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A sweetspotted Skewer will ignore any armor from the opponent, including Joker's [[Rebel's Guard]], Wario's [[Wario Waft]], and Ganondorf's [[Warlock Punch]]. While certain damage reduction attributes such as King K. Rool's [[Belly Super Armor]] will still apply, the crumple state and animation will play out as usual. Because of this, only true intangibility can safely contact the sweet spot of Skewer without harm.
A sweetspotted Skewer will ignore any armor from the opponent, including Joker's [[Rebel's Guard]], Wario's [[Wario Waft]], and Ganondorf's [[Warlock Punch]]. While certain damage reduction attributes such as King K. Rool's [[Belly Super Armor]] will still apply, the crumple state and animation will play out as usual. Because of this, only true intangibility can safely contact the sweet spot of Skewer without harm.


Due to the sheer damage output the move deals in a single hit, it's possible to [[OHKO]] Ridley if the sweet spot activates certain [[Counterattack|counters]], such as [[Tetrakarn]], [[Vision]] or [[Counter Surge]].
Due to the sheer damage output the move deals in a single hit, it's possible to [[OHKO]] Ridley if the sweet spot activates certain [[Counterattack|counters]], such as [[Tetrakarn]], [[Vision]] or [[Counter Surge]]<ref>https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1gH25F1HV_Rf09vpgH2ADdUwIpfZNO7KgqMz_DnWEOIM/edit#gid=0 Spreadsheet showcasing what Counters OHKO Ridley using Skewer.</ref>. The highest percentage Ridley can handle is around 50% from King K. Rool's [[Gut Check]].


The attack can't do damage behind a wall, and the sweet spot does not work in [[Home-Run Contest]].
The attack can't do damage behind a wall, and the sweet spot does not work in [[Home-Run Contest]].