| Dragon Lunge | |
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 Dragon Lunge in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U. | |
| User | Corrin |
| Universe | Fire Emblem |
Dragon Lunge (跳槍突, Leaping Spear Thrust) is Corrin's side special.
Overview
When used on the ground, Corrin takes a short and quick leap forward. When used in the air (or when the button is pressed again after the grounded short leap) he activates Dragon Fang and thrusts his spear-hand at a downward angle. The thrust deals 7% damage if started on the ground and 8% if started in the air; in both cases the tip of the lance has a sweet spot which deals 15% damage and increased knockback.
If Corrin's spear-hand makes contact with a solid surface, be it a floor or a wall, it sticks into it, and Corrin remains still. Any opponents caught in the attack while it is held will be pinned with him, unable to move, although they can shorten the duration of the pin through button mashing. From this position, Corrin can follow up with a kick forward (directional input forward or neutral special button), a kick backward (directional input backward), a jump (up direction), or simply cancel the attack by falling to the ground (waiting, with no inputs). The attack can only be held for approximately 3 seconds. The kick propels Corrin horizontally, potentially off a ledge, and both the forward and the backward versions deal 12% damage; however a backward kick deals only 5% damage to pinned opponents.
Once the move has been used in the air, Corrin won't be able to use it again until he lands or is hit. It does not put him into a helpless state however.
Customization
Special Move customization was added in Super Smash Bros. 4. These are the variations:
| 1. Dragon Lunge |
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| "Leap and press the button again to attack. Skewer surfaces or walls, and you can do a follow-up kick." |
- Dragon Lunge: Default.
Like the other DLC characters, Corrin lacks custom move variations.
Origin
In Fire Emblem Fates, the base Nohr Prince and Nohr Princess classes can access the Dragon Fang skill, which allows the user, if wielding a sword or tome, to transform parts of their body into that of a dragon's to attack and add 50% of their attack value to their damage output. This move comes from the second part of the Dragon Fang critical hit animation, in which the user transforms their arm into a spear-like appendage and stabs their opponent while in the air on the rebound of a flipping slash. The ability to stick the limb into the ground is unique to the Super Smash Bros. series.
Trivia
- If Dragon Lunge is performed on the ground level of Battlefield, it is possible for the lance to skewer a floating platform despite pointing towards the base platform.
