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Ray of Punishment / Chroma Dust

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Ray of Punishment / Chroma Dust
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Mythra using Ray of Punishment and Chroma Dust.
User Mythra
Universe Xenoblade Chronicles
Articles on Xeno Series Wiki Ray of Punishment
Chroma Dust

Ray of Punishment (パニッシュメントレイ, Punishment Ray) is Mythra's up special move. With another press of the button, it becomes Chroma Dust (レインボーダスト, Rainbow Dust).

Overview[edit]

Ray of Punishment is a move where Mythra slashes into the air before firing off a green projectile. If the special move button is pressed (or just held) before the projectile is fired, it will instead turn into Chroma Dust, a fan of five smaller projectiles. The initial slash has a fairly large horizontal hitbox that combos into the projectiles, making it a decent out of shield option. However, the projectiles cannot pass through platforms, limiting its use on certain stages. Ray of Punishment's single strong projectile is generally better for a single opponent caught by the initial slash, as it is guaranteed to hit and will deal more damage overall. On the other hand, Chroma Dust is better for multiple opponents and when recovering, as while the many projectiles individually deal significantly less damage than the single Ray of Punishment projectile, they cover a wider range and are more likely to incidentally hit an opponent. Mythra is able to grab the ledge during the start of the move and after firing the projectiles. When firing Mythra hangs in the air for a bit, leaving her vulnerable from above.

Instructional quotes[edit]

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Move List Mythra (SSBU) Jump with an overhead slash, and then follow up with a blast of light diagonally downward. Scatter the blast by pressing the button again before it fires.

Origin[edit]

Mythra performing Ray of Punishment in Xenoblade Chronicles 2.

Ray of Punishment is Mythra's Level 1 Blade Special in Xenoblade Chronicles 2, while Chroma Dust is her Level 2 Special in Torna ~ The Golden Country. In the original game, Mythra made less of a leap into the air for both moves, likely due to the ground-based combat of the Xenoblade Chronicles series. Additionally, unlike in Smash, Ray of Punishment's projectile caused an explosion on impact, damaging nearby enemies.

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Names in other languages[edit]

Ray of Punishment[edit]

Language Name
Japan Japanese パニッシュメントレイ, Punishment Ray
UK English Ray of Punishment
France French Rayon châtieur
Germany German Licht der Strafe
Spain Spanish Rayo de la Penitencia
Italy Italian Raggio punitore
China Chinese (Simplified) 惩罚光线
Taiwan Chinese (Traditional) 懲戒光箭
South Korea Korean 퍼니시먼트 레이, Punishment Ray
Netherlands Dutch Bestraffingsstraal
Russia Russian Карающий луч

Chroma Dust[edit]

Language Name
Japan Japanese レインボーダスト, Rainbow Dust
UK English Chroma Dust
France French Poussière chromée
Germany German Regenbogenstaub
Spain Spanish Polvo Cromático
Italy Italian Polvere cromata
China Chinese (Simplified) 彩虹星尘
Taiwan Chinese (Traditional) 七彩粉塵
South Korea Korean 레인보우 더스트, Rainbow Dust
Netherlands Dutch Chromapulver
Russia Russian Хроматическая пыль