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[[File:SquirtleUsmash.png|right|thumb|250px|Squirtle's up smash is an example of a water attack.]] | [[File:SquirtleUsmash.png|right|thumb|250px|Squirtle's up smash is an example of a water attack.]] | ||
{{for|other uses|Water (disambiguation)}} | {{for|other uses|Water (disambiguation)}} | ||
There are a few attacks in the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Smash Bros. series]] that are '''water'''-based. {{SSBB|Squirtle}} is the only character to have water damage in its attacks (and {{SSBB|Kirby}}, as he can copy one of said moves). {{SSBB|Mario}} also has a water attack through [[ | There are a few attacks in the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Smash Bros. series]] that are '''water'''-based. {{SSBB|Squirtle}} is the only character to have water damage in its attacks (and {{SSBB|Kirby}}, as he can copy one of said moves). {{SSBB|Mario}} also has a water attack through [[F.L.U.D.D.]], but it deals no damage. | ||
Due to the mechanics of ''[[Brawl|Brawl's]]'' hitboxes, water can be both a type and an effect. It is currently believed that the difference is this: | Due to the mechanics of ''[[Brawl|Brawl's]]'' hitboxes, water can be both a type and an effect. It is currently believed that the difference is this: | ||
*The Water type is what causes attacks to be powered up by water [[sticker]]s. | *The Water type is what causes attacks to be powered up by water [[sticker]]s. | ||
*The Water effect is what causes [[type effectiveness]]; that is, it deals 1.1x [[knockback]] to {{SSBB|Charizard}} and 0.9x knockback to {{SSBB|Ivysaur}}. | *The Water effect is what causes [[type effectiveness]]; that is, it deals 1.1x [[knockback]] to {{SSBB|Charizard}} and 0.9x knockback to {{SSBB|Ivysaur}}, and Blue Pikmin are immune to it. | ||
The distinction between these two states is a result of the separation of "attacks that use water to deal damage" and "attacks that should be involved in type effectiveness"; this seems to be done so that certain moves will not participate in type effectiveness without being excluded from being powered up by water stickers (for example, so weak fixed-knockback moves are no easier or harder to escape). | The distinction between these two states is a result of the separation of "attacks that use water to deal damage" and "attacks that should be involved in type effectiveness"; this seems to be done so that certain moves will not participate in type effectiveness without being excluded from being powered up by water stickers (for example, so weak fixed-knockback moves are no easier or harder to escape). | ||
Revision as of 08:00, April 2, 2013
There are a few attacks in the Smash Bros. series that are water-based. Squirtle is the only character to have water damage in its attacks (and Kirby, as he can copy one of said moves). Mario also has a water attack through F.L.U.D.D., but it deals no damage.
Due to the mechanics of Brawl's hitboxes, water can be both a type and an effect. It is currently believed that the difference is this:
- The Water type is what causes attacks to be powered up by water stickers.
- The Water effect is what causes type effectiveness; that is, it deals 1.1x knockback to Charizard and 0.9x knockback to Ivysaur, and Blue Pikmin are immune to it.
The distinction between these two states is a result of the separation of "attacks that use water to deal damage" and "attacks that should be involved in type effectiveness"; this seems to be done so that certain moves will not participate in type effectiveness without being excluded from being powered up by water stickers (for example, so weak fixed-knockback moves are no easier or harder to escape).
Out of all the effects in Brawl, water is one of the most useful in the Subspace Emissary - it deals extra damage to fire-based enemies, some mechanical enemies (particularily the R.O.B. Squad), and about half of the bosses.
List of water attacks by characters
| Character | Move | Type | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirby | Can copy Water Gun |  |
 (uncharged) (charged)
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| Mario | F.L.U.D.D. |  |
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| Squirtle | Up smash | |
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| Down smash | |
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| Neutral air | |
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| Water Gun | |
(uncharged) (charged)
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| Waterfall | |
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List of water attacks by enemies
- Hydro Jyk (no type, Water-effect)
Trivia
- There are no stickers that provide resistance to water-effect attacks, meaning that unless Battering-resistance stickers covers both effects, Hydro Jyks are the only enemy whose attack cannot be guarded against by stickers.
