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:''For Bayonetta's [[Fighter ability]], see [[Bat Within]].'' | :''For Bayonetta's [[Fighter ability]], see [[Bat Within]].'' | ||
'''Witch Time''' ({{ja|ウィッチタイム|Uicchi Taimu}}, ''Witch Time'') is [[Bayonetta]]'s [[down special move]]. | '''Witch Time''' ({{ja|ウィッチタイム|Uicchi Taimu}}, ''Witch Time'') is [[Bayonetta]]'s [[down special move]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Bayonetta slows down time to avoid an attack, allowing her to attack her opponent. | |||
Witch Time' | [[File:SSB4 - Bat & Time.gif|thumb|250px|Bayonetta activating Witch Time & Bat Within at the same time.]] | ||
Bayonetta performs a backflip, and if struck at frame 5 or later (frame 8 or later in ''Ultimate''), activates Witch Time, which slows down nearby opponents (including any who did not attack) dramatically for up to four seconds, leaving them open to a counterattack. This slowdown effect triggers on any enemy that hits Bayonetta with a non-projectile move; it can be activated by [[projectiles]], but it will not slow down the user if they are too far away. Its effect is greater than that of the [[Timer]] item, slowing opponents down to 1/8 speed. This is accompanied with the visual effect of a purple vortex and a clock surrounding the victim. The slowdown duration is signified by the clock's hand, and upon making a full revolution, the effect wears off. If Bayonetta flinches during the effects, it wears off immediately. | |||
Though the hit used to activate | The duration of the slowdown varies based on the victim's damage percentage and how frequently the move is used (which can reduce the slowdown time to as low as only half a second, as of version 1.1.5), regardless of whether it's successful or not. This makes it the only counter where the opponent's damage is taken as a factor and also where the strength or damage of the opponent's move is not taken into account, meaning that even weak attacks can be infamously punished. The move will fully recharge after 21 seconds without use. Though the hit used to activate will be nullified, any other hitboxes produced by the affected character will still be considered active under Witch Time, meaning that multi-hitting attacks can still potentially flinch Bayonetta and stop the slowdown if she is not quick enough to intercept. This can notoriously cause a KO on Bayonetta when she would have had the upper hand, such as against {{SSB4|Charizard}}'s [[Flare Blitz]], since it can still land with full power if she walks into Charizard. Also, there is high ending lag (21 frames) which allows Bayonetta to easily get punished if an attack doesn't connect. | ||
Witch Time does not work against [[grab]]s, though attempting the move gives the user intangibility frames which will make grabs miss, just like Lucario's [[Double Team]]. Furthermore, unlike all other counters, it can activate on non-grab [[unblockable attack]]s. It can also affect opponents while they are [[invincible]], but not when they are completely [[intangible]]. [[Boss]]es and [[enemies]] can be affected by the move as well, but with the exception of the [[Master Shadow]] form of [[Master Core]], they will not display the clock visual effect. | Witch Time does not work against [[grab]]s, though attempting the move gives the user intangibility frames which will make grabs miss, just like Lucario's [[Double Team]]. Furthermore, unlike all other counters, it can activate on non-grab [[unblockable attack]]s. It can also affect opponents while they are [[invincible]], but not when they are completely [[intangible]]. [[Boss]]es and [[enemies]] can be affected by the move as well, but with the exception of the [[Master Shadow]] form of [[Master Core]], they will not display the clock visual effect. | ||
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If Witch Time's effect is activated right before the counter frames run out, '''[[Bat Within]]''' activates instead: Bayonetta will transform into a swarm of bats and travel in any direction the player wishes, while halving the amount of damage taken. This mechanic technically gives Bayonetta the least vulnerable counter. It also makes it the only counter that has a safety net if activated too late, which allows easy punishes. It is also possible to activate both Witch Time and Bat Within at the same time, since the activation times for the two moves overlap within 5 frames of each other. When they are both activated, the slowdown time is reduced to 2/3 of the usual slowdown time, and Bayonetta will take the halved damage. | If Witch Time's effect is activated right before the counter frames run out, '''[[Bat Within]]''' activates instead: Bayonetta will transform into a swarm of bats and travel in any direction the player wishes, while halving the amount of damage taken. This mechanic technically gives Bayonetta the least vulnerable counter. It also makes it the only counter that has a safety net if activated too late, which allows easy punishes. It is also possible to activate both Witch Time and Bat Within at the same time, since the activation times for the two moves overlap within 5 frames of each other. When they are both activated, the slowdown time is reduced to 2/3 of the usual slowdown time, and Bayonetta will take the halved damage. | ||
When | When attacking a slowed-down opponent with a [[charge]]d [[smash attack]], the damage increase from charging them is halved, dealing only 20% more damage when fully charged instead of the usual 40%. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3V5Z_rX3lA] This is most easily seen with the late hit of her up smash, which normally does 15% damage uncharged, but will only deal 18% damage fully charged on a slowed down opponent; otherwise, it would deal 21% damage. | ||
=== | ===Formula=== | ||
Witch Time begins at a base duration of 180 frames, but increases by 1 frame for every 10% damage the opponent has, up to a maximum of 240 frames. Each use decreases the duration by 75 frames, down to a minimum duration of 30 frames (2 continuous uses). This floor is applied before the damage modifier, meaning a 600% opponent will be slowed down for 30 + 60 or 90 frames. Its duration recharges by 0.06 frames for every frame it is not used; thus, it takes 1250 frames or ~20.8 seconds to recharge from one use of Witch Time.<ref>[http://kuroganehammer.com/Smash4/Counters Counters], Kurogane Hammer.</ref> | |||
The values for Witch Time in Smash Ultimate can be found here.[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1cEg4gKeRbwL_teRthOnmH-E3Rs_wXa66HNOFkxYkBaA/edit#gid=810523249] | |||
==Instructional quote== | ==Instructional quote== | ||
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==Origin== | ==Origin== | ||
[[File:WitchTime-Origin.gif|thumb|left|Witch Time as seen in ''Bayonetta''.]] | [[File:WitchTime-Origin.gif|thumb|left|Witch Time as seen in ''Bayonetta''.]] | ||
Witch Time is a major mechanic in ''Bayonetta'', where Bayonetta/Jeanne | Witch Time is a major mechanic in ''Bayonetta'', where Bayonetta/Jeanne slows down time while moving freely within it. It is used to traverse terrain that would otherwise be inaccessible, such as water or rock fragments. It can be activated in a variety of ways, primarily by dodging enemy attacks at the right time, as well as being activated by various accessories. Lumen Sages possess a similar ability called Light Speed, which also lets them slow down time. Various other releases by PlatinumGames and its predecessor, the [[Capcom]] subsidiary Clover Studios, also feature slowdown powers, such as the Bangle of Time in ''Devil May Cry'', the "Slow" VFX ability in ''Viewtiful Joe'', Veil of Mist in ''Okami'', "Focus" in ''Transformers: Devastation'', "Blade Mode" in ''Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance'', and both Unite Bomb and Hero Time in {{uvm|The Wonderful 101}}. | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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Bayonetta SSBU Skill Preview Down Special.png|Witch Time as shown by the [[Move List]] in ''Ultimate''. | Bayonetta SSBU Skill Preview Down Special.png|Witch Time as shown by the [[Move List]] in ''Ultimate''. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
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*Witch Time is the only counter that does not do damage. | *Witch Time is the only counter that does not do damage. | ||
*In ''Ultimate'', Witch Time can activate on all other Final Smashes except for the following cases: | *In ''Ultimate'', Witch Time can activate on all other Final Smashes except for the following cases: | ||
** [[Poltergust G-00]], [[Psystrike]], the Black Hole portion of [[Black Hole Laser]] | ** [[Poltergust G-00]], [[Psystrike]], the Black Hole portion of [[Black Hole Laser]] and [[Super Pac-Man]]. | ||
** The lasting damage part of [[End of Day]]. | ** The lasting damage part of [[End of Day]]. | ||
** [[Dream Home]], [[Dream Town Hall]] and the far hitbox of [[Triforce Slash]]. However, these Final Smashes will fail if Bayonetta is in intangibility frames. | ** [[Dream Home]], [[Dream Town Hall]] and the far hitbox of [[Triforce Slash]]. However, these Final Smashes will fail if Bayonetta is in intangibility frames. | ||
** [[Infernal Climax]], as it does not deal damage | ** [[Infernal Climax]], as it does not deal damage. | ||
* While difficult, it's possible to activate Witch Time on [[Shin Shoryuken / Shinku Hadoken|Shin Shoryuken]] and [[Shippu Jinraikyaku / Shinryuken]] in ''Ultimate''. | * While difficult, it's possible to activate Witch Time on [[Shin Shoryuken / Shinku Hadoken|Shin Shoryuken]] and [[Shippu Jinraikyaku / Shinryuken]] in ''Ultimate''. | ||
** For Shin Shoryuken and Shippu Jinraikyaku, the opponent has to activate Final Smash on frame 7 of Witch Time. | ** For Shin Shoryuken and Shippu Jinraikyaku, the opponent has to activate Final Smash on frame 7 of Witch Time. | ||
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* In ''Ultimate'', Witch Time can slow down [[Snake]], [[Rosalina]], [[Inkling]], [[Piranha Plant]] and Bayonetta while their respective Final Smash is active. | * In ''Ultimate'', Witch Time can slow down [[Snake]], [[Rosalina]], [[Inkling]], [[Piranha Plant]] and Bayonetta while their respective Final Smash is active. | ||
** Bayonetta being a special case where Witch Time slows down an intangible target. | ** Bayonetta being a special case where Witch Time slows down an intangible target. | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[http://bayonetta.wikia.com/wiki/Witch_Time Witch Time on the Bayonetta Wiki] | *[http://bayonetta.wikia.com/wiki/Witch_Time Witch Time on the Bayonetta Wiki] | ||
==References== | ==References== |