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{{Infobox Special Move
{{Infobox Special Move
|name=Cypher
|name=Cypher
|image=[[File:Cypher.jpg|100px]]
|image=[[File:Snake Up B SSBU.gif|300px]]
|caption=Snake holding on to the Cypher in ''Brawl''.
|caption=Snake holding onto the Cypher in ''Ultimate''.
|user=[[Snake]]
|user=[[Snake]]
|universe={{uv|Metal Gear}}
|universe={{uv|Metal Gear}}
}}
}}
{{cleanup|There's good likelihood that much of the information in this article is specific to Brawl. Differentiate this from Ultimate info, and add more of the latter.}}
'''Cypher''' ({{ja|サイファー|Saifā}}, ''Cypher'') is [[Snake]]'s [[up special move]].
'''Cypher''' ({{ja|サイファー|Saifā}}, ''Cypher'') is [[Solid Snake|Snake]]'s [[up special move]]. He grabs onto the flying reconnaissance camera to recover. It will not make him [[helpless]], but will take away his mid-air jump. One can cancel the ride early by performing any attack (excluding the up special), pressing down, or by [[airdodging]], upon which the Cypher will become an upward projectile. Despite the large amount of vertical distance this move covers, Snake is very vulnerable to edgeguarding while using it because it does not have a damaging hitbox until either Snake cancels the move or he is hit out of it.  


If Snake damages himself with his [[C4]] or [[Hand Grenade]], he can reuse the move and augment his recovery. At higher percentages, this becomes more difficult to do, because Snake must [[tech]] against the stage to avoid being star KO'd or stage spiked. If done right, this makes his recovery effectively infinite.
==Overview==
[[File:Snake's Cypher Brawl.jpg|250px|thumb|Snake using his Cypher in [[Brawl]]]]
Snake grabs onto his flying reconnaissance camera to recover. It will not make him [[helpless]], but it will take away his mid-air jump. One can cancel the ride early by performing any attack (excluding the up special), pressing down, or by [[airdodging]], upon which the Cypher will become an upward projectile dealing 6%. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', the Cypher can be destroyed, with it having 13 HP.  


While using this move, Snake has a special kind of [[knockback resistance]], ignoring the knockback from any [[hitbox]] that deals exactly 7% or less. If he uses it from below, he is extremely vulnerable to grabs, attacks and even spikes as it rises very slowly, but the attack must deal over 7% damage for this to happen. If an opponent gets hit by the Cypher after Snake lets go, they will take 6% damage.
Despite the large amount of vertical distance that this move covers, Snake is very vulnerable to edgeguarding while using it because it does not have a damaging hitbox until either Snake cancels the move or he is hit out of it. However, he gains 7% damage-based [[armor]] from frames 7-94, adding a good layer of safety. If he uses it from below, he is extremely vulnerable to attacks and even spikes as it rises very slowly, but the attack must break the armor for this to happen. If an opponent gets hit by the Cypher after Snake lets go, they will take 6% damage.  
[[File:DamageBasedArmorUlt.png|250px|thumb|{{SSBU|Snake}}'s Cypher being hit by Pichu's neutral aerial, but armoring through thanks to damage-based armor.]]


If Snake is grabbed during this move, and is not thrown or hit, he cannot use this move again when he struggles free, unless he is hit after this happens. Special grabs will not let him use Cypher again if it grabs him from above in the way their special grab get canceled by the Cypher projectile.
If Snake is grabbed during this move and is not thrown or hit, he cannot use this move again when he struggles free, unless he is hit after this happens. Special grabs will not let Snake use Cypher again if they get canceled by the Cypher projectile.
 
If Snake damages himself with his [[C4]] or [[Hand Grenade]], he can reuse the move and augment his recovery. At higher percentages, this becomes more difficult to do, because Snake must [[tech]] against the stage to avoid being star KO'd or stage spiked. If done right, this makes his recovery effectively infinite until Snake [[SD]]s. In ''Ultimate'', due to stage spikes becoming untechable at higher [[percentage]]s, this makes the strategy even riskier. Due to Cypher now being able to be destroyed, if a move deals 13%, the armor and Cypher will likely be broken at once, allowing the [[recovery]] to be intercepted safely.
 
In ''Ultimate'', Cypher was given a few changes to prevent Snake's movement from being as limited: he is now able to grab the ledge while using Cypher if he is facing it, and with the reintroduction of [[airdodging|directional air dodges]], his recovery gains a slight increase in distance while Cypher's lingering hitbox can cover his air dodge to the ledge.
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==Instructional quote==
{{InstructionalQuotes
|ssbuchar=Snake
|ssbudesc=Grabs on to a Cypher and flies up into the air to avoid attacks. Pressing down causes Snake to let go.
}}
 
==Trophy==
{{Trophy
|name=Cypher
|image=Cypher - Brawl Trophy.png
|desc-ntsc=An unmanned aerial surveillance vehicle used by the U.S. Army. It uses a fan in the center of its body to hover and a camera on its upper fuselage to monitor from the skies. It has a number of models, including the armed Gun Cypher and the remodeled Cypher II. Its small size and continuous flight ability make it extremely effective in guarding against intruders.
|desc-pal=An unmanned aerial surveillance vehicle used by the US Army. It uses a fan in the center of its body to hover and a camera on its upper fuselage to monitor from the skies. It has a number of models, including the armed Gun Cypher and the remodeled Cypher II. Its small size and continuous flight ability make it extremely effective in guarding against intruders.
|gamelist={{Trophy games|game1=Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty}}
|game=Brawl
}}
{{clrl}}


==Origin==
==Origin==
[[File:MGS2Cypher.jpg|left|thumb|150px|The Cypher as it appears in ''Metal Gear Solid 2''.]]
[[File:MGS2Cypher.jpg|left|thumb|150px|The Cypher as it appears in ''Metal Gear Solid 2''.]]
The [[wikipedia:Sikorsky Cypher|Cypher]] is a real-life unmanned aerial vehicle developed by Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation. Cyphers were the automated flying security cameras that patrolled the bridges between the struts of the Big Shell in ''Metal Gear Solid 2''. A Cypher is also used by The Patriots during the Tanker chapter, taking a picture of Snake standing over a defeated Olga Gurlukovich in order to frame him for a terrorist attack on the marine tanker ''Discovery''. Though neither Snake nor Raiden ever used one to hitch a ride, this move is a good example of Snake's resourcefulness and wouldn't have been out of place in a ''{{uv|Metal Gear}}'' game. There is also a Gun Cypher derivative which is armed with a light machine gun.
The [[wikipedia:Sikorsky Cypher|Cypher]] is a real-life unmanned aerial vehicle developed by Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation. In the ''Metal Gear'' series, Cyphers were the automated flying security cameras that patrolled the bridges between the struts of the Big Shell in ''Metal Gear Solid 2''. A Cypher is also used by The Patriots during the Tanker chapter, taking a picture of Snake standing over a defeated Olga Gurlukovich in order to frame him for a terrorist attack on the marine tanker ''Discovery''. Though neither Snake nor Raiden ever used one to hitch a ride, this move is a good example of Snake's resourcefulness and wouldn't have been out of place in a {{uv|Metal Gear}} game. There is also a Gun Cypher derivative which is armed with a light machine gun.
{{clr}}


==Trophy Description==
==Gallery==
[[File:Cypher - Brawl Trophy.png|thumb|85px|The Cypher trophy in ''Brawl'']]
<gallery>
''An unmanned aerial surveillance vehicle used by the U.S. Army. It uses a fan in the center of its body to hover and a camera on its upper fuselage to monitor from the skies. It has a number of models, including the armed Gun Cypher and the remodeled Cypher II. Its small size and continuous flight ability make it extremely effective in guarding against intruders.''
Snake up special brawl.png|Snake using his Cypher in ''Brawl''.
{{Trophy games|console1=none|game1=Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty}}
Snake SSBU Skill Preview Up Special.png|Cypher as shown by the Move List in ''Ultimate''.
</gallery>


==Names in other languages==
{{langtable
|ja={{ja|サイファー|Saifā}}, ''Cypher''
|en=Cypher
|fr=Cypher
|es=Cypher
|de=Cypher
|it=Cypher
|nl=Cypher
|ru={{rollover|Сайфер|Sayfer|?}}
|ko={{rollover|사이퍼|Saipeo|?}}, ''Cypher''
|zh_cn={{rollover|无人侦察机|Wúrén Zhēnchájī|?}}
|zh_tw={{rollover|無人偵察機|Wúrén Zhēnchájī|?}}
}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Unlike other characters, Snake regains his Cypher if {{SSBB|Mario}} uses his [[cape]] on Snake while he is flying with the Cypher. Snake will still turn around but can use his Cypher again.
*Unlike other characters, Snake regains his Cypher if [[Mario]] uses his [[cape]] on Snake while he is flying with the Cypher. Snake will still turn around but can use his Cypher again.
**Additionally, he won't flinch after getting [[footstool]]ed while flying with the Cypher, and will be able to use the move again after dropping from the previous Cypher.
**Additionally, he won't flinch after getting [[footstool]]ed while flying with the Cypher and will be able to use the move again after dropping from the previous Cypher.
*If Snake uses Cypher while another Cypher is still present, the unused Cypher will explode.
*If Snake uses Cypher while another Cypher is still present, the unused Cypher will explode.
*In real life, the Cypher has a maximum weight load of approximately 50lbs (23kg), meaning this maneuver would be impossible.
*In real life, the Cypher has a maximum weight load of approximately 50lbs (23kg), meaning this maneuver would be impossible.
*In ''Brawl'', a glitch occurs whenever this move is interrupted by certain actions, Snake's helplessness will be stored and he cannot use Cypher until he leaves the ground and relands, which is achievable by either walking off the platform (which is a suicidal action if there is no ground beneath) or by simply jumping. This also applies to {{SSBB|Sonic}} whenever he uses [[Spring Jump]]. The methods to achieve this glitch are listed below:
*In ''Brawl'', a glitch occurs whenever this move is interrupted by certain actions. Snake's helplessness will be stored and he cannot use Cypher until he leaves the ground and relands, which is achievable by either walking off the platform (which is a suicidal action if there is no ground beneath) or by simply jumping. This also applies to {{SSBB|Sonic}} whenever he uses [[Spring Jump]]. The methods to achieve this glitch are listed below:
**If Snake gets fried out of a [[Barrel Cannon]] and doesn't do anything until he lands, causing him to go into his lying position.
**If Snake gets fired out of a [[Barrel Cannon]] and doesn't do anything until he lands, causing him to go into his lying position.
**If Snake grabs a ladder and climbs to the top onto a platform.
**If Snake grabs a ladder and climbs to the top onto a platform. This was later fixed in a patch in ''Ultimate''.
**If Snake leaves Cypher and cancels the animation by a ground action while very close to the ground. This method is really noticeable by Snake not experiencing any landing lag. This was fixed in ''Ultimate''.
**If Snake leaves Cypher and cancels the animation by a ground action while very close to the ground. This method is really noticeable by Snake not experiencing any landing lag. This was fixed in ''Ultimate''.
*Additionally, there's another glitch where certain stage elements will cause Snake to turn helpless, although he can still perform a midair jump if one hasn't been used. The methods to achieve this glitch are listed below:
*Additionally, there's another glitch where certain stage elements will cause Snake to turn helpless, although in ''Brawl'', he can still perform a midair jump if one hasn't been used. The methods to achieve this glitch are listed below:
**Whenever Snake performs an aerial attack, an air dodge, or throws an item after getting fired out of a [[Barrel Cannon]].
**Whenever Snake performs a [[tech]] or lands while throwing an item after getting fired out of a [[Barrel Cannon]].
**Whenever Snake jumps off a Spring (can be either [[Spring|the item]] or a [[Spring (stage element)|stage element]]).
**Whenever Snake jumps off a Spring (can be either [[Spring|the item]] or a [[Spring (stage element)|stage element]]).
**Whenever Snake grabs onto a [[Ladder (stage element)|ladder]] and lets go.
**Whenever Snake grabs onto a [[Ladder (stage element)|ladder]] and lets go. This was later fixed in a patch in ''Ultimate''.


{{Special Moves|char=Snake}}
{{Special Moves|char=Snake}}

Latest revision as of 11:27, December 16, 2023

Cypher
Snake Up B SSBU.gif
Snake holding onto the Cypher in Ultimate.
User Snake
Universe Metal Gear

Cypher (サイファー, Cypher) is Snake's up special move.

Overview[edit]

from smash bros brawl website
Snake using his Cypher in Brawl

Snake grabs onto his flying reconnaissance camera to recover. It will not make him helpless, but it will take away his mid-air jump. One can cancel the ride early by performing any attack (excluding the up special), pressing down, or by airdodging, upon which the Cypher will become an upward projectile dealing 6%. In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, the Cypher can be destroyed, with it having 13 HP.

Despite the large amount of vertical distance that this move covers, Snake is very vulnerable to edgeguarding while using it because it does not have a damaging hitbox until either Snake cancels the move or he is hit out of it. However, he gains 7% damage-based armor from frames 7-94, adding a good layer of safety. If he uses it from below, he is extremely vulnerable to attacks and even spikes as it rises very slowly, but the attack must break the armor for this to happen. If an opponent gets hit by the Cypher after Snake lets go, they will take 6% damage.

Snake's Cypher being hit by Pichu's neutral aerial, but armoring through thanks to damage-based armor.

If Snake is grabbed during this move and is not thrown or hit, he cannot use this move again when he struggles free, unless he is hit after this happens. Special grabs will not let Snake use Cypher again if they get canceled by the Cypher projectile.

If Snake damages himself with his C4 or Hand Grenade, he can reuse the move and augment his recovery. At higher percentages, this becomes more difficult to do, because Snake must tech against the stage to avoid being star KO'd or stage spiked. If done right, this makes his recovery effectively infinite until Snake SDs. In Ultimate, due to stage spikes becoming untechable at higher percentages, this makes the strategy even riskier. Due to Cypher now being able to be destroyed, if a move deals 13%, the armor and Cypher will likely be broken at once, allowing the recovery to be intercepted safely.

In Ultimate, Cypher was given a few changes to prevent Snake's movement from being as limited: he is now able to grab the ledge while using Cypher if he is facing it, and with the reintroduction of directional air dodges, his recovery gains a slight increase in distance while Cypher's lingering hitbox can cover his air dodge to the ledge.

Instructional quote[edit]

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Move List Snake (SSBU) Grabs on to a Cypher and flies up into the air to avoid attacks. Pressing down causes Snake to let go.

Trophy[edit]

Cypher's trophy in Brawl
Cypher
NTSC An unmanned aerial surveillance vehicle used by the U.S. Army. It uses a fan in the center of its body to hover and a camera on its upper fuselage to monitor from the skies. It has a number of models, including the armed Gun Cypher and the remodeled Cypher II. Its small size and continuous flight ability make it extremely effective in guarding against intruders.
PAL An unmanned aerial surveillance vehicle used by the US Army. It uses a fan in the center of its body to hover and a camera on its upper fuselage to monitor from the skies. It has a number of models, including the armed Gun Cypher and the remodeled Cypher II. Its small size and continuous flight ability make it extremely effective in guarding against intruders.
Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty

Origin[edit]

The Cypher as it appears in Metal Gear Solid 2.

The Cypher is a real-life unmanned aerial vehicle developed by Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation. In the Metal Gear series, Cyphers were the automated flying security cameras that patrolled the bridges between the struts of the Big Shell in Metal Gear Solid 2. A Cypher is also used by The Patriots during the Tanker chapter, taking a picture of Snake standing over a defeated Olga Gurlukovich in order to frame him for a terrorist attack on the marine tanker Discovery. Though neither Snake nor Raiden ever used one to hitch a ride, this move is a good example of Snake's resourcefulness and wouldn't have been out of place in a Metal Gear game. There is also a Gun Cypher derivative which is armed with a light machine gun.

Gallery[edit]

  • Snake using his Cypher in Brawl.

    Snake using his Cypher in Brawl.

  • Cypher as shown by the Move List in Ultimate.

    Cypher as shown by the Move List in Ultimate.

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name
Japan Japanese サイファー, Cypher
UK English Cypher
France French Cypher
Germany German Cypher
Spain Spanish Cypher
Italy Italian Cypher
China Chinese (Simplified) 无人侦察机
Taiwan Chinese (Traditional) 無人偵察機
South Korea Korean 사이퍼, Cypher
Netherlands Dutch Cypher
Russia Russian Сайфер

Trivia[edit]

  • Unlike other characters, Snake regains his Cypher if Mario uses his cape on Snake while he is flying with the Cypher. Snake will still turn around but can use his Cypher again.
    • Additionally, he won't flinch after getting footstooled while flying with the Cypher and will be able to use the move again after dropping from the previous Cypher.
  • If Snake uses Cypher while another Cypher is still present, the unused Cypher will explode.
  • In real life, the Cypher has a maximum weight load of approximately 50lbs (23kg), meaning this maneuver would be impossible.
  • In Brawl, a glitch occurs whenever this move is interrupted by certain actions. Snake's helplessness will be stored and he cannot use Cypher until he leaves the ground and relands, which is achievable by either walking off the platform (which is a suicidal action if there is no ground beneath) or by simply jumping. This also applies to Sonic whenever he uses Spring Jump. The methods to achieve this glitch are listed below:
    • If Snake gets fired out of a Barrel Cannon and doesn't do anything until he lands, causing him to go into his lying position.
    • If Snake grabs a ladder and climbs to the top onto a platform. This was later fixed in a patch in Ultimate.
    • If Snake leaves Cypher and cancels the animation by a ground action while very close to the ground. This method is really noticeable by Snake not experiencing any landing lag. This was fixed in Ultimate.
  • Additionally, there's another glitch where certain stage elements will cause Snake to turn helpless, although in Brawl, he can still perform a midair jump if one hasn't been used. The methods to achieve this glitch are listed below:
    • Whenever Snake performs a tech or lands while throwing an item after getting fired out of a Barrel Cannon.
    • Whenever Snake jumps off a Spring (can be either the item or a stage element).
    • Whenever Snake grabs onto a ladder and lets go. This was later fixed in a patch in Ultimate.
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