Editing Reflector (Falco)

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:''For the other down special moves of the same name, see [[Reflector (Fox)]] and [[Reflector (Wolf)]].''
{{Infobox Special Move
|name=Reflector
|image=[[File:Falco Down B SSBU.gif|300px]]
|caption=Falco's Reflector in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''.
|user=[[Falco]]
|universe={{uv|Star Fox}}
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'''Reflector''' ({{ja|リフレクターシュート|Rifurekutā shūto}}, ''Reflector Shoot''), informally known as '''Shine''' (when referring to its ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' incarnation), is [[Falco]]'s [[down special move]].

==Overview==
[[File:Falco Reflector SSB4.jpg|thumb|200px|Falco's Reflector in {{for3ds}}.]]
In ''Melee'', Falco's Reflector animation is identical to Fox's and additionally, Falco can also jump cancel his reflector, allowing him to wavedash out of it. The knockback on the move sends opponents upward, meaning he cannot combo most opponents with consecutive waveshines like Fox can. Falco's reflector, however, does combo into other aerials, particularly his down air to create the combo string known as "pillaring" which consists of excessive use of the reflector, down air, and up tilt. This potential means Falco's reflector has the potential for more extended combos. The vertical angle of his reflector also means Falco cannot edgeguard with it, but because of the move's high base knockback, Falco can combo consecutive shines for vertical KOs.

In ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'', Falco uses his Reflector very differently, as he now kicks it away in front of him when it is activated. It then returns to him as if magnetized. This serves not only as a reflector, but also as an unorthodox, but relatively unrewarding poke option in neutral. It can occasionally [[trip]] opponents, leaving them vulnerable to tech chases, but if the move doesn't trip, it is highly punishable. The Reflector's hitbox now also has a horizontal angle like Fox's, though it is weaker when used against airborne opponents, and doesn't grant invincibility frames anymore. It can travel through enemies unhindered, though. Also, since Falco kicks it, he cannot hold it in place, unlike Fox. This means that timing is crucial in reflecting projectiles. Note that when the Reflector comes back to Falco, it can also reflect any projectiles back at any angle at the last second.

In ''Super Smash Bros. 4'', the Reflector's hitbox can itself be reflected, though this does not affect its trajectory, and practically means it will just damage Falco instead of the opponent if the hitbox collides with him (or has not travelled far enough away yet). Visually, the move is unchanged, though Falco's animation for the move is more fluid and he catches his reflector when the move ends instead of it just disappearing. It still trips opponents at low percentages, but because of the higher hitstun in ''SSB4'' and the move is additionally faster, the move is a safer and more reliable poking option than ''Brawl'''s version.

In ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', Falco's Reflector can no longer be reflected, much like in ''Brawl''. Additionally, it no longer has a chance of tripping opponents.

==Instructional quotes==
{{InstructionalQuotes
|ssbmtrophychar=Falco
|ssbmtrophydesc=Hit an opponent with Reflector, and he or she will fly straight up; this is Falco's quickest attack.
|ssbuchar=Falco
|ssbudesc=Kicks out an energy shield that reflects projectiles and deals damage.
}}

==Customization==
Special Move customization was added in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''. These are the known variations:
{{CustomSet|Falco|Down|name1=Reflector|desc1-ntsc=Kick out an energy shield that reflects projectiles and deals damage.|desc1-pal=Kicks an energy shield forwards that reflects projectiles. The reflected projectiles hurt more.|name2=Accele-Reflector|desc2-ntsc=Only reflects when moving forward, but sends them back stronger than normal.|desc2-pal=Only reflects projectiles on the way out, but sends them back even harder than normal.|name3=Reflector Void|desc3-ntsc=Destroys shots rather than reflecting them. The reflector itself does more damage.|desc3-pal=Can destroy projectiles instead of reflecting them. The energy shield itself also deals more damage.|altlink1=Reflector (Falco)}}
# '''Reflector''': Default. Reflects at 1.2x damage.
# '''Accele-Reflector''': Can only reflect when moving forward, reducing reflect window, but it moves faster and reflected projectiles are just over twice as fast and last 50% longer while dealing unaltered damage. The reflector is recolored green, and deactivates once it stops moving forwards. Due to its changed properties, reflecting it cannot damage Falco.
#: In {{forwiiu}}, this variation is a [[List of challenges (SSB4-Wii U)|Challenge]] unlock, only obtainable by using Falco to get a chain of at least 150 in solo [[Trophy Rush]]. Golden Hammers will not work.
# '''Reflector Void''': The reflector deals more damage and has a much larger hitbox radius, but the move is slower and destroys [[absorb]]able projectiles instead of reflecting them (which it does by setting the projectile's lifetime to 0). It still reflects non-absorbable projectiles, but they deal 0.7x damage. The reflector is also recolored purple and still works on projectiles that deal over 50% damage (unlike most reflectors, which break under such high load). Due to the reflector's knockback (which sends foes upward), it is possible to gain vertical [[KO]]s in a similar way to how Falco's reflector worked in ''[[Melee]]''.

<gallery>
Force Reflector.jpg|Accele-Reflector being used in {{for3ds}}.
Heavy Reflector.jpg|Reflector Void being used in {{for3ds}}.
SSB4-Wii U challenge image R09C04.png|Challenge board unlock image for Accele-Reflector.
</gallery>

==Techniques==
===Chillin dashing===
Falco can perform a technique referred to as Chillin dashing, named after {{Sm|Chillindude829}}, in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''. It is performed by running off the [[edge]], and at the moment the character is going to fall off, the character must use the Reflector and perform a jump shine. Covering a decent distance, it is useful for [[edgeguarding]]. It is generally followed up by a [[jump-canceling|jump canceled]] [[back aerial]].

===Shine dropping===
Similar to [[shield platform dropping]], this technique is done by performing a shine while on a soft [[platform]], and then dropping through it by pressing down on the control stick. This technique is the trigger to activate Shine Mines.

===Shine mines===
Falco can also perform a technique referred to as Shine Mining, a term coined and discovered by {{Sm|Darktooth}}, in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''. It is performed by first shining in the location the player wishes to leave the shine mine. Then, when the player wishes to activate the mine, he/she must perform a shine drop through a platform anywhere on stage, and the mine will become an active reflector for exactly two frames starting from the 2nd frame after activation. It is important to note that the mine does not have the knockback and damage properties of the initial frames of a normal reflector - it can only reflect projectiles. The limited uses and difficult input timing make this technique extremely situational, but it can be used in various ways for [[edge-guarding]].

==Origin==
Like most of Falco's moves, the Reflector is unique to the ''[[Super Smash Bros. series|Super Smash Bros.]]'' series, but may have been inspired by the Arwing's ability to deflect enemy fire by doing a Barrel Roll. As revealed in ''Brawl'', [[Slippy]] is the Reflector's original designer, and provided Fox and Falco with this special equipment for the occasion of fighting. The energy shield shape as a hexagon might also reference the shape of the Supply rings in ''Star Fox 64''. Up until ''Brawl'', there was no sign of how Fox or Falco activated their Reflectors, as the user simply held a stance and the energy shield simply "appeared" around them. However, [[Subspace Emissary]] and the ''Star Fox'' cast's redesigns in ''Brawl'' revealed that their reflectors were miniature devices that activated on a swipe of their hands. These devices would later make their first canonical appearance in ''Star Fox Zero'', once again attached to Fox and Falco's belts but serving no purpose in gameplay.

==Gallery==
<gallery>
FalcoReflectorMelee.jpg|Falco's Reflector in ''Melee''.
Falco Reflector.jpg|Falco's Reflector in ''Brawl''.
Falco Reflector SSB4 WiiU.jpeg|Falco's Reflector in {{forwiiu}}.
Falco SSBU Skill Preview Down Special.png|Falco using Reflector as shown by the [[Move List]] in ''Ultimate''.
</gallery>
==Trivia==
*In ''Melee'', due to Falco's model scale being set to 1.1 and Fox's being 0.96, Falco's reflector graphic appears about 14% larger than Fox's despite Falco's reflector range being about 25% smaller than Fox's.

==Names in other languages==
{{langtable
|ja={{ja|リフレクターシュート|Rifurekutā shūto}}, ''Reflector Shoot''
|en=Reflector
|fr=Bouclier
|es=Reflector
|de=Reflektor
|it=Riflettore
|nl=Energieschild
|ru={{rollover|Отражатель|Otrazhatel|?}}
|ko={{rollover|리플렉터|Ripeullekteo|?}}, ''Reflector''
|zh_cn={{rollover|反射罩飞射|Fǎnshè Zhào Fēi Shè|?}}
|zh_tw={{rollover|反射罩飛射|Fǎnshè Zhào Fēi Shè|?}}
}}

==See also==
*[[Falco (SSBM)/Down special|Falco's down special in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'']]
*[[Falco (SSBB)/Down special|Falco's down special in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'']]
*[[Falco (SSB4)/Down special|Falco's down special in ''Super Smash Bros. 4'']]
*[[Falco (SSBU)/Down special|Falco's down special in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'']]
*[[Reflector (Fox)]]
*[[Reflector (Wolf)]]

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