Gale Stab

Slash Launcher
The lunging phase of Slash Launcher.
User	Mii Swordfighter
Universe	Super Smash Bros.

“	Launches forward and unleashes a stab. Charging runs farther and deals more damage.	”
—Description from Ultimate's Move List

Gale Stab (疾風突き), known as Slash Launcher (ランチャースラッシュ, Launcher Slash) and Surging Slash in the NTSC and PAL versions of Super Smash Bros. 4 respectively, is one of three side special moves for the Mii Swordfighter.

Overview

When used, the Mii begins charging. Once the move is released, the Swordfighter lunges forward, striking any enemies he/she happens to collide with. The move is very similar to Ike's custom move Close Combat.

As Gale Stab in Ultimate, the move's animation is changed from a sword swipe to a lunging stab. Compared to its previous counterpart, it now starts faster and deals more damage at full charge, though it now slows down towards its conclusion, and has been deprived of its ability to sweetspot ledges after hitting an opponent.

Customization

Special Move customization was added in Super Smash Bros. 4. These are the variations:

1. Airborne Assault	2. Slash Launcher	3. Chakram
"Flip forward to strike a foe, and then rebound off of them."	"Rush through anyone in your path, and launch them upward."	"A throwing weapon that you can guide with directional inputs."

Gallery

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  Gale Stab as shown by a Skill Preview in Ultimate.

Mii Swordfighter's special moves Neutral special Gale Strike Shuriken of Light Blurring Blade Side special Airborne Assault Slash Launcher Chakram Up special Stone Scabbard Skyward Slash Dash Hero's Spin Down special Blade Counter Reversal Slash Power Thrust Final Smash Final Edge

Mii Swordfighter's special moves Neutral special Gale Strike Shuriken of Light Blurring Blade Side special Airborne Assault Gale Stab Chakram Up special Stone Scabbard Skyward Slash Dash Hero's Spin Down special Blade Counter Reversal Slash Power Thrust Final Smash Final Edge