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'''Type''' is the term used to refer to how an attacker performs an attack in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]''. For example, using an arm to attack makes it an [[Arm]] attack.
'''Type''' is the term used to refer to how an attacker performs an attack in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'', and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. For example, using an arm to attack makes it an [[Arm]] attack.


In ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'', the concept is tied to how [[sticker]]s are used in [[The Subspace Emissary]] to power up attacks of a certain type. In ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'', the concept is used by [[power]]s in [[Smash Run]]. Types have no significance outside of these game modes.
In ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'', the concept is tied to how [[sticker]]s are used in [[The Subspace Emissary]] to power up attacks of a certain type. In ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'', the concept is used by [[power]]s in [[Smash Run]]. In ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', [[spirit]]s can power up attacks of certain types, and some [[condition]]s in [[Spirit Battle]]s boost the power of certain attack types. Types have no significance outside of these cases.


The origin of the term "type" is unclear. While {{sm|Toomai}} coined the term upon discovering the coding of the feature, he does not recall why he chose it, given that "type" is used by other series (such as the ''Pokémon'' series) to refer to what is known in ''Smash Bros.'' as [[effect]]s.
The origin of the term "type" is unclear. While {{sm|Toomai}} coined the term upon discovering the coding of the feature, he does not recall why he chose it, given that "type" is used by other series (such as the ''Pokémon'' series) to refer to what is known in ''Smash Bros.'' as [[effect]]s.


==List of types==
==List of types==
===Super Smash Bros. Brawl===
Evidence suggests that, while not all types have corresponding Smash Run powers, the underlying data structure remains the same as ''Brawl'', and so all types in ''Brawl'' are also in ''SSB4''. There is currently no evidence of new types.
<!--This list is sorted alphabetically, except for Typeless.-->
<!--This list is sorted alphabetically, except for Typeless.-->
*[[Typeless]] is the default type of hitboxes, mostly used if no other type is applicable.
*[[Typeless]] is the default type of hitboxes, mostly used if no other type is applicable.
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*[[Head]] attacks involve headbutts.
*[[Head]] attacks involve headbutts.
*[[Leg]] attacks involve kicks, stomps, and knees; it is split into sub-types of Foot and Knee.
*[[Leg]] attacks involve kicks, stomps, and knees; it is split into sub-types of Foot and Knee.
*[[Magic]] attacks involve magical power.
*[[Magic (type)|Magic]] attacks involve magical power.
*[[Pikmin]] attacks are the type of all attacks made by Pikmin.
*[[Pikmin (type)|Pikmin]] attacks are the type of all attacks made by Pikmin.
*[[PK]] attacks involve psychic power.
*[[PK]] attacks involve psychic power.
*[[Spin]] attacks involve attacks consisting of several rotations.
*[[Spin]] attacks involve attacks consisting of several rotations.
*[[Tail]] attacks involve tail whips and the like.
*[[Tail]] attacks involve tail whips and the like.
*[[Throwing]] is the type used by throws, and can also be applied to hitboxes.
*[[Throwing]] is the type used by throws, and can also be applied to hitboxes.
*[[Water]] attacks involve shooting water.
*[[Water (type)|Water]] attacks involve shooting or otherwise manipulating water.
*[[Weapon]] attacks used various implements to attack. In addition to the main Weapon type, it has multiple sub-types: Sword, Hammer, Bow, Bat, Umbrella, and Whip.
*[[Weapon]] attacks used various implements to attack. In addition to the main Weapon type, it has multiple sub-types: Sword, Hammer, Sacred, Bat, Parasol, and Whip.


===Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS===
{{Types}}
<!--This list is sorted as the powers are in SSB-3DS when sorted by category (in the PAL version at least), except for Typeless.-->
[[Category:Types|*]]
*[[Typeless]] is the default type of hitboxes, mostly used if no other type is applicable.
*[[Arm]] attacks include attack from the arms, such as punches.
*[[Leg]] attacks include attacks from the legs, such as kicks.
*[[Head]] attacks include attacks from the head, such as headbutts.
*[[Body]] attacks include attacks from the torso, such as body blows.
*[[Throwing]] is the type used by [[throw]]s, and can also be applied to hitboxes.
 
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Latest revision as of 15:49, December 30, 2023

Type is the term used to refer to how an attacker performs an attack in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. For example, using an arm to attack makes it an Arm attack.

In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, the concept is tied to how stickers are used in The Subspace Emissary to power up attacks of a certain type. In Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS, the concept is used by powers in Smash Run. In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, spirits can power up attacks of certain types, and some conditions in Spirit Battles boost the power of certain attack types. Types have no significance outside of these cases.

The origin of the term "type" is unclear. While Toomai coined the term upon discovering the coding of the feature, he does not recall why he chose it, given that "type" is used by other series (such as the Pokémon series) to refer to what is known in Smash Bros. as effects.

List of types[edit]

Evidence suggests that, while not all types have corresponding Smash Run powers, the underlying data structure remains the same as Brawl, and so all types in Brawl are also in SSB4. There is currently no evidence of new types.

  • Typeless is the default type of hitboxes, mostly used if no other type is applicable.
  • Arm attacks involve punches, slaps, and elbows; it is split into sub-types of Hand and Elbow.
  • Bite attacks involve teeth.
  • Body and Butt attacks involve shoulder rams and other full-body attacks.
  • Energy attacks involve damaging energy.
  • Explosive attacks involve explosions.
  • Head attacks involve headbutts.
  • Leg attacks involve kicks, stomps, and knees; it is split into sub-types of Foot and Knee.
  • Magic attacks involve magical power.
  • Pikmin attacks are the type of all attacks made by Pikmin.
  • PK attacks involve psychic power.
  • Spin attacks involve attacks consisting of several rotations.
  • Tail attacks involve tail whips and the like.
  • Throwing is the type used by throws, and can also be applied to hitboxes.
  • Water attacks involve shooting or otherwise manipulating water.
  • Weapon attacks used various implements to attack. In addition to the main Weapon type, it has multiple sub-types: Sword, Hammer, Sacred, Bat, Parasol, and Whip.


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List of attack types
Individual types Bite Bite (type) • Energy Energy (type) • Explosive Explosive (type) • Head Head (type) • Magic Magic (type) • Pikmin Pikmin (type) • PK PK (type) • Spin Spin (type) • Tail Tail (type) • Typeless Typeless (type) • Throwing Throwing (type) • Water Water (type)
Type groups Arm (Elbow Elbow (type) • Hand Hand (type))
Body (Body Body (type) • Butt Butt (type))
Leg (Foot Foot (type) • Knee Knee (type))
Weapon (Bat Bat (type) • Hammer Hammer (type) • Sacred Sacred (type) • Sword Sword (type) • Parasol Parasol (type) • Weapon Weapon (type) • Whip Whip (type))
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