Counter Throw

Counter Throw
File:MiiBrawlerCounterThrow.PNG The Brawler performing Counter Throw on Captain Falcon.
User	Mii Brawler
Universe	Super Smash Bros.

“	Grabs opponents that strike with high attacks and then slams them down into the ground.	”
—Description from Ultimate's Move List

Counter Throw (カウンター投げ, Counter Throwing) is one of the three down special moves for the Mii Brawler in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

Overview

The move functions as a counterattack, hence the name. When used, the Brawler takes a defensive stance with his hands covering its face, similarly to Little Mac when he uses Slip Counter. If not hit, the Brawler goes through a small period of endlag, but if he is hit, a heartbeat line icon will appear above his head, and the Brawler will proceed to grab the opponent and throw them behind himself. Like other counterattacks, the throw gains strength depending on the damage of the countered attack.

Counter Throw is unique in many ways: it is actually very fast for a counter, allowing it to be spammed due to its low ending lag, though this is compensated by the move's shorter counter window. It is also one of the two strongest counterattacks in the game due to its multiplier of 1.5×, tied with Gut Check. However, it has multiple flaws: since the counterattack is a grab, the opponent must be within close range to be grabbed; attacks from below soft platforms or moves with a long enough range (most often disjointed hitboxes) will outrange the grab, causing it to miss. Additionally, the counter will not counter anything that hits the Mii Brawler's feet, and completely fails against projectiles (such as Charge Shot), which causes the Brawler to take full damage and knockback.

As a result, Counter Throw is a low-lag option that allows the Brawler to heavily punish enemy mistakes, but is very inconsistent due to its flaws. It can be considered a "high-risk, high-reward" counterattack due to its speed, power, and inconsistency.

Gallery

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  Counter Throw as shown by a Skill Preview in Ultimate.

Trivia

• Counter Throw is the first and only counter in the series that retaliates with a grab.

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