| Shot Put | |
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 Shot Put in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate | |
| User | Mii Brawler |
| Universe | Super Smash Bros. |
Shot Put (鉄球投げ, Iron Ball Throw), named Shot-Put in the PAL version of Smash 4, is one of the three neutral special moves usable by Mii Brawler.
Description
The Mii tosses a shot, a black iron ball resembling a cannonball, into the air. It is the only projectile move available to Mii Brawler, though this is made up for by the move's considerable utility. The shot deals 15% damage to anyone it touches before hitting the ground, 11% after the first bounce, and 8% after the second, after which the shot loses momentum and quickly disappears; the shot itself cannot be destroyed or negated while active. Its arcing trajectory and quick falling speed allow the user to edgeguard while staying on the stage, though this is somewhat countered by the shot's high, mostly vertical knockback.
In Ultimate, the move boasts less endlag, and the projectile now deals more damage while bouncing, though it is smaller. The knockback of the strong hit is much more horizontal than in Smash 4, making it more useful for edgeguarding, and the sizable hitstun it deals, even with its late hits, allow the Brawler to combo out of a landing Shot Put. However, its awkward arc and high lag when thrown make it difficult to use as a standard projectile, with only the ability to drift while throwing one in the air allowing for defensive or offensive use. Also, the later bouncing hits deal little to no knockback despite their hitstun, meaning only the first hit can KO at realistic percentages.
Instructional quotes
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Throw an iron ball in an arc. |
 Move List |
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Tosses an iron ball that makes an impact but doesn't go very far. |
Customization
Special Move customization was added in Super Smash Bros. 4. These are the variations:
| 1. Shot Put | 2. Ultimate Uppercut | 3. Exploding Side Kick |
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| "This iron ball makes an impact, but it doesn't go very far." | "A devastating uppercut charged up with all your might." | "A kick so explosive, it'll set the world on fire (or at least your leg)." |
Gallery
Shot Put in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS.
Shot Put as shown by the Move List in Ultimate.
Names in other languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
 Japanese |
鉄球投げ |
 English |
Shot Put |
 French (NTSC) |
Lancer du poids |
 German |
Eisenkugle |
 Spanish (NTSC) |
Bola de hierro |
 Italian |
Strike metallico |
 Chinese (Simplified) |
投掷铁球 |
 Chinese (Traditional) |
投擲鐵球 |
 Korean |
철퇴 던지기 |
 Dutch |
Kogelstoot |
 Russian |
Толкание ядра |
