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{{Infobox Item
{{Infobox Item
| title        = Screw Attack
| title        = Screw Attack
| image        = [[File:MZM Norfair Screw Attack.gif|300px]]
| image        = [[File:Screw Attack item.jpg|250px]]
| caption      = {{symbol|metroid}}<br />The Screw Attack in ''Metroid: Zero Mission''.
| caption      = Screw Attack artwork from ''Brawl''.
| series      = {{uv|Metroid}}
| series      = {{uv|Metroid}}
| item class  = Throwing (''Melee'')<br>Gear (''Brawl'', ''SSB4'', ''Ultimate'')
| item class  = Throwing (''SSBM'')<br>Gear (''SSBB'', ''SSB4'')
| game1 = Melee | game2 = Brawl | game3 = SSB4 | game4 = Ultimate
| game1 = SSBM | game2 = SSBB | game3 = SSB4
| requirements =
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{{disambig2|the [[item]] called the Screw Attack|Samus's [[up special move|attack]]|Screw Attack (move)}}
{{disambig2|the [[item]] called the Screw Attack|Samus's [[up special move|attack]]|Screw Attack (move)}}
The '''Screw Attack''' ({{ja|スクリューアタック|Sukuryū Atakku}}, ''Screw Attack'' in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' and {{ja|スクリューアタック{{ruby|改|かい}}|Sukuryū Atakku Kai}}, ''Screw Attack Revised'' in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' onwards) is an [[item]] that first appeared in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''.
==Origin==
[[File:SM Norfair Screw Attack.gif|thumb|left|150px|The Screw Attack as it appeared in ''Super Metroid''.]]
The Screw Attack made its first appearance in ''{{b|Metroid|game}}''. In ''Metroid'', the Screw Attack is a Chozo artifact that allows Samus to attack while somersaulting, which would become the basis of Samus's [[Screw Attack (move)|up special]] in ''Smash''. The Screw Attack upgrade has since appeared in every 2D ''Metroid'' game with the same functionality, although it is obtained from a Core-X Parasite instead of an item in ''Metroid Fusion''. The upgrade also appears with a new design in ''Metroid Prime 2: Echoes'' and ''Metroid Prime 3: Corruption'', where it allows Samus to perform continuous mid-air jumps.<!--In Metroid: Other M, Samus already has the Screw Attack and therefore it is never seen in-game as an item.-->
[[File:Sm Screw Attack.png|thumb|The Screw Attack being used by Samus in ''Super Metroid''.]]


The item in ''Smash'' is derived from the Screw Attack's design in the 2D ''Metroid'' games. In ''Melee'', the Screw Attack specifically resembles the item as seen in-game<!--the artwork uses a different color palette--> in ''[[Super Metroid]]''; later ''Smash'' games have updated its appearance to match the item's brighter color palette seen in ''Metroid: Zero Mission''.
The '''Screw Attack''' (スクリューアタック, ''Sukuryu Atakku'') is an [[item]] that first appeared in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''. The item alters a character's first and second jumps (leaving unchanged any further jumps they may have), changing them to mimic [[Samus Aran]]'s [[up special move]] (for which the item is named).  In ''Melee'', it can be thrown at an enemy, knocking them  upwards in a {{b|Screw Attack|move}}, dragging any nearby opponents (even the thrower) into the attack. As in Samus' special move, the player hit by a Screw Attack becomes [[helpless]]. Many players use this in a pseudo-combo with Samus' up special.


The Screw Attack's iconic design, resembling a stylized letter "S", also serves as the symbol for the ''Metroid'' series.
[[File:ScrewAttack-SSB4.jpg|thumb|{{SSB4|Luigi}} wearing a Screw Attack in {{forwiiu}}.]]
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==Overview==
When thrown, Screw Attacks can steal [[KO]]s, since the distance the character flying after getting hit by a Screw Attack depends on how fast the character is getting launched. If characters are launched from a high percentage and get hit by a Screw Attack, they fly up very quickly with the Screw Attack animation and break the [[blast line]], often resulting in a [[Star KO]].
[[File:ScrewAttack-SSB4.jpg|thumb|left|{{SSB4|Luigi}} wearing a Screw Attack in {{forwiiu}}.]]
When held, the item alters a character's first and second [[jump]]s (leaving any further jumps they may have unchanged), changing them to mimic [[Samus]]'s [[up special move]], also named the {{b|Screw Attack|move}}.


In ''Melee'', it can be [[item throw|throw]]n at an enemy, which forces them to perform the attack. Unlike when using it normally, however, this leaves the victim [[helpless]] in the process. When thrown, Screw Attacks can steal [[KO]]s, since the distance the character rises after getting hit by it depends on how fast the character is getting launched. If characters are launched from a high percentage and get hit by a Screw Attack, they fly up very quickly while performing the Screw Attack and often cross the [[blast line]] for a [[Star KO]].
When jumping, it does 8% [[damage]].


In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' onwards, the Screw Attack is purple and instead of being throwable, it is instead a badge item, similar to the [[Franklin Badge]]. As a result, it cannot be thrown as in ''Melee'', but allows the user to attack as normal while it is being held; it will eventually fall off, however. A very large portion of the attack from ''Brawl'' onwards is [[interruptibility|interruptible]], allowing it to be cancelled into any of the character's attacks. In ''Smash 4'', the Screw Attack has a quirk of removing the character's ability to [[short hop]] while it is equipped. It also slightly boosts jump height. Interestingly, [[Greninja]]'s [[down air]] triggers the item upon bouncing after landing the move.
==Damage==
 
Each attack deals a single hit of 8% [[damage]] in ''Melee'', and up to ten hits for 1% damage each in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''.
 
==Thrown damage==
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!Down tilt throw
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!Forward smash throw
!Forward smash throw  
| 24%
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!Up smash throw
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!Down smash throw
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!Air down tilt throw
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!Air forward smash throw
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==Trophies==
In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'', the Screw Attack is a badge item, similar to the [[Franklin Badge]] and as a result, can no longer be thrown but allows the user to attack as normal, having their ground and midair jump being screw attacks as originally (only the first midair jump if a character has more than two). The badge can be worn at the same time as the Franklin Badge, and will eventually fall off. Most, if not all of the attack when jumping is [[interruptibility|interruptible]], allowing for the ability to cancel the attack into any one of a character's aerials or specials.
===In ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''===
{{Trophy
|name=Screw Attack
|image=Screw Attack Trophy Melee.png
|desc=One of Samus Aran's power-ups from the original Metroid, the Screw Attack turns a jump into a rotating attack move. When carrying this item, any character's ordinary jump move will turn into a Screw Attack. By the same token, if you throw this item at an enemy, your foe will spontaneously do a Screw Attack.
|gamelist={{Trophy games|game1=Metroid|release1=8/89{{sic}}}}
|game=Melee
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===In ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''===
==Origin==
{{Trophy
[[File:ScrewAttackNES.gif|thumb|right|150px|The Screw Attack as it originally appeared in ''Metroid''.]]
|name=Screw Attack
The Screw Attack made its first appearance in ''[[Metroid (game)|Metroid]]''. In ''Metroid'', the Screw Attack was an item that allowed Samus to attack while somersaulting. The Screw Attack also appeared in ''[[Super Metroid]]'' and it gave Samus the same ability. In ''Smash'', the Screw Attack allows a player to do an attack while somersaulting similar to Samus' up special (which is also an attack based on the Screw Attack). The player can also double jump while holding the Screw Attack. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAPlZc7umzM]
|image=Screw Attack - Brawl Trophy.png
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|desc=A badge you can wear to turn your jumps into Samus's signature Screw Attacks. In Super Smash Bros. Melee, it was an item you carried, but this time around it's a badge you wear--which means you can use it and another item at the same time. There's a good chance you'll be able to string together Screw Attacks and midair strikes for powerful combos.
|gamelist={{Trophy games|console1=NES|game1=Metroid|console2=SNES|game2=Super Metroid}}
|game=Brawl
}}
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===In ''Super Smash Bros. 4''===
==Trophy info==
{{Trophy
===''Melee''===
|name=Screw Attack
''One of Samus Aran's power-ups from the original Metroid, the Screw Attack turns a jump into a rotating attack move. When carrying this item, any character's ordinary jump move will turn into a Screw Attack. By the same token, if you throw this item at an enemy, your foe will spontaneously do a Screw Attack.''
|image-3ds=ScrewAttackTrophy3DS.png
*''Metroid'' 08/89
|image-wiiu=ScrewAttackTrophyWiiU.png
===''Brawl''===
|desc-ntsc=This handy item grants you the same power as Samus's Screw Attack when you pick it up. With the right timing, you can execute a devastating combo of midair attacks. Be careful, though—some fighters sacrifice the height of their jumps when they're wearing this.
''A badge you can wear to turn your jumps into Samus's signature Screw Attacks. In ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'', it was an item you carried, but this time around it's a badge you wear--which means you can use it and another item at the same time. There's a good chance you'll be able to string together Screw Attacks and midair strikes for powerful combos.''
|desc-pal=A badge-type item that lets you use Samus's powerful Screw Attack technique when you jump. If you use it at the right moment, you might even be able to pull off deadly combos with other mid-air strikes. But watch out – some characters' jumps might not be as high while using this.
*''Metroid'' (1987)
|gamelist-ntsc={{Trophy games|console1=NES|game1=Metroid|release1=08/1987|console2=SNES|game2=Super Metroid|release2=04/1994}}
*''Super Metroid'' (1994)
|gamelist-pal={{Trophy games|console1=NES|game1=Metroid|release1=01/1988|console2=SNES|game2=Super Metroid|release2=07/1994}}
}}
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==Spirits==
Equipping the Sandshrew, Top Man, Bubbles, or Helirin [[support spirit]]s will give the player a Screw Attack at a start of a match.
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! No. !! Image !! Name !! Type !! Class !! Cost !! Ability !! Series
|-
| 428 || {{SpiritTableName|Sandshrew|size=64}} || {{SpiritType|Support}} || ★ || 2 || Screw Attack Equipped || ''Pokémon'' Series
|-
| 890 || {{SpiritTableName|Top Man|size=64}} || {{SpiritType|Support}} || ★ || 2 || Screw Attack Equipped || ''Mega Man'' Series
|-
| 1,121 || {{SpiritTableName|Bubbles|size=64}} || {{SpiritType|Support}} || ★ || 2 || Screw Attack Equipped || ''Clu Clu Land'' Series
|-
| 1,166 || {{SpiritTableName|Helirin|size=64}} || {{SpiritType|Support}} || ★ || 2 || Screw Attack Equipped || ''Kuru Kuru Kururin'' Series
|}
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==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
MetroidSymbol(preBrawl).svg|The ''Metroid'' symbol from ''64'' and ''Melee''
File:screwattackmelee.jpg|Screw Attack in ''Melee''
screwattackmelee.jpg|The Screw Attack in ''Melee''.
File:Screw Attack Trophy Melee.png|''Melee'' trophy
Screw Attack item.jpg|Artwork of the Screw Attack from ''Brawl''.
File:Screw Attack - Brawl Trophy.png|''Brawl'' trophy
SSBUScrewAttack.png|Screw Attack artwork from ''Ultimate''.
</gallery>
</gallery>
==Names in other languages==
{{langtable
|ja={{ja|スクリューアタック|Sukuryū Atakku}} {{GameIcon|SSBM}}<br>{{ja|スクリューアタック{{ruby|改|かい}}|Sukuryū Atakku Kai}} {{GameIcon|SSBB}}{{GameIcon|SSB4}}{{GameIcon|SSBU}}
|jaM=Screw Attack {{GameIcon|SSBM}}<br>Screw Attack Revised {{GameIcon|SSBB}}{{GameIcon|SSB4}}{{GameIcon|SSBU}}
|en=Screw Attack
|fr=Attaque en vrille
|frM=Sping Attack
|es=Ataque Espiral
|esM=Spiral Attack
|de=Screw Attack
|it=Attacco a vite
|itM=Screw Attack
|nl=Schroefaanval
|nlM=Screw Attack
|ru={{rollover|Шаровая атака|Sharovaya ataka|?}}
|ruM=Ball Attack
|ko={{rollover|뉴 스크류 어택|Nyu Seukeuryu Eotaek|?}}
|koM=New Screw Attack
|zh_cn={{rollover|团身旋击（改）|Tuán Shēn Zuán Jī (Gǎi)|?}}
|zh_cnM=Body Twister (Modified)
|zh_tw={{rollover|旋轉攻擊（改）|Xuánzhuǎn Gōngjí (Gǎi)|?}}
|zh_twM=Spin Attack (Modified)
}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*In ''Melee'', the mechanic where opponents are forced to use the Screw Attack when hit by the thrown item is accomplished using a hitbox [[effect]] unique to the item. As a result, it is possible to [[hack]] any [[hitbox]] in the game to force opponents to do a Screw Attack.
*In ''Melee'', the mechanic of forcing opponents to use a Screw Attack is done by using a unique hitbox effect. As a result, it is simple to hack any hitbox in the game to make opponents do Screw Attacks.
*In ''Ultimate'', the Screw Attack will not spawn on [[Spring Stadium]], due to the trampolines.
**This can be bypassed by using a spirit with the Screw Attack Equipped skill. When used on the trampolines, the player won't get the jump boost from the trampolines and will instead perform a Screw Attack jump like normal.


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