Editing Smash Ball

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{{Infobox Item
|title        = Smash Ball
|image        = [[File:SSBU spirit Smash Ball.png|250px]]
|caption      = {{symbol|ssb}}<br>Smash Ball artwork from ''Ultimate''.
|universe     = {{uv|Super Smash Bros.}}
|item class   = Special
|game1 = Brawl | game2 = SSB4 | game3 = Ultimate
|requirements =
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{{cquote|''Destroy it and unleash a [[Final Smash]] with B.''|cite=''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' instruction booklet description}}
{{cquote|''The Smash Ball is a mysterious sphere that floats around the stage. It will break once it takes enough damage. The player who delivers the last hit will be able to use a powerful move called a Final Smash, but only once.''|cite=[[Super Smash Bros. 4 Official Site|''Super Smash Bros. 4'' Official Site]]}}
The '''Smash Ball''' ({{ja|スマッシュボール|Sumasshu Bōru}}, ''Smash Ball'') is an item in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'', and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. It allows the user to activate a powerful [[Final Smash]] attack when it breaks. It appears in [[Training Mode]], certain [[Event]]s, [[Versus Mode|standard]] and [[Special Smash]]. It does not appear in [[The Subspace Emissary]] and other certain single player modes.

==Overview==
[[File:BrawlerFinalSmashStandby.jpg|thumb|left|{{SSBU|Mii Brawler}}'s Final Smash in standby mode after breaking the Smash Ball.]]
When a Smash Ball appears, the screen blinks and the [[crowd]] gasps, at which point the Smash Ball will begin to roam around the stage freely, avoiding players in the lead and hovering around players trailing behind. To use the Smash Ball, one must first break it by attacking it; any assistants such as [[Poké Ball]] Pokémon and [[Assist Trophies]] can help break the Smash Ball for the character who summoned them. When a player successfully breaks one, the screen darkens, and the player whose [[attack]] broke the Smash Ball goes into 'standby mode', in which the character's eyes turn yellow and their body begins to glow a rainbow color. In ''SSB4'' and ''Ultimate'', an additional aesthetic occurs where the entire screen fades into a deep grey color and causes everything to look dark except the player with the Final Smash, who glows with the Smash Ball's colors. The Final Smash can then be unleashed at any time by pressing the input for a [[neutral special move]]. Players can attack a fighter in standby mode to make them "drop" the Smash Ball, at which point it will begin roaming the stage again. After using a Final Smash, the character is no longer in standby mode and must break another Smash Ball to use a Final Smash again.

{|class="wikitable" style="float:right;"
|+Damage Multipliers
!Score!!SSB4!!SSBU
|-
! +3 ≥
| 1.1 || 0.55
|-
! +2
| 1.6 || 0.775
|-
! +1
| 1.6 || 0.775
|-
! 0
| 2.1 || 1.0
|-
! -1
| 2.6 || 1.4588
|-
! -2
| 2.6 || 1.775
|-
! -3 ≤
| 3.1 || 2.55
|}
A "fresh" Smash Ball has 30 [[HP]] in ''Brawl'', 60 HP in ''SSB4'', and 40 HP in ''Ultimate''. It will automatically lose 2 HP every 60 [[frame]]s (1 second)&mdash;if the Smash Ball is already at 2.5 HP or less, it will stop reducing its own HP. In ''SSB4'' and ''Ultimate'' they have a comeback mechanic in which players with few KOs deal more damage to it compared to dominating players (see "Damage Multipliers" table). An attack's [[Stale-move negation|staleness/freshness]] is factored into the damage a Smash Ball takes, but the [[1v1 multiplier]] isn't a factor. In [[Training Mode]] for ''SSB4'' and ''Ultimate'', it will spawn with 10 HP, making it much faster to break to test with, especially after a few seconds when it reduces its own health.

If no one breaks the Smash Ball after a long enough period of time (20 seconds in ''Brawl'' and 22 seconds in ''SSB4'' and ''Ultimate''), it flies away and is lost until another spawns in. It can also be lost if broken by something not attributed to a fighter, including stage hazards (for example, [[Norfair]]'s lava) and certain items (such as the later parts of a [[Smart Bomb]] explosion). They are also affected by [[glancing blow]]s; the Smash Ball will not take damage but will be pushed away. While a character is in standby mode, no Smash Balls will appear until the Final Smash is used (or the Smash Ball is dropped).

The apparent physics of the Smash Ball tends to vary. While it will often bounce off of walls and [[hard platform]]s, it will occasionally pass through them. The amount of [[knockback]] it takes also varies; sometimes, it will take an attack without even changing its trajectory, and other times an attack will send it halfway across a stage or even outside of the visible boundaries. Like with characters, the camera will be pulled out so the Smash Ball stays visible, so a Smash Ball sent off the screen can pull the camera away from the characters. Smash Balls do not vanish by being forced off the stage; however, it may take a while before it roams back to the stage, and it may wander across the boundary for an extended period of time without returning to the stage and then vanish.

In ''Ultimate'', there is a 20% chance that a Smash Ball will spawn with "heavy" physics making it similar to a [[Soccer Ball]]: it will lie flat on the ground unless on a slope, where it will roll down. In this state, if it is not broken in time the Smash Ball will vanish like a normal item instead of floating away. If it falls off the stage into the bottom [[blast zone]], it will respawn on the stage.

In matches with a [[Final Smash Meter]], Smash Balls can still appear if they are switched on. Breaking one under these circumstances will instantly fill a fighter's meter. However, the Smash Ball can still be knocked out of the player by opponents and, if this happens, the meter will empty completely rather than returning to its previous charge.

==Spawning==
Compared to other items, Smash Balls have extra mechanics that affect their spawning. In ''Brawl'', there is a 900-[[frame]] (15-second) lockout timer when a match starts that prevents a Smash Ball from spawning. Once the lockout timer ends, Smash Balls can be spawned like other items with a common spawn chance of {{Fractions|150|947}}. After a Smash Ball spawns and is removed from play (such as despawning or being used), the lockout timer will be reset to 1200 frames (20 seconds).

''Smash 4'' and ''Ultimate'' make a few adjustments to the spawning mechanics that make early spawns less likely, but overall spawns more consistent. The first change is that Smash Balls can no longer appear from container items and will only spawn from "item spawn points" when the item spawn timer expires. The second change is to the lockout timer: the initial lockout timer is still 15 seconds, but the later lockout timers were increased to 80 seconds (4800 frames) instead of 20. The third change is more complex:
*A base spawn chance of 10% <!--drop_smashball_persent=10-->
*A frequency compensation based on the frequency set in the [[Item Switch]] <!--avg(min frames, max frames)/400-->
**Low = 3.375
**Med = 1.625
**High = 1.0
*An early-game scaling factor that makes early spawns less likely
**For simplicity, under normal circumstances, this can be treated as a value between 0 and 1 that is defined by the number of frames since the starting lockout ended divided by 6,660 <!--smashball_game_max_minute (3 minutes = 10800 frames) * smashball_drop_normal_time_mul (0.7) - smashball_start_sec (15 seconds = 900 frames) = 6660-->
When the lockout timer is not active, the above values get multiplied together whenever the item spawn timer expires and determines the chance for a Smash Ball to spawn. When the "early-game scaling factor" reaches 1 (after 111 seconds since the initial lockout ended) Smash Balls will have a spawn chance of 10% on High frequency, 16.25% on Med, and 33.75% on Low. This all bypasses the standard item spawn function, meaning the relative spawn weights of other items, Smash Ball's own spawn weight, and which items are enabled have no impact on the likelihood of Smash Balls appearing. This ultimately makes Smash Balls a consistent feature in matches, whereas in ''Brawl'' it could range between uncommon to very common depending on what items are enabled.

In ''Smash 4'', the Smash Ball has a spawn weight of 150 on all stages except for [[Halberd]], where it is 5, though it is irrelevant due to aforementioned spawning mechanics. It is unable to spawn if any of the following [[Poké Ball]] Pokémon are active and will prevent them from spawning if it is active: [[Palkia]], [[Togepi]], [[Victini]], or [[Zoroark]]. It is unable to spawn if any of the following [[Assist Trophies]] are active and will prevent them from spawning if it is active: [[Devil]], [[Nightmare]], [[Skull Kid]].

In ''Ultimate'', it has a spawn weight of 1, though it is irrelevant due to aforementioned spawning mechanics. It is unable to spawn if any of the following Poké Ball Pokémon are active and will prevent them from spawning if it is active: Palkia, Togepi, Victini, or Zoroark. It is unable to spawn if any of the following Assist Trophies are active and will prevent them from spawning if it is active: [[Andross]], Devil, [[Flies & Hand]], [[Moon]], Nightmare, [[Nikki]], [[Nintendog]], Skull Kid, [[Squid Sisters]], [[Vince]], or [[Yuri Kozukata]].

==Appearance==
[[File:SmashBall.jpg|thumb|Smash Ball artwork from ''Brawl'', though it looks different during actual gameplay.]]
The Smash Ball takes the form of a floating [[Super Smash Bros. logo]] that cycles through different colors of the rainbow and is surrounded by an aura of colorful light. In ''Super Smash Bros. 4'', the Smash Ball also leaves a trail of color behind it, and the aura of light is much more intense.
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==Trophies==
===In '' Super Smash Bros. Brawl''===
This item is also available as a trophy, with random availability. It is a fairly common trophy to collect.
{{Trophy
|name=Smash Ball
|image=Smash Ball - Brawl Trophy.png
|desc=A mighty item. Each character has a unique secret technique known as a Final Smash that can only be used when that character acquires a Smash Ball. Use it well, and you'll be one huge step closer to victory. It can turn the battle's tide, help you put the finishing touches on a complete thrashing, or even provide a chaotic finish that's sure to leave you laughing until you cry.
|gamelist={{Trophy games|console1=Wii|game1=Super Smash Bros. Brawl}}
|game=Brawl
}}
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===In '' Super Smash Bros. 4''===
{{Trophy
|name=Smash Ball
|image-3ds=SmashBallTrophy3DS.png
|image-wiiu=SmashBallTrophyWiiU.png
|desc-ntsc=This item can truly turn the tide of battle. Once broken open, a character's Final Smash will be unlocked. If your opponent collects this, you'd better brace yourself for a powerful special move. This item is pretty durable and floats around the stage, so timing and positioning are key.
|desc-pal=A special item that lets one lucky fighter unleash their Final Smash, a secret move unique to them. Though it's a one-off opportunity that won't come around very often, this ultra-powerful attack could prove the key to victory! Smash Balls take a few hits to crack, so good timing and placement are absolutely essential.
|gamelist-ntsc={{Trophy games|console1=Wii|game1=Super Smash Bros. Brawl|release1=03/2008|console2=WiiU|game2=Super Smash Bros. for Wii U}}
|gamelist-pal={{Trophy games|console1=Wii|game1=Super Smash Bros. Brawl|release1=06/2008|console2=WiiU|game2=Super Smash Bros. for Wii U}}
}}
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==Spirit==
The Smash Ball also appears as an Ace-class [[support spirit]]. It can first be obtained by completing all challenges on the Spirits board.

The Spirit Battle for Smash Ball uses the {{SSBU|Mii Swordfighter}}, {{SSBU|Mii Gunner}}, and {{SSBU|Mii Brawler}} puppet fighters wearing SSBU T-Shirts and is fought on the {{SSBU|Final Destination}} stage's [[Battlefield form]]. During the battle, the player's fighter must survive until the time runs out while all fighters will occasionally receive a Sudden Final Smash.

{|class="wikitable"
! No. !! Image !! Name !! Type !! Class !! Cost !! Ability !! Series
|-
| 1,094 || {{SpiritTableName|Smash Ball}} || {{SpiritType|Support}} || ★★★ || 2 || Chance of Double Final Smash || ''Super Smash Bros.'' Series
|}

==Gallery==
<gallery>
Attack smash ball.jpg|A fray over the Smash Ball in ''Brawl''.
SmashBall3DS.jpg|The Smash Ball in {{for3ds}}.
Smash Ball (Super Smash Bros. for Wii U).jpg|The Smash Ball in {{forwiiu}}.
SmashBall-SSB4.jpg|A fray over the Smash Ball in ''Smash 4''.
</gallery>

==Names in other languages==
{{langtable
|ja={{ja|スマッシュボール|Sumasshu Bōru}}
|jaM=Smash Ball
|en=Smash Ball
|fr=Balle Smash
|frM=Smash Ball
|es=Bola Smash
|esM=Smash Ball
|de=Smash-Ball
|it=Sfera Smash
|itM=Smash Sphere
|nl=Smashbal
|nlM=Smash Ball
|ru={{rollover|Смеш-сфера|Smesh-sfera|?}}
|ruM=Smash Sphere
|ko={{rollover|스매시볼|Seumaesibol|?}}
|koM=Smash Ball
|zh_cn={{rollover|乱斗球|Luàndòu Qiú|?}}
|zh_cnM=Smash Ball
|zh_tw={{rollover|亂鬥球|Luàndòu Qiú|?}}
|zh_twM=Smash Ball
|pt=Bola Smash
|ptM=Smash Ball
}}

==Trivia==
*The Smash Ball glow will remain visible even with moves with hurtbox-altering properties.
*In the ''[[Iwata Asks]]'' interview for ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'', [[Masahiro Sakurai]] stated that he had intended to add Final Smashes since the [[Super Smash Bros.|first game]] in [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|the series]]; in the debug menu of the first game, unused sound bites of characters can be found that were likely meant for these attacks, such as Ness shouting [[PK Starstorm]].
*In the [[Smash Bros. DOJO!!]], the Smash Ball does not appear as an [http://www.smashbros.com/wii/en_us/items/index.html item], instead, it is as a "how-to-play" [http://www.smashbros.com/wii/en_us/howto/basic/basic02.html tutorial segment]. However, the Smash Ball is included within the [http://www.smashbros.com/wii/en_us/items/item15.html Item Encyclopedia] sub-section.
*If all three [[Dragoon]] or [[Daybreak]] parts are in play, a Smash Ball will not appear until the Dragoon has been summoned or the Daybreak has been created. If a Smash Ball is in play, a third part will also not appear (one or two parts may appear, but a third part will not). This is to prevent the Dragoon or Daybreak and a Final Smash from appearing on the screen at the same time (doing so could cause a Dragoon and {{SSBB|Snake}}'s [[Grenade Launcher]] to have targeting sights on the screen at the same time). The same applies to [[Mr. Resetti]].
**Similarly, in [[Training Mode]], if a Dragoon or Daybreak part is spawned while a Smash Ball is on the field, the Smash Ball will disappear. If a Smash Ball is spawned, any Dragoon or Daybreak parts on the field that are not currently being held will disappear.
*In ''Brawl'', some Final Smashes take longer to load from the disc than others. If a character's Final Smash is not yet loaded and the player tries to activate it, they will instead perform their neutral special move as usual.
*On {{SSBM|Yoshi's Island}}, as it moves about, the Smash Ball can "hit" the yellow [[block]]s and cause them to spin just as a [[jump]] from below or an [[attack]] would.
*The Smash Ball, along with the [[Poké Ball]], cannot be [[Item swallowing|swallowed]] or eaten by [[Munchlax]].
*In a [[Stamina Mode|Stamina Match]], if a character is defeated in standby mode, the rainbow effect stays on the body and the screen remains dark until the body is knocked off of the stage.
**This was changed in ''Ultimate'' so that characters are [[instantly KO'd]] when they run out of HP.
*In ''SSB4''{{'}}s and ''Ultimate''{{'}}s [[Training mode]], the Smash Ball is much weaker, taking around one hit before breaking. In ''Brawl'', it acts as it would normally in a match.
*In ''SSB4'', the Smash Ball's lines are pure black both in-game for ''SSB 3DS'' and ''SSB Wii U'' and on ''SSB 3DS''{{'}}s trophy, but are rainbow on ''SSB Wii U''{{'}}s trophy.
*If a [[Smash Taunt]] is happening, and a Pokémon, [[Assist Trophy]], foe, or stage effect destroys the Smash Ball, the Smash Taunt will stop automatically.
*In ''Smash 4'', {{b|Pikmin|species}} can [[Pikmin Throw|latch onto]] a Smash Ball.
*When viewing its trophy in the gallery or camera mode, the cross will never move; only the color and trophy base can be rotated.

==External links==
*[http://www.smashbros.com/wii/en_us/howto/basic/basic02.html Confirmation]

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