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When used, K. Rool will puff out his stomach whilst a green visual effect is displayed on the armor, and reflect any damage onto the opponent. It works like a [[counterattack]] and can also [[reflection|reflect]] [[projectile]]s. However, the counter hitbox is centered on K. Rool's stomach, making the rest of his body vulnerable, much like the ''Melee'' and ''Brawl'' versions of [[Toad (move)|Toad]]. | When used, K. Rool will puff out his stomach whilst a green visual effect is displayed on the armor, and reflect any damage onto the opponent. It works like a [[counterattack]] and can also [[reflection|reflect]] [[projectile]]s. However, the counter hitbox is centered on K. Rool's stomach, making the rest of his body vulnerable, much like the ''Melee'' and ''Brawl'' versions of [[Toad (move)|Toad]]. | ||
Despite its appearance, the move does not interact with K. Rool's [[Belly Super Armor]] in any way; countering an attack does not deal any damage to his armor, and he can counter attacks that would normally break his armor in one hit (such as a [[Falcon Punch]]) even if the armor has already been damaged. Another notable benefit is the fact that there are surprisingly long periods of intangibility on the counter, being Frames 4-15. This means that occasionally, Grabs can miss K. Rool entirely | Despite its appearance, the move does not interact with K. Rool's [[Belly Super Armor]] in any way; countering an attack does not deal any damage to his armor, and he can counter attacks that would normally break his armor in one hit (such as a [[Falcon Punch]]) even if the armor has already been damaged. Another notable benefit is the fact that there are surprisingly long periods of intangibility on the counter, being Frames 4-15. This means that occasionally, Grabs can miss K. Rool entirely (although the endlag makes this mostly for naught) unlike most counters in the game. | ||
As a consequence however, the move has | Gut Check has a damage multiplier of 1.5× for both counterattacks and reflected projectiles while dealing 12% minimum, making it second after {{SSBU|Joker}}'s [[Rebel's Guard]] for the highest damage multiplier of any counterattack, thus being a rather strong counter. This means that some moves being countered can be enough to put an opponent in kill range for the character, making it an important piece of kit. | ||
It is also possible to reverse the counterattack (although not the counter preparation itself), making it a useful tech choice in Team Battles, or for gimping opponents going too deep into King K. Rool's hurtbox. It is also handy as a mixup if the opponent would otherwise be stage spiked, although this is mostly a gimmick. Upon use, it grants a short period of complete intangibility, and the hitbox upon countering also lingers for a bit, being especially useful against oppressive projectiles. It is also possible to reverse the counter on refection, with the reflector still being active until the move ends. This means that in free for all or team battles, K. Rool does have additional defense against a coordinated assault. | |||
Gut Check is handy as a ledge option, as jumping with it exploits the fact it halts all aerial momentum. While this otherwise makes its usage debatable (as it can hinder horizontal recovery severely), in this case it's a very strong fake out that's faster than simply climbing up. With the counter's very strong 5 frame startup (with frame 4 intangibility), it's definitely one of K. Rool's finer ledge options. On the flip side this can also be used to punish getup attacks or opponent's ledge options, such as {{SSBU|Ridley}}'s [[Wing Blitz]] with a forward input. | |||
As a consequence however, the move has 34 frames of endlag on whiff, making it one of the slowest and most punishable in the game, up there with {{SSBU|Palutena}}. The move doesn't do very well against projectiles with low cooldown either: even after countering, Gut Check possesses notable endlag, even with the buffs it received in 3.0.0. This allows for a punish should the opponent dodge the reflected projectile, making fast opponents very difficult to deal with. It is also very easy to simply bait the reflect out and then reflect the projectile back again, usually resulting in a KO as K. Rool is caught in the endlag of the attack. There are also occasions that Gut Check can simply miss or hit with the sourspot (on the "gust of wind"), which makes it unsafe against some ranged fighters. | |||
By far the biggest issue with Gut Check is the fact that the activation hitbox is exclusively on K. Rool's belly. This means opponents hitting his head or feet - despite facing him - will not trigger the counter. This means that the move is punishable not only in endlag, but when starting up as well. A K. Rool player will usually have to try and use Gut Check as a combo breaker, or on reaction, for it to work properly. It's not a bad counter by any stretch of the imagination, but it requires careful precision to be used correctly. | |||
==Origin== | ==Origin== | ||
Revision as of 05:13, May 5, 2019
| Gut Check | |
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 King K. Rool using Gut Check in Ultimate. | |
| User | King K. Rool |
| Universe | Donkey Kong |
| “ | Counterattacks with his belly. Cannot be used continuously, and does not protect from behind. | ” |
| —Description from Ultimate's Move List | ||
Gut Check (ボディカウンター, Body Counter) is King K. Rool's down special move.
Overview
When used, K. Rool will puff out his stomach whilst a green visual effect is displayed on the armor, and reflect any damage onto the opponent. It works like a counterattack and can also reflect projectiles. However, the counter hitbox is centered on K. Rool's stomach, making the rest of his body vulnerable, much like the Melee and Brawl versions of Toad.
Despite its appearance, the move does not interact with K. Rool's Belly Super Armor in any way; countering an attack does not deal any damage to his armor, and he can counter attacks that would normally break his armor in one hit (such as a Falcon Punch) even if the armor has already been damaged. Another notable benefit is the fact that there are surprisingly long periods of intangibility on the counter, being Frames 4-15. This means that occasionally, Grabs can miss K. Rool entirely (although the endlag makes this mostly for naught) unlike most counters in the game.
Gut Check has a damage multiplier of 1.5× for both counterattacks and reflected projectiles while dealing 12% minimum, making it second after Joker's Rebel's Guard for the highest damage multiplier of any counterattack, thus being a rather strong counter. This means that some moves being countered can be enough to put an opponent in kill range for the character, making it an important piece of kit.
It is also possible to reverse the counterattack (although not the counter preparation itself), making it a useful tech choice in Team Battles, or for gimping opponents going too deep into King K. Rool's hurtbox. It is also handy as a mixup if the opponent would otherwise be stage spiked, although this is mostly a gimmick. Upon use, it grants a short period of complete intangibility, and the hitbox upon countering also lingers for a bit, being especially useful against oppressive projectiles. It is also possible to reverse the counter on refection, with the reflector still being active until the move ends. This means that in free for all or team battles, K. Rool does have additional defense against a coordinated assault.
Gut Check is handy as a ledge option, as jumping with it exploits the fact it halts all aerial momentum. While this otherwise makes its usage debatable (as it can hinder horizontal recovery severely), in this case it's a very strong fake out that's faster than simply climbing up. With the counter's very strong 5 frame startup (with frame 4 intangibility), it's definitely one of K. Rool's finer ledge options. On the flip side this can also be used to punish getup attacks or opponent's ledge options, such as Ridley's Wing Blitz with a forward input.
As a consequence however, the move has 34 frames of endlag on whiff, making it one of the slowest and most punishable in the game, up there with Palutena. The move doesn't do very well against projectiles with low cooldown either: even after countering, Gut Check possesses notable endlag, even with the buffs it received in 3.0.0. This allows for a punish should the opponent dodge the reflected projectile, making fast opponents very difficult to deal with. It is also very easy to simply bait the reflect out and then reflect the projectile back again, usually resulting in a KO as K. Rool is caught in the endlag of the attack. There are also occasions that Gut Check can simply miss or hit with the sourspot (on the "gust of wind"), which makes it unsafe against some ranged fighters.
By far the biggest issue with Gut Check is the fact that the activation hitbox is exclusively on K. Rool's belly. This means opponents hitting his head or feet - despite facing him - will not trigger the counter. This means that the move is punishable not only in endlag, but when starting up as well. A K. Rool player will usually have to try and use Gut Check as a combo breaker, or on reaction, for it to work properly. It's not a bad counter by any stretch of the imagination, but it requires careful precision to be used correctly.
Origin
This move is likely inspired by several instances of Kremling resilience. K. Rool himself is seen using his big frame to attack by bouncing on his stomach in Donkey Kong Land; this also inspired his dash attack and neutral aerial. It could also draw inspiration from King K. Rool's immunity to front attacks in Donkey Kong Country, which is due to his belly being plated in armor.[1] Throughout many games in the Donkey Kong Country series, Kremlings other than K. Rool who took attacks to protected areas of their bodies (or were attacked with insufficient force) could shrug off the blow, and in some cases damage their assailant. In Donkey Kong 64, Klump was a tough enemy who damaged Kongs who made contact with him by bulging out his belly in a manner most similar to Gut Check.
Gallery
Gut Check as shown by a Skill Preview in Ultimate.
Trivia
- The Smash Blog on the Ultimate website refers to this move as “Stomach Attack” (お腹を突き出, Stomach Protruding).[2]
- While Gut Check does not utilize Belly Super Armor, the Techniques menu claims it does.
