Reflector (Fox): Difference between revisions

Fox's Reflector creates a blue hexagonal shield around himself. Fox can keep the Reflector active for as long as he wants, and using it in midair slows his falling speed (this works by reducing his air speed and resetting his downwards acceleration).  

In ''Melee'', Fox and Falco can repeatedly [[Wavedash]], then activate Reflector while in the Wavedash. During this process, the player can quickly close gaps while being invincible to [[projectile]]s most of the time, and also stun the opponent with the up-close hitbox while pushing them forward, potentially resulting in an infinite with precise timing and positioning.

===Double shine===

In ''Melee'', Fox and Falco are capable of activating their Reflector multiple times in rapid succession. Also referred to as the '''Multi shine''', it involves a very precise and technically demanding process. The player must [[jump-cancel]] a Reflector and activate a second Reflector in a tight timing window. If done correctly, Fox or Falco will immediately land on the ground, which can allow them to jump-cancel the second Reflector, allowing the process to be repeated indefinitely. This technique is slightly easier to perform with Falco, as his jump squat animation is 2 frames longer than Fox, making the window to jump-cancel that much larger at the cost of performing the technique slower overall.

The Double shine is an incredibly effective pressure tool, as it effectively keeps the Reflector [[hitbox]] active forever, with gaps that are too small for any normal player to react to depending on the character used. However, the Double shine is somewhat rare in tournaments, especially it being used more than twice in a row, as its required technical precision can lead to errors that could be easily punished.