Blast Box

Blast Box
	; ; The Blast Box
Universe	Super Smash Bros.
Appears in	Brawl; SSB4; Ultimate
Item class	Exploding

This article is about the exploding item in Brawl onwards. For the boundaries of a stage, see Blast line.

“	Explodes from a strong attack or fire.	”
—Brawl's instruction manual

“	Watch out—if you hit this with a fire attack, it'll explode!	”
—Smash for 3DS's foldout

The Blast Box (爆薬箱, Explosive Box), is a heavy item that appears in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Super Smash Bros. 4, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, which has the appearance of a crate with a fire hazard label on its sides.

Overview[edit]

Blast Boxes are dangerous hazards due to their explosive nature; when destroyed, they explode with a fiery explosion similar to those created by Bob-ombs, but larger. The explosion causes great vertical knockback, usually KOing anyone at 30% or above. Blast Boxes usually take multiple hits to destroy (having 30 HP in Brawl and 20 HP in Smash 4), but they detonate instantly when attacked with a fire-based attack or single, strong hits. This item can also be picked up and thrown a very short distance (usually just in front of the character that threw it). At point-blank range, a down smash throw will impart very high knockback.

A Blast Box does have a slight amount of tactical strength when playing a match with items. It can be remotely detonated by using ranged attacks (especially fire-based ones) and thus, with a well placed projectile and good timing, it can be detonated while an opponent is near. Some attacks with invincibility or super armor can also be used to detonate a Blast Box at close range without taking knockback.

Despite its size and classification as a heavy item, it can come out of item containers such as Barrels and even Capsules.

In Smash 4, the Blast Box's explosion can be reflected. If a fighter detonates the Blast Box with a damaging reflector, they will be immune to its explosion.

In Ultimate, the Blast Box will now smoke and flash for a few seconds when struck enough times before exploding. The box can still be lifted and thrown during then. Fire-based attacks will still immediately set them off without delay.

Damage[edit]

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The Blast Box in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.

Action	Brawl	SSB4	SSBU
Throw	14%	14%	8.6%-12%
Forward tilt throw	14%	14%	8.6%-12%
Up tilt throw	19%	18%	13.4%
Down tilt throw	19%	18%	9.1%-13.4%
Forward smash throw	17%	14%	10.7%-11.4%
Up smash throw	22%	22%	13.4%
Down smash throw	22%	18%	13.4%
Drop	19%	N/A	N/A
Explosion	30%	30%	36%

Air throws (Donkey Kong only)[edit]

Action	Brawl	SSB4	SSBU
Air throw	14%	15%	12.8%-13.6%
Air forward tilt throw	14%	18%	12.8%
Air up tilt throw	19%	20%	13.4%
Air down tilt throw	19%	20%	13.4%
Air forward smash throw	17%	18%	13.8%-14.8%
Air up smash throw	22%	23%	13.4%-13.8%
Air down smash throw	22%	20%	13.4%

Origin[edit]

While the Blast Box is original to the Smash series, it appears to be based on a common theme in video games where certain marked objects can be detonated. The following explosion would damage all objects, including enemies, destructible parts of the environment, and even the player.

Trophy Description[edit]

In Super Smash Bros. Brawl[edit]

The Blast Box trophy in Brawl.

Blast Box

An explosive-filled box that will detonate when the box is broken. The box can be smashed with normal attacks and will also catch fire and blow up if it's exposed to any flame. Unlike ordinary crates, blast boxes do not change their appearance from stage to stage. There's one fundamental rule when dealing with these items: be out of range when they blow.

: Super Smash Bros. Brawl

In Super Smash Bros. 4[edit]

The Blast Box trophy in for 3DS.

The Blast Box trophy in for Wii U.

Blast Box

A dangerous box that has been packed full of gunpowder. The player who sets off the box, either by hitting it or throwing it, will get points for any KOs. Setting off the box will result in a massive explosion, and you've only yourself to blame if you blow yourself up. It says DANGER right on the front.

A dangerous box packed full of exceedingly flammable gunpowder. Fire and strong attacks will set it off, and the explosion will be massive, so keep your distance! By the way, any points for the KOs caused by the blast go to the person who last threw the box. If no one threw the box, nobody gets the points!

: Super Smash Bros. Brawl (03/2008)

: Super Smash Bros. for Wii U

Gallery[edit]

As with other heavy items, the Blast Box is carried more slowly by less heavy characters.
A solo image of the Blast Box in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.

Names in other languages[edit]

Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	爆薬箱	Explosive Box
English	Blast Box	—
French	Caisee explosive	Explosive Crate
German	Kawummkiste	Boom Box
Italian	Cassa esplosiva	Explosive Crate
Spanish	Caja explosiva	Explosive Box
Chinese (Simplified)	炸药箱	Explosive Box
Chinese (Traditional)	炸藥箱	Explosive Box
Korean	폭탄 상자	Bomb Box
Dutch	Explosieve kist	Explosive Box
Russian	Бум-ящик	Boom Box