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the second point isn't true—both Cloud and Ganondorf have four meteors in Ultimate. rewording the first point because the specification is likely for counting moves that meteor by default and customs that do so as well (i.e., Header), even though one of Mii Brawler's customs in both Smash 4 and Ultimate meteor as well, but even this might need a rewording
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In games before ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'', if a meteor smash connects on a midair target and they fall towards any surface, the victim does not suffer any sort of bounce effect and will stop their fall, no matter how close to the ground/floor they are on said surface that can block their fall. Because of this, they are essentially completely unviable KO moves if the opponent lands on the ground. In addition to this, the opponent able to [[tech]] in this situation with solid timing, which will completely guarantee the victim's survival. In ''Super Smash Bros. 4'', even if the victim is in midair, they will now bounce off the ground regardless if they have sustained a notable amount of damage for the proper amount of knockback power, which is needed for some meteor smashes for programmed reasons (such as most [[Final Smash]]es). This means that strong enough meteor smashes can now be viable KO moves against aerial opponents, although teching can still be utilised to survive, at least in ''Smash 4''. | In games before ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'', if a meteor smash connects on a midair target and they fall towards any surface, the victim does not suffer any sort of bounce effect and will stop their fall, no matter how close to the ground/floor they are on said surface that can block their fall. Because of this, they are essentially completely unviable KO moves if the opponent lands on the ground. In addition to this, the opponent able to [[tech]] in this situation with solid timing, which will completely guarantee the victim's survival. In ''Super Smash Bros. 4'', even if the victim is in midair, they will now bounce off the ground regardless if they have sustained a notable amount of damage for the proper amount of knockback power, which is needed for some meteor smashes for programmed reasons (such as most [[Final Smash]]es). This means that strong enough meteor smashes can now be viable KO moves against aerial opponents, although teching can still be utilised to survive, at least in ''Smash 4''. | ||
Despite their reduced power on grounded opponents, the amount of [[hitstun]] delivered by a meteor smash is not affected by the knockback reduction, meaning such moves will cause more hitstun than non-meteor smashes with equal knockback. Combined with their vertical trajectory, this results in meteor smashes being excellent [[combo]] starters on grounded opponents. | Despite their reduced power on grounded opponents, the amount of [[hitstun]] delivered by a meteor smash is not affected by the knockback reduction, meaning such moves will cause more hitstun than non-meteor smashes with equal knockback. Combined with their vertical trajectory, this results in meteor smashes being excellent [[combo]] starters on grounded opponents. Meteor smashes on airborne foes however, depending on positioning and damage ranges, can also set-up tech chases or getup punishes. | ||
With a handful of exceptions, almost all characters can meteor smash with their down aerial move; this, however, is a risky maneuver if used on opponents attempting recovery, since these attacks cause the character to travel a short distance downward, making the user's own recovery more difficult in certain cases. Some even, like Zero Suit Samus, outright [[stall-then-fall|make the user shoot downward]], leading to a certain [[Self-Destruct]] in most cases. | With a handful of exceptions, almost all characters can meteor smash with their down aerial move; this, however, is a risky maneuver if used on opponents attempting recovery, since these attacks cause the character to travel a short distance downward, making the user's own recovery more difficult in certain cases. Some even, like Zero Suit Samus, outright [[stall-then-fall|make the user shoot downward]], leading to a certain [[Self-Destruct]] in most cases. | ||
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==Lists of meteor smashes== | ==Lists of meteor smashes== | ||
Not all characters have access to a meteor smash ( | Not all characters have access to a meteor smash (e.g. [[Pikachu]] in the first three games). The characters that can meteor smash and their respective meteor smashes are listed and described here. Some items, such as [[Moltres]] and the streams of a [[Super Scope]], as well as the attacks of some bosses, also have meteor smash hitboxes, and are also listed here. [[Spike]]s and [[semi-spike]]s, due to their differing properties, are not listed here. This list does not include [[unconventional meteor smash]]es. | ||
{{main|List of meteor smashes (SSB)}} | {{main|List of meteor smashes (SSB)}} | ||
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Mario Fair Meteor Smashes Kirby SSB4.jpg|Mario's meteor smash in ''Smash 3DS''. | Mario Fair Meteor Smashes Kirby SSB4.jpg|Mario's meteor smash in ''Smash 3DS''. | ||
Cloudhazardspike.jpeg|Cloud meteor smashing Mario with [[Climhazzard]] in ''Smash Wii U''. | Cloudhazardspike.jpeg|Cloud meteor smashing Mario with [[Climhazzard]] in ''Smash Wii U''. | ||
Stall-then-fall Ultimate Meteor Smash.gif|{{SSBU|Mr. Game & Watch}}'s down aerial being used as a meteor smash. | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* | *When not counting custom special moves separately, [[Mii Brawler]] has the most meteor smashes in the franchise, with a total of 5. | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||