Motion-Sensor Bomb

Motion-Sensor Bomb
Motion-Sensor Bomb artwork from Brawl.
Universe	Super Smash Bros.
Appears in	ssb ssbm ssbb
Item class	Throwing/Setting/Explosive

The Motion-Sensor Bomb　(センサー爆弾, Sensā Bakudan, lit: Sensor Bomb ) (Proximity Mine in PAL versions of SSBM) is an item seen throughout the entire Super Smash Bros. series that will attach itself to the nearest solid part of the stage when thrown, be it ground, wall, or ceiling. It will then stick there until something hits it, be it an attack, a character or an item. If touched, it will explode and deal out a great amount of damage and knockback.

In the original game and in Melee, when lying on the ground after spawning, it will be grey but once thrown onto a wall or floor, it'll glow green, as well as make a signature noise when it hits the ground, alerting others of its presence. In Brawl, the mine no longer glows; however, it gives a small beeping noise shortly after it has been deployed. It will also disappear if it takes too long to be set off.

In the American and PAL versions of Melee, beta gameplay shows that the item was to look more similar to its appearance from Perfect Dark rather than GoldenEye 007; the reason for this change likely has to do with the legal situation involving Rare at the time.

• Direct smash throw does 15% damage.
• Tap A throw does 12% damage.
• When it explodes, it does 28% damage.

Origin

The Proximity Mine as it originally appeared in GoldenEye 007.

In GoldenEye 007, there is an item called the "Proximity Mine". The player simply throws the mine on any surface and waits for the enemy to walk by it. If the enemy gets too close, it explodes. It is also possible for the same person to be killed by his or her own Proximity Mine.

In the Super Smash Bros. series, the Proximity Mine is renamed to "Motion-Sensor Bomb" and it acts the same as it did in GoldenEye 007. There is also a Proximity Mine in the game Perfect Dark, and it acts the same exact way it does in GoldenEye 007, but it has a different, more triangular design. The design of the Motion-Sensor Bomb in Super Smash Bros. and Melee resembles the design in GoldenEye 007; however, the design in the Japanese version of Melee resembles the proximity mines from Perfect Dark. The design of the Motion-Sensor Bomb in Brawl doesn't resemble either mine, and now has its own, unique appearance. [1]

Damage

Note, in Brawl the Motion-Sensor Bomb cannot be dropped while on the ground, pressing the drop input will make the character perform a forward tilt throw.

Action	Template:G	Template:G	Template:G
Explosion	30%		25%
Forward tilt throw	10%		12%
Up tilt throw	10%		13%
Down tilt throw	10%		14%
Dash throw	12%		15%
Forward smash throw	12%		15%
Up smash throw	13%		13%
Down smash throw	13%		18%
Aerial drop			12%
Aerial forward tilt throw	11%		12%
Aerial up tilt throw	12%		13%
Aerial down tilt throw	12%		13%
Aerial forward smash throw	12%		15%
Aerial up smash throw	13%		13%
Aerial down smash throw	13%		13%

Description from the Super Smash Bros. Instruction Booklet

When thrown, these will activate wherever they land. The first character to approach an active bomb is in for a big surprise!

Trophies

Melee trophies

Trophy (JP)

Japanese Proximity Mine trophy in Melee

Proximity Mine
The perfect accessory for ambushes, the proximity mine has long been a favorite covert weapon of the Carrington Institute any surface [sic], and once armed, detonates with incredible force when it detects motion within its range. In the frantic world of Super Smash Bros., it doesn't take long for it to go.

• Perfect Dark

Trophy (English)

Proximity Mine trophy in Melee

Motion-Sensor Bomb
The perfect accessory for ambushes, the Motion-Sensor Bomb has been a favorite covert weapon of spies and other stealthy operatives. It adheres to any surface, and once armed, detonates with incredible force when it detects motion in its range. In the frantic world of Super Smash Bros., it doesn't take long for it to go.

• TOP SECRET

Brawl trophy

Motion Sensor Bomb trophy in Brawl

An item that, when placed, will detonate when someone gets too close. It can be stuck on ceilings, walls, and floors. It doesn't matter who places this thing--it'll explode regardless of who passes by. Its explosive power is high, and it launches players with ease. It's small and lies almost flat on surfaces, so it can be very difficult to see.

: Super Smash Bros. Melee

: Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Gallery

• MSbombSSB.JPG

  Motion-Sensor Bomb in SSB

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  NTSC/PAL trophy

• Proxmine.jpg

  Japanese trophy

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  Proximity Mine in-game

Trivia

• The Melee trophy said its area of origin was secret, but the Brawl trophy verifies it originates in the Brawl universe. This is because in Melee the item was from Perfect Dark/Goldeneye 007, while in Brawl it is a new design made specifically for the Super Smash Bros. series.