Soul breaker

This article is about the glitch called the soul breaker. For the smasher also known as Soul Breaker, see Smasher:Analyze.

The soul breaker is a glitch in Super Smash Bros. Melee performable only by Mewtwo.

How to perform

The glitch requires at least two characters, one of which must be Mewtwo. The other character doesn't matter, though it's easier if it's controlled by a human.

As Mewtwo, throw a Red Shell and use its side special move, Confusion, to reflect it. After reflecting it five times, have the other player fall in front of Mewtwo as it reflects it a sixth time. If done properly, Mewtwo will enter its broken shield animation, and the other player will be stuck to it. To end the glitch, have Mewtwo self destruct.

Tips

• This glitch is technically possible in any mode where the player can face another character, but try it first in Training Mode. There, the player can slow down time to get the timing right, and the they can also create Red Shells without having to wait for them.
• This glitch is easier to perform with a large character like Bowser as the second player.
• Stages with drop-down platforms, such as Battlefield, are recommended, though any stage can work.

Effects

The other player is stuck to Mewtwo, and is completely helpless. However, the player can still be damaged by Mewtwo's attacks. This can be exploited to rack up damage quite easily.
An odd side-effect of the soul breaker is called the soul stunner. While the soul breaker is activated, using Mewtwo's down throw (where it whips the opponent with its tail) on other players will freeze them too. Though similar to soul breaker, the stunner doesn't cause them to follow Mewtwo around. By using Shadow Ball on two frozen characters, one can obtain an infinite combo. The stunner can be negated by using Confusion on the frozen character.