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Head past the break for the details. There’s seriously a ton of them!<\/p>\n
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Lucina<\/strong>:<\/p>\n1: Grabbing her mask, Lucina joins the battle. Smash Bros may be the only time you can see Lucina putting on her mask with her hair down.<\/p>\n
2,3: A two-shot with Marth. Lucina is not as tall as Marth. I wonder what Lucina is thinking, time traveling and all.<\/p>\n
4,5,6: Lucina\u2019s numerous taunts.<\/p>\n
7: A two-shot with another female Fire emblem character, [FE] (Robin)<\/p>\n
\n- Lucina, the daughter of Chrom who is the protagonist from the original game, joins the battle! Perhaps staying true to the series, her attacks and movement is the same as Marth. Though she doesn\u2019t have the tipper mechanic like Marth, but instead her sword is evenly balanced.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
^pic: It may be hard to see in-game, but her left eye has a symbol.<\/p>\n
>pic: Lucina stares down Luigi from above. Could this be related to her final smash?<\/p>\n
Specials:<\/em><\/p>\nNeutral special – shield breaker. Perhaps Lucina\u2019s handling of this move is different based on her balanced blade and looser need for spacing.<\/p>\n
Side special \u2013 slices opponents with a quick succession of sword swipes.<\/p>\n
Up special \u2013 dolphin slash. This move slices your opponents upward.<\/p>\n
Down special \u2013 counter. If it\u2019s like the previous game, you\u2019ll be able to counter while your body has a shine.<\/p>\n
Peach:<\/strong><\/p>\n1: A pretty rainbow arches over Peach.<\/p>\n
2: Part of an attack? Peach is surrounded by what looks like a bubble.<\/p>\n
3,5: Peach hits her opponents using her crown duing her F-air.<\/p>\n
4: Peach used three different weapons during her F-smash in previous games.<\/p>\n
\n- Peach is known for characteristics like slapping, kicking, and floating horizontally in the air. This time many of her attacks were given additional animation effects.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
^pic: Up-smash receives a ribbon effect. Does it affect the move\u2019s properties?<\/p>\n
<pic: An upward attack that throws out hearts.<\/p>\n
Specials:<\/em><\/p>\nToad Guard: Peach uses toad to shield her from attacks.<\/p>\n
Vegetable pull: In previous games, Peach pulled up turnips with various faces and weapons.<\/p>\n
Peach parasol: Peach floats down with an open parasol.<\/p>\n
Lucario:<\/strong><\/p>\n1,3: A user of a mysterious aura force. It becomes more powerful the more you become cornered.<\/p>\n
2,4,5,6,8: Being a fighting type pokemon, Lucario performs various fighting moves using his body.<\/p>\n
7: Taking a nap between fights!?<\/p>\n
\n- A returning veteran from previous games. The more damage you receive, the stronger your aura becomes. This time Lucario evolves into Mega Lucario.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
^pic: There was a comment during a pic of the day that said Lucario\u2019s power is immense when he\u2019s badly wounded.<\/p>\n
<pic: The top half shows a minimal aura sphere, contrasted with a max power aura sphere below.<\/p>\n
Specials:<\/em><\/p>\nAura sphere: It becomes faster and stronger the longer you charge it. Extreme speed: Lucario lets out aura from his hands to fly. You can change the angle of your movement, but be careful when your aura\u2019s power is high, the distance it covers becomes immense.<\/p>\n
Double team: A move from Brawl. If you receive an attack during this animation Lucario counters with an attack. Notice his shining eyes.<\/p>\n
Pyrosphere section:<\/strong><\/p>\n1: The land here is surrounded by lava. A floating main stage and a few small platforms makes it look like a simple stage, but it was reported that the shadow of a huge [something\/being] was seen here…?<\/p>\n
2,3: Details for the mechanics of this stage are still a mystery, but the stage’s construction itself doesn’t appear to be too complicated.<\/p>\n
Robin:<\/strong><\/p>\n1,2,3: Robin joins the battle with both male and female counterparts!<\/p>\n
4: Their final smash is based on \u201cDual Attack\u201d from their series. 2 characters team up to perform a combination attack, with Chrome making an appearance.<\/p>\n
5,6,7,8: It takes time for Robin\u2019s thunder sword and special attacks to recharge. Even if you miss, it\u2019ll recharge.<\/p>\n
\n- With a thunder sword in the right hand and a tome in the left, you\u2019ll be able to play as a male or female Robin. Thunder sword is used for smash-attacks, while the tome is used for special attacks. Both have a limited number of uses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
^pic: Final smash: Chrome appears and charges forward and starts chaining sword slashes on whichever opponent he runs into. Robin helps him out with magic.<\/p>\n
<pic: Thunder sword is also used in the air for smash attacks. (magazine might be incorrect? No smashes in the air right?) If you use it too many times it\u2019ll break, causing Robin to use a bronze sword instead.<\/p>\n
Specials:<\/em><\/p>\nThunder (neutral): A long-range attack that evolves from thunder, el thunder, giga thunder, and tron the longer you charge.<\/p>\n
Fire (side): Giga fire. A ball of fire is called out from above the head. It creates a pillar of fire when it hits terrain or an opponent, dealing damage around the area.<\/p>\n
El wind (up): Robin lets out two long-range attacks directly below him\/her and gains altitude from the recoil.<\/p>\n
Resire (down): Deals damage to an opponent and heals Robin. The move\u2019s power increases if you hit your opponent from behind.<\/p>\n
Paper Mario Stage:<\/strong><\/p>\n1: The stage is based on titles like Paper Mario RPG (GC) and Paper Mario Sticker Star (3DS). Everything is made out of paper, meaning things may get blown away when strong winds arrive.<\/p>\n
2: The stage can change to an entirely different stage like closing a book and re-opening it to a different page. This is the Malkon ship from Paper Mario RPG.<\/p>\n
Mii Fighters:<\/strong><\/p>\n1: gun type F-smash. This smash has the longest reach in the entire roster.<\/p>\n
2,3: You can even customize Mii Fighter\u2019s hats\/clothes. Depending on your customizations, you could end up playing as a famous person or another character you like!<\/p>\n
\n- Fighting, Sword, and Gun type Miis are included, and their play styles change entirely depending on their type. Top pic shows sword type\u2019s attacks. Sword type may excel in mid-range combat, being able to use some throwing attacks and swords. Each type has a different set of specials.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Specials:<\/em><\/p>\nEach character normally has 4 special moves (and another 8 with customizations). However, Mii fighers and Palutena are exceptions with 12 unique specials. Here are fighting type\u2019s specials. (neutral, side, up, and down from the left).<\/p>\n
Neutral: Appears to be power-based, with a throwing ranged attack mixed in. Side: Two attacks that you dish out with movement, and a move where you slam down using both of your fists. Up: Moves that look useful in dealing with opponents in the air. Down: Two moves that attack below you, and what looks like a multi-hit move.<\/p>\n
Kirby:<\/strong><\/p>\n1: The lighting-fast multi-hit Vulcan jab makes an appearance.<\/p>\n
2,4: The round, squishy Kirby. He gets so flat when he\u2019s stepped on!<\/p>\n
3: Kirby fell into a hole in the stage!? Are Wii Fit Trainer and Donkey Kong worried for him? Or maybe\u2026<\/p>\n
\n- Kirby is known for his characteristic to suck in opponents and copy their abilities. (see page 47 for copy abilities). His final smash is Ultra sword, where he slashes at his opponents using a huge sword.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
^pic: Kirby is very lightweight with an ability to fly in the air. His recovery is top notch.<\/p>\n
>pic: He also has high knock-back moves like Stone and Hammer. Hammer looks a little different this time.<\/p>\n
Specials:<\/em><\/p>\nStone: Kirby transforms into rocks and things like Thwomp. Thwomp looks extra-spikey this time around.<\/p>\n
Final cutter: Kirby swipes upward with a blade and slams back down. It could be used as a meteor attack near the ledge.<\/p>\n
Copy: You can copy opponent abilities, or spit them out as a star.<\/p>\n
Hammer: There\u2019s a new fire hammer, where the longer you charge the stronger it gets. But watch out, since you\u2019ll also take damage if you charge it too long.<\/p>\n
Meta Knight:<\/strong><\/p>\n1,2: He can fly in the air by transforming his cape into wings.<\/p>\n
3: Kirby\u2019s new color, perhaps based off of a mask-less Meta Knight?<\/p>\n
4: You could compare his is to a soccer ball.<\/p>\n
\n- Announced just this month, Meta Knight lines up with Kirby and Dedede as Kirby\u2019s rival. He\u2019s a small, lightweight character but carries speedy moves. His gloves got a redesign.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
^pic: His aerial game is very strong, thanks to his cape to wing changing ability.<\/p>\n
<pic: Halberd made an appearance in Brawl, and is a returning stage for Smash 4.<\/p>\n
Specials:<\/em><\/p>\nHis moves are basically identical to Brawl. He doesn\u2019t have a long-range attack, but can attack while maintaining his movement to make up for it.<\/p>\n
Mach tornado: Draws in opponents to deal damage. This was a neutral special in Brawl.<\/p>\n
Dimension cape: Meta Knight throws his cape over himself. Not only can this be used to evade attacks, but you can also counter with it.<\/p>\n
Drill rush: Just as the name implies, he spins his body like a drill to attack.<\/p>\n
Charizard:<\/strong><\/p>\n1: Charizard makes an appearance as a standalone fighter!<\/p>\n
2: His long tail is used as a weapon!<\/p>\n
3,4,5: Various ferocious attacks that make used of his entire body.<\/p>\n
6,7: Charizard is a top class heavyweight fighter amongst the roster.<\/p>\n
8: A ground attack that is so powerful sparks fly out.<\/p>\n
\n- Charizard made an appearance in Brawl as part of Pokemon Trainer, but this time he gets his own spot! He makes use of his sharp claws and fire attacks. He also gets a new special attack where \u201cPokemon Change\u201d used to be.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
^pic: Charizard\u2019s final smash is a mega-evolution into Mega Charizard X! >pic: Not only does he have a new final smash and special attack, but his regular attacks also have been changed. He can be seen here swiping with his claw in the air.<\/p>\n
Specials:<\/em><\/p>\nSide special: Flare Blitz. He charges forward in a fiery attack! It\u2019s very powerful, but if you hit an opponent you also takes some damage.<\/p>\n
Flamethrower: In Brawl Charizard was able to breathe fire for a limited amount of time.<\/p>\n
Link:<\/strong><\/p>\n1,2: Making use of his sword techniques.<\/p>\n
3: Double spin attack with Toon Link! Whoever gets hit is going to be in pain.<\/p>\n
4: It looks like the fairy taunt is back.<\/p>\n
5: Recovering onto the stage using his claw shot.<\/p>\n
6: He also makes use of his body! It\u2019s kind of rare to see kick attacks from Link.<\/p>\n
\n- Link fights with his sword play and abundant long-range weapons. His D-air\u2019s starting animation gained meteor smash properties, adding to his new play style.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
^pic: Displaying the meteor smash D-air.<\/p>\n
<pic: You can still deflect items with your shield. He makes a reaction when he does this in Smash 4.<\/p>\n
Specials:<\/p>\n
(same as Brawl)<\/p>\n
Palutena:<\/strong><\/p>\n1: Until now Palutena has been supporting Pit on the side, but this time she decided to join the fight herself.<\/p>\n
2,3,4,5,6: Palutena\u2019s various miracles. They range from close and long range attacks, self-buff\/support moves, etc. It\u2019s a tough choice deciding which moves to use.<\/p>\n
7,8: No mercy even if her opponent is Pit!<\/p>\n
\n- Palutena\u2019s main characteristic is her customizable special attacks. Her play style changes greatly depending on your customization and it will be the player\u2019s responsibility to draw out her limitless potential!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
^pic: Her final smash traps opponents in a black hole and blasts them away with a beam.<\/p>\n
<pic: Up-smash has a shocking amount of range.<\/p>\n
Specials:<\/strong><\/p>\nSimilar to Mii fighters, Palutena has 12 unique specials to choose from. We\u2019ll detail all specials all at once!<\/p>\n
(B) (first pic) Heavenly light: attacks opponents in the air with a beam that shoots upward.<\/p>\n
(B) auto-shot: automatically locks onto targets and shoots projectiles.<\/p>\n
(B) Explosive fire: creates an explosive a short distance away.<\/p>\n
(>B) (bottom pic) Reflect slate?: summons a reflective surface to reflect projectiles.<\/p>\n
(>B) Human Missile: performs a charge attack forward.<\/p>\n
(>B) Super Dash: Runs at an extreme speed and blasts opponents away.<\/p>\n
(^B) Teleport: Teleports.<\/p>\n
(^B) Glider jump: You can float\/glide a short while after jumping up.<\/p>\n
(^B) Rocket Jump: Creates an explosion and fly upward.<\/p>\n
(vB) Counter: Retaliates with an attack after blocking with her shield.<\/p>\n
(vB) Lightweight: Speeds up movement by making yourself lighter.<\/p>\n
(vB) Fireworks: Attacks with fireworks in the air above.<\/p>\n
Greninja:<\/strong><\/p>\n1,2: Greninja is a speedy fighter in Smash Bros as well.<\/p>\n
3: The scarf-like thing wrapped around his neck is actually his tongue. It also doubles as a weapon.<\/p>\n
4: This\u2026 is a water trick!? It could be one of his taunts.<\/p>\n
\n- Greninja makes an appearance from Pokemon XY. He lives up to his \u201cShinobi Pokemon\u201d classification with speedy close-range attacks and projectiles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
^pic: Greninja is making a hand sign here, and the blue effect around him is suspicious\u2026 a real ninja!<\/p>\n
<pic: A taunt match between Lucario and Greninja? It looks like Greninja is slightly taller than Lucario.<\/p>\n
Specials:<\/em><\/p>\n(^B) (no pic) Hydro pump: A recovery move where Graninja shoots out a stream of water. You can rotate twice in the air.<\/p>\n
(B) Water Shuriken: A projectile attack made out of water. This was a Greninja exclusive move in Pokemon XY.<\/p>\n
(>B) Shadow Sneak: Greninja disappears and goes for a move. You can travel farther the longer you charge, and you can move around while charging.<\/p>\n
(vB) Substitute: Greninja throws out a substitute, and if an opponent attacks it he\u2019ll reappear with a counter attack.<\/p>\n
Wii Fit Trainer:<\/strong><\/p>\n1: A fighter no one expected, Wii Fir Joins the battle!<\/p>\n
2,3,5: She sometimes provides health advice in the middle of her attacks.<\/p>\n
7: An aerial attack that makes use of both her hands and feet.<\/p>\n
4,6,8: Doing some yoga with veteran fighters.<\/p>\n
\n- Perhaps due to originally being a support character for a fitness game, Wii Fit Trainer is seen as a health nut by some. Her attacks all promote healthy body movements\/postures, and she can also heal damage with a special.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
^pic: Final smash is a 7-color silhouette release of yoga poses and such.<\/p>\n
<pic: You can also choose to play as a male Wii Fit trainer. There\u2019s no difference between the two, so choose whichever you like.<\/p>\n
Specials:<\/em><\/p>\n(vB) Stomach breathing: Increases attack power for a limited time and heals some damage.<\/p>\n
(B) Sun Salute?: A projectile attack that you can charge\/store.<\/p>\n
(^B) Hula-hoop: float upward while twirling hula-hoops around your body.<\/p>\n
(>B) Soccer ball headbutt: shoots soccer balls as a projectile attack.<\/p>\n
Mega Man:<\/strong><\/p>\n