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Dimensional Cape
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User	Meta Knight
Universe	Kirby

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This article is about Meta Knight's down special. For Mario's side special, see Cape.

Dimensional Cape (ディメンジョンマント, Dimension Mantle) is Meta Knight's down special move.

Overview[edit]

When the move is used, Meta Knight becomes invisible, teleports a short distance in any held direction (or remains stationary if no directional input is made), and then quickly reappears. If either attack button is held as Meta Knight reappears, he will suddenly strike with an outwards slash. After using the move, whether the attack is performed or not, he falls helpless. While invisible, he is intangible for a short time.

The direction in which Meta Knight attacks is based on the direction in which he teleported. He slashes forwards if he moved straight up or down prior. When attacking after moving horizontally, he slashes towards the position at which the move started; for instance, if he moved to the right, he will slash to his left side. If no movement was made, he slashes forwards; however, if the player inputs downwards while on the ground, he will attack behind him while remaining stationary.

In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, the move is used most often at the edge, as the teleporting portion of the move allows for various edge-guarding techniques. With the correct timing, it is possible to teleport off of the stage and onto the edge using the move, setting up an edge-hog. It is also useful for planking, and the slash can be used after teleporting back onto the stage to punish recovering opponents.

The move was heavily buffed in Super Smash Bros. 4, granting Meta Knight more frames of intangibility and dealing slightly more damage and significantly more knockback; though it still has noticeable startup, it can be used as a surprise KO option. The move also has a new slashing animation after teleporting backward, wherein he slashes upwards without changing his direction. However, the aforementioned ledge techniques are no longer of any great use, due to Smash 4's new ledge mechanics.

In Ultimate, Dimensional Cape deals more damage if done on the ground without moving (15% → 16%), but it deals less damage if done on the ground moving backward (14% → 13%).

In all three games, Meta Knight mutters "Fool..." ("甘いな!", Naïve!) when he disappears.

Instructional quotes[edit]

instruction booklet		Vanish with a flourish of his cape. If you hold down the A Button, Meta Knight will attack upon reappearing.
case foldout		Warp in any direction. Hold to perform an additional attack.
Move List		Vanishes, teleports in any direction, and then attacks reappearing.

Customization[edit]

Special Move customization was added in Super Smash Bros. 4. These are the variations:

1. Dimensional Cape	2. Shield Piercer	3. Stealth Smasher

"Vanish, teleport in any direction, and then attack when reappearing."	"The attack penetrates shields, but the power and distance are lower."	"Longer travel distance, but you're left vulnerable for longer."

Dimensional Cape: Default.
Shield Piercer: Becomes an unblockable attack (except against Witch Time), but deals reduced normal damage, doesn't go as far, and has increased startup lag and ending lag.
Stealth Smasher: Allows Meta Knight to be concealed for longer (allowing for more free control for the duration) and deals more damage. Despite having "stealth" in its name, it telegraphs where Meta Knight is going by showing a visible blur, which is notably more prevalent on the 3DS version than the Wii U.

Shield Piercer being used in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS.
Shield Piercer's strike.
Stealth Smasher being used in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS.
Stealth Smasher's blur.
Stealth Smasher's strike.

Infinite[edit]

Main article: Infinite Dimensional Cape

In Brawl, holding down on the analog stick and rapidly inputting up smashes allows Meta Knight to indefinitely prolong the teleporting portion of the attack, effectively making him invisible and invincible. Because of its potential to stall matches, the technique is universally banned from tournaments.

Origin[edit]

Meta Knight teleporting in Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land after being defeated.

This move is based on Meta Knight's ability to teleport using his cape in the Kirby games. Usually, after he is defeated in the games, his mask falls off, revealing a face similar to Kirby's and, after this he wraps himself in his cape and jumps, disappearing. Meta Knight's use of this technique to perform a sneak attack is plausible, albeit seemingly out-of-character for a swordsman who prides himself on honorable fighting. However, he is never shown to be actually capable of invisibility or teleporting outside of jumping away, and mostly fights without using his cape itself. He also uses a similar technique in Kirby Super Star to destroy the platform he is standing on and make a dramatic entrance.

Gallery[edit]

Meta Knight teleporting behind Pit in Brawl.
The slash in Brawl.
Meta Knight about to disappear in Brawl.
Dimensional Cape being used in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS.
Dimensional Cape's strike in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS.
Dimensional Cape as shown by the Move List in Ultimate.

Names in other languages[edit]

Language	Name
Japanese	ディメンジョンマント, Dimension Mantle
English	Dimensional Cape
French	Cape dimensionnelle
German	Dimensionscape
Spanish	Capa dimensional
Italian	Mantello dimensionale
Chinese	次元斗篷
Korean	디멘션 망토, Dimension Mantle
Dutch	Dimensiecape
Russian	Плащ размерности

Trivia[edit]

The move was first shown in Brawl's E3 2006 reveal trailer, when Meta Knight avoided and seemingly deflected Pit's Palutena Arrow using it. However it cannot reflect projectiles in the actual game. When describing down special moves, the Smash Bros. DOJO!! states that "Many of these do unusual things, like reflect enemy attacks," which caused players to speculate that the move may be a reflector.
The area around Meta Knight becomes blurry just as he is about to vanish. This also affects items close to him.
- In Brawl, if the player pauses, zooms in on the blurring effect, and twists the camera, the game slows down due to the high amount of particle effects associated with the move.
This is Meta Knight's only special move that causes him to fall helpless with his cape instead of his wings.
Meta Knight uses a similar move in Kirby Battle Royale.
Dimensional Cape is the only down special that will always make the user helpless in the air.

External links[edit]

Confirmation

Meta Knight's special moves

Neutral special	Mach Tornado
Side special	Drill Rush
Up special	Shuttle Loop
Down special	Dimensional Cape
Final Smash	Galaxia Darkness	Darkness Illusion

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 |name=Dimensional Cape
-|image=[[File:SSB4 - Metaknight Screen-3.jpg|200px]]
+|image=[[File:Meta Knight Down B SSBU.gif|300px]]
-|caption= Dimensional Cape in {{forwiiu}}.
+|caption=Using Dimensional Cape in ''Ultimate''.
 |user=[[Meta Knight]]
-|universe=''{{uv|Kirby}}''
+|universe={{uv|Kirby}}
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-{{cquote|''Vanish with a flourish of his cape. If you hold down the A Button, Meta Knight will attack upon reappearing.''|cite=''Brawl'' manual description}}
-{{cquote|''Warp in any direction. Hold {{button|3DS|B}} to perform an additional attack.''|cite=Description from the {{for3ds}} Foldout}}
-'''Dimensional Cape''' ({{ja|ディメンジョンマント|Dimenjon Manto}}, ''Dimension Mantle'') is [[Meta Knight]]'s [[down special move]]. It first debuted in the E3 2006 reveal trailer, when Meta Knight avoided {{SSBB|Pit}}'s [[Palutena Arrow]]. It is apparently different or toned down from the trailer appearance, much like the [[Wario Waft]]. When describing down special moves, ''Dojo!!'' states that "Many of these do unusual things, like reflect enemy attacks," though this does not necessarily suggest that the Dimensional Cape has such a property, the trailer that revealed Meta Knight and the move certainly did. This is not true as no [[hitbox]] of the move can reflect.
-The slash attack done just after the Dimensional Cape is done by holding down either attack button during the initial frames of the move where Meta Knight appears slightly from above and slashes outward in a clearing-sweep, and does around 14% of [[damage]] and moderate [[knockback]]. Many players disregard the cape due to its very poor offensive abilities, but it is a very useful [[recovery]] option in many situations. After using this move, Meta Knight will enter [[helpless]] state.
+'''Dimensional Cape''' ({{ja|ディメンジョンマント|Dimenjon Manto}}, ''Dimension Mantle'') is [[Meta Knight]]'s [[down special move]].
-It actually makes Meta Knight teleport for a short distance in any direction; When the player uses the technique, moving the [[control stick]] in any direction the player wishes to move, along with the aforementioned slash. However, Meta Knight, while using this move, is invisible, but not invincible, and can be hit by any attack during the teleport, a fact [[CPU]]s often exploit (which is exacerbated by the fact that they often exhibit [[Artificial Intelligence#Super Smash Bros. Brawl|frame-perfect reactions]]).
+==Overview==
+When the move is used, Meta Knight becomes invisible, teleports a short distance in any held direction (or remains stationary if no directional input is made), and then quickly reappears. If either attack button is held as Meta Knight reappears, he will suddenly strike with an outwards slash. After using the move, whether the attack is performed or not, he falls [[helpless]]. While invisible, he is [[intangible]] for a short time.
-Meta Knight will slash in the opposite direction in which he moved while using the attack (moved left, he will slash to his right side - moved right, will slash to his left side). If the player performs the move downward while on the ground, Meta Knight will stay in the same spot he was in, and will slash in the opposite direction he was facing before using the attack. This downward directional can be used as a sort counter move if timed correctly. When he teleports forward, he performs an inward reap towards the opposite direction he reappears in (so he can attack from behind).
+The direction in which Meta Knight attacks is based on the direction in which he teleported. He slashes forwards if he moved straight up or down prior. When attacking after moving horizontally, he slashes towards the position at which the move started; for instance, if he moved to the right, he will slash to his left side. If no movement was made, he slashes forwards; however, if the player inputs downwards while on the ground, he will attack behind him while remaining stationary.
-In ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'', the move was  heavily [[Buff|buffed]], dealing slightly more damage and significantly more knockback. Because of its knockback buff, it is now one of Meta Knight's finishing moves, and it has more utility compared to the version in ''Brawl''. It can also benefit from the new edge-stealing mechanic, acting as a surprise recovery as it has increased invincibility frames. It is overall Meta Knight's most buffed move from ''Brawl'' to ''Smash 4'' in terms of knockback. Meta Knight now faces the opposite direction from where he originally faced upon reappearing, which also applies to all other directions he can teleport in.
+In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', the move is used most often at the [[edge]], as the teleporting portion of the move allows for various [[edge-guarding]] techniques. With the correct timing, it is possible to teleport off of the stage and onto the edge using the move, setting up an [[edge-hog]]. It is also useful for [[planking]], and the slash can be used after teleporting back onto the stage to punish [[recover]]ing opponents.
-Also in ''Smash 4'', Meta Knight has a new slashing animation where when  he teleports backward, Meta Knight slashes with an upward flicking strike without changing his direction. His default slashing animation now only applies to it being used stationary or vertically, along with him reappearing at a higher height to go over incoming attacks with. The said default slash also has a more downward-curving sword trail, giving it more range behind itself while no longer having Meta Knight slash behind if he teleports downward close towards/on the ground.
+The move was heavily [[buff]]ed in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'', granting Meta Knight more [[frame]]s of intangibility and dealing slightly more [[damage]] and significantly more [[knockback]]; though it still has noticeable startup, it can be used as a surprise [[KO]] option. The move also has a new slashing animation after teleporting backward, wherein he slashes upwards without changing his direction. However, the aforementioned ledge techniques are no longer of any great use, due to ''Smash 4'''s new ledge mechanics.
-Meta Knight also utters "Fool..." ({{ja|甘いな!|Amai na!}}, ''How naive!'') upon executing the move, with the attack followup performed or not.
+In ''Ultimate'', Dimensional Cape deals more damage if done on the ground without moving (15% → 16%), but it deals less damage if done on the ground moving backward (14% → 13%).
+In all three games, Meta Knight mutters "Fool..." ({{ja|"甘いな!"|Amai na!}}, ''Naïve!'') when he disappears.
+==Instructional quotes==
+{{InstructionalQuotes
+|ssbbchar=Meta Knight
+|ssbbdesc=Vanish with a flourish of his cape. If you hold down the A Button, Meta Knight will attack upon reappearing.
+|ssb4-3char=Meta Knight
+|ssb4-3desc=Warp in any direction. Hold {{button|3DS|B}} to perform an additional attack.
+|ssbuchar=Meta Knight
+|ssbudesc=Vanishes, teleports in any direction, and then attacks reappearing.
+}}
 ==Customization==
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 # '''Dimensional Cape''': Default.
 # '''Shield Piercer''': Becomes an [[unblockable attack]] (except against [[Witch Time]]), but deals reduced normal damage, doesn't go as far, and has increased [[startup lag]] and [[ending lag]].
-# '''Stealth Smasher''': Allows Meta Knight to be concealed for more longer (allowing for more free control for the duration) and deals more damage. Despite having "stealth" in its name, it telegraphs where Meta Knight is going by showing a visible blur - which also means he is not invisible while performing the move.
+# '''Stealth Smasher''': Allows Meta Knight to be concealed for longer (allowing for more free control for the duration) and deals more damage. Despite having "stealth" in its name, it telegraphs where Meta Knight is going by showing a visible blur, which is notably more prevalent on the 3DS version than the Wii U.
 <gallery>
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 Dimensional Breaker Strike.jpg|Shield Piercer's strike.
 Dimensional Teleport.jpg|Stealth Smasher being used in {{for3ds}}.
-Dimensional Teleport Blur.jpg|The visible blur during Stealth Smasher.
+Dimensional Teleport Blur.jpg|Stealth Smasher's blur.
 Dimensional Teleport Strike.jpg|Stealth Smasher's strike.
 </gallery>
-==Ledge techniques==
-The Dimensional Cape can be used for edgeguarding in a number of ways. A few of these are listed here:
-Dashing Dimensional edgehog: Dash toward the edge and use the Dimensional Cape. If the player is at the right distance, Meta Knight will fall over the edge and grab it. The player has a very small DI influence, so they can lean toward the edge slightly if they are about to SD. Doing this technique at the wrong distance will result in either an [[SD]] or not reaching the edge. It is used to reach the edge quicker for edgehogging.
-Dimensional edgestall: By pressing down on the [[control stick]]/[[d-pad]] and the special move button, Meta Knight will perform the Dimensional Cape while falling slightly off the edge. Quickly tap the control stick/d-pad upward, then return it to its neutral position. If done correctly, Meta Knight will reappear right on the edge, and will grab it. This can be used to create an endless edgestall. The player can also use the cape without tapping the stick downward or moving it after the player initates the move, resulting in disappearing and reappearing in place. If done wrongly however, this will usually result in an SD.
-Dimensional edgeguard punish: By performing the first part of the first Dimensional Edgestall method above, but by keeping hold of the special move button and keeping the control stick/d-pad pointed upwards, Meta Knight will reappear right next to the edge and perform the slash, punishing edgeguarders. the player can move slightly to the left and right by holding the stick/pad diagonally upward.
 ==Infinite==
-In ''Brawl'', it is possible to do an [[Infinite Dimensional Cape]] where Meta Knight can be invisible for periods of time. This technique is banned from [[tournament]]s due to its potential to [[stall]] matches. This technique is performed by holding down on the analog stick and '''''very''''' quickly using the u-smash repeatedly after the activation of the move.
+{{main|Infinite Dimensional Cape}}
+In ''Brawl'', holding down on the [[analog stick]] and rapidly inputting [[up smash]]es allows Meta Knight to indefinitely prolong the teleporting portion of the attack, effectively making him invisible and invincible. Because of its potential to [[stall]] matches, the technique is universally banned from [[tournament]]s.
 ==Origin==
-{{image}}
+[[File:Meta_Knight_Dimensional_Cape_Origin.gif|150px|thumb|Meta Knight teleporting in ''Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land'' after being defeated.]]
-This move is based on Meta Knight's ability to teleport using his cape in the [[Kirby (universe)|''Kirby'' games]]. Usually, after he is defeated in the games, his mask falls off, which reveals a face similar to [[Kirby]]'s, and he wraps himself in his cape and jumps, disappearing. Meta Knight's use of this technique to perform a sneak attack is plausible, albeit seemingly out-of-character for a swordsman who prides himself on honorable fighting. However, he is never shown to be actually capable of invisibility or teleporting outside of jumping away, and mostly fights without using his cape itself.
+This move is based on Meta Knight's ability to teleport using his cape in the [[Kirby (universe)|''Kirby'' games]]. Usually, after he is defeated in the games, his mask falls off, revealing a face similar to [[Kirby]]'s and, after this he wraps himself in his cape and jumps, disappearing. Meta Knight's use of this technique to perform a sneak attack is plausible, albeit seemingly out-of-character for a swordsman who prides himself on honorable fighting. However, he is never shown to be actually capable of invisibility or teleporting outside of jumping away, and mostly fights without using his cape itself. He also uses a similar technique in ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' to destroy the platform he is standing on and make a dramatic entrance.
+{{clr}}
-He has also been using this move in ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' to destroy the platform he is standing on and make a dramatic entrance.
-==Trivia==
-*If the player pauses and zooms in on Meta Knight just as he's about to vanish, and twists the camera, it moves much slower due to the high amount of particle effects Dimensional Cape creates.
-*The area around Meta Knight becomes blurry just as he is about to vanish. This also affects [[item]]s around Meta Knight.
-* The custom move Stealth Smasher is easily exploited by opponents in the Nintendo 3DS version, in which the blur is far more visible than in the Wii U.
-*This is his only Special that causes Meta Knight to only fall helpless with his cape instead of his wings.
 ==Gallery==
 <gallery>
-Dimensional Cape 2.jpg|Meta Knight teleports behind {{SSBB|Pit}}.
+Dimensional Cape 2.jpg|Meta Knight teleporting behind {{SSBB|Pit}} in ''Brawl''.
-Dimensional Cape.jpg|DC can also be used to attack by surprise.
+Dimensional Cape.jpg|The slash in ''Brawl''.
-Dimensional Cape 3.jpg|Meta Knight about to disappear.
+Dimensional Cape 3.jpg|Meta Knight about to disappear in ''Brawl''.
 Dimensional Cape SSB4.jpg|Dimensional Cape being used in {{for3ds}}.
 Dimensional Cape Strike SSB4.jpg|Dimensional Cape's strike in {{for3ds}}.
+Meta Knight SSBU Skill Preview Down Special.png|Dimensional Cape as shown by the Move List in ''Ultimate''.
 </gallery>
+==Names in other languages==
+{{langtable
+|ja={{ja|ディメンジョンマント|Dimenjon Manto}}, ''Dimension Mantle''
+|en=Dimensional Cape
+|fr=Cape dimensionnelle
+|es=Capa dimensional
+|de=Dimensionscape
+|it=Mantello dimensionale
+|nl=Dimensiecape
+|ru={{rollover|Плащ размерности|Plashch razmernosti|?}}
+|ko={{rollover|디멘션 망토|Dimensyeon Mangto|?}}, ''Dimension Mantle''
+|zh={{rollover|次元斗篷|Cìyuán Dǒupéng|?}}
+}}
+==Trivia==
+*The move was first shown in ''Brawl'''s E3 2006 reveal trailer, when Meta Knight avoided and seemingly deflected {{SSBB|Pit}}'s [[Palutena Arrow]] using it. However it cannot reflect projectiles in the actual game. When describing down special moves, the [[Smash Bros. DOJO!!]] states that "Many of these do unusual things, like reflect enemy attacks," which caused players to speculate that the move may be a [[reflect]]or.
+*The area around Meta Knight becomes blurry just as he is about to vanish. This also affects [[item]]s close to him.
+**In ''Brawl'', if the player pauses, zooms in on the blurring effect, and twists the camera, the game slows down due to the high amount of particle effects associated with the move.
+*This is Meta Knight's only special move that causes him to fall helpless with his cape instead of his wings.
+*Meta Knight uses a similar move in ''Kirby Battle Royale''.
+*Dimensional Cape is the only down special that will always make the user helpless in the air.
+==See also==
+Similar variations include:
+*[[Farore's Wind]]
+*[[Teleport]]
+*[[Vanish]]
+*[[Shadow Sneak]]
+*[[Warp]]
 ==External links==
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 {{Special Moves|char=Meta Knight}}
+[[Category:Down special moves]]
 [[Category:Kirby universe]]
-[[Category:Down special moves]]
 [[Category:Meta Knight]]
+[[Category:Meta Knight (SSBB)]]
+[[Category:Meta Knight (SSB4)]]
+[[Category:Meta Knight (SSBU)]]

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Overview[edit]

Instructional quotes[edit]

Customization[edit]

Infinite[edit]

Origin[edit]

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Using Dimensional Cape in Ultimate.
User	Meta Knight
Universe	Kirby