Robin (SSBU)/Down special

This article is about the hitbox visualization in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. For the move itself, see Nosferatu.

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Grabbox visualization showing Robin's down special, Nosferatu.

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Robin uses the Nosferatu Tome to trap the opponent in dark energy.

While its startup is slow and its range is unremarkable, Nosferatu has the unusual peculiarity (for a command grab) of granting 4 frames of intangibility. This means that this move can beat almost any other attack entering its range when properly timed. The move will also heal Robin a bit when the move connects, with the healing being boosted when Robin is compared to their opponent. Be aware that connecting this move mid-air will put Robin into helplessness.

While not a direct upside of the move itself, the move being relatively niche compared to Robins other specials and only have 3 uses before the tome is depleted means deliberately expending Nosferatu's uses is often the fastest way to get a spell tome item, although opportunities to do this require a large amount of space between Robin and the opponent.