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{{cquote|''An elegant flight through the air. Adjust direction with {{button|3DS|Circle Pad}}.''|cite=''Smash for 3DS''{{'}}s foldout}}
{{cquote|''An elegant flight through the air. Adjust direction with {{button|3DS|Circle Pad}}.''|cite=''Smash for 3DS''{{'}}s foldout}}
'''Launch Star''' ({{ja|ギャラクシージャンプ|Gyarakushījanpu}}, ''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.
'''Launch Star''' ({{ja|ギャラクシージャンプ|Gyarakushījanpu}}, ''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 to 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.
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, due to Rosalina's large hurtbox and the difficulty in angling her trajectory when facing backwards.


==Customization==
==Customization==

Revision as of 12:28, July 21, 2016

Launch Star
SSB4 Rosalina screen-3.jpg
Rosalina is launched by a star.
User Rosalina
Universe Mario
Article on Super Mario Wiki Launch Star
An elegant flight through the air. Adjust direction with Circle Pad.
Smash for 3DS's foldout

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 to 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, due to Rosalina's large hurtbox and the difficulty in angling her trajectory when facing backwards.

Customization

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

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 of 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 Super Mario Galaxy). However, none of the stars seen in the games resemble the one used by Rosalina.

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