Editing Mirror Shield

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|caption=Mirror Shield used in ''Brawl''.
|user=Pit
|universe={{uv|Kid Icarus}}
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The '''Mirror Shield''' ({{ja|鏡の盾|Kagami no Tate}}, ''Mirror Shield'') is {{SSBB|Pit}}'s [[down special move]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''.

==Overview==
The move involves Pit taking out a large reflective shield that acts as a very strong defense against almost all attacks.

==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''==
[[File:Mirrorshield.jpg|thumb|200px|Mirror Shield used on {{SSBB|Fox}} in ''Brawl''.]]
For as long as the user holds down the special move button (up to 15 seconds), Pit will crouch and hold the Mirror Shield in front of him. While the shield is active, it [[reflection|reflects]] [[projectile]]s. Reflected projectiles do 1.5x more damage, and will be accelerated to 1.7x speed, similar to how {{SSBB|Wolf}}'s [[Reflector]] works. Using the move as a reflector is faster than using the [[Angel Ring]]. Pit says "Nice try!" ({{ja|当たるか!|Ataru ka!}}, ''Got ya!'') whenever he successfully reflects a projectile.

The shield can also block most non-projectile attacks. However, the attacker and Pit must be facing opposite directions for the attack to be blocked.<ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRynqdwe8ew&feature=g-u-u</ref> As long as the two are facing each other, the attack will be blocked should it hit the shield, even if only a small part of the [[hitbox]] connects with the shield. Likewise, if the two are facing the same direction, the shield will have no effect, regardless of how much of the attack hits it. The Mirror Shield can block any number of physical attacks without breaking and is useful against slow-to-start moves such as the [[Falcon Punch]].

When initially brought out, the shield gives [[super armor]] on frames 4-5 and can reverse enemies when they attempt to attack Pit, like a combination of Mario's [[Cape]] and [[Counter]]. This can be used on moves such as the Reverse [[Falcon Punch]] and [[Warlock Punch]] to make the attacker get sent extreme distances.

Despite not damaging characters normally, it does 7% damage to [[boss]]es and [[SSE]] enemies.

Tilting the [[control stick]]/[[d-pad]] upwards while holding the special button will aim the shield at an upward angle (approximately 45°). This usually has no effect on the reflection, but interestingly, the shield can actually block most of {{SSBB|Samus}}'s {{b|Zero Laser|Samus}} by angling the shield up at the correct distance; in this case, only the final hit will inflict any damage or knockback. However, the laser will still push Pit back before the last hit.

Pit's shield can be used to block [[Tabuu]]'s Dragon Laser. Pit won't take damage, but he will be pushed back. It can also block Tabuu's Pinpoint Explosion. Pit won't take damage or knockback, and he won't be pushed back. It can also reflect [[Ridley]]'s wind attack. This will damage the boss, and Pit will not be pushed back.

===[[Glitch]]===
A glitch occurs when two [[Pit (SSBB)|Pits]] use their Mirror Shield to [[reflect]] certain [[item]]s. Normally, after an item is reflected too many times, it causes a [[Shield break]]. When this glitch occurs, one Pit will either slide back a short distance, or will continuously reflect the item.

==Instructional quotes==
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|ssbbdesc=Projectiles that hit the Mirror Shield bounce back and cause more damage than they did before.
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==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''==
[[File:SSB4 - Three Sacred Treasures.png|thumb|The Mirror shield attached to Pit's left arm.]]
The Mirror Shield was replaced as Pit's down special in ''Super Smash Bros. 4'' by the [[Guardian Orbitars]]. The shield itself, however, appears in {{SSB4|Pit}}'s new [[Final Smash]], the [[Three Sacred Treasures]], as it is one of the three said treasures.
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==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''==
===Spirit===
Although Pit's Final Smash was once again [[Lightning Chariot|changed]], the Three Sacred Treasures (and, by extension, the Mirror Shield) reappears in the game as an ace spirit.
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! No. !! Image !! Name !! Type !! Class !! Slots
! Base [[File:Equipment Icon Power Badge.png|20px|Power]]
! Max [[File:Equipment Icon Power Badge.png|20px|Power]]
! Base [[File:Equipment Icon Brawn Badge.png|20px|Attack]]
! Max [[File:Equipment Icon Brawn Badge.png|20px|Attack]]
! Base [[File:Equipment Icon Protection Badge.png|20px|Defense]]
! Max [[File:Equipment Icon Protection Badge.png|20px|Defense]]
! Ability !! Series
|-
| 708 || {{SpiritTableName|Three Sacred Treasures}} || {{SpiritType|Neutral}} || ★★★ || 3 || 2709 || 8131 || 1292 || 3877 || 1217 || 3652 || Shooting Items Power ↑ || ''Kid Icarus'' Series
|}

==Origin==
[[File:Winged Pit.gif|thumb|left|Pit wielding the Mirror Shield in ''Kid Icarus''.]]
[[File:KI Mirror Shield Art.png|thumb|right|Artwork of the Mirror Shield in ''Kid Icarus''.]]
The Mirror Shield is one of the three Sacred Treasures Pit needed to defeat Medusa. It is based on Greek mythology, where a mirrored shield was used to defeat Medusa by looking at her reflection in it rather than her.
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==Trivia==
*By using this move, Pit is able to completely guard against {{SSBB|Samus}}'s [[Final Smash]], {{b|Zero Laser|Samus}}, except for the final hit.

==External links==
*[http://youtube.com/watch?v=vxZ32moQKlQ A video showing the reversal properties of Mirror Shield on Reverse Warlock Punch]

==References==
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{{Special Moves|char=Pit}}

[[Category:Kid Icarus universe]]

[[Category:Down special moves]]
[[Category:Pit]]
[[Category:Pit (SSBB)]]
[[Category:Glitches (SSBB)]]
[[Category:Reflectors]]
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