Stone Scabbard

Stone Scabbard
Stone Scabbard in motion
User	Mii Swordfighter
Universe	Super Smash Bros.

“	A high jump and downward thrust to launch foes.	”
—Smash for 3DS's foldout

“	Jumps high and follows up with a firm downward strike.	”
—Description from Ultimate's Move List

Stone Scabbard (ロケット下突き, Rocket Downstab), known as Back in the Stone in the PAL version, is one of three up special moves for the Mii Swordfighter. When used, the Swordfighter slashes upward, knocking any enemy hit up while they also rise. Then, he/she holds the sword with the blade pointed down, and descends, meteor smashing enemies on the way down. The blade can pass through thin platforms, ambushing anyone underneath the platform the Swordfighter lands on. The Swordfighter is intangible during the initial frames of the attack. This move is very similar to Kirby's Final Cutter.

The meteor smash can be used as a sacrificial KO if the opponent cannot recover from the attack, but is unlikely to send opponents towards the bottom blast zone quicker than Mii Swordfighter would reach the same place itself until higher percentages. For this reason, Mii Swordfighter should attempt to grab the ledge when possible after hitting an opponent, if the move is to be used for KO purposes.

Both of the move's official English names are a reference to the way the Mii's sword penetrates the ground upon impact, briefly holding the weapon in an unusable position.

Customization

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

1. Stone Scabbard	2. Skyward Slash Dash	3. Hero's Spin
"A high jump followed by a firm downward strike with your sword."	"A flurry of slashes that sends you in the direction of your choice."	"A spinning sword attack that sends you upward if used in the air."

Gallery

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  Stone Scabbard as shown by a Skill Preview in Ultimate.

Mii Swordfighter's special moves Neutral special Gale Strike Shuriken of Light Blurring Blade Side special Airborne Assault Slash Launcher Chakram Up special Stone Scabbard Skyward Slash Dash Hero's Spin Down special Blade Counter Reversal Slash Power Thrust Final Smash Final Edge

Mii Swordfighter's special moves Neutral special Gale Strike Shuriken of Light Blurring Blade Side special Airborne Assault Gale Stab Chakram Up special Stone Scabbard Skyward Slash Dash Hero's Spin Down special Blade Counter Reversal Slash Power Thrust Final Smash Final Edge