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[[File:Sephiroth Neutral B 3 SSBU.gif|thumb| Sephiroth's [[Gigaflare]] is an example of a projectile.]]

A '''projectile''' is an attack or object that operates independently of the character that used it. They are typically used to create pressure on an opponent. This may be shield pressure or pressure to give up stage control. Common examples of projectiles include the [[Charge Shot]], [[Blaster]] shots, and thrown [[item]]s. Almost all projectiles can be [[reflect]]ed, while others can also be [[absorb]]ed.

A majority of characters have at least one projectile attack, while some have two or even three, and for the most part, one of these projectiles serves as the character's [[neutral special]] attack. It is considered a disadvantage to lack a projectile (with there being 13 characters who do not have a projectile), as they can be very useful in both [[approach]]ing and [[camp]]ing out opponents' approaches. Projectiles also cause the target to take [[hitlag]] while the user does not, which allows a few free frames of action.

 

As projectiles are (in general) considered [[Specials: Indirect|indirect attacks]], the vast majority of enemies in the [[Subspace Emissary]] resist them outside of any weak points they may have — in fact, only [[Porky]], [[Meta Ridley]], and [[Tabuu]] do not. Projectiles are also generally [[special move]]s executed with the [[B]] button, but since ''[[Brawl]]'', some characters, such as {{SSBB|Snake}}, {{SSBB|Olimar}}, the {{SSB4|Villager}}, and {{SSB4|Mega Man}}, have [[standard attack]]s that are projectiles.

 

 

This table includes all non-[[Final Smash]] projectiles for every character, as well as some important properties of each. Note that, while a projectile may not be absorbable, that does not exclude the ability to be [[Pocket]]ed.

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|rowspan="3"|[[Banjo]] & [[Kazooie]]||[[Egg Firing / Breegull Blaster]]||{{y}}||{{n}}||

|[[Shock Spring Jump]] (aerial usage)||{{y}}||{{n}}||

|[[Bayonetta]]||[[Bullet Climax]]||{{y}}||{{n}}||Chargeable, though that only affects the first two shots. Pressing the special move button repeatedly causes her to continue firing.

|[[Bowser]]||[[Fire Breath]]||{{y}}||{{y}}||Size and length decreases as Bowser continues to breathe, and releasing the special move button causes the move to passively charge up over time

|[[Command Selection]] (Thwack)||{{y}}||{{y}}||Can [[Instant KO|instantly KO]] opponents

|rowspan="2"|[[Ice Climbers]]||[[Ice Shot]]||{{y}}||{{y}}{{GameIcon|SSBM}}<br>{{n}}{{GameIcon|SSBB}}||Bounces off shields, causing it to travel the other direction. Hugs the ground, following a straight trajectory.

|[[PK Fire]]||{{y}}||{{y}}||Travels directly forward, and disappears after about 3/8 of the way across [[Final Destination]].

|[[Forward throw]] (shadow balls)||{{y}}||{{y}}||The shadow balls fired are projectiles

|[[Bomb Drop]]||{{y}}||{{y}}||Detonates instantly upon contact with an opponent. The explosion can be absorbed, but the hit right before it cannot.

|[[Up throw]] (shots)||{{y}}||{{y}}||The shots fired from the arm cannon is a projectile

|[[Back throw]] (shots)||{{y}}||{{y}}||The shots fired from the arm cannon is a projectile

|rowspan="3"|[[Mii Swordfighter]]|||[[Gale Strike]]||{{y}}||{{n}}||

|[[Shuriken of Light]]||{{y}}||{{n}}||

|[[Chakram]]||{{y}}||{{n}}||

|[[Min Min]]||[[Punch]] (Ramram)||{{n}}||{{n}}||When attacking with the Ramram, the chakram projectile is flung in an upward circle that goes away from and returns towards Min Min.

|rowspan="3"|[[Mr. Game & Watch]]||[[Chef]]||{{y}}||{{y}}{{GameIcon|SSBM}}<br>{{n}}{{GameIcon|SSBB}}{{GameIcon|SSB4}}{{GameIcon|SSBU}}||Random trajectory. In ''Brawl'', the projectiles created by Kirby copying this move can be absorbed, unlike the Mr. Game & Watch version.

|[[Mythra]]||[[Ray of Punishment / Chroma Dust]]||{{y}}||{{y}}||After leaping in the air, fires a blast of light, or a fan of smaller light beams if the attack button is pressed a second time.

|rowspan="3"|[[Ness]]||[[PK Flash]]||{{y}}||{{y}}||Affected by gravity and can be tilted forward and backwards.

|[[PK Fire]]||{{y}}||{{y}}||Creates gravity-affected fire pillar on impact. Trajectory changes when used in midair.

|[[PK Thunder]]||{{y}}||{{y}}||Controllable.

|rowspan="3"|[[Olimar]]||All smash attacks||{{n}}{{GameIcon|SSBB}}<br>{{y}}{{GameIcon|SSB4}}{{GameIcon|SSBU}}||{{n}}||rowspan="3"|All of Olimar's Pikmin attacks—namely, his [[smash attack]]s, directional [[aerial]]s, [[grab]]s, [[throw]]s, [[Pikmin Chain]] in ''Brawl'', and [[Pikmin Throw]]—are considered projectiles due to the Pikmin being the active object, not Olimar.

|[[Pikmin Throw]]||{{y}}||{{n}}

|All other Pikmin-based attacks||{{n}}||{{n}}

|rowspan="2"|[[Pac-Man]]||[[Bonus Fruit]]||{{y}}||{{n}}||Effects change depending on the object thrown. All have a [[hurtbox]] which means they can take knockback.

|[[Fire Hydrant]]||{{y}}||{{n}}||Reflectable while airborne. Water produced by the hydrant is also reflectable.

|rowspan="3"|[[Palutena]]||[[Autoreticle]]||{{y}}||{{y}}||Targets opponents; does not fire any projectiles if there are no targets in range.

|[[Explosive Flame]]||{{y}}||{{y}}||Produces a multi-hitting explosion a set distance away from Palutena.

|[[Celestial Firework]]||{{y}}||{{y}}||Flies straight upward from the ground.

|rowspan="2"|[[Peach]]||[[Toad]]||{{y}}||{{y}}||The spores produced on a successful counterattack are projectiles.

|[[Vegetable]]||{{y}}||{{n}}||Produces a vegetable item, and rarely [[Bob-omb]]s, [[Mr. Saturn]]s, or in ''Melee'' and ''Brawl'', [[Beam Sword]]s.

|rowspan="2"|[[Pichu]]||[[Thunder Jolt]]||{{y}}||{{y}}||Causes 1% [[recoil damage]] (0.7% in ''Ultimate''). Hugs the stage.

|{{b|Thunder|Pokémon}}||{{y}}||{{y}}||Causes 3% recoil damage (3.5% in ''Ultimate'') if the bolt hits Pichu.

|rowspan="2"|[[Pikachu]]||[[Thunder Jolt]]||{{y}}||{{y}}||Hugs the stage, can travel up walls, along ceilings, and below the edge (except in SSB). Has a diagonal trajectory in the air.

|{{b|Thunder|Pokémon}}||{{y}}||{{y}}||Cannot go through platforms above Pikachu.

|rowspan="2"|[[Piranha Plant]]||[[Ptooie]]||{{y}}||{{n}}||

|[[Poison Breath]]||{{y}}||{{n}}||Does not cause flinching.

|[[Pit]]||[[Palutena Bow]]||{{y}}||{{y}}||Chargeable and controllable. Can be held for a limited time, and can be aimed up.

|[[Pyra]]||[[Blazing End]]||{{y}}||{{n}}||Throws her sword in a spinning motion. While the sword is out, she cannot use any attack.

|rowspan="3"|[[Richter]]||[[Axe]]||{{y}}||{{n}}||Travels in a parabolic arc.

|[[Cross]]||{{y}}||{{n}}||Tries to return to Richter. Goes farther by flicking the control stick

|[[Holy Water]]||{{y}}||{{y}}||Drops diagonally downwards. Can be caught and used as a regular [[item]] that can be used against Richter.

|[[Ridley]]||[[Plasma Breath]]||{{y}}||{{y}}||Consists of five projectiles that increase in size and damage when charged. Affected by gravity, bounces on the ground.

|rowspan="2"|[[R.O.B.]]||[[Robo Beam]]||{{y}}||{{y}}||Can reflect off surfaces at certain angles, can be tilted up and down. Charges automatically.

|[[Gyro]]||{{y}}||{{n}}||Produces a Gyro item. Has a hurtbox.

|rowspan="4"|[[Robin]]||Discarded Levin Sword and tomes||{{y}}||{{n}}||Discarded weapons act as projectiles and throwable items.

|{{b|Thunder|Robin}}||{{y}}||{{y}}||Properties change depending on charge level.

|[[Arcfire]]||{{y}}||{{y}}||Bursts into a column of flame on impact.

|[[Holy Water]]||{{y}}||{{y}}||Drops diagonally downwards. Can be caught and used as a regular [[item]] that can be used against Simon.

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|rowspan="3"|[[Sheik]]||[[Needle Storm]]||{{y}}||{{n}}||Can be tilted up and down. Can be charged forever, but only six needles can be held and fired.

|[[Down throw]] (anvil)||{{y}}||{{n}}||Needs iron to use.

|rowspan="3"|[[Toon Link]]||[[Hero's Bow]]||{{y}}||{{n}}||Can be charged, and held forever (three seconds in ''Ultimate'') before releasing. The charge affects the firing speed and distance.

|[[Boomerang]]||{{y}}||{{n}}||Tries to return to Toon Link. Can be angled.

|[[Wario]]||[[Wario Bike]] (once dismounted, can be thrown)||{{y}}||{{n}}||Can be destroyed (resulting in two tires that can also be picked up and thrown in ''Brawl'').

|[[Header]]||{{y}}||{{n}}||Heads a soccer ball at a downward angle. The ball can essentially be reflected by any attack (in some cases a reflector's hitbox will even take presidence over the reflecting effect itself). The headbutt acts as a melee attack that can [[meteor smash]].

|[[Yoshi Bomb]] (stars)||{{y}}||{{y}}||&nbsp;

|{{b|Bomb|Link}}||{{y}}||{{n}}||Produces a bomb item. Explode after some seconds. Can damage the user.

|rowspan="2"|[[Zelda]]||[[Din's Fire]]||{{y}}||{{y}}||Reflectors cannot affect the projectile as it is traveling, but they will reflect the explosion.