Reflect Barrier

Reflect Barrier
Reflect Barrier in Ultimate.
User	Palutena
Universe	Kid Icarus
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Reflect Barrier (反射盤, Reflection Panel) is Palutena's side special move in Super Smash Bros. 4, and part of her down special move in Ultimate.

Overview

When activating this move, Palutena raises her shield forward, summoning in front of her a rectangular wall of purple light which reflects projectiles. This barrier moves slowly away from her, pushing any opponents who make contact and vanishing shortly after. Palutena's shield damages close enemies for 5% and is unblockable, but does negligible knockback and is thus of niche use as an actual attack. While the barrier is wide and tall, it is far from flawless: if aimed right, small and guided projectiles can glance off the top of the wall and hit Palutena, and the move is unable to protect her back. Additionally, if the barrier reflects too much damage (e.g. multiple Green Shells), it will break. Unlike other reflectors, the move can be used immediately after it shatters.

In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, it was relocated to her down special in conjunction with her down special, Counter, and replaced by her neutral special custom move, Explosive Flame. Now, when Palutena counters a projectile, she produces the Reflect Barrier instead of performing her usual attack. Unlike in Super Smash Bros. 4 the barrier no longer moves at all, remaining stationary in front of her until the move's conclusion, and Palutena's shield no longer generates an unblockable hitbox.

Instructional quotes

case foldout		A wall appears that reflects projectiles and pushes foes.
Move List		Counters physical attacks and reflects projectiles.

Customization

Special Move customization was added in Super Smash Bros. 4. These are the variations:

1. Reflect Barrier	2. Angelic Missile	3. Super Speed
"Cast a reflective wall that moves forward for a short distance. Can be used to push rivals." "Casts a reflective wall that moves forwards for a short distance. Can be used to push rivals."	"Hurtle forth and collide with enemies to send them flying." "Sends you hurtling forwards. Colliding with an enemy sends them flying."	"Dash headfirst into opponents. You can even jump and attack while dashing." "Dashes head-first into opponents. You can even jump and attack while dashing."

Origin

Reflect Barrier in Kid Icarus: Uprising.

Reflect Barrier is an offensive-typed power that Pit or a fighter can wield in Kid Icarus: Uprising. Using this power conjures a shield that deflects projectiles from opponents for a limited time. Unlike the barrier's incarnation in Smash 4, its incarnation in Uprising is stationary, and simply blocks the path. The barrier's physical appearance and its ability to deflect projectiles in Uprising, however, carry over to Smash 4.

Gallery

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  Palutena using her Reflect Barrier in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.

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  Counter/Reflect Barrier as shown by the Move List in Ultimate.

Names in other languages

Language	Name
Japanese	反射盤
English	Reflect Barrier
French	Barrière miroir
German	Reflektor
Spanish	Reflector
Italian	Specchiorflesso
Chinese (Simplified)	反射盘
Chinese (Traditional)	反射盤
Korean	반사반
Dutch	Spiegelbarrière
Russian	Отражающий барьер

Trivia

• Reflect Barrier is one of six special moves to have its directional input changed throughout the series. The other five are Boomerang, PK Fire, Pound, Rock Smash and Explosive Flame.
• If the Shadow Assist Trophy freezes Palutena while performing Reflect Barrier, the reflect hitbox (and counter hitbox in Ultimate) will remain active and trigger if hit.

Palutena's special moves
Neutral special	Autoreticle	Explosive Flame	Heavenly Light	Autoreticle
Side special	Reflect Barrier	Angelic Missile	Super Speed	Explosive Flame
Up special	Warp	Jump Glide	Rocket Jump	Warp
Down special	Counter	Lightweight	Celestial Firework	Counter / Reflect Barrier
Final Smash	Black Hole Laser