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Directional air dodges return in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', bringing wavedashing and wavelanding back as well. However, wavedashing cannot be performed as quickly as in ''Melee'' | Directional air dodges return in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', bringing wavedashing and wavelanding back as well. However, wavedashing cannot be performed as quickly as in ''Melee'' as characters have faster initial jump velocities and directional air dodges have a five frame windup animation. Additionally, wavelanding takes longer due to air dodges having higher landing lag and characters halt at the end of the wavedash rather than retaining momentum fully throughout like in ''Melee''. Also, dodging repeatedly causes the dodges to be executed slower and slower. Because of this, wavedashing is slower and less safe overall. Finally, the boost given by airdodges is impossible to fully transfer into sliding momentum, as during the windup of an air dodge the user pulls back in the opposite direction slightly before moving in the inputted direction, and [[traction]] for the entire cast is much higher than previous games, thus virtually all of the air dodge momentum will wear off by the time the character fully lands. While this modern wavedash is not completely useless, having some very situational applications like wavelanding on platforms to read and surprise the opponent, the reasons above as well as the series simply evolving in a way that downplays the technique makes the wavedash not nearly as popular as in ''Melee'' and a rarity in a competitive match. | ||
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===Disadvantages of wavedashing=== | ===Disadvantages of wavedashing=== | ||
Despite its versatility, wavedashing requires considerable startup. A character is vulnerable (and not yet moving) while performing the jump and air dodge, and for 10 [[frame]]s afterwards they are unable to attack (while "landing" from the wavedash). Because of this lag, it is unwieldy for a character to wavedash in close quarters where quick attacks endanger them, and prediction and proper spacing is a must. Since fighters are considered standing during a wavedash, they are unable to dash, and dash attack by | Despite its versatility, wavedashing requires considerable startup. A character is vulnerable (and not yet moving) while performing the jump and air dodge, and for 10 [[frame]]s afterwards they are unable to attack (while "landing" from the wavedash). Because of this lag, it is unwieldy for a character to wavedash in close quarters where quick attacks endanger them, and prediction and proper spacing is a must. Since fighters are considered standing during a wavedash, they are unable to dash, and dash attack by extention. While a relatively minor handicap, it does hinder fighters that rely on dash attacks as a central part of their kit. This is especially apparent in ''Ultimate'', as dash attacks have been buffed across the board since ''Melee'' to be among the fastest and/or strongest attacks in most fighters' moveset. | ||
As wavedashing requires the use of air dodging, it is possible for players to make errors while air dodging. Regardless of the circumstances, accidental air dodges are frequently detrimental to the player. The player's character, in a state of [[helpless]]ness, is vulnerable to combos and other attacks immediately after the air dodge. A particularly notable consequence of accidental air dodges is when they occur near the ledge. Referred to as an '''Azendash''' after the professional American smasher {{Sm|Azen}}, the player can end up air dodging off the stage, beyond the range of the [[edge sweet spot]]. Although survival is possible if one uses {{SSBM|Samus}}, {{SSBM|Young Link}} or {{SSBM|Link}}, via proper use of their [[wall grapple|wall grappling]] techniques, a majority of these errors will lead to a [[self-destruct]]. | As wavedashing requires the use of air dodging, it is possible for players to make errors while air dodging. Regardless of the circumstances, accidental air dodges are frequently detrimental to the player. The player's character, in a state of [[helpless]]ness, is vulnerable to combos and other attacks immediately after the air dodge. A particularly notable consequence of accidental air dodges is when they occur near the ledge. Referred to as an '''Azendash''' after the professional American smasher {{Sm|Azen}}, the player can end up air dodging off the stage, beyond the range of the [[edge sweet spot]]. Although survival is possible if one uses {{SSBM|Samus}}, {{SSBM|Young Link}} or {{SSBM|Link}}, via proper use of their [[wall grapple|wall grappling]] techniques, a majority of these errors will lead to a [[self-destruct]]. | ||
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Wavelanding also returns in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', this time with the return of directional air dodges. However, it is nerfed compared to ''Melee'' due to the aforementioned changes to such air dodges. | Wavelanding also returns in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', this time with the return of directional air dodges. However, it is nerfed compared to ''Melee'' due to the aforementioned changes to such air dodges. | ||
===Wavedropping=== | ===Wavedropping=== | ||
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As touched on previously, wavedashing from a [[jump-cancel]]ed shield increases a player's defensive options, allowing them a quick retreat or attack from their shield. On a similar note, [[Waveshine|wavedashing from a shine]] allows {{SSBM|Fox}} and {{SSBM|Falco}} to perpetuate their [[shine]] combos. | As touched on previously, wavedashing from a [[jump-cancel]]ed shield increases a player's defensive options, allowing them a quick retreat or attack from their shield. On a similar note, [[Waveshine|wavedashing from a shine]] allows {{SSBM|Fox}} and {{SSBM|Falco}} to perpetuate their [[shine]] combos. | ||
One can wavedash directly onto the stage from hanging on the edge by dropping off, immediately double jumping, and then air dodging back on-stage. This technique is commonly known as | One can wavedash directly onto the stage from hanging on the edge by dropping off, immediately double jumping, and then air dodging back on-stage. This technique is commonly known as '''ledge dashing'''. One can waveland onto platforms, a technique often used on three-platform stages such as {{SSBM|Battlefield}} and [[Yoshi's Story]]. | ||
{{Anchor|Vududash}}Normally wavedashing and then falling off of an edge of a platform or the stage will result in the character losing their momentum. Performing certain moves during the wavedash before the characters falls can preserve their momentum — the act is called a '''Vududash''' after the one who discovered it, {{Sm|Vudujin}}. The primary application is edgegaurding or closing gaps, with the most well known method of performing it (founded by Vudujin) being {{SSBM|Luigi}}'s [[Fireball]]. | {{Anchor|Vududash}}Normally wavedashing and then falling off of an edge of a platform or the stage will result in the character losing their momentum. Performing certain moves during the wavedash before the characters falls can preserve their momentum — the act is called a '''Vududash''' after the one who discovered it, {{Sm|Vudujin}}. The primary application is edgegaurding or closing gaps, with the most well known method of performing it (founded by Vudujin) being {{SSBM|Luigi}}'s [[Fireball]]. | ||
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*[http://www.smashboards.com/threads/new-strategy-easter-egg-all-reader.12593/ First recorded mention of wavedashing on SmashBoards] | *[http://www.smashboards.com/threads/new-strategy-easter-egg-all-reader.12593/ First recorded mention of wavedashing on SmashBoards] | ||
*[http://www.freewebs.com/xiffer/wavedashing.html FAQ by Tobias Xelkythe and XiF]. | *[http://www.freewebs.com/xiffer/wavedashing.html FAQ by Tobias Xelkythe and XiF]. | ||
[[Category:Techniques (SSBM)]] | [[Category:Techniques (SSBM)]] | ||
[[Category:Advanced techniques]] | [[Category:Advanced techniques]] | ||
[[Category:Slide techniques]] | [[Category:Slide techniques]] |