Shuriken of Light

Shuriken of Light
The Mii Swordfighter throws a light shuriken.
User	Mii Swordfighter
Universe	Super Smash Bros.

Shuriken of Light (光の手裏剣, Shuriken of Light) is one of the three neutral special moves of the Mii Swordfighter.

Overview

When activated, the Mii Swordfighter will toss a small, translucent yellow shuriken forward in a line, similar to Greninja's Water Shuriken, but with light instead of water. The shuriken damages the first enemy it hits, then disappears. It is stronger when hitting from a distance, doing 9% damage, while at close range it deals only 2% damage. Additionally, when used up close, it will only shift the enemy backwards slightly without making them flinch at all (giving it some similarities to Fox's Blaster or the Mii Gunner's Laser Blaze), while when fired from a distance, it can make them flinch. It should be noted that the Mii Swordfighter gains super armor at the moment that they flash. While not useful in most situations, it can be used with precise timing to avoid knockback from otherwise deadly incoming attacks.

In Ultimate, the shurikens now pick up speed as they travel, are thrown much faster overall, and have gained the ability to lock opponents. However, the projectile now deals less damage upon reaching its maximum distance.

Instructional quote

Move List

Throws a small weapon made of light that flies straight forward. The power increases as it travels.

Customization

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

1. Gale Strike	2. Shuriken of Light	3. Blurring Blade
"A blade technique that sends a tornado hurtling forth."	"A small throwing weapon made of light that flies straight forward."	"A flurry of sword slashes. Charge it longer for extra power."

Ultimate

1. Gale Strike	2. Shuriken of Light	3. Blurring Blade
"Launches a tornado with a blade technique, tossing opponents upward. Gradually loses strength."	"Throws a small weapon made of light that flies straight forward. The power increases as it travels."	"Unleashes multiple quick, flame-engulfed jabs. Holding the button increases the attack's power."

Names in other languages

Language	Name
Japanese	光の手裏剣
English	Shuriken of Light
French (PAL)	Shuriken
French (NTSC)	Shuriken de lumière
German	Glanz-Shuriken
Spanish	Estrella ninja
Italian	Stelletta splendente
Chinese (Simplified)	光手里剑
Chinese (Traditional)	光手裡劍
Korean	빛수리검
Dutch	Werpster
Russian	Сюрикен света

Origin

While Shuriken of Light is supposed to be a move original to the Smash series like their other special moves, Miis have been seen wielding shurikens in a few Mii series games. In Wii Play Motion, they wielded shurikens in the Ninja Stage of the game, "Trigger Twist". In Nintendo Land, the Mii, dressed as Takamaru, uses shurikens in the attraction, "Takamaru's Ninja Castle". In Wii Party U, the Miis, dressed as ninjas, use shurikens in the minigame, "Star Pupil".

Gallery

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  Shuriken of Light in for Wii U.

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  Shuriken of Light as shown by the Move List in Ultimate.

Trivia

• This move shares its sound effect with Greninja’s Water Shuriken.

Mii Swordfighter's special moves 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 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