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:''Not to be confused with {{SSBB|Ike}}'s [[side special]], [[Quick Draw]].'' | :''Not to be confused with {{SSBB|Ike}}'s [[side special]], [[Quick Draw]].'' | ||
'''Quickdraw''', or '''QDing''', is a {{SSBB|Link}} and {{SSBB|Toon Link}} technique that they can use with their [[neutral special move]], [[Bow]], to skip the starting lag of the attack. There are several applications with this that greatly increase Link/Toon Link play. The player can also use this technique with {{SSBB|Kirby}} if he copies Link or Toon Link with | '''Quickdraw''', or '''QDing''', is a {{SSBB|Link}} and {{SSBB|Toon Link}} technique in ''Brawl'' that they can use with their [[neutral special move]], [[Bow]], to skip the starting lag of the attack. There are several applications with this that greatly increase Link/Toon Link play. The player can also use this technique with {{SSBB|Kirby}} if he copies Link or Toon Link with {{b|Inhale|Kirby}}. | ||
==Performing a Quickdraw== | ==Performing a Quickdraw== | ||
To perform a Quickdraw, the player must use the Bow right before landing. If, during startup, the character hits the ground, all lag will be negated and the arrow will fire immediately. | To perform a Quickdraw, the player must use the Bow right before landing. If, during startup, the character hits the ground, all lag will be negated and the arrow will fire immediately. | ||
[[File:BrawlLinkTLQD.gif| | [[File:BrawlLinkTLQD.gif|thumb|Link and Toon Link perform a Quickdraw, and then perform a regular arrow.]] | ||
==Applications== | ==Applications== | ||
Note: Toon Link benefits far more from Quickdrawing than Link, due to lower falling speed and lower lag in most of his attacks. | Note: Toon Link benefits far more from Quickdrawing than Link, due to lower falling speed and lower lag in most of his attacks, and because his arrows travel much farther at minimum charge than Link's. | ||
===Bomb drawing=== | ===Bomb drawing=== | ||
This refers to Toon Link or Link jumping | This refers to Toon Link or Link jumping, drawing a Bomb, and quickdrawing as soon as possible. This helps protect the character as he draws out the Bomb. | ||
===Bomb/Boomerang throw=== | ===Bomb/Boomerang throw=== | ||
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===Reverse Quickdraw=== | ===Reverse Quickdraw=== | ||
Any of the above techniques can be followed by a '''Reverse Quickdraw'''. If the player presses the button opposite of the direction | Any of the above techniques can be followed by a '''Reverse Quickdraw'''. If the player presses the button opposite of the direction they are facing, the Bow will fire behind them. This can be used to cover both sides of the character, or to follow up a back aerial. | ||
== | ==See also== | ||
* [[Flame canceling]], a technique with similar activation conditions. | |||
[[Category:Techniques (SSBB)]] | [[Category:Techniques (SSBB)]] | ||
[[Category:Character-specific terminology]] | [[Category:Character-specific terminology]] | ||
[[Category:Advanced | [[Category:Advanced techniques]] | ||
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