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{{cquote|''An elegant flight through the air. Adjust direction with {{button|3DS|Circle Pad}}.''|cite=''Smash for 3DS''{{'}}s foldout}}
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{{cquote|''Flies into the air at an angle. The angle can be adjusted with left or right directional input.''|cite=Description from ''Ultimate''{{'}}s Move List}}}}


'''Launch Star''' ({{ja|ギャラクシージャンプ|Gyarakushījanpu}}, ''Galaxy Jump'') is [[Rosalina]]'s [[up special move]].
'''Launch Star''' ({{ja|ギャラクシージャンプ|Gyarakushījanpu}}, ''Galaxy Jump'') is [[Rosalina]]'s [[up special move]].


==Overview==
==Overview==
Rosalina uses a {{s|mariowiki|Launch Star}} to propel herself through the air. In addition to covering considerable distance at quite a fast speed, the move can also be angled; holding the control stick backward angles it directly upward, holding the control stick forward angles it at an acute angle and not holding the control stick angles it upward at a slight angle.
Rosalina uses a rainbow-colored {{s|mariowiki|Launch Star}} to propel herself through the air. In addition to covering considerable distance at quite a fast speed, the move can also be angled; holding the control stick backward angles it directly upward, holding the control stick forward angles it at an acute angle and not holding the control stick angles it upward at a slight angle.


Despite its positives, Launch Star has no hitbox and thus has no offensive use whatsoever. It is also susceptible to [[gimping]] if the opponent is quick enough and reads the launching angle properly. Lastly, it is also difficult to sweetspot the [[ledge]] with, due to Rosalina's large hurtbox and the difficulty in angling her trajectory when facing backwards. However, Luma can still perform aerials while Rosalina is in her [[helpless]] state, so Rosalina is not completely defenseless after using this move.
Despite its positives, Launch Star has no hitbox and thus has no offensive use whatsoever. It is also susceptible to [[gimping]] if the opponent is quick enough and reads the launching angle properly. Lastly, it is also difficult to sweetspot the [[ledge]] with, due to Rosalina's large hurtbox and the difficulty in angling her trajectory when facing backwards. However, Luma can still perform aerials while Rosalina is in her [[helpless]] state, so Rosalina is not completely defenseless after using this move.
 
==Instructional quotes==
{{InstructionalQuotes
|ssb4-3char=Rosalina
|ssb4-3desc=An elegant flight through the air. Adjust direction with {{button|3DS|Circle Pad}}.
|ssbuchar=Rosalina
|ssbudesc=Flies into the air at an angle. The angle can be adjusted with left or right directional input.
}}


==Customization==
==Customization==
Special Move customization was added in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''. These are the variations:
Special Move customization was added in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''. These are the variations:
{{CustomSet|Rosalina|Up|name1=Launch Star|desc1=Fly into the air at an angle. You can adjust the angle a bit by pressing left and right.|name2=Launch Star Plus|desc2=Sends you skyward quicker, but you can't control the angle of the ascent.|name3=Launch Star Attack|desc3=You travel a shorter distance than normal, but hitting opponents will launch them.}}
{{CustomSet|Rosalina|Up|name1=Launch Star|desc1-ntsc=Fly into the air at an angle. You can adjust the angle a bit by pressing left and right.|desc1-pal=Sends you skywards at an angle. You can adjust the angle slightly.|name2=Launch Star Plus|desc2-ntsc=Sends you skyward quicker, but you can't control the angle of ascent.|desc2-pal=Sends you skywards quicker, but you can't control the angle of ascent.|name3=Launch Star Attack|desc3-ntsc=You travel a shorter distance than normal, but hitting opponents will launch them.|desc3-pal=A shorter ascent, but with the added ability to launch opponents.}}
# '''Launch Star''': Default.
# '''Launch Star''': Default.
# '''Launch Star Plus''': Increases vertical recovery and quickens the ascent, but the angle cannot be changed. Upon ending, there is a brief delay before Rosalina can move freely again.
# '''Launch Star Plus''': Increases vertical recovery and quickens the ascent, but the angle cannot be changed. Upon ending, there is a brief delay before Rosalina can move freely again.
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[[File:Launch Star.png|thumb|A Launch Star in ''{{s|mariowiki|Super Mario Galaxy 2}}''.]]
[[File:Launch Star.png|thumb|A Launch Star in ''{{s|mariowiki|Super Mario Galaxy 2}}''.]]
Launch Stars are a major means of traversing through each planet in ''{{s|supermariowiki|Super Mario Galaxy}}'' and [[supermariowiki:Super Mario Galaxy 2|its sequel]]. They usually form after clearing an objective needed for each planet, which include but are not limited to freeing a yellow Luma or the Launch Star itself, collecting five pieces called {{s|mariowiki|Star Chip}}s, or defeating all of the enemies in an area. They usually come in orange, but they can be pink (leading to a galaxy or planet formed from feeding a {{s|mariowiki|Hungry Luma}}) or green (leading to or found in the {{s|mariowiki|Planet of Trials}} in ''Super Mario Galaxy''). However, none of the stars seen in the games resemble the one used by Rosalina, and the move's Japanese name does not correspond with the respective name of Launch Stars ({{ja|スターリング|Sutā Ringu}}, ''Star Ring'').
Launch Stars are a major means of traversing through each planet in ''{{s|supermariowiki|Super Mario Galaxy}}'' and [[supermariowiki:Super Mario Galaxy 2|its sequel]]. They usually form after clearing an objective needed for each planet, which include but are not limited to freeing a yellow Luma or the Launch Star itself, collecting five pieces called {{s|mariowiki|Star Chip}}s, or defeating all of the enemies in an area. They usually come in orange, but they can be pink (leading to a galaxy or planet formed from feeding a {{s|mariowiki|Hungry Luma}}) or green (leading to or found in the {{s|mariowiki|Planet of Trials}} in ''Super Mario Galaxy''). However, none of the stars seen in the games resemble the one used by Rosalina, and the move's Japanese name does not correspond with the respective name of Launch Stars ({{ja|スターリング|Sutā Ringu}}, ''Star Ring'').
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
Rainbow Road SSB4 3DS.jpg|Launch Star in {{for3ds}}
Rainbow Road SSB4 3DS.jpg|Launch Star in {{for3ds}}
Rosalina & Luma SSBU Skill Preview Up Special.png|Rosalina using Launch Star as shown by a Skill Preview in ''Ultimate''.
Rosalina & Luma SSBU Skill Preview Up Special.png|Rosalina using Launch Star as shown by the [[Move List]] in ''Ultimate''.
</gallery>
</gallery>
==Names in other languages==
{{langtable
|ja={{ja|ギャラクシージャンプ|Gyarakushījanpu}}, ''Galaxy Jump''
|en=Launch Star
|fr=Super anneau étoile
|es=Salto estelar
|de=Sternensprung
|it=Balzo stellare
|nl=Springster
|ru={{rollover|Пусковая звезда|Puskovaya zvezda|?}}
|ko={{rollover|갤럭시 점프|Gaelleoksi Jeompeu|?}}, ''Galaxy Jump''
|zh_cn={{rollover|银河跳跃|Yínhé Tiàoyuè|?}}
|zh_tw={{rollover|銀河跳躍|Yínhé Tiàoyuè|?}}
}}


{{Special Moves|char=Rosalina}}
{{Special Moves|char=Rosalina}}

Latest revision as of 17:17, November 27, 2022

For the item, see Super Launch Star.
Launch Star
Rosalina Up B SSBU.gif
Rosalina is launched by a star.
User Rosalina
Universe Mario
Article on Super Mario Wiki Launch Star

Launch Star (ギャラクシージャンプ, Galaxy Jump) is Rosalina's up special move.

Overview[edit]

Rosalina uses a rainbow-colored Launch Star to propel herself through the air. In addition to covering considerable distance at quite a fast speed, the move can also be angled; holding the control stick backward angles it directly upward, holding the control stick forward angles it at an acute angle and not holding the control stick angles it upward at a slight angle.

Despite its positives, Launch Star has no hitbox and thus has no offensive use whatsoever. It is also susceptible to gimping if the opponent is quick enough and reads the launching angle properly. Lastly, it is also difficult to sweetspot the ledge with, due to Rosalina's large hurtbox and the difficulty in angling her trajectory when facing backwards. However, Luma can still perform aerials while Rosalina is in her helpless state, so Rosalina is not completely defenseless after using this move.

Instructional quotes[edit]

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS case foldout Rosalina (SSB4) An elegant flight through the air. Adjust direction with Circle Pad.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Move List Rosalina (SSBU) Flies into the air at an angle. The angle can be adjusted with left or right directional input.

Customization[edit]

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

1. Launch Star 2. Launch Star Plus 3. Launch Star Attack
Launch Star
Launch Star Plus
Launch Star Attack
NTSC "Fly into the air at an angle. You can adjust the angle a bit by pressing left and right."

PAL "Sends you skywards at an angle. You can adjust the angle slightly."

NTSC "Sends you skyward quicker, but you can't control the angle of ascent."

PAL "Sends you skywards quicker, but you can't control the angle of ascent."

NTSC "You travel a shorter distance than normal, but hitting opponents will launch them."

PAL "A shorter ascent, but with the added ability to launch opponents."

  1. Launch Star: Default.
  2. Launch Star Plus: Increases vertical recovery and quickens the ascent, but the angle cannot be changed. Upon ending, there is a brief delay before Rosalina can move freely again.
  3. Launch Star Attack: Does not travel as far, but can damage and launch enemies. The move halts Rosalina's momentum upon ending, however, making it much less effective for long-distance recoveries than the default Launch Star.

Origin[edit]

A Launch Star in Super Mario Galaxy 2.

Launch Stars are a major means of traversing through each planet in Super Mario Galaxy and its sequel. They usually form after clearing an objective needed for each planet, which include but are not limited to freeing a yellow Luma or the Launch Star itself, collecting five pieces called Star Chips, or defeating all of the enemies in an area. They usually come in orange, but they can be pink (leading to a galaxy or planet formed from feeding a Hungry Luma) or green (leading to or found in the Planet of Trials in Super Mario Galaxy). However, none of the stars seen in the games resemble the one used by Rosalina, and the move's Japanese name does not correspond with the respective name of Launch Stars (スターリング, Star Ring).

Gallery[edit]

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name
Japan Japanese ギャラクシージャンプ, Galaxy Jump
UK English Launch Star
France French Super anneau étoile
Germany German Sternensprung
Spain Spanish Salto estelar
Italy Italian Balzo stellare
China Chinese (Simplified) 银河跳跃
Taiwan Chinese (Traditional) 銀河跳躍
South Korea Korean 갤럭시 점프, Galaxy Jump
Netherlands Dutch Springster
Russia Russian Пусковая звезда