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{{Infobox Special Move
{{Infobox Special Move
|name=Stone Scabbard
|name=Stone Scabbard
|image=[[File:BackInTheStone.gif|300px]]
|image=[[File:Mii Swordfighter Up B SSBU.gif|300px]]
|caption=Stone Scabbard in motion
|caption=Stone Scabbard in ''Ultimate''
|user=[[Mii Swordfighter]]
|user=[[Mii Swordfighter]]
|universe={{uv|Super Smash Bros.}}
|universe={{uv|Super Smash Bros.}}
}}
}}
{{cquote|''A high jump and downward thrust to launch foes.''|cite=''Smash for 3DS''{{'}}s foldout}}
'''Stone Scabbard''' ({{ja|ロケット下突き|Roketto Shitazuki}}, ''Rocket Downstab''), known as '''Back in the Stone''' in the [[PAL]] version of ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'', is one of three [[up special move]]s for the [[Mii Swordfighter]].
'''Stone Scabbard''' ({{ja|ロケット下突き|Roketto Shitazuki}}, ''Rocket Downstab''), known as '''Back in the Stone''' in the [[PAL]] version, is one of three [[up special move]]s for the [[Mii Swordfighter]]. When used, the Swordfighter slashes upward, knocking any enemy hit up while they also rise. Then, he/she holds the sword with the blade pointed down, and descends, [[meteor smash]]ing enemies on the way down. The blade can pass through thin platforms, ambushing anyone underneath the platform the Swordfighter lands on. The Swordfighter is [[intangible]] during the initial frames of the attack. This move is very similar to [[Kirby]]'s [[Final Cutter]].
 
==Overview==
Both of the move's official English names are a reference to the way the Mii's sword penetrates the ground upon impact, briefly holding the weapon in an unusable position.
 
When used, the Swordfighter slashes upward, knocking any enemy hit up while they also rise. Then, they hold the sword with the blade pointed down, and descend, [[meteor smash]]ing enemies on the way down. The blade can pass through thin platforms, ambushing anyone underneath the platform the Swordfighter lands on. The Swordfighter is [[intangible]] during the initial frames of the attack. This move is very similar to other rise-then-fall specials, especially [[Pyra]]'s [[Prominence Revolt]].


The meteor smash can be used as a [[sacrificial KO]] if the opponent cannot recover from the attack, but is unlikely to send opponents towards the bottom blast zone quicker than Mii Swordfighter would reach the same place itself until higher percentages. For this reason, Mii Swordfighter should attempt to grab the ledge when possible after hitting an opponent, if the move is to be used for KO purposes.
The meteor smash can be used as a [[sacrificial KO]] if the opponent cannot recover from the attack, but is unlikely to send opponents towards the bottom blast zone quicker than Mii Swordfighter would reach the same place itself until higher percentages. For this reason, Mii Swordfighter should attempt to grab the ledge when possible after hitting an opponent, if the move is to be used for KO purposes.


Both of the move's official English names are a reference to the way the Mii's sword penetrates the ground upon impact, briefly holding the weapon in an unusable position.
During the transition to ''Ultimate'', the move was heavily buffed. It now travels higher and the player can move the Swordfighter slightly to the left or right during the ascent, thus making it more useful for recovery. The move can also sweetspot ledges from behind and boasts a larger hitbox, and as of patch 12.0.0, the move has significant KO potential at percents above 100%, which combined with its starting invincibility makes it a decent out-of-shield option (though inferior to [[Hero's Spin]]). However, while its final hit has been strengthened in terms of damage output, its initial hit now deals less damage.
 
==Instructional quotes==
{{InstructionalQuotes
|ssb4-3char=Mii Swordfighter
|ssb4-3desc=A high jump and downward thrust to launch foes.
|ssbuchar=Mii Swordfighter
|ssbudesc=Jumps high and follows up with a firm downward strike.
}}


==Customization==
==Customization==
Special Move customization was added in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''. These are the variations:
Special Move customization was added in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'' and returns in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' for the {{SSBU|Mii Fighter}}s. These are the variations:
===''Smash 4''===
{{CustomSet|MiiSword|Up|name1=Stone Scabbard|desc1=A high jump followed by a firm downward strike with your sword.|name2=Skyward Slash Dash|desc2=A flurry of slashes that sends you in the direction of your choice.|name3=Hero's Spin|desc3=A spinning sword attack that sends you upward if used in the air.|main=1}}
{{CustomSet|MiiSword|Up|name1=Stone Scabbard|desc1=A high jump followed by a firm downward strike with your sword.|name2=Skyward Slash Dash|desc2=A flurry of slashes that sends you in the direction of your choice.|name3=Hero's Spin|desc3=A spinning sword attack that sends you upward if used in the air.|main=1}}
===''Ultimate''===
{| class="wikitable"
!width="50px" style="background:rgba(255,255,0,0.5)"|1. Stone Scabbard
!width="50px"|2. [[Skyward Slash Dash]]
!width="50px"|3. [[Hero's Spin]]
|-
|width="50px" style="background:rgba(255,255,0,0.33)"|[[File:Mii Swordfighter SSBU Skill Preview Up Special 1.png|200px|center]]
|width="50px"|[[File:Mii Swordfighter SSBU Skill Preview Up Special 2.png|200px|center|link=Skyward Slash Dash]]
|width="50px"|[[File:Mii Swordfighter SSBU Skill Preview Up Special 3.png|200px|center|link=Hero's Spin]]
|-
|width="50px" style="background:rgba(255,255,0,0.33)"|''"Jumps high and follows up with a firm downward strike."''
|width="50px"|''"Slashes with a flurry, launching in the direction the control stick is tilted."''
|width="50px"|''"Spins with a sword attack that rises upward if used in the air."''
|}
{{clr}}
==Origin==
While the move itself is original to ''Smash'', the name and the position the Mii is left in after using the move is a nod to the legend of King Arthur and the Excalibur, also known as the Sword in the Stone (hence the PAL version's name of this move). In the legend, the Excalibur is a powerful sword that is wedged in a stone, and can only be removed by the true heir to England. By removing the sword from the stone, Arthur proved his lineage.
==Gallery==
<gallery>
BackInTheStone.gif|Stone Scabbard in {{forwiiu}}.
Mii Swordfighter SSBU Skill Preview Up Special 1.png|Stone Scabbard as shown by the [[Move List]] in ''Ultimate''.
</gallery>
==Names in other languages==
{{langtable
|ja={{ja|ロケット下突き|Roketto Shitazuki}}
|en=Stone Scabbard
|fr_ca=Plongée d'estoc
|es_la=Estocada sideral
|de=Gravitationshieb
|it=Ritorno nella roccia
|nl=Grondsteek
|ru={{rollover|Каменные ножны|Kamennye nozhny|?}}
|ko={{rollover|로켓 아래 찌르기|Roket Arae Jjireugi|?}}
|zh={{rollover|火箭式下刺|Huǒjiàn Shì Xiàcì|?}}
}}


{{Multiple Special Moves/Mii|Swordfighter}}
{{Multiple Special Moves/Mii|Swordfighter}}

Latest revision as of 16:39, August 23, 2024

Stone Scabbard
Mii Swordfighter Up B SSBU.gif
Stone Scabbard in Ultimate
User Mii Swordfighter
Universe Super Smash Bros.

Stone Scabbard (ロケット下突き, Rocket Downstab), known as Back in the Stone in the PAL version of Super Smash Bros. 4, is one of three up special moves for the Mii Swordfighter.

Overview[edit]

Both of the move's official English names are a reference to the way the Mii's sword penetrates the ground upon impact, briefly holding the weapon in an unusable position.

When used, the Swordfighter slashes upward, knocking any enemy hit up while they also rise. Then, they hold the sword with the blade pointed down, and descend, meteor smashing enemies on the way down. The blade can pass through thin platforms, ambushing anyone underneath the platform the Swordfighter lands on. The Swordfighter is intangible during the initial frames of the attack. This move is very similar to other rise-then-fall specials, especially Pyra's Prominence Revolt.

The meteor smash can be used as a sacrificial KO if the opponent cannot recover from the attack, but is unlikely to send opponents towards the bottom blast zone quicker than Mii Swordfighter would reach the same place itself until higher percentages. For this reason, Mii Swordfighter should attempt to grab the ledge when possible after hitting an opponent, if the move is to be used for KO purposes.

During the transition to Ultimate, the move was heavily buffed. It now travels higher and the player can move the Swordfighter slightly to the left or right during the ascent, thus making it more useful for recovery. The move can also sweetspot ledges from behind and boasts a larger hitbox, and as of patch 12.0.0, the move has significant KO potential at percents above 100%, which combined with its starting invincibility makes it a decent out-of-shield option (though inferior to Hero's Spin). However, while its final hit has been strengthened in terms of damage output, its initial hit now deals less damage.

Instructional quotes[edit]

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS case foldout Mii Swordfighter (SSB4) A high jump and downward thrust to launch foes.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Move List Mii Swordfighter (SSBU) Jumps high and follows up with a firm downward strike.

Customization[edit]

Special Move customization was added in Super Smash Bros. 4 and returns in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate for the Mii Fighters. These are the variations:

Smash 4[edit]

1. Stone Scabbard 2. Skyward Slash Dash 3. Hero's Spin
MiiSwordUp1-SSB4.png
Skyward Slash Dash
Hero's Spin
"A high jump followed by a firm downward strike with your sword." "A flurry of slashes that sends you in the direction of your choice." "A spinning sword attack that sends you upward if used in the air."

Ultimate[edit]

1. Stone Scabbard 2. Skyward Slash Dash 3. Hero's Spin
Mii Swordfighter SSBU Skill Preview Up Special 1.png
Skyward Slash Dash
Hero's Spin
"Jumps high and follows up with a firm downward strike." "Slashes with a flurry, launching in the direction the control stick is tilted." "Spins with a sword attack that rises upward if used in the air."

Origin[edit]

While the move itself is original to Smash, the name and the position the Mii is left in after using the move is a nod to the legend of King Arthur and the Excalibur, also known as the Sword in the Stone (hence the PAL version's name of this move). In the legend, the Excalibur is a powerful sword that is wedged in a stone, and can only be removed by the true heir to England. By removing the sword from the stone, Arthur proved his lineage.

Gallery[edit]

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name
Japan Japanese ロケット下突き
UK English Stone Scabbard
Quebec French (NTSC) Plongée d'estoc
Germany German Gravitationshieb
Mexico Spanish (NTSC) Estocada sideral
Italy Italian Ritorno nella roccia
China Chinese 火箭式下刺
South Korea Korean 로켓 아래 찌르기
Netherlands Dutch Grondsteek
Russia Russian Каменные ножны
Mii Swordfighter's special moves
Super Smash Bros. 4
Neutral special Gale Strike Shuriken of Light Blurring Blade
Side special Airborne Assault Slash Launcher Chakram
Up special Stone Scabbard Skyward Slash Dash Hero's Spin
Down special Blade Counter Reversal Slash Power Thrust
Final Smash Final Edge
Mii Swordfighter's special moves
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Neutral special Gale Strike Shuriken of Light Blurring Blade
Side special Airborne Assault Gale Stab Chakram
Up special Stone Scabbard Skyward Slash Dash Hero's Spin
Down special Blade Counter Reversal Slash Power Thrust
Final Smash Final Edge
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