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[[File:SSB4 - Olimar Screen-5.jpg|thumb|200px|{{SSB4|Olimar}}'s down smash in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''.]] | [[File:SSB4 - Olimar Screen-5.jpg|thumb|200px|{{SSB4|Olimar}}'s down smash in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''.]] | ||
'''Down smash''' (abbreviated '''d-smash''') or '''down smash attack''' ({{ja|下スマッシュ攻撃|Shita sumasshu kōgeki}}, ''Down/lower/under smash attack'') is a [[smash attack]] performed by any character by [[tapping]] the Control Stick downward and pressing | '''Down smash''' (abbreviated '''d-smash''') or '''down smash attack''' ({{ja|下スマッシュ攻撃|Shita sumasshu kōgeki}}, ''Down/lower/under smash attack'') is a [[smash attack]] performed by any character by [[tapping]] the Control Stick downward and pressing the attack button at the same time or by pressing down on the [[C-stick]]. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', the C-stick cannot be used in one-player mode. | ||
Since ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'', all smash attacks can be charged by holding down the A button for up to one second, multiplying [[damage]] and [[knockback]] by up to 1.4. In ''Ultimate'', with some exceptions, these charges can be held for up to 3 seconds (or 180 frames), but the attack stops increasing in strength after the 1 second mark. | Since ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'', all smash attacks can be charged by holding down the A button for up to one second, multiplying [[damage]] and [[knockback]] by up to 1.4. In ''Ultimate'', with some exceptions, these charges can be held for up to 3 seconds (or 180 frames), but the attack stops increasing in strength after the 1 second mark. | ||
Down smashes are generally the fastest, weakest smash attack in a character's arsenal, and almost all of them hit on both sides of the character, making them useful for coverage or [[punish]]ing [[roll]]s. While not universal, some down smashes hit in front then behind, with the back hit being stronger to reward punishing rolls or dodges, such as [[Ike]]'s; other down smashes will instead have a first hit which sends at an angle that combos into the second stronger hit, such as [[Ganondorf]]'s. | Down smashes are generally the fastest, weakest smash attack in a character's arsenal, and almost all of them hit on both sides of the character, making them useful for coverage or [[punish]]ing [[roll]]s. While not universal, some down smashes hit in front then behind, with the back hit being stronger to reward punishing rolls or dodges, such as [[Ike]]'s; other down smashes will instead have a first hit which sends at an angle that combos into the second stronger hit, such as [[Ganondorf]]'s. Many down smashes can be described as "on the ground" attacks (usually abbreviated to OTG), meaning they are specifically designed to hit opponents lying on the ground. | ||
Prior to ''Ultimate'', down smashes were not as flexible to use as the other smash attacks; they couldn't be used out of a [[dash]] or [[out of shield]] like [[up smash]]es can, nor could they be used in the first few [[frame]]s of a dash or out of a [[pivot]] like [[forward smash]]es. | Prior to ''Ultimate'', down smashes were not as flexible to use as the other smash attacks; they couldn't be used out of a [[dash]] or [[out of shield]] like [[up smash]]es can, nor could they be used in the first few [[frame]]s of a dash or out of a [[pivot]] like [[forward smash]]es. | ||
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|[[Ike]]||Slashes low to the ground in front of himself, then behind himself. | |[[Ike]]||Slashes low to the ground in front of himself, then behind himself. | ||
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|[[Incineroar]]||Hops up a short distance and then performs a body splash as it lands on the ground. | |[[Incineroar]]||Hops up a short distance and then performs a body splash as it lands on the ground. Can dodge particularly low-profile attacks if timed correctly. | ||
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|[[Inkling]]||Swings the Slosher in a circle at their feet, striking both with the weapon and its ink. | |[[Inkling]]||Swings the Slosher in a circle at their feet, striking both with the weapon and its ink. | ||
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|[[King Dedede]]||Sweeps his hammer in a circle around himself. | |[[King Dedede]]||Sweeps his hammer in a circle around himself. | ||
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|[[King K. Rool]]||Jumps up and then belly-flops onto the ground, causing a quake. | |[[King K. Rool]]||Jumps up and then belly-flops onto the ground, causing a quake. Can dodge particularly low-profile attacks if timed correctly. | ||
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|[[Kirby]]||Performs a spinning two-footed sweep kick. | |[[Kirby]]||Performs a spinning two-footed sweep kick. | ||
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|[[Peach]]||Crouches and spins, rapidly attacking with the hem of her dress. | |[[Peach]]||Crouches and spins, rapidly attacking with the hem of her dress. | ||
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|[[Pichu]]||Rapidly spins on the ground while emitting electricity. | |[[Pichu]]||{{GameIcon|SSBM}} Rapidly spins on the ground.<br/>{{GameIcon|SSBU}} Rapidly spins on the ground while emitting electricity. | ||
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|[[Pikachu]]||{{GameIcon|SSB}} Performs a breakdancing sweep kick.<br/>{{GameIcon|SSBM}}{{GameIcon|SSBB}}{{GameIcon|SSB4}}{{GameIcon|SSBU}} Rapidly spins on the ground while emitting electricity. | |[[Pikachu]]||{{GameIcon|SSB}} Performs a breakdancing sweep kick.<br/>{{GameIcon|SSBM}}{{GameIcon|SSBB}}{{GameIcon|SSB4}}{{GameIcon|SSBU}} Rapidly spins on the ground while emitting electricity. | ||
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|[[Sonic]]||{{GameIcon|SSBB}} Assumes his ball form and quickly zips forwards, then backwards along the ground.<br/>{{GameIcon|SSB4}}{{GameIcon|SSBU}} Performs a quick split kick. | |[[Sonic]]||{{GameIcon|SSBB}} Assumes his ball form and quickly zips forwards, then backwards along the ground.<br/>{{GameIcon|SSB4}}{{GameIcon|SSBU}} Performs a quick split kick. | ||
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|[[Sora]]||Hops into the air and stabs the ground with his Keyblade, causing a shockwave. | |[[Sora]]||Hops into the air and stabs the ground with his Keyblade, causing a shockwave. Can dodge particularly low-profile attacks if timed correctly. | ||
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|[[Squirtle]]||Retreats to its shell for a spin attack. | |[[Squirtle]]||Retreats to its shell for a spin attack. | ||
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*In ''Brawl'', {{SSBB|Snake}}'s down smash causes him to plant a mine in the ground. Once planted, it will explode if struck by any hitbox or touched by any character, including Snake, which grants it incredible versatility for stage control. This is the only [[projectile]] down smash. Also unique to the move is that, as it is [[charge]]d, the mine becomes increasingly difficult to see in addition to becoming stronger. | *In ''Brawl'', {{SSBB|Snake}}'s down smash causes him to plant a mine in the ground. Once planted, it will explode if struck by any hitbox or touched by any character, including Snake, which grants it incredible versatility for stage control. This is the only [[projectile]] down smash. Also unique to the move is that, as it is [[charge]]d, the mine becomes increasingly difficult to see in addition to becoming stronger. | ||
*[[Villager]] and, in ''Ultimate'', {{SSBU|Mr. Game & Watch}}, are the only characters whose down smashes can [[bury]] opponents. | *[[Villager]] and, in ''Ultimate'', {{SSBU|Mr. Game & Watch}}, are the only characters whose down smashes can [[bury]] opponents. | ||
*[[Ridley]], [[Incineroar]], [[King K. Rool]] and [[Sora]] all perform a short upwards hop during the startup of their down smashes, | *[[Ridley]], [[Incineroar]], [[King K. Rool]] and [[Sora]] all perform a short upwards hop during the startup of their down smashes. While most of them do not feature any sort of protection such as [[intangibility]], the hop allows them to dodge certain attacks and punish them heavily. This leads them to sometimes be humorously labeled "[[spot dodge]]s with [[hitbox]]es". Of particular note is King K. Rool's, which possesses his characteristic [[Belly Super Armor]], and Sora's, which grants generous amounts of intangibility. | ||
*In ''Melee'', {{SSBM|Peach}}'s down smash is a fearsome attack by any measure. Unlike most multi-hit attacks, all of its hits deal individually high [[damage]] and [[knockback]]. At low percentages, especially against a [[crouch cancel]]ling opponent, it can deal astonishingly high damage. Its high [[semi-spike]] knockback and fast speed also makes it a great tool for [[edge-guarding]]. Since ''Brawl'', however, the attack has been [[nerf]]ed, and is now a fairly standard multi-hit attack. | *In ''Melee'', {{SSBM|Peach}}'s down smash is a fearsome attack by any measure. Unlike most multi-hit attacks, all of its hits deal individually high [[damage]] and [[knockback]]. At low percentages, especially against a [[crouch cancel]]ling opponent, it can deal astonishingly high damage. Its high [[semi-spike]] knockback and fast speed also makes it a great tool for [[edge-guarding]]. Since ''Brawl'', however, the attack has been [[nerf]]ed, and is now a fairly standard multi-hit attack. | ||
*In ''Brawl'', the {{SSBB|Ice Climbers}}'s down smashes are capable of dealing extreme damage. As both Ice Climbers perform their own down smashes and the animation involves them both performing a front and back sweep, the move is capable of hitting up to four times if the opponent is very close, which deals 42% (the second highest out of any down smash in ''Brawl''). This move was nerfed heavily in ''Ultimate'', as the Ice Climbers now individually perform a sweep in each direction, and even if both hits land, it only deals around half the damage of the original attack (22.7%). | *In ''Brawl'', the {{SSBB|Ice Climbers}}'s down smashes are capable of dealing extreme damage. As both Ice Climbers perform their own down smashes and the animation involves them both performing a front and back sweep, the move is capable of hitting up to four times if the opponent is very close, which deals 42% (the second highest out of any down smash in ''Brawl''). This move was nerfed heavily in ''Ultimate'', as the Ice Climbers now individually perform a sweep in each direction, and even if both hits land, it only deals around half the damage of the original attack (22.7%). | ||
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*{{SSBU|Sephiroth}}'s down smash has the same property, although the move can only connect when the tip of his sword hits the ground and hits in front of him. It is essentially more useful since he can punish shielding opponents or by setting up a fully-charged [[Shadow Flare]] which forces opponents to shield an attack. | *{{SSBU|Sephiroth}}'s down smash has the same property, although the move can only connect when the tip of his sword hits the ground and hits in front of him. It is essentially more useful since he can punish shielding opponents or by setting up a fully-charged [[Shadow Flare]] which forces opponents to shield an attack. | ||
**Additionally, Sephiroth's down smash is the only move in the game which has its properties altered depending on whether the hitbox touches the ground or not. Specifically, if the tip of Masamune is planted on the ground, it will be stronger and launch debris into the air, which increases its range. Conversely, if the tip of the sword does not find solid ground (usually if Sepheroth is close to and facing the ledge or on small platforms) the move will be weaker and lack the extra range. | **Additionally, Sephiroth's down smash is the only move in the game which has its properties altered depending on whether the hitbox touches the ground or not. Specifically, if the tip of Masamune is planted on the ground, it will be stronger and launch debris into the air, which increases its range. Conversely, if the tip of the sword does not find solid ground (usually if Sepheroth is close to and facing the ledge or on small platforms) the move will be weaker and lack the extra range. | ||
*[[Bayonetta]] and {{SSBU|Kazuya}}’s down smashes are the only down smashes that can [[Meteor Smash]] opponents. | |||
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