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[[File:Sephiroth Neutral B 3 SSBU.gif|thumb| Sephiroth's [[Gigaflare]] is an example of a projectile.]]

A '''projectile''' is an attack or object that operates independently of the character that used it. They are typically used to create pressure on an opponent. This may be shield pressure or pressure to give up stage control. Common examples of projectiles include the [[Charge Shot]], [[Blaster]] shots, and thrown [[item]]s. Almost all projectiles can be [[reflect]]ed, while others can also be [[absorb]]ed.

A majority of characters have at least one projectile attack, while some have two or even three, and for the most part, one of these projectiles serves as the character's [[neutral special]] attack. It is considered a disadvantage to lack a projectile (with there being 13 characters who do not have a projectile), as they can be very useful in both [[approach]]ing and [[camp]]ing out opponents' approaches. Projectiles also cause the target to take [[hitlag]] while the user does not, which allows a few free frames of action.

 

 

==Projectiles used by characters==

This table includes all non-[[Final Smash]] projectiles for every character, as well as some important properties of each. Note that, while a projectile may not be absorbable, that does not exclude the ability to be [[Pocket]]ed.

!Character!!Projectiles!!Reflectable!!Absorbable!!Unique/Special Properties

|[[Bowser]]||[[Fire Breath]]||{{y}}||{{y}}||Size and length decreases as Bowser continues to breathe, and releasing the special move button causes the move to passively charge up over time

|rowspan="2"|[[Charizard]]||[[Flamethrower]]||{{y}}||{{y}}||Can be tilted up and down. Can be held forever, but fire length gradually decreases.

|[[Back throw]] (blaster)||{{y}}||{{y}}||The lasers fired from the blaster are projectiles

|[[Down throw]] (blaster)||{{y}}||{{y}}||The lasers fired from the blaster are projectiles

|rowspan="4"|[[Fox]]||{{b|Blaster|Fox}}||{{y}}||{{y}}||Follows a straight trajectory, and does not cause [[flinch]]ing (except in ''Smash 64''). The lasers are also used in Fox's back, up and down throws from ''Melee'' onward, and can also be reflected and absorbed in said moves.

|[[Up throw]] (blaster)||{{y}}||{{y}}||The lasers fired from the blaster are projectiles

|[[Back throw]] (blaster)||{{y}}||{{y}}||The lasers fired from the blaster are projectiles

|[[Down throw]] (blaster)||{{y}}||{{y}}||The lasers fired from the blaster are projectiles

|rowspan="2"|[[Greninja]] ||[[Water Shuriken]]||{{y}}||{{n}}||

|[[Hydro Pump]]||{{y}}||{{n}}||Does not cause flinching.

|rowspan="4"|[[Isabelle]]||[[Dash attack]]||{{y}}||{{n}}||Trips and drops a small pot.

|[[Forward aerial]]||{{y}}||{{n}}||Fires a slingshot pellet.

|[[Kazuya]]||[[Devil Blaster]]||{{y}}||{{y}}||A long ranged projectile that can fire straight ahead, or it can be angled upward or downward.

|rowspan="4"|[[King Dedede]]||{{b|Inhale|King Dedede}} (spit-out character)||{{y}}||{{n}}||Spits in a straight trajectory.

|[[F.L.U.D.D.]]||{{y}}||{{n}}||[[Push]]es opponents while not inflicting any damage. Can be tilted up or down.

|rowspan="3"|[[Mewtwo]]||[[Shadow Ball]]||{{y}}||{{y}}||Huge recoil when used fully charged. Waves up and down slightly. Can be held forever, and in ''Melee'', it damages foes who touch the ball during charging. Small Shadow Balls are launched during Mewtwo's forward throw (which can also be absorbed).

|[[Min Min]]||[[Punch]] (Ramram)||{{n}}||{{n}}||When attacking with the Ramram, the chakram projectile is flung in an upward circle that goes away from and returns towards Min Min.

|rowspan="3"|[[Olimar]]||All smash attacks||{{n}}{{GameIcon|SSBB}}<br>{{y}}{{GameIcon|SSB4}}{{GameIcon|SSBU}}||{{n}}||rowspan="3"|All of Olimar's Pikmin attacks—namely, his [[smash attack]]s, directional [[aerial]]s, [[grab]]s, [[throw]]s, [[Pikmin Chain]] in ''Brawl'', and [[Pikmin Throw]]—are considered projectiles due to the Pikmin being the active object, not Olimar.

|[[Pikmin Throw]]||{{y}}||{{n}}

|All other Pikmin-based attacks||{{n}}||{{n}}

|rowspan="2"|[[Pac-Man]]||[[Bonus Fruit]]||{{y}}||{{n}}||Effects change depending on the object thrown. All have a [[hurtbox]] which means they can take knockback.

|[[Fire Hydrant]]||{{y}}||{{n}}||Reflectable while airborne. Water produced by the hydrant is also reflectable.

|rowspan="3"|[[Palutena]]||[[Autoreticle]]||{{y}}||{{y}}||Targets opponents; does not fire any projectiles if there are no targets in range.

|[[Explosive Flame]]||{{y}}||{{y}}||Produces a multi-hitting explosion a set distance away from Palutena.

|[[Celestial Firework]]||{{y}}||{{y}}||Flies straight upward from the ground.

|rowspan="2"|[[Peach]]||[[Toad]]||{{y}}||{{y}}||The spores produced on a successful counterattack are projectiles.

|[[Vegetable]]||{{y}}||{{n}}||Produces a vegetable item, and rarely [[Bob-omb]]s, [[Mr. Saturn]]s, or in ''Melee'' and ''Brawl'', [[Beam Sword]]s.

|rowspan="2"|[[Pichu]]||[[Thunder Jolt]]||{{y}}||{{y}}||Causes 1% [[recoil damage]] (0.7% in ''Ultimate''). Hugs the stage.

|{{b|Thunder|Pokémon}}||{{y}}||{{y}}||Causes 3% recoil damage (3.5% in ''Ultimate'') if the bolt hits Pichu.

|rowspan="2"|[[Pikachu]]||[[Thunder Jolt]]||{{y}}||{{y}}||Hugs the stage, can travel up walls, along ceilings, and below the edge (except in SSB). Has a diagonal trajectory in the air.

|{{b|Thunder|Pokémon}}||{{y}}||{{y}}||Cannot go through platforms above Pikachu.

|rowspan="2"|[[Piranha Plant]]||[[Ptooie]]||{{y}}||{{n}}||

|[[Poison Breath]]||{{y}}||{{n}}||Does not cause flinching.

|[[Pit]]||[[Palutena Bow]]||{{y}}||{{y}}||Chargeable and controllable. Can be held for a limited time, and can be aimed up.

|[[Pyra]]||[[Blazing End]]||{{y}}||{{n}}||Throws her sword in a spinning motion. While the sword is out, she cannot use any attack.  

|rowspan="3"|[[Richter]]||[[Axe]]||{{y}}||{{n}}||Travels in a parabolic arc.

|[[Cross]]||{{y}}||{{n}}||Tries to return to Richter. Goes farther by flicking the control stick

|[[Holy Water]]||{{y}}||{{y}}||Drops diagonally downwards. Can be caught and used as a regular [[item]] that can be used against Richter.

|[[Ridley]]||[[Plasma Breath]]||{{y}}||{{y}}||Consists of five projectiles that increase in size and damage when charged. Affected by gravity, bounces on the ground.

|rowspan="2"|[[R.O.B.]]||[[Robo Beam]]||{{y}}||{{y}}||Can reflect off surfaces at certain angles, can be tilted up and down. Charges automatically.

|[[Gyro]]||{{y}}||{{n}}||Produces a Gyro item. Has a hurtbox.

|rowspan="4"|[[Robin]]||Discarded Levin Sword and tomes||{{y}}||{{n}}||Discarded weapons act as projectiles and throwable items.

|{{b|Thunder|Robin}}||{{y}}||{{y}}||Properties change depending on charge level.

|[[Arcfire]]||{{y}}||{{y}}||Bursts into a column of flame on impact.

|[[Elwind]]||{{y}}||{{y}}||Can [[meteor smash]] opponents.

|rowspan="2"|[[Rosalina]]||[[Luma Shot]]||{{y}}||{{n}}||When distanced, Luma can be called back.

|[[Star Bits]]{{GameIcon|SSBU}} ||{{y}}*||{{y}}*||*Only the two custom variants are projectiles in ''Smash 4''; the standard move is not, which means it is neither reflectable or absorbable. As of Ultimate it is a projectile.

|[[Ryu]]||[[Hadoken]]||{{y}}||{{y}}||A slow, blue energy projectile. Input Hadoken is larger and deals more damage. Shakunetsu Hadoken is orange, fiery, and deals multiple hits.

|rowspan="3"|[[Samus]]||[[Charge Shot]]||{{y}}||{{y}}||Follows straight trajectory; chargeable. In ''Smash 64'', it can go on for an infinite distance. From ''Melee'' onward, it will disappear if it doesn't hit anything for a few seconds. In ''Ultimate'', the move can now be charged in midair, or be cancelled by jumping or air dodging, as with other chargeable moves.

|[[Missile]]||{{y}}||{{n}}||Can fire a homing missile or super missile.

|{{b|Bomb|Samus}}||{{y}}||{{n}}{{GameIcon|SSB}}{{GameIcon|SSBM}}{{GameIcon|SSBB}}<br>{{y}}{{GameIcon|SSB4}}||Detonates either instantly upon contact with an opponent, or from ''Brawl'' onward, after a set period of time. In ''SSB4'', the explosion can be absorbed, but the hit right before it cannot.

|rowspan="3"|[[Sephiroth]]||[[Flare / Megaflare / Gigaflare]]||{{y}}||{{y}}||A chargeable attack with three stages. The attack will travel less distance the longer the move has been charged, but on the upside, the move's power and the size of the explosion increases. While charging the move can be canceled with the jumping, shielding, or dodging, it does not store the current state of the charge.

|[[Shadow Flare]]||{{y}}||{{y}}||Characters who get hit by the initial beam will be circled by balls of darkness, which will attack them after a certain amount of time. Up to five balls can circle a character at a time, and charging the move will increase the number of shadow balls circling the player on hit. Other characters can be hit by the shadow balls as they circle the target.

|[[Scintilla]]||{{y}}||{{y}}||The move itself [[counterattack|counters]] attacks.

|rowspan="3"|[[Simon]]||[[Axe]]||{{y}}||{{n}}||Travels in a parabolic arc.

|[[Cross]]||{{y}}||{{n}}||Tries to return to Simon. Goes farther by flicking the joystick.

|[[Holy Water]]||{{y}}||{{y}}||Drops diagonally downwards. Can be caught and used as a regular [[item]] that can be used against Simon.

|rowspan="3"|[[Sheik]]||[[Needle Storm]]||{{y}}||{{n}}||Can be tilted up and down. Can be charged forever, but only six needles can be held and fired.

|[[Vanish]]||{{n}}||{{n}}{{GameIcon|SSBM}}{{GameIcon|SSBB}}<br>{{y}}{{GameIcon|SSB4}}||Considered a projectile because the explosion and hitbox do not follow Sheik.

|[[Burst Grenade]]||{{y}}||{{y}}||Only the explosion can be absorbed.

|rowspan="7"|[[Snake]]||[[Hand Grenade]]||{{y}}||{{n}}{{GameIcon|SSBB}}<br>{{y}}{{GameIcon|SSBU}}||Can be picked up, grenade itself does not cause flinching and can be tilted forward and backward (when tilted backwards it will fall next to Snake). Can also injure the user. Detonates after few seconds. Does not explode on contact.

|[[Remote Missile]]||{{y}}||{{n}}{{GameIcon|SSBB}}<br>{{y}}{{GameIcon|SSBU}}||Controllable. Shielding against it makes the user lose control of its trajectory.

|[[Cypher]] (once let go of)||{{y}}||{{n}}||&nbsp;

|[[Up smash]]||{{y}}||{{n}}{{GameIcon|SSBB}}<br>{{y}}{{GameIcon|SSBU}}||&nbsp;

|[[Down smash]] {{gameIcon|SSBB}}||{{n}}||{{n}}||&nbsp;

|[[C4]]||{{n}}||{{n}}{{GameIcon|SSBB}}<br>{{y}}{{GameIcon|SSBU}}||&nbsp;

|[[Taunt]]||{{y}}||{{n}}||Affected by gravity. Can be picked up by opponents (while Snake is still inside of it), though only {{SSBU|Donkey Kong}} can move around while holding it.

||[[Sonic]]||[[Spring Jump]] (aerial usage)||{{n}}||{{n}}||&nbsp;

||[[Sora]]||[[Magic]]||{{y}}||{{y}}||Contains three different spells in the following order: Firaga, Thundaga, and Blizzaga. Casting the currently active spell will change it to the next spell on the list.

|[[Squirtle]]||[[Water Gun]]||{{y}}||{{n}}||When charged, [[push]]es opponents and does no damage unless uncharged. Can be tilted up and down.

|rowspan="6"|[[Steve]]||[[Minecart]]||{{y}}||{{n}}||Needs iron to use. Opponents caught in an empty minecart will need to [[button mash]] to escape.

|[[TNT]]||{{y}}||{{y}}||Characters who step on the pressure plate will take less knockback from the explosion.

|[[Down tilt]] (flame)||{{y}}||{{y}}||

|[[Down smash]] (lava)||{{y}}||{{y}}||

|[[Down aerial]] (anvil)||{{y}}||{{n}}||Needs iron to use.

|[[Down throw]] (anvil)||{{y}}||{{n}}||Needs iron to use.

||[[Terry]]||[[Power Wave]]||{{y}}||{{y}}||Both grounded and aerial versions can be reflected and absorbed.

|rowspan="3"|[[Toon Link]]||[[Hero's Bow]]||{{y}}||{{n}}||Can be charged, and held forever (three seconds in ''Ultimate'') before releasing. The charge affects the firing speed and distance.

|[[Boomerang]]||{{y}}||{{n}}||Tries to return to Toon Link. Can be angled.

|{{b|Bomb|Link}}||{{y}}||{{n}}{{GameIcon|SSB}}{{GameIcon|SSBM}}{{GameIcon|SSBB}}<br>{{y}}{{GameIcon|SSB4}}{{GameIcon|SSBU}}||Produces a bomb item. Explode after some seconds. Can damage the user.

|rowspan="6"|[[Villager]]||[[Dash attack]]||{{y}}||{{n}}||Trips and drops a small potted plant.

|[[Forward smash]]||{{y}}||{{n}}||Drops a bowling ball.

|[[Forward aerial]]||{{y}}||{{n}}||Fires a slingshot pellet.

|[[Back aerial]]||{{y}}||{{n}}||Fires a slingshot pellet.

|[[Lloid Rocket]]||{{y}}||{{y}}||Explodes after a while or after hitting an object. Explosion alone can be absorbed.

|rowspan="2"|[[Zero Suit Samus]]||[[Paralyzer]]||{{y}}||{{y}}||Stuns opponent in place. Chargeable for a limited amount of time.

 

Starts off the match with three throwable items from her discrarded power suit. The armor pieces are very powerful if properly used as they deal high damage and knockback and synergise very well with Zero Suit Samus' long [[glide toss]], granting her great stage control and allowing her to utilize them for combos, approaches, or even KO's if the opponent is at a high enough percent. Due to Zero Suit Samus becoming a separate character and no longer being connected to Samus in the later games, the armor pieces do not exist in ''Smash 4'' or ''Ultimate'' and therefore, cannot be utilized.  

 

 

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