Palutena's Guidance

It has been suggested that this article should be moved to Palutena's Guidance. The reason given for the move is: Official name, will most likely be used more often than "Pit's Smash Taunt", even if Pit is the only one who uses it. (Discuss)

Pit and Palutena conversing about Shulk.

Pit's Smash Taunt, also referred to as Palutena's Guidance, is Pit's Smash Taunt performed on Palutena's Temple. When it is activated, a conversation is initiated about the opponent Pit is facing, in the same fashion as Snake's Codec conversations in Brawl. In these conversations, Pit and Palutena discuss one random fighter in the match. Under most circumstances, the taunt is activated by using Pit's down taunt on the stage; however, at least one screenshot has shown the taunt being executed without his presence, and it is unknown how this done.

Pit's Smash Taunt references various conversations that he could have with Palutena throughout Kid Icarus Uprising; in addition to reusing the same artwork for the conversation boxes, the conversations feature a light-hearted, comical tone from the game, complete with occasional points where the two break the fourth wall.

In addition to Palutena and Pit, Kid Icarus character Viridi sometimes appears in the conversations, also utilizing her artwork from Kid Icarus Uprising. In conversations involving Robin, Chrom joins in on the conversation, using his portrait from Fire Emblem: Awakening.

Voices

• Pit: Antony Del Rio (English), Minami Takayama (Japanese)
• Palutena: Brandy Kopp (English), Aya Hisakawa (Japanese)
• Viridi: Julie Parker (English), Makiko Ohmoto (Japanese)

Known conversations

Partial excerpts of commentary on various characters have been seen in various official media, and are provided below.

Ludwig (Bowser Jr.)

Palutena: "That's one of the Koopalings, Ludwig von Koopa."

Pit: "Hmm. The resemblance to Bowser Jr. is strong."

Palutena: "That Koopa Clown Car is the mass-produced type."

Pit: "I guess as heir to the throne, Bowser Jr. would get preferential treatment."

Viridi: "The relationship between Bowser and the Koopalings is a real mystery."

Pit: "I feel kinda bad for them."

Palutena: "That's sweet of you but not very conducive to taking them down, Pit."

Captain Falcon

Pit: "Whoa... It's Captain Falcon!"

Viridi: "Oh, he's a captain! What ship does he command?"

Pit: "I think he's more like a pilot or something."

Viridi: "All these fighters have tons of skill and experience, but you can still hold your own."

Viridi: "If we brought vehicles into the picture, though, that would be a totally different story."

Pit: "Good thing that's not the case. I'd be no match for an F-Zero machine or an Arwing."

Viridi: "Plus, those G-Diffuser systems are terrible for the environment."

Pit: "Uh, you sure know a lot about space machinery. For being the goddess of nature and all."

Palutena: "Anyway, if you're near Captain Falcon, watch out for his jump-and-Falcon Punch combo."

Donkey Kong

Palutena: "Given his size, he also moves quite quickly. Combine that speed and power with his long reach, and you've got an opponent who's good at almost everything!"

Pit: "Yeah...except for dressing himself. That necktie really doesn't leave much to the imagination."

Luigi

(unclear speaker, either Pit or Viridi): "Aw, don't say that. After all, he even had his own year."

Mega Man

Viridi: "Hey, look! It's Mega Man!"

Pit: "Is that really him? It is really him! WOW!"

Viridi: "I hope he busts out his Mega Buster!"

Pit: "I wanna see his Charge Shot!"

Palutena: "Flame Blast!"

Viridi: "Leaf Shield!"

Pit: "Rush Coil!"

Palutena: "Metal Blade!"

Viridi: "Spark Shock!"

Pit: "Air Shooter!"

Palutena: "Crash Bomber!"

Viridi: "Slash Claw!"

Pit: "Flame Sword!"

Palutena, Pit and Viridi: "HARD KNUCKLE!"

Palutena

Palutena: "Think of it more as a sporting event and less as...a massacre."

Peach

Pit: "Oh, it's Princess Peach!"

Viridi: "Guess she's taking a break from being kidnapped."

Pikachu

Viridi: "Aw, look at that cute little guy."

Pit: "It's a Pokémon!"

Palutena: "And not just any Pokémon!"

Robin

Pit: "There's something weird about this fighter, Lady Palutena."

Palutena: "That's Robin—also known as the Avatar."

Pit: "I wonder where Chrom is."

Palutena: "Who knows? Probably taking a nap at home."

Chrom: "I'm no idle layabout."

Pit: "Whoa! Where did you come from?!"

Chrom: "Robin is a skilled strategist and master of both the Levin Sword and magic."

Chrom: "Certainly more useful than a simple swordsman like myself."

Viridi: "Plus, you and Ike are too similar. No point in having two characters that are pretty much carbon copies. Am I right?"

Chrom: "Excuse me?!"

Palutena: "What's more, you don't have an Aether recovery move like Ike does, do you?"

Chrom: "Quiet, you!"

Palutena: "Heh heh. Back to the topic at hand. Robin can use the Levin Sword and magic only so many times. Use this limit to your advantage, Pit."

Pit: "Got it! This fight is in the bag!"

Chrom: "I wouldn't be so sure."

Chrom: "For Robin's Final Smash, I plan on lending a hand."

Chrom: "And then you'll taste the bitterness of defeat!"

Viridi: "We know you're trying to play the hero and all, but you can only join in if Robin gets the Smash Ball, right?"

Chrom: "You'll taste the bitterness of defeat! ...Right after Robin gets the Smash Ball."

Shulk

Palutena: "That's Shulk. He's 18 years old and clocks in at 5 feet 6 inches."

Pit: "That's a pretty fancy sword he's got."

Palutena: "That's the Monado, the sword that defeated the Mechonis."

Pit: "Makes us look like a buncha jokers."

Toon Link

Pit: "It's just not fair, Lady Palutena!"

Unclear subject 1

This conversation is about either Zelda, Zero Suit Samus, or another excerpt from the Luigi conversation.

Palutena: "You have a good deal of "hurty-looking equipment" yourself, Pit."

Unclear subject 2

This conversation is about either Mario or Ganondorf.

(unclear speaker, either Pit or Viridi): "Oh, like you're one to talk about looking down on others."

Gallery

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  Pit and Viridi conversing about Luigi.

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  Chrom in the conversation about Robin.

Trivia

• The Koopalings and Alph get their own conversations separate from the original character.