Reflect Barrier: Difference between revisions

When activating this move, Palutena raises her shield forward, summoning in front of her a rectangular wall of purple light which [[reflect]]s [[projectile]]s. This barrier moves slowly away from her, [[push]]ing any opponents who make contact and vanishing shortly after. Palutena's shield damages close enemies for 5% and is [[unblockable]], but does negligible knockback and is thus of niche use as an actual attack. While the barrier is wide and tall, it is far from flawless: if aimed right, small and guided projectiles can glance off the top of the wall and hit Palutena, and the move is unable to protect her back. Additionally, if the barrier reflects too much damage (e.g. multiple Green Shells), it will break. Unlike other reflectors, the move can be used immediately after it shatters.

In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', it was relocated to her down special in conjunction with her [[down special]], [[Counter_(Palutena)| Counter]], and replaced by her [[neutral special]] [[custom]] move, [[Explosive Flame]]. Now, when Palutena counters a projectile, she produces the Reflect Barrier instead of performing her usual attack. Unlike in ''Super Smash Bros. 4'' the barrier no longer moves at all, remaining stationary in front of her until the move's conclusion, and Palutena's shield no longer generates an unblockable hitbox.