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{{Infobox Special Move
{{Infobox Special Move
|name=Luigi Cyclone
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|user=[[Luigi]]
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==Overview==
==Overview==
Luigi Cyclone is similar to the [[Mario Tornado]] in that it involves Luigi spinning around wildly with arms outstretched and finishes with a full-body stretching bash. It is different from the Mario Tornado, however, because there are only two hits (prior to ''[[Brawl]]''). To add, Luigi closes his eyes in fear when using the move (not in ''[[Smash 4]]'').
Luigi Cyclone is similar to the [[Mario Tornado]] in that it involves Luigi spinning around wildly with arms outstretched (with Luigi saying "Yahoo!" prior to ''[[Brawl]]'') and finishes with a full-body stretching bash (with Luigi shouting starting with ''Brawl''). Unlike the Mario Tornado, however, prior to ''Brawl'', there were only two hits. To add, Luigi closes his eyes in fear when using the move (not in ''[[Smash 4]]'').


It can be used as a recovery move by [[button mash|button-mashing]] the special button. For vertical distance, this works best after a jump in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'', because the move carries Luigi's momentum with it, but if used while falling, it will be much more difficult to gain height.
It can be used as a recovery move by [[button mash|button-mashing]] the special button. For vertical distance, this works best after a jump in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'', because the move carries Luigi's momentum with it, but if used while falling, it will be much more difficult to gain height.
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===In ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''===
===In ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''===
In the original ''Super Smash Bros.'', there are a total of two hits during the move: one at the beginning (when Luigi curls up and begins to spin), and one at the end (when Luigi sends out his hands), which deals 15% and 18% damage, respectively, with the latter dealing significantly more [[Knockback|knockback]] than the former. Only one of the hitboxes can hit a particular enemy with a use of the move, however, acting more like a [[sex kick]]. The first incarnation of the move is not as difficult to use as a recovery move as the one in ''[[Melee]],'' but is slightly more difficult than in ''[[Brawl]]''. Otherwise, it is exactly the same as Mario Tornado. For a sure hit, it is mostly used to attack an airborne enemy from above by rising. It is usually considered Luigi's secondary [[KO|KO'ing]] move after his [[Super Jump Punch]]. Notably, this variant is the only version of the move that comes out on frame 1 as opposed to frame 7, making it a notoriously effective combo breaker.
In the original ''Super Smash Bros.'', there are a total of two hits during the move: one at the beginning (when Luigi curls up and begins to spin), and one at the end (when Luigi sends out his hands), which deals 15% and 18% damage, respectively, with the latter dealing significantly more [[Knockback|knockback]] than the former. Only one of the hitboxes can hit a particular enemy with a use of the move, however, acting more like a [[sex kick]]. The first incarnation of the move is not as difficult to use as a recovery move as the one in ''[[Melee]],'' but is slightly more difficult than in ''[[Brawl]]''. Otherwise, it is exactly the same as Mario Tornado. For a sure hit, it is mostly used to attack an airborne enemy from above by rising. It is usually considered Luigi's secondary [[KO|KO'ing]] move after his [[Super Jump Punch]]. Notably, this variant is the only version of the move that comes out on frame 1, making it a notoriously effective combo breaker.


===In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''===
===In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''===
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*19 presses gives the maximum height.<ref>[http://ikneedata.com/graphsgfys/luigi.html "Luigi Rising Cyclone Heights"]</ref> This would require the B button to alternate between being held and relieved between each [[frame]], and is believed impossible to achieve in normal human play.
*19 presses gives the maximum height.<ref>[http://ikneedata.com/graphsgfys/luigi.html "Luigi Rising Cyclone Heights"]</ref> This would require the B button to alternate between being held and relieved between each [[frame]], and is believed impossible to achieve in normal human play.


Curiously, with certain combinations of characters, [[Port priority|controller ports]] (only works for the player in the higher port), and stages, the Cyclone may start already charged. The full list of combinations (for the NTSC version) can be found [https://smashboards.com/threads/luigis-down-b-starting-charged.292168/#post-12768689 here].
Due to a programming error, the parameter to determine if Luigi Cyclone is charged or uncharged at the beginning of a game is left blank. This causes the game to arbitrarily determine if the move should start charged or uncharged. Factors towards this determination include character combinations, [[Port priority|controller ports]] (only works for the player in the higher port starting with player 4), and the stage being played on. The full list of combinations (for the NTSC version) was found by {{Sm|OkamiBW}} in [https://smashboards.com/threads/luigis-down-b-starting-charged.292168/#post-12768689 this SmashBoards post]. In the PAL version it seems to only work for the player with the lower port (stating with player 1), independent of character choice and on the stages [[Fountain of Dreams]], [[Pokémon Stadium]], [[Icicle Mountain]], [[Onett]], [[Big Blue]] and [[Poké Floats]].
In the PAL version it seems to only work for the player with the lower port, independent of character choice and on the stages [[Fountain of Dreams]], [[Pokémon Stadium]], [[Icicle Mountain]], [[Onett]], [[Big Blue]] and [[Poké Floats]].
 
====Combinations that start the game with Luigi Cyclone charged (NTSC)====
{|class="wikitable"
!Character
!Legal stages
!Other stages
|-
|{{SSBM|Bowser}}||[[Yoshi's Story]], [[Pokémon Stadium]], {{SSBM|Battlefield}}||[[Great Bay]], [[Corneria]], [[Super Happy Tree|Yoshi’s Island N64]], [[Kongo Jungle (SSB)|Kongo Jungle N64]]
|-
|{{SSBM|Captain Falcon}}||Yoshi's Story, Pokémon Stadium||[[Icicle Mountain]], [[Flat Zone]], [[Yoshi's Island (SSBM)|Yoshi’s Island]], [[Mushroom Kingdom (SSBM)|Mushroom Kingdom]], Kongo Jungle N64
|-
|{{SSBM|Dr. Mario}}||Pokémon Stadium||Flat Zone, [[Temple]], [[Poké Floats]]
|-
|{{SSBM|Donkey Kong}}||[[Fountain of Dreams]], Pokémon Stadium, Battlefield, {{SSBM|Final Destination}}, [[Dream Land (SSB)|Dream Land]]||Flat Zone, [[Rainbow Cruise]], Temple, [[Onett]], [[Mute City (SSBM)|Mute City]]
|-
|{{SSBM|Falco}}||Yoshi's Story, Battlefield, Final Destination||Corneria, [[Venom]], Poké Floats
|-
|{{SSBM|Fox}}||Yoshi's Island, Pokémon Stadium, Final Destination||Mushroom Kingdom, [[Brinstar Depths]], Poké Floats
|-
|{{SSBM|Ganondorf}}||Final Destination||[[Kongo Falls|Kongo Jungle]], Corneria, [[Jungle Japes]], Yoshi's Island, [[Brinstar]], Mushroom Kingdom, Poké Floats, Yoshi’s Island N64
|-
|{{SSBM|Ice Climbers}}||''None''||Icicle Mountain, [[Princess Peach's Castle]], Kongo Jungle, Great Bay, Corneria, Temple, Yoshi's Island, [[Green Greens]], Mushroom Kingdom
|-
|{{SSBM|Jigglypuff}}||Battlefield||Princess Peach's Castle, Kongo Jungle, Green Greens, Venom, Poké Floats, [[Mushroom Kingdom II]], Yoshi’s Island N64
|-
|{{SSBM|Kirby}}||Pokémon Stadium, Battlefield||Corneria, Temple, Yoshi's Island, Mushroom Kingdom, Brinstar Depths, Yoshi’s Island N64
|-
|{{SSBM|Link}}||Pokémon Stadium||Icicle Mountain, Princess Peach's Castle, Kongo Jungle, Great Bay, Corneria, Jungle Japes, Temple, Green Greens, Brinstar, Mushroom Kingdom, [[Big Blue]], Yoshi’s Island N64, Kongo Jungle N64
|-
|{{SSBM|Luigi}}||Yoshi's Story||Princess Peach's Castle, Jungle Japes, Temple, Venom, Onett, Mute City
|-
|{{SSBM|Mario}}||''None''||Princess Peach's Castle, [[Fourside]], Poké Floats, Mushroom Kingdom II
|-
|{{SSBM|Marth}}||Final Destination, Dream Land||Icicle Mountain, Rainbow Cruise, Temple, Green Greens, Big Blue, Poké Floats, Mushroom Kingdom II
|-
|{{SSBM|Mewtwo}}||Final Destination||Princess Peach's Castle, Great Bay, Flat Zone, Temple, Yoshi's Island, Green Greens, Venom, Mute City, Mushroom Kingdom II, Kongo Jungle N64
|-
|{{SSBM|Mr. Game & Watch}}||Yoshi's Story, Pokémon Stadium, Final Destination||Rainbow Cruise, Yoshi's Island, Green Greens, Big Blue, Poké Floats
|-
|{{SSBM|Ness}}||Yoshi's Story, Fountain of Dreams, Final Destination||Rainbow Cruise, Temple, Mute City, Fourside, Big Blue, Poké Floats
|-
|{{SSBM|Peach}}||Yoshi's Story, Fountain of Dreams, Pokémon Stadium, Final Destination||Rainbow Cruise, Temple, Green Greens, Brinstar, Onett, Mushroom Kingdom, Poké Floats
|-
|{{SSBM|Pichu}}||Yoshi's Story, Pokémon Stadium||Princess Peach's Castle, Kongo Jungle, Jungle Japes, Venom, Brinstar Depths, Mushroom Kingdom II, Yoshi’s Island N64
|-
|{{SSBM|Pikachu}}||Pokémon Stadium, Battlefield||Princess Peach's Castle, Corneria, Yoshi's Island, Green Greens, Venom, Brinstar, Onett, Mute City, Mushroom Kingdom II
|-
|{{SSBM|Roy}}||''None''||Icicle Mountain, Kongo Jungle, Jungle Japes, Green Greens, Venom, Mushroom Kingdom, Mushroom Kingdom II, Yoshi’s Island N64, Kongo Jungle N64
|-
|{{SSBM|Samus}}||Fountain of Dreams, Dream Land||Great Bay, Rainbow Cruise, Temple, Yoshi's Island, Onett, Mute City, Big Blue, Mushroom Kingdom II, Yoshi’s Island N64, Kongo Jungle N64
|-
|{{SSBM|Sheik}}||Fountain of Dreams, Battlefield, Final Destination||Kongo Jungle, Jungle Japes, Fourside, Big Blue, Poké Floats, Mushroom Kingdom II, Kongo Jungle N64
|-
|{{SSBM|Yoshi}}||Yoshi's Story, Fountain of Dreams, Battlefield, Final Destination||Rainbow Cruise, Venom, Brinstar, Onett, Fourside, Big Blue, Mushroom Kingdom II, Kongo Jungle N64
|-
|{{SSBM|Young Link}}||Fountain of Dreams, Pokémon Stadium, Battlefield, Final Destination||Princess Peach's Castle, Kongo Jungle, Corneria, Onett, Mute City, Kongo Jungle N64
|-
|{{SSBM|Zelda}}||Fountain of Dreams||Princess Peach's Castle, Kongo Jungle, Great Bay, Jungle Japes, Venom, Brinstar, Mushroom Kingdom, Fourside, Big Blue, Poké Floats, Mushroom Kingdom II, Kongo Jungle N64
|}


===In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''===
===In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''===
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===In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''===
===In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''===
In ''Ultimate'', Luigi Cyclone has received a mixture of buffs and nerfs; the linking hits connect more reliably, the move deals more damage, it has gained a windbox that drags opponents into the move, it has more range, and now grants Luigi [[invincibility]] during its initial frames (frame 4–8 on the ground and frame 1–7 in the air), with the lattermost of these allowing the move to serve as a notoriously effective combo breaker. However, the move travels a much shorter distance even when button-mashed, completely removing its utility as a recovery option outside of a stalling tool, Luigi's horizontal travel distance with the move is much lower (especially on the ground), and the windbox and reduced knockback on the linking hits result in the move losing its ability to gimp recoveries from ''SSB4''. In update 2.0.0, the final hit received increased knockback, improving the move's KO potential. The move additionally now boasts a KO confirm out of down throw.
In ''Ultimate'', Luigi Cyclone has received a mixture of buffs and nerfs; the linking hits connect more reliably, the move deals more damage and knockback, it has gained a windbox that drags opponents into the move, it has more range, and now grants Luigi [[invincibility]] during its initial frames (frame 4–8 on the ground and frame 1–7 in the air), with the lattermost of these allowing the move to serve as a notoriously effective combo breaker in the same manner as ''Smash 64''. However, the move travels a much shorter distance even when button-mashed, completely removing its utility as a recovery option outside of a stalling tool, Luigi's horizontal travel distance with the move is much lower (especially on the ground), and the windbox and reduced knockback on the linking hits result in the move losing its ability to gimp recoveries from ''SSB4''. In update 2.0.0, the final hit received increased knockback, improving the move's KO potential. The move additionally now boasts a KO confirm out of down throw.


A technique was discovered involving Luigi Cyclone, where if Luigi were to use the move at the edge of a platform and at the final frame of invincibility moved away from the platform, the invincibility would last for the entire duration of the move. This technique was called the "Super Cyclone", and could be used to avoid punishments for using the move and to edgeguard opponents. It was removed in update 3.1.0.
A technique was discovered involving Luigi Cyclone, where if Luigi were to use the move at the edge of a platform and at the final frame of invincibility moved away from the platform, the invincibility would last for the entire duration of the move. This technique was called the "Super Cyclone", and could be used to avoid punishments for using the move and to edgeguard opponents. It was removed in update 3.1.0.
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==Customization==
==Customization==
Special Move customization is available in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''. These are the variations:
Special Move customization is available in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''. These are the variations:
{{CustomSet|Luigi|Down|name1=Luigi Cyclone|desc1=A spinning attack that can be moved sideways. Tap the button quickly to rise.|name2=Mach Cyclone|desc2=A spin that pushes opponents. Not much sideways movement, but can rise quite far.|name3=Clothesline Cyclone|desc3=A slow but powerful whirlwind slap that sends opponents flying sideways.}}
{{CustomSet|Luigi|Down|name1=Luigi Cyclone|desc1-ntsc=A spinning attack that can be moved sideways. Tap the button quickly to rise.|desc1-pal=Spins repeatedly. You can move sideways while spinning. Repeatedly press the button to rise.|name2=Mach Cyclone|desc2-ntsc=A spin that pushes opponents. Not much sideways movement but can rise quite far.|desc2-pal=A spin that blows opponents away. Not much sideways movement, but can rise quite far.|name3=Clothesline Cyclone|desc3=A slow but powerful whirlwind slap that sends opponents flying sideways.}}
# '''Luigi Cyclone''': Default.
# '''Luigi Cyclone''': Default.
# '''Mach Cyclone''': Does no damage during the move (excluding the final hit) and instead possesses a small windbox. The end of the move deal 6% damage and impressive horizontal knockback, and Luigi can gain impressive height from the move's ending. Luigi's horizontal movement is severely limited, but in exchange, the effect of mashing is increased. Also has somewhat increased ending lag.
# '''Mach Cyclone''': Does no damage during the move (excluding the final hit) and instead possesses a small windbox. The end of the move deal 6% damage and impressive horizontal knockback, and Luigi can gain impressive height from the move's ending. Luigi's horizontal movement is severely limited, but in exchange, the effect of mashing is increased. Also has somewhat increased ending lag. {{Main|Luigi (SSB4)/Down special/Custom 1}}
# '''Clothesline Cyclone''': The individual hits of the move do not link into each other at all, but they deal high damage, with the initial hits being moderately strong semi-spikes and the final hit being a very powerful vertical launcher dealing 12% damage. The performance of the move is slower, with more startup and ending lag, and restricted horizontal movement. The move also provides almost no vertical height whatsoever, unless the gameplay speed is reduced, allowing TAS-like mashing speeds. Also, against a shielding opponent, the move can inflict up to 32% damage to the shield if all 3 hits connect, meaning it cannot always be safely shielded.
# '''Clothesline Cyclone''': The individual hits of the move do not link into each other at all, but they deal high damage, with the initial hits being moderately strong semi-spikes and the final hit being a very powerful vertical launcher dealing 12% damage. The performance of the move is slower, with more startup and ending lag, and restricted horizontal movement. The move also provides almost no vertical height whatsoever, unless the gameplay speed is reduced, allowing TAS-like mashing speeds. Also, against a shielding opponent, the move can inflict up to 32% damage to the shield if all 3 hits connect, meaning it cannot always be safely shielded. {{Main|Luigi (SSB4)/Down special/Custom 2}}


==Instructional quotes==
==Instructional quotes==
{{InstructionalQuotes
{{InstructionalQuotes
|ssbmtrophychar=Luigi
|ssbmtrophydesc=The Luigi Cyclone sucks foes in and twirls them about.
|ssb4-3char=Luigi
|ssb4-3desc=Spin and strike foes. Rise by repeatedly pressing {{button|3DS|B}}.
|ssb4-3desc=Spin and strike foes. Rise by repeatedly pressing {{button|3DS|B}}.
|ssbuchar=Luigi
|ssbudesc=Spins at high speed, catching opponents in the attack. Repeated presses cause him to float and move a bit.
|ssbudesc=Spins at high speed, catching opponents in the attack. Repeated presses cause him to float and move a bit.
}}
}}
==Origin==
==Origin==
[[File:SMW Mario Spin Jumping.jpg|thumb|[[Cape]] Artwork of Mario using a Spin Jump in ''Super Mario World''.]]
[[File:SMW Mario Spin Jumping.jpg|thumb|Artwork of [[Cape]] Mario using a Spin Jump in ''Super Mario World''.]]
The Luigi Cyclone is likely based on the {{s|mariowiki|Spin Jump}} that originated in ''[[Super Mario World]]''. The Spin Jump has lower vertical range than Luigi's jump but deals more damage, can jump on hazardous enemies, and can break rotating blocks. In ''{{s|mariowiki|Super Mario Galaxy}}'', both Mario and Luigi have a [[mariowiki:Spin|spinning attack]] very similar to the Mario Tornado and Luigi Cyclone. The spinning attack from ''Super Mario Galaxy'' made them gain some vertical height when used in the air, just like Luigi Cyclone and Mario Tornado, although in ''Super Mario Galaxy'' the spin acted more like a double jump.
The Luigi Cyclone is likely based on the {{s|mariowiki|Spin Jump}} that originated in ''[[Super Mario World]]''. The Spin Jump has lower vertical range than Luigi's jump but deals more damage, can jump on hazardous enemies, and can break rotating blocks. In ''{{s|mariowiki|Super Mario Galaxy}}'', both Mario and Luigi have a [[mariowiki:Spin|spinning attack]] very similar to the Mario Tornado and Luigi Cyclone. The spinning attack from ''Super Mario Galaxy'' made them gain some vertical height when used in the air, just like Luigi Cyclone and Mario Tornado, although in ''Super Mario Galaxy'' the spin acted more like a double jump and is done only once instead of multiple times.
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''{{s|mariowiki|Super Mario Bros. Wonder}}'' also features the Boosting Spin Jump {{iw|mariowiki|badge|Super Mario Bros. Wonder}}, which modifies the {{s|mariowiki|Midair Spin}} to provide an upward momentum boost, causing it to closely resemble the aerial version of Luigi Tornado seen in ''Smash Bros.'' games prior to ''Ultimate''.
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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Luigi SSBU Skill Preview Down Special.png|Luigi Cyclone as shown by the Move List in ''Ultimate''.
Luigi SSBU Skill Preview Down Special.png|Luigi Cyclone as shown by the Move List in ''Ultimate''.
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==Names in other languages==
{{langtable
|ja={{ja|ルイージサイクロン|Ruīji Saikuron}}, ''Luigi Cyclone''
|en=Luigi Cyclone
|fr=Tornade Luigi
|es=Ciclón Luigi
|de=Luigi-Zyklon
|it=Ciclone Luigi
|nl=Luigi-tornado
|ru={{rollover|Циклон Луиджи|Tsiklon Luidzhi|?}}
|ko={{rollover|루이지 사이클론|Ruiji Saikeullon|?}}, ''Luigi Cyclone''
|zh_cn={{rollover|路易吉飓风|Lùyìjí Jùfēng|?}}
|zh_tw={{rollover|路易吉颶風|Lùyìjí Jùfēng|?}}
}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
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*In ''Smash 4'', Luigi Cyclone makes stronger "punching" sounds if used in the air and weaker sounds if started on the ground, despite having no damage differences between the two.
*In ''Smash 4'', Luigi Cyclone makes stronger "punching" sounds if used in the air and weaker sounds if started on the ground, despite having no damage differences between the two.


==Technical details==
*[[Luigi (SSB)/Down special]]
*[[Luigi (SSBM)/Down special]]
*[[Luigi (SSBB)/Down special]]
*[[Luigi (SSB4)/Down special]]
*[[Luigi (SSBU)/Down special]]
==References==
==References==
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{{reflist}}
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[[Category:Luigi (SSB4)]]
[[Category:Luigi (SSB4)]]
[[Category:Luigi (SSBU)]]
[[Category:Luigi (SSBU)]]
[[es:Ciclón Luigi]]
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