| Gale Stab | |
|---|---|
 The lunging phase of Gale Stab. | |
| User | Mii Swordfighter |
| Universe | Super Smash Bros. |
Gale Stab (疾風突き), also known as Slash Launcher (ランチャースラッシュ, Launcher Slash) and Surging Slash in the NTSC and PAL versions of Super Smash Bros. 4 respectively, is one of three side special moves for the Mii Swordfighter.
OverviewEdit
When used, the Mii begins charging. Once the move is released, the Swordfighter lunges forward, striking any enemies they happen to collide with. The move functions very similar to Ike's custom move Close Combat.
As Gale Stab in Ultimate, the move's animation is changed from a sword slash to a lunging stab. Compared to its previous counterpart, it now starts faster, allowing for an aerial burst option that can beat out predicable approaches, and deals more damage at full charge, though it now slows down towards its conclusion, slightly decreasing its effective range. Prior to patch 12.0.0, it could also fail to grab ledges if the move hit an opponent before doing so, making its recovery exploitable.
Instructional quoteEdit
 Move List |
 |
Launches forward and unleashes a stab. Charging runs farther and deals more damage. |
CustomizationEdit
Special Move customization was added in Super Smash Bros. 4 and returns in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate for the Mii Fighters. These are the variations:
Smash 4Edit
| 1. Airborne Assault | 2. Slash Launcher | 3. Chakram |
|---|---|---|
 |
 |
 |
" Flip forward to strike a foe, and then rebound off of them. Flip forward to strike foes and then rebound off of them."
|
" Rush through anyone in your path, and launch them upward. Rush through opponents in your path, and launch them upward."
|
"A throwing weapon that you can guide with directional inputs." |
UltimateEdit
| 1. Airborne Assault | 2. Gale Stab | 3. Chakram |
|---|---|---|
 |
 |
 |
| "Jumps forward and slashes any opponent in the way. Bounces backward if blocked by a shield." | "Launches forward and unleashes a stab. Charging runs farther and deals more damage." | "Throws a weapon that can be guided with directional inputs." |
GalleryEdit
Gale Stab in for Wii U.
Gale Stab as shown by the Move List in Ultimate.
.JPG)
Names in other languagesEdit
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
 Japanese |
疾風突き |
 English |
Gale Stab |
 French (NTSC) |
Estoc éclair |
 German |
Sturmstich |
 Spanish (NTSC) |
Estocada tempestad |
 Italian |
Stoccata impetuosa |
 Chinese (Simplified) |
疾风刺 |
 Chinese (Traditional) |
疾風刺 |
 Korean |
질풍 찌르기 |
 Dutch |
Windstoot |
 Russian |
Укол бури |
