| Gale Strike | |
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| File:Gale Strike (SSB4-U).JPG The Mii Swordfighter strikes with a gale | |
| User | Mii Swordfighter |
| Universe | Super Smash Bros. |
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| “ | Create a tornado with the edge of your blade. | ” |
| —Smash for 3DS's foldout | ||
Gale Strike (トルネードショット, Tornado Shot), known as Tornado Strike in the PAL version, is one of three neutral special moves for the Mii Swordfighter. When this move is used, the Mii Swordfighter spins in place then slashes, sending a swirling gale forward in a line. The gale speeds up as it moves, and hits enemies multiple times as it passes through them[1]. If the gale slides off an edge, it will fall slightly before continuing forward in a straight line[2]. The move is aesthetically similar to Link's Gale Boomerang, but behaves more like the Ore Club's tornadoes. The attack is also capable of destroying some objects, such as Diddy Kong's bananas. If an opponent touches the tornado during its final frames of animation, they will not take any damage and simply be lifted up (or pushed backwards) by it, boosting their recovery. If the Swordfighter uses Gale Strike in midair, they will gain a bit of upwards momentum.
Customization
Special Move customization was added in Super Smash Bros. 4. These are the variations:
| 1. Gale Strike | 2. Shuriken of Light | 3. Blurring Blade |
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| "A blade technique that sends a tornado hurtling forth." | "A small throwing weapon made of light that flies straight forward." | "A flurry of sword slashes. Charge it longer for extra power." |