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'''Launch Star''' ({{ja|ギャラクシージャンプ}}, ''Galaxy Jump'') is [[Rosalina]]'s [[up special]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''. Rosalina uses a Launch Star to propel herself through the air. The move can be angled upwards or to the side, and can send her a great distance in any of these directions.
'''Launch Star''' ({{ja|ギャラクシージャンプ}}, ''Galaxy Jump'') is [[Rosalina]]'s [[up special]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''. Rosalina uses a {{s|mariowiki|Launch Star}} to propel herself through the air. In addition covering considerable distance at quite a fast speed, the move can also be angled; holding the control stick backward angles it directly upward, holding the control stick forward angles it at an acute angle and not holding the control stick angles it upward at a slight angle.


Although this move travels far and is quite fast, it has no hitbox and is susceptible to [[gimping]] if the opponent is quick. It is also difficult to sweetspot the [[ledge]] with.
Despite its positives, Launch Star has no hitbox and thus has no offensive use whatsoever. It is also susceptible to [[gimping]] if the opponent is quick enough and reads the launching angle properly. Lastly, it is also difficult to sweetspot the [[ledge]] with.
 
Note that to aim this move straight upwards, the control stick must be held backwards. The player should be careful when doing this, lest they accidentally launch themselves the wrong way and [[self-destruct]].


==Customization==
==Customization==
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{{CustomSet|Rosalina|Up|name1=Launch Star|desc1=Fly into the air at an angle. You can adjust the angle a bit by pressing left and right.|name2=Launch Star Plus|desc2=Sends you skyward quicker, but you can't control the angle of the ascent.|name3=Launch Star Attack|desc3=You travel a shorter distance than normal, but hitting opponents will launch them.}}
{{CustomSet|Rosalina|Up|name1=Launch Star|desc1=Fly into the air at an angle. You can adjust the angle a bit by pressing left and right.|name2=Launch Star Plus|desc2=Sends you skyward quicker, but you can't control the angle of the ascent.|name3=Launch Star Attack|desc3=You travel a shorter distance than normal, but hitting opponents will launch them.}}
# '''Launch Star''': Default.
# '''Launch Star''': Default.
# '''Launch Star Plus''': Increases vertical recovery, and quickens ascent, but the angle can't be changed.
# '''Launch Star Plus''': Increases vertical recovery and quickens the ascent, but the angle cannot be changed.
# '''Launch Star Attack''': Doesn't travel as far, but can damage and launch enemies.
# '''Launch Star Attack''': Does not travel as far, but can damage and launch enemies.


==Description from the 3DS Version's Foldout==
==Description from the 3DS Version's Foldout==

Revision as of 00:23, November 12, 2015

Launch Star
SSB4 Rosalina screen-3.jpg
Rosalina is launched by a star.
User Rosalina
Universe Mario
Article on Super Mario Wiki Launch Star

Launch Star (ギャラクシージャンプ, Galaxy Jump) is Rosalina's up special in Super Smash Bros. 4. Rosalina uses a Launch Star to propel herself through the air. In addition covering considerable distance at quite a fast speed, the move can also be angled; holding the control stick backward angles it directly upward, holding the control stick forward angles it at an acute angle and not holding the control stick angles it upward at a slight angle.

Despite its positives, Launch Star has no hitbox and thus has no offensive use whatsoever. It is also susceptible to gimping if the opponent is quick enough and reads the launching angle properly. Lastly, it is also difficult to sweetspot the ledge with.

Customization

Special Move customization was added in Super Smash Bros. 4. These are the known variations:

1. Launch Star 2. Launch Star Plus 3. Launch Star Attack
Launch Star
Launch Star Plus
Launch Star Attack
"Fly into the air at an angle. You can adjust the angle a bit by pressing left and right." "Sends you skyward quicker, but you can't control the angle of the ascent." "You travel a shorter distance than normal, but hitting opponents will launch them."
  1. Launch Star: Default.
  2. Launch Star Plus: Increases vertical recovery and quickens the ascent, but the angle cannot be changed.
  3. Launch Star Attack: Does not travel as far, but can damage and launch enemies.

Description from the 3DS Version's Foldout

"An elegant flight through the air. Adjust direction with Circle Pad."

Origin

Launch Stars are a major means of traversing through each planet in Super Mario Galaxy and its sequel. They usually form after clearing an objective needed for each planet, which include but are not limited to freeing a yellow Luma or the Launch Star itself, collecting five pieces called Star Chips, or defeating all the enemies in an area. They usually come in orange, but they can be pink (leading to a galaxy or planet formed from feeding a Hungry Luma) or green (leading to or found in the Planet of Trials in Galaxy).

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