Welcome to SmashWiki! Log in or create an account and join the community, and don't forget to read this first! |
Notices |
---|
The Skill parameter has been removed from Smasher infoboxes, and in its place are the new "Best historical ranking" and "Best tournament result" parameters. SmashWiki needs help adding these new parameters to Smasher infoboxes, refer to the guidelines here for what should be included in these new parameters. |
When adding results to Smasher pages, include each tournament's entrant number in addition to the player's placement, and use the {{Trn}} template with the matching game specified. Please also fix old results on Smasher pages that do not abide to this standard. Refer to our Smasher article guidelines to see how results tables should be formatted. |
Check out our project page for ongoing projects that SmashWiki needs help with. |
Back Shield
Back Shield | |
---|---|
Official artwork of a Back Shield. | |
Universe | Kid Icarus |
Appears in | SSB4 Ultimate |
Item class | Defending |
Article on Icaruspedia | Back Shield |
The Back Shield (バックシールド, Back Shield) is a unique item from the Kid Icarus series. It was introduced in Super Smash Bros. 4 and returns in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
Origin
The Back Shield originated as an item in Kid Icarus: Uprising. Much like in SSB4, it temporarily protects Pit from enemy attacks from behind and it rotates with Pit to always be behind him.
In Super Smash Bros. 4
As an item
As the name would suggest, the item protects the fighter's rear from harm. The shield lasts for 30 seconds, with time reduced based on how much damage it has taken (5 Home-Run Bat swings at 30% damage reduces it by about 5 seconds, for example).Some fighters can also take advantage of their back aerials as they won't be damaged from colliding with another fighter's attack. There is a slight push effect near the shield.
In Smash Tour
The Back Shield appears as a red item: when selected, it makes the user start a battle with the Back Shield equipped.
In-game description from Super Smash Bros. for 3DS
This shield protects your back from various attacks. However, it'll break if it takes too much damage.
Trophy information
- Back Shield
This durable, defensive shield comes to Smash Bros. from Kid Icarus: Uprising. If you pick it up, it will attach itself to you, protecting your back from most threats. It won't stop grabs or piercing attacks, however, and it only lasts so long before vanishing.
A floating shield from Kid Icarus: Uprising. Pick it up and it'll protect you from attacks from behind. It's not perfect, though, as it can't block grabs or piercing attacks. Still, it'll block any standard attacks until it eventually disappears, so it's a pretty useful thing to get your hands on!
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
As an item
The Back Shield returns in Ultimate. It retains its design and function from SSB4.
Spirits
While the Back Shield itself does not have a Spirit, the item appears as an ability for the Primary Spirit Alm & Celica.
No. | Image | Name | Type | Class | Slot | Ability | Series |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
638 | Alm & Celica | ★★★ | 3 | Back Shield Equipped | Fire Emblem Series |
Equipping the General Pepper, Alolan Exeggutor, Gyromite, Phyllis & Pelly or Flow Support Spirits will equip the player a Back Shield at the start of a match.
No. | Image | Name | Type | Class | Cost | Ability | Series |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
404 | General Pepper | ★★ | 1 | Back Shield Equipped | Star Fox Series | ||
445 | Alolan Exeggutor | ★★ | 1 | Back Shield Equipped | Pokémon Series | ||
824 | Gyromite | ★★ | 1 | Back Shield Equipped | R.O.B. Series | ||
840 | Phyllis & Pelly | ★★ | 1 | Back Shield Equipped | Animal Crossing Series | ||
1,037 | Flow | ★★ | 1 | Back Shield Equipped | Splatoon Series |
show Items in Super Smash Bros. 4 |
---|
show Items in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate |
---|
show Smash Tour |
---|
show Kid Icarus universe |
---|