Lunar Launch

Lunar Launch
Mii Gunner using Lunar Launch in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
User	Mii Gunner
Universe	Super Smash Bros.

Lunar Launch (ボトムシュート, Bottom Shoot) is one of three up special moves for the Mii Gunner.

Overview

When used, the Gunner aims downwards and releases an explosion, launching into the air. The explosion does 7% damage and can hit edgeguarders below them while recovering high, where it would normally be dangerous.

In Ultimate, the move boasts a superior vertical recovery and its projectile deals far more knockback, which also makes it great for edgeguarding opponents who recover low. However, its landing lag has been increased by an extra frame, making it even more punishable, and the projectile has low enough priority to be nullified by many attacks, limiting its uses against recovery moves that have hitboxes. As a recovery itself, it covers a great distance, which compliments the Gunner's durability, but it lacks a hitbox on the Gunner themselves, making the move easily edgeguarded, itself. It also only travels straight upwards and cannot sweetspot the ledge from behind.

Instructional quotes

case foldout		A downward shot whose recoil sends you flying.
Move List		Shoots downward, rocketing into the air from the recoil.

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. Lunar Launch	2. Cannon Uppercut	3. Arm Rocket
" Shoot downward, and the recoil will rocket you into the air. Shoot downward; the recoil will rocket you into the air." "A jump triggered by the recoil from a downward shot. The shot deals some damage to foes."	"An uppercut powered by a downward blast that can dunk airborne foes." "A rising uppercut, powered by a downward blast that can meteor smash airborne foes."	"Take to the sky using jet propulsion. The direction of flight can be adjusted left or right." "Fires you upwards using jet propulsion. The direction of flight can be adjusted left or right."

Ultimate

1. Lunar Launch	2. Cannon Jump Kick	3. Arm Rocket
"Shoots downward, rocketing into the air from the recoil."	"Rises up with a jet boost. Has a meteor effect if airborne opponent is hit."	"Skyrocket using jet propulsion. Tilting left or right can adjust the flight angle."

Gallery

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  Lunar Launch in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.

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  Lunar Launch as shown by the Move List in Ultimate.

Names in other languages

Language	Name
Japanese	ボトムシュート, Bottom Shoot
English	Lunar Launch
French (NTSC)	Propulsion lunaire
German	Wolkensprung
Spanish (NTSC)	Vuelo lunar
Italian	Lancio lunare
Chinese (Simplified)	下弹射飞
Chinese (Traditional)	下彈射飛
Korean	바텀 슛, Bottom Shoot
Dutch	Maansprong
Russian	Лунный пуск

Mii Gunner's special moves Neutral special Charge Blast Laser Blaze Grenade Launch Side special Flame Pillar Stealth Burst Gunner Missile Up special Lunar Launch Cannon Uppercut Arm Rocket Down special Echo Reflector Bomb Drop Absorbing Vortex Final Smash Full Blast

Mii Gunner's special moves Neutral special Charge Blast Laser Blaze Grenade Launch Side special Flame Pillar Stealth Burst Gunner Missile Up special Lunar Launch Cannon Jump Kick Arm Rocket Down special Echo Reflector Bomb Drop Absorbing Vortex Final Smash Full Blast