Crawling

Crawling, also called Crouchwalking, is a new technique introduced in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. It is done by moving whilst crouching, hence the name "Crouchwalking." Crawling can be used to avoid certain projectiles, except ground-hugging projectiles, while still approaching. However, depending on character size, it may not be able to protect the character from projectiles completely while approaching (mostly Bowser). Characters can use their down tilt attacks while crawling. Characters cannot change the direction they face while crawling, but they can crawl backwards. With the stealthy air of Snake and his introduction into the game, this technique seems to be made especially for him. Some characters have Dtilts that move them forward, allowing to pseudo-crawl.

List of Crawling Characters

• Bowser
• Diddy Kong
• Ivysaur
• Lucario
• Luigi
• Pikachu
• Sheik
• Snake
• Squirtle
• Wario
• Yoshi
• Zero Suit Samus

Notes

• Pikachu and Squirtle height varies depending if they are crawling forward of backward. Normally, when Pikachu or Squirtle crawls forward, it's tail lays low to the ground, allowing them to avoid certain projectiles like Fox's Blaster. However, if they crawl backwards, Pikachu and Squirtle will retract their tails to an upward position, which allows them to be hit by projectiles that normally would not hit them while crawling forward.