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Some special moves are programmed to transition to helplessness early upon contact with a platform. In the case of [[soft platform]]s, holding down to drop through them will result in the player becoming helpless before the move is usually over, though it can also be seen if the user breaks the platform it landed on with the landing potion of the attack (where applicable), or if blown off the platform with a [[Windbox|move that deals no hitstun]]. | Some special moves are programmed to transition to helplessness early upon contact with a platform. In the case of [[soft platform]]s, holding down to drop through them will result in the player becoming helpless before the move is usually over, though it can also be seen if the user breaks the platform it landed on with the landing potion of the attack (where applicable), or if blown off the platform with a [[Windbox|move that deals no hitstun]]. | ||
Helplessness most commonly ends upon landing on the ground | Helplessness most commonly ends upon landing on the ground, although it also ends if characters [[flinch]], allowing them to attack or re-use their triple jump. A helpless character is denoted by both a flickering black overlay and a distinct falling animation. | ||
A state similar to helplessness exists in falling after having one's [[shield]] broken and then being [[stun]]ned. | A state similar to helplessness exists in falling after having one's [[shield]] broken and then being [[stun]]ned. |