whitish green energy blasts home onto the opponent's location (similarly to [[Autoreticle]]) are fired in an intersecting pattern. The barrage concludes with Pit firing a quartet of whitish sky blue arrows into the sky, which cause energy pillars to rain down in random locations, similarly to [[PK Starstorm]] in ''Brawl''. Its small arrows can easily rack up damage, but only its large arrows and energy pillars have KO potential.}} | |fsdesc=Wields the {{s|icaruspedia|Three Sacred Treasures}} to perform an automatic assault by using the {{s|icaruspedia|Arrow of Light}} and the {{s|icaruspedia|Mirror Shield}} interchangeably for combat, while the {{s|icaruspedia|Wings of Pegasus}} are used for hovering in midair. Pit initially fires three types of projectiles: numerous small, whitish orange arrows are fired rapidly in a fanning motion; large, whitish yellow arrows that home in on opponents are fired one at a time; and a quartet of whitish green energy blasts home onto the opponent's location (similarly to [[Autoreticle]]) are fired in an intersecting pattern. The barrage concludes with Pit firing a quartet of whitish sky blue arrows into the sky, which cause energy pillars to rain down in random locations, similarly to [[PK Starstorm]] in ''Brawl''. Its small arrows can easily rack up damage, but only its large arrows and energy pillars have KO potential.}} | ||
===[[On-screen appearance]]=== | ===[[On-screen appearance]]=== | ||
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{{Idle | {{Idle | ||
|desc-1=Briefly fiddles with his Palutena Bow. Pit will split it into its blades if it is in its bow form. | |desc-1=Briefly fiddles with his Palutena Bow. Pit will split it into its blades if it is in its bow form. | ||
|desc-2=Taps the tips of his buskins on the ground and then impatiently hops in place. | |desc-2=Taps the tips of his buskins on the ground and then impatiently hops in place. | ||
|image-1=PitIdlePose1WiiU.jpg | |image-1=PitIdlePose1WiiU.jpg | ||
|image-2=PitIdlePose2WiiU.jpg}} | |image-2=PitIdlePose2WiiU.jpg}} | ||
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|char=Pit}} | |char=Pit}} | ||
==In [[ | ==In competitive play== | ||
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===Notable players=== | |||
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''Any number following the Smasher name indicates placement on the [[PGR 100]], which recognizes the official top 100 players in [[Super Smash Bros. 4]] of all time.'' | |||
*{{Sm|Chompy|USA}} - Placed 33rd at [[Midwest Mayhem 10]] and 49th at [[Midwest Mayhem 9]] prior to his hiatus. Formerly ranked 23rd on the [[Chicago Power Rankings]]. | |||
*{{Sm|Earth|Japan}} (#42) - The best Pit player in the world. Placed 1st at [[Sumabato 10]] and [[Umebura BenQ ZOWIE Cup]]; 4th at [[Umebura 10]]; 9th at [[EVO 2016]]; 13th at [[GENESIS 3]]; 17th at [[2GGC: Civil War]]; and 25th at [[GENESIS 4]] and [[Umebura Japan Major]]; and 33rd at [[2GGC: Fire Emblem Saga]]. Ranked 10th on the [[JAPAN Power Rankings]], and formerly ranked 35th on the [[Panda Global Rankings]] v3. | |||
*{{Sm|KiraFlax|USA}} - The best Pit player in the United States. Placed 33rd at [[Paragon Los Angeles 2015]] and [[SwitchFest]]. Formerly ranked 12th on the [[SoCal Smash 4 Power Rankings|SoCal Power Rankings]]. | |||
*{{Sm|Kswz|USA}} - Placed 13th at [[Noods Noods Noods: Melee Edition]]; 17th at [[IBP Masters Showdown]]; and 33rd at [[2GG: Breakthrough 2]]. | |||
*{{Sm|Kuro|Japan}} - Placed 7th at [[Umebura S.A.T.]]; 9th at [[KSB 2017]]; and 25th at Umebura BenQ ZOWIE Cup before switching to {{SSB4|Fox}}. | |||
*{{Sm|Len|Canada}} - Placed 7th at [[Don't Park on the Grass]] and 13th at [[Battle of BC 2]] prior to his hiatus. Formerly ranked 4th on the [[British Columbia Power Rankings]]. | |||
*{{Sm|Lucky|p=Germany|Germany}} - Placed 13th at [[Albion 3]]. | |||
*{{Sm|Nairo|USA}} - Placed 1st at [[Spring Fighter 2015]]; 2nd at [[Tournament:Final Battle|Final Battle]]; and 9th at [[Apex 2015]] before dropping Pit. | |||
*{{Sm|Paseriman|Japan}} - Placed 5th at [[Umebura 20]] before switching to {{SSB4|Diddy Kong}}. | |||
*{{Sm|Plastic Poptart|UK}} - Placed 9th at {{Trn|Albion}} and 25th at {{Trn|B.E.A.S.T 6}} before dropping Pit for Marth/Lucina. Had a win over {{Sm|Patrino}} with the character. | |||
*{{Sm|Pink Fresh|USA}} - Placed 25th at [[The Big House 5]] before dropping Pit. | |||
== | ===Tier placement and history=== | ||
Pit has been perceived as a mid-tier character since ''SSB4''{{'}}s release. Despite his playerbase and tournament results being among the most sparse, players such as {{Sm|Chompy}}, {{Sm|Earth}}, {{Sm|KiraFlax}}, {{Sm|Kuro}} and {{Sm|Plastic Poptart}} spearheaded his metagame and proved he could still keep up with the faster pace of the metagame. This consensus also applied to his [[clone]], {{SSB4|Dark Pit}}, because of their very minor gameplay differences. Earth's efforts in competitive play, most notably placing 13th at [[GENESIS 3]], supported Pit's viability as a character. As a result, he was ranked 18th on the first [[tier list]], which placed him one spot below Dark Pit. | |||
While Pit's tournament results had been impressive up to this point, they have never been as consistent or common as other mid-tier characters, such as {{SSB4|Bowser}}. Despite Earth continuing to perform well with the character at high-level tournaments, which included a 9th-place finish at [[EVO 2016]], Pit's continually barren results and very small playerbase hindered his standing within subsequent tier lists. The addition of DLC characters served to further harm him, as {{SSB4|Bayonetta}} and {{SSB4|Cloud}} can counter his all-rounder gameplan while not possessing the problems of his lackluster KO potential. This would culminate him to be ranked 24th on the second list, placing him three spots above Dark Pit; 30th/31st on the third tier list, tying him with Dark Pit; and 32nd/33rd on the fourth and current tier list. | |||
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Despite the fourth list's restructured tiers rendering him and his clone as the third highest ranking mid-tier characters, Pit and Dark Pit's placements are nevertheless debatable. While some players agree with their current placement, others like {{Sm|Dabuz}} argue that both Pits should be ranked lower because of their lack of any particular "game-breaking" traits that some higher-ranked characters possess. Dabuz advocates on how both Pits, despite their lack of significant weaknesses, fail to stand out among other characters and how their lacking representation relegates them to be among the worst characters in the game. This is further compounded with other low-tier characters producing greater results, such as {{Sm|ZAKI}}’s run with {{SSB4|King Dedede}} at {{Trn|2GG: Hyrule Saga}}. However, most smashers generally disagree and maintain that though his standing has fallen over time, he still maintains a decent repertoire as a mid-tier. | |||
==Trophies== | |||
==== | :'''Pit''' | ||
::{{flag|ntsc}} ''Pit is the captain of Palutena's royal guard. Despite the wings on his back, Pit needs the Power of Flight from Palutena in order to truly fly. In Smash Bros., he can still get more air than most, with four jumps and a special move that boosts him higher. He has a new reflect move—it protects both sides!'' | |||
::{{flag|pal}} ''Despite being an angel with wings and all that jazz, Pit can't fly without a little bit of help from his favourite goddess, Palutena. In this game, he's good at both close and ranged combat, and can even deflect projectiles. On top of that, with a high-flying up special and the ability to jump four times in mid-air. He's also got great recovery skills.'' | |||
{{Trophy games|console1=NES|game1=Kid Icarus (08/1987)|console2=3DS|game2=Kid Icarus: Uprising (03/2012)}} | |||
:'''Pit (Alt.)''' | |||
::{{flag|ntsc}} ''Pit's side special Upperdash Arm delivers an uppercut so strong, it can send foes flying for a KO. If you miss and fall off the stage, Pit's up special can bring him soaring back. Another of Pit's specials is Palutena Bow, which fires arrows Pit can aim even after they've left the bow.'' | |||
::{{flag|pal}} ''Pit's Upperdash Arm special launches him forwards to strike with an uppercut. It's so powerful, it can deliver an instant KO! If you accidentally dash off the stage with it, one of his up special will get you back on easily. His Palutena Bow special can be charged up, shot straight up into the air, and you can even guide the arrows mid-flight!'' | |||
{{Trophy games|console1=NES|game1=Kid Icarus (08/1987)|console2=3DS|game2=Kid Icarus: Uprising (03/2012)}} | |||
:'''Three Sacred Treasures''' | |||
::{{flag|ntsc}} ''The Arrow of Light, the Wings of Pegasus and the Mirror Shield-three legendary artifacts that Pit once used to defeat the evil Medusa. When you activate Pit's Final Smash, he can use them in this game, too! After firing a barrage of different bow attacks, his final shot will cause powerful light pillars to rain down on the battlefield.'' | |||
::{{flag|pal}} ''The Arrow of Light, the Wings of Pegasus and the Mirror Shield - three legendary artifacts that Pit once used to defeat the evil Medusa. And when you activate his Final Smash, he can use them in this game too! After firing a medley of different bow attacks, his final shot makes powerful light pillars rain down on the battlefield.'' | |||
<center> | <center> | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
PitTrophy3DS.png|Classic (3DS) | |||
PitAltTrophy3DS.png|Alt. (3DS) | |||
PitTrophyWiiU.png|Classic (Wii U) | |||
PitAltTrophyWiiU.png|Alt. (Wii U) | |||
ThreeSacredTreasuresTrophyWiiU.png|[[Three Sacred Treasures]] | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
</center> | </center> | ||
==[[ | ==In [[Event Match]]es== | ||
===Solo Events=== | |||
{{ | * '''[[All-Star Battle: Brawl]]''': Pit is one of the opponents fought in this event. All of the opponents debuted in ''Brawl''. | ||
| | * '''[[Doppelgänger Duel]]''': As {{SSB4|Dark Pit}}, the player must defeat Pit in a [[Stamina Mode|Stamina Battle]]. | ||
* '''[[The Break of Day]]''': Pit must defeat three Dark Pits using the [[Daybreak]]. | |||
===Co-op Events=== | |||
* '''[[An Offering of Coins]]''': Pit and Dark Pit must collect 1000G from a shadow Pit and a shadow Dark Pit in a [[Coin Battle]]. | |||
* '''[[The Ultimate Battle]]''': Two players select a character and must defeat the entire roster. | |||
==[[Alternate costume (SSB4)#Pit|Alternate costumes]]== | ==[[Alternate costume (SSB4)#Pit|Alternate costumes]]== | ||
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*Of all the characters who made the transition from ''Brawl'' to ''SSB4'', Pit underwent the most changes to his [[special move]]s, with his previous [[Angel Ring|side special]], [[Wings of Icarus|up special]], [[Mirror Shield|down special]] and [[Palutena's Army|Final Smash]] being replaced. | *Of all the characters who made the transition from ''Brawl'' to ''SSB4'', Pit underwent the most changes to his [[special move]]s, with his previous [[Angel Ring|side special]], [[Wings of Icarus|up special]], [[Mirror Shield|down special]] and [[Palutena's Army|Final Smash]] being replaced. | ||
**Despite this, Mirror Shield has technically remained a part of his moveset, albeit now as a part of his [[Three Sacred Treasures|new Final Smash]]. | **Despite this, Mirror Shield has technically remained a part of his moveset, albeit now as a part of his [[Three Sacred Treasures|new Final Smash]]. | ||
*Pit and Dark Pit are the only characters with two [[Reflection|reflectors]] in their default movesets. | *Pit and Dark Pit are the only characters with two [[Reflection|reflectors]] in their default movesets. | ||
*In {{for3ds}}, Pit and Dark Pit's wings will not be outlined if outlines are turned on. | *In {{for3ds}}, Pit and Dark Pit's wings will not be outlined if outlines are turned on. | ||
*Both Pit and Dark Pit, akin to the former in ''Brawl'', have some of their moves not applying to their respective bows being in their bow forms or being split into blades. The moves that fit this are their down tilts, dash attacks, up specials, down taunts (despite both of them being different), rolls and sidesteps (only if the latter two are done at the frame before their shielding animation properly occurs). | *Both Pit and Dark Pit, akin to the former in ''Brawl'', have some of their moves not applying to their respective bows being in their bow forms or being split into blades. The moves that fit this are their down tilts, dash attacks, up specials, down taunts (despite both of them being different), rolls and sidesteps (only if the latter two are done at the frame before their shielding animation properly occurs). |