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The Paralyzer (パラライザー, Paralyzer) is Zero Suit Samus's neutral special move.
Overview[edit]
A shot is fired out of Zero Suit Samus's blaster, which deals a small amount of damage and paralyzes the target. It can be charged to increase the time an opponent is stunned, dealing 4-5% damage when uncharged and 6% when charged.
The paralyze effect caused by the Paralyzer is not affected by knockback resistance. Additionally, hitting a non-flinch character like Porky with this will cause them to shake as if they were stunned, though they will continue moving unhindered.
Firing a beam just before landing won't produce the Paralyzer SFX, and is referred to as silent laser.
Instructional quotes[edit]
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Charge Samus's beam by pressing and holding the B Button, but the damage doesn't increase by much.
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Fire an energy blast that stuns enemies. Can be charged.
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Fires an energy blast that stuns enemies. A max charge increases range, power, and stun duration.
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Customization[edit]
Special Move customization was added in Super Smash Bros. 4. These are the variations:
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2. Blast Shot
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3. Electromagnetic Net
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| "Fire an energy blast that stuns enemies. Can be charged."
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"Shoot farther and faster than normal, but it's slightly less powerful and won't stun."
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"The energy blast expands after being fired, but it has reduced range."
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- Paralyzer: Default.
- Blast Shot: Acts somewhat like Fox's Blaster, firing very weak bolts (1% uncharged, 2% charged) that cause minimal hitstun. Firing speed is increased and startup/ending lag are reduced.
- Electromagnetic Net (known as Spreading Shot in the PAL version): Shots travel a shorter distance, but hit multiple times before causing a paralyzing explosion at maximum distance. Also has more startup and ending lag.
 Samus wielding the Paralyzer in Metroid: Zero Mission.  The Paralyzer from Metroid: Other MIn Metroid: Zero Mission, on a stealth mission, Zero Suit Samus's only weapon is her "rather useless emergency pistol", which even when fully charged can only paralyze Space Pirates for a few seconds. It is, however, able to destroy Bomb Blocks, which normally are only vulnerable to Morph Ball bombs.
The weapon itself was not referred to as a Paralyzer until Metroid: Other M, which was produced after its Super Smash Bros. debut in Brawl.
Gallery[edit]
Pit being temporarily paralyzed by the Paralyzer in Brawl.
Paralyzer as shown by the Move List in Ultimate.
- In Brawl, the Paralyzer shot will change its direction when powershielded, but the blast itself will still look like it's traveling along a straight path. This behavior is unique among energy projectiles.
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