Shot Put

Shot Put
Shot Put in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
User	Mii Brawler
Universe	Super Smash Bros.

Shot Put (鉄球投げ, Iron Ball Throw), named Shot-Put in the PAL version of Smash 4, is one of the three neutral special moves usable by Mii Brawler.

Description

The Mii tosses a shot, a black iron ball resembling a cannonball, into the air. It is the only projectile move available to Mii Brawler, though this is made up for by the move's considerable utility. The shot deals 15% damage to anyone it touches before hitting the ground, 11% after the first bounce, and 8% after the second, after which the shot loses momentum and quickly disappears; the shot itself cannot be destroyed or negated while active. Its arcing trajectory and quick falling speed allow the user to edgeguard while staying on the stage, though this is somewhat countered by the shot's high, mostly vertical knockback.

In Ultimate, the move boasts less endlag, and the projectile now deals more damage while bouncing, though it is smaller. The knockback of the strong hit is much more horizontal than in Smash 4, making it more useful for edgeguarding, and the sizable hitstun it deals, even with its late hits, allow the Brawler to combo out of a landing Shot Put. However, its awkward arc and high lag when thrown make it difficult to use as a standard projectile, with only the ability to drift while throwing one in the air allowing for defensive or offensive use. Also, the later bouncing hits deal little to no knockback despite their hitstun, meaning only the first hit can KO at realistic percentages.

Instructional quotes

case foldout		Throw an iron ball in an arc.
Move List		Tosses an iron ball that makes an impact but doesn't go very far.

Customization

Special Move customization was added in Super Smash Bros. 4 and returns in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate for the Mii Fighters. These are the variations:

Smash 4

1. Shot Put	2. Ultimate Uppercut	3. Exploding Side Kick
"This iron ball makes an impact, but it doesn't go very far."	"A devastating uppercut charged up with all your might."	"A kick so explosive, it'll set the world on fire (or at least your leg)."

Ultimate

1. Shot Put	2. Flashing Mach Punch	3. Exploding Side Kick
"Tosses an iron ball that makes an impact but doesn't go very far."	"Performs a lightning-fast series of punches. Any opponent hit is captured in a rain of blows."	"Unleashes a kick so explosive, it'll set the world on fire (or at least your leg)."

Gallery

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  Shot Put in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS.

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  Shot Put as shown by the Move List in Ultimate.

Names in other languages

Language	Name
Japanese	鉄球投げ
English	Shot Put
French (NTSC)	Lancer du poids
German	Eisenkugle
Spanish (NTSC)	Bola de hierro
Italian	Strike metallico
Chinese (Simplified)	投掷铁球
Chinese (Traditional)	投擲鐵球
Korean	철퇴 던지기
Dutch	Kogelstoot
Russian	Толкание ядра

Mii Brawler's special moves Neutral special Shot Put Ultimate Uppercut Exploding Side Kick Side special Onslaught Burning Dropkick Headache Maker Up special Soaring Axe Kick Helicopter Kick Piston Punch Down special Head-On Assault Feint Jump Foot Flurry Final Smash Omega Blitz

Mii Brawler's special moves Neutral special Shot Put Flashing Mach Punch Exploding Side Kick Side special Onslaught Burning Dropkick Suplex Up special Soaring Axe Kick Helicopter Kick Thrust Uppercut Down special Head-On Assault Feint Jump Counter Throw Final Smash Omega Blitz