Editing Quick Draw

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::''This page is about Ike's side special move, Quick Draw.  For the Link and Toon Link technique, see [[Quickdraw (technique)]].''

{{cquote|''Lunge forward, and slash any foe in your path. Can be charged.''|cite=''Smash for 3DS''{{'}}s foldout}}

Ike raises his sword, then quickly dashes forwards and attacks any opponent in range with a sword slash. Quick Draw can be charged by holding the [[special move]] button to increase the distance Ike travels (approximately halfway across {{SSBB|Final Destination}} uncharged, or three-quarters to nearly the entire length of the stage when fully charged), along with the damage and knockback of the slash. The uncharged version is among Ike's fastest moves. The charge stance can be held indefinitely, even after the move's charging is completed, which means that this move can be an unavoidable [[tech-chase]] option at close range. If the move does not connect, it has very [[punish]]able ending lag, especially if it is [[perfect shield]]ed. Due to its high range and damage, Quick Draw can negate and/or counter attacking [[approach]]es. It should be noted that, when used on the ground, the dash stops at platform edges, preventing accidental [[self-destruct]]s.

This move can also be used while off the stage to give Ike significant horizontal recovery. In ''Brawl'' contact with an opponent makes Ike immediately [[helpless]], thus making standing in his path and taking the hit a viable [[gimp]]ing strategy; this is no longer the case in ''[[SSB4]]'', as Ike now has a short timeframe for performing other actions like [[Aether]] or a jump before becoming helpless. As a downside, Quick Draw's trajectory makes it impossible for Ike to use both Quick Draw and [[Aether]] in the same recovery, making his overall recovery extremely predictable and polarized, as both of his recovery moves feature high but one-directional movement. It should be noted that when using Quick Draw to recover and aiming for the ledge, the move should be aimed slightly above the edge, as - unlike in similar moves such as [[Fox Illusion]] or [[Falco Phantasm]] - Ike is still affected by [[Falling speed|gravity]] during the startup of the dash.

Like other special moves, Quick Draw can be [[B-reversing|reversed]]; however the reversed Quick Draw has no special properties over the standard version.

{{CustomSet|Ike|Side|name1=Quick Draw|desc1=Lunge forward and slash at any foe in your path. Can be charged.|name2=Close Combat|desc2=A faster forward lunge that ends with a body blow that launches foes.|name3=Unyielding Blade|desc3=Grants super armor during the charge and lunge, but the lunge is slower and shorter.}}

# '''Unyielding Blade''': Grants [[super armor]] and increases damage, but doesn't travel as far or attack as fast.  

[[File:QuickDrawOrigin.gif|thumb|Ike's critical hit animation in ''{{s|fireemblemwiki|Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance}}'']]

This is one of Ike's critical hit animations in ''{{s|fireemblemwiki|Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance}}''. The term ''iai'' (pronounced "ee-ai") or "iaidō" (lit. quick draw path) is a Japanese sword technique involving a quick-draw strike followed with a quick re-sheathing of the blade, not to be confused with the battōjutsu which works almost the same (which does not involve re-sheathing).

Despite its Japanese name, Quick Draw is not a true "iaidō" since it does not involve any sort of re-sheathing. The naming most likely via the English version revolves around the terms "quick draw", "fast draw" or "quick on the draw", nodding to the speed at which Ike travels upon unleashing it.

Quick_Draw_Charge_SSB4.jpeg|Charging Quick Draw in {{forwiiu}}.

Quick_Draw_SSB4.jpeg|Quick Draw in {{forwiiu}}.

==Trivia==

*Ike can be KOed if he uses this move against an [[Inhale (King Dedede)|inhaling]] {{SSBB|King Dedede}} near a ledge. When Ike dashes forward, he will attack Dedede with Quick Draw's slash but then continue flying past him, usually falling helplessly to the KO line. If a King Dedede player is using Inhale on a ledge and an Ike player accidentally inputs a Quick Draw while facing him, this can cause a stalemate where neither player will give up their respective charge.