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{{disambig2|Meta Knight's down special| Mario's side special|Cape}}
{{Infobox Special Move
|name=Dimensional Cape
|image=[[File:SSBUWebsiteMetaKnight5.jpg|250px]]
|caption=Using Dimensional Cape on [[Bowser]] in ''Ultimate''.
|user=[[Meta Knight]]
|universe=''{{uv|Kirby}}''
}}
{{cquote|''Vanish with a flourish of his cape. If you hold down the A Button, Meta Knight will attack upon reappearing.''|cite=''Brawl'' manual description}}
{{cquote|''Warp in any direction. Hold {{button|3DS|B}} to perform an additional attack.''|cite=Description from the {{for3ds}} Foldout}}
{{cquote|''Vanishes, teleports in any direction, and then attacks reappearing.''|cite=Description from ''Ultimate''{{'}}s Move List}}

'''Dimensional Cape''' ({{ja|ディメンジョンマント|Dimenjon Manto}}, ''Dimension Mantle'') is [[Meta Knight]]'s [[down special move]].

When the move is used, Meta Knight becomes invisible, teleports a short distance in any held direction (or remains stationary if no directional input is made), and then quickly reappears. If either attack button is held as Meta Knight reappears, he will suddenly strike with an outwards slash. After using the move, whether the attack is performed or not, he falls [[helpless]]. While invisible, he is [[intangible]] for a short time.

The direction in which Meta Knight attacks is based on the direction in which he teleported. He slashes forwards if he moved straight up or down prior. When attacking after moving horizontally, he slashes towards the position at which the move started; for instance, if he moved to the right, he will slash to his left side. If no movement was made, he slashes forwards; however, if the player inputs downwards while on the ground, he will attack behind him while remaining stationary.

In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', the move is used most often at the [[edge]], as the teleporting portion of the move allows for various [[edge-guarding]] techniques. With the correct timing, it is possible to teleport off of the stage and onto the edge using the move, setting up an [[edge-hog]]. It is also useful for [[planking]], and the slash can be used after teleporting back onto the stage to punish [[recover]]ing opponents.

The move was heavily [[buff]]ed in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'', granting Meta Knight more [[frame]]s of intangibility and dealing slightly more [[damage]] and significantly more [[knockback]]; though it still has noticeable startup, it can be used as a surprise [[KO]] option. The move also has a new slashing animation after teleporting backward, wherein he slashes upwards without changing his direction. However, the aforementioned ledge techniques are no longer of any great use, due to ''Smash 4'''s new ledge mechanics.

In both games, Meta Knight utters "Fool..." ({{ja|"甘いな!"|Amai na!}}, ''How naive/soft!'') when he disappears.

==Customization==
Special Move customization was added in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''. These are the variations:
{{CustomSet|MetaKnight|Down|name1=Dimensional Cape|desc1=Vanish, teleport in any direction, and then attack when reappearing.|name2=Shield Piercer|desc2=The attack penetrates shields, but the power and distance are lower.|name3=Stealth Smasher|desc3=Longer travel distance, but you're left vulnerable for longer.}}
# '''Dimensional Cape''': Default.
# '''Shield Piercer''': Becomes an [[unblockable attack]] (except against [[Witch Time]]), but deals reduced normal damage, doesn't go as far, and has increased [[startup lag]] and [[ending lag]].
# '''Stealth Smasher''': Allows Meta Knight to be concealed for longer (allowing for more free control for the duration) and deals more damage. Despite having "stealth" in its name, it telegraphs where Meta Knight is going by showing a visible blur, which is notably more prevalent on the 3DS version than the Wii U.

<gallery>
Dimensional Breaker.jpg|Shield Piercer being used in {{for3ds}}.
Dimensional Breaker Strike.jpg|Shield Piercer's strike.
Dimensional Teleport.jpg|Stealth Smasher being used in {{for3ds}}.
Dimensional Teleport Blur.jpg|Stealth Smasher's blur.
Dimensional Teleport Strike.jpg|Stealth Smasher's strike.
</gallery>

==Infinite==
{{main|Infinite Dimensional Cape}}
In ''Brawl'', holding down on the [[analog stick]] and rapidly inputting [[up smash]]es allows Meta Knight to indefinitely prolong the teleporting portion of the attack, effectively making him invisible and invincible. Because of its potential to [[stall]] matches, the technique is universally banned from [[tournament]]s.

==Origin==
[[File:Meta_Knight_Dimensional_Cape_Origin.gif|150px|thumb|right|Meta Knight teleporting in ''Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land'' after being defeated.]]
This move is based on Meta Knight's ability to teleport using his cape in the [[Kirby (universe)|''Kirby'' games]]. Usually, after he is defeated in the games, his mask falls off, after which reveals a face similar to [[Kirby]]'s, he wraps himself in his cape and jumps, disappearing. Meta Knight's use of this technique to perform a sneak attack is plausible, albeit seemingly out-of-character for a swordsman who prides himself on honorable fighting. However, he is never shown to be actually capable of invisibility or teleporting outside of jumping away, and mostly fights without using his cape itself.

He also uses a similar technique in ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' to destroy the platform he is standing on and make a dramatic entrance.

==Trivia==
*The move was first shown in ''Brawl'''s E3 2006 reveal trailer, when Meta Knight avoided and seemingly deflected {{SSBB|Pit}}'s [[Palutena Arrow]] using it. When describing down special moves, the [[Smash Bros. DOJO!!]] states that "Many of these do unusual things, like reflect enemy attacks," which caused players to speculate that the move may be a [[reflect]]or.
*The area around Meta Knight becomes blurry just as he is about to vanish. This also affects [[item]]s close to him.
**In ''Brawl'', if the player pauses, zooms in on the blurring effect, and twists the camera, the game slows down due to the high amount of particle effects associated with the move.
*This is Meta Knight's only special move that causes him to fall helpless with his cape instead of his wings.
*Meta Knight uses a similar move in ''Kirby Battle Royale''.

==Gallery==
<gallery>
Dimensional Cape 2.jpg|Meta Knight teleporting behind {{SSBB|Pit}} in ''Brawl''.
Dimensional Cape.jpg|The slash in ''Brawl''.
Dimensional Cape 3.jpg|Meta Knight about to disappear in ''Brawl''.
Dimensional Cape SSB4.jpg|Dimensional Cape being used in {{for3ds}}.
Dimensional Cape Strike SSB4.jpg|Dimensional Cape's strike in {{for3ds}}.
File:SSB4 - Metaknight Screen-3.jpg|Dimensional Cape in {{forwiiu}}.
</gallery>

==External links==
*[http://www.smashbros.com/wii/en_us/howto/basic/basic05.html Confirmation]

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