Smasher:Reflex
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| Reflex | |
|---|---|
| Character info | |
| Melee main | Bowser |
| Other Melee characters | Mr. Game & Watch, Donkey Kong |
| Brawl main | Wario |
| Other Brawl characters | Pokémon Trainer, Sheik, Falco |
| Smash 4 main | Wario |
| Other Smash 4 characters | Jigglypuff, Lucina, Ike |
| Project M mains | Wario, Ivysaur |
| Team info | |
| Crew(s) | Columbus Does Exist |
| Personal and other info | |
| Real name | Luis Torres |
| Birth date | |
| Location | Phenix City, Alabama/Columbus, Georgia 
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| Miscellaneous info | |
| Skill |  Top professional  Top professional  Top professional
|
Reflex is a smasher from Phenix City, Alabama. He gained local respect in Melee by performing well with Bowser, and more recently has gained national respect for performing well in Brawl with Wario and Pokémon Trainer. He's renowned for being the best Pokémon Trainer player in the United States, and is also considered to be one of the best Wario players in the country. He is currently ranked 1st on the Georgia Smash 4 Power Rankings, Alabama Smash 4 Power Rankings, and Georgia/Alabama Brawl Power Rankings.
Notable tournament placings
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
| Tournament | Date | 1v1 placement | 2v2 placement | Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FAST 1 | July 17th-20th, 2008 | 2nd | 9th | Nice1 |
| MLG Orlando 2010 | April 16th-18th, 2010 | 33rd | — | — |
| MLG Raleigh 2010 | August 27th-29th, 2010 | 25th | 17th | Kismet |
| Apex 2012 | January 6th-8th, 2012 | 25th | 25th | Bill |
| WHOBO 4 | August 4th-5th, 2012 | 9th | 7th | Seibrik |
Project M
| Tournament | Date | 1v1 placement | 2v2 placement | Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO 2014 | June 27th-29th, 2014 | 7th | 5th | Strong Bad |
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
| Tournament | Date | 1v1 placement | 2v2 placement | Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO 2015 | June 26th-28th, 2015 | 25th | — | — |
| MLG World Finals 2015 | October 16th-18th, 2015 | 5th | 17th | Nu |
Trivia
- His odd but charming demeanor and skill has made him a fan favorite among players in his area. Reflex's tendencies to act out the moves that his character is performing makes him very entertaining to watch.
- Although Reflex's technical skill is only decent, his proficiency at Smash stems from his ability to predict his opponent's moves, which he feels is essential for his playing style to excel.
- Reflex is also the creator of the "Lava Combo" which involves utilization of the acid on Brinstar in order to combo.
