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A '''shield stab''', also called a '''shield poke''', is the event of finding a damageable portion of a character slightly outside of their [[shield]] and striking it, therefore bypassing their attempt to shield. This is an extremely useful technique, as it can be used to strike an otherwise defended enemy. | A '''shield stab''', also called a '''shield poke''', is the event of finding a damageable portion of a character slightly outside of their [[shield]] and striking it, therefore bypassing their attempt to shield. This is an extremely useful technique, as it can be used to strike an otherwise defended enemy. | ||
Some characters are easier to shield stab than others. For example, [[Mr. Game & Watch]]'s shield is small compared to his body size (in ''[[ | Some characters are easier to shield stab than others. For example, [[Mr. Game & Watch]]'s shield is small compared to his body size (in ''[[Melee]]''), and [[Captain Falcon]] and [[Pit (SSBB)|Pit]] are too tall for a spherical bubble to cover properly. A character that is short and/or round (such as [[Kirby]] or {{SSBB|Olimar}}) can be hard to shield stab for similar reasons. | ||
If a character sees an incoming shield stab attempt, they may be able to shift their shield to cover up the area by slightly tilting the control stick (tilting too far too quickly will cause a roll or sidestep). This gets harder as their shield weakens and shrinks. | If a character sees an incoming shield stab attempt, they may be able to shift their shield to cover up the area by slightly tilting the control stick (tilting too far too quickly will cause a roll or sidestep). This gets harder as their shield weakens and shrinks. | ||
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===Examples of moves that are well-known for excellent shield stab properties=== | ===Examples of moves that are well-known for excellent shield stab properties=== | ||
*Kirby: [[Up tilt]] (''[[ | *Kirby: [[Up tilt]] (''[[Smash 64]]'') | ||
*Marth: Down tilt | *Marth: Down tilt | ||
*Peach: [[Down smash]] (''Melee'' more than ''Brawl'') | *Peach: [[Down smash]] (''Melee'' more than ''Brawl'') | ||