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*Witch Time can work against [[Wario-Man]] despite him being normally immune to everything except eating explosives, even slowing down his transformation process. It also works against [[Beast Ganon]]: if activated during the part of the attack used to stun opponents to freeze them into place, Beast Ganon will charge forward and leave Bayonetta unscathed. | *Witch Time can work against [[Wario-Man]] despite him being normally immune to everything except eating explosives, even slowing down his transformation process. It also works against [[Beast Ganon]]: if activated during the part of the attack used to stun opponents to freeze them into place, Beast Ganon will charge forward and leave Bayonetta unscathed. | ||
*Unlike most counters, Witch Time works on Little Mac's [[KO Uppercut]]. | *Unlike most counters, Witch Time works on some unblockable attacks (such as Little Mac's [[KO Uppercut]]). | ||
*Witch Time will not slow down an opponent if it was activated by a projectile when the foe is too far away, although Bayonetta will still dodge the attack and speak as normal. | *Witch Time will not slow down an opponent if it was activated by a projectile when the foe is too far away, although Bayonetta will still dodge the attack and speak as normal. | ||
Revision as of 13:45, March 2, 2016
| Witch Time / Bat Within | |
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.jpg) .JPG) Witch Time (top) and Bat Within (bottom) | |
| User | Bayonetta |
| Universe | Bayonetta |
Witch Time (ウィッチタイム, Witch Time) is Bayonetta's down special in Super Smash Bros. 4.
Overview
Bayonetta performs a backflip, and if struck, activates Witch Time, which slows down the opponent dramatically for up to 3 seconds, leaving them open to a counterattack. Its effect is comparable to that of the Timer item. This is accompanied with the visual effect of a purple vortex and a clock surrounding the attacker. The slowdown duration is signified by the clock's hand, and upon making a full revolution, the effect wears off. If Bayonetta flinches during the effects, it wears off immediately. The duration of the slowdown varies based on the attacker's damage percentage and how frequently the move is used (going from three seconds down to two seconds down to one second), regardless of whether it's successful or not. The move will recharge after 15 seconds of use. Though the hit used to activate will be nullified, any other hitboxes are still considered active under Witch Time, meaning that it's still possible to be hit. Bosses and enemies can be affected by the move, but with the exception of the Master Shadow form of Master Core, they will not display the clock visual effect.
If Witch Time is activated too late, Bat Within activates instead: Bayonetta will transform into a swarm of bats and travel in any direction the player wishes, while also reducing the amount of damage taken. It is also possible to activate both Witch Time and Bat Within at the same time.
Customization
Special Move customization was added in Super Smash Bros. 4. These are the variations:
| 1. Witch Time |
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| "Avoids an enemy attack and slows down the flow of time for them. The effect lessens with repeated use." |
- Witch Time: Default.
Like the other DLC characters, Bayonetta lacks custom move variations.
Origin
Witch Time is a major mechanic in Bayonetta, where Bayonetta/Jeanne slows down time while moving freely within it. It is used to traverse terrain that would otherwise be inaccessible, such as water or rock fragments. It can be activated in a variety of ways, primarily by dodging enemy attacks at the right time, as well as being activated by various accessories. Lumen Sages possess a similar ability called Light Speed, which also lets them slow down time. Various other releases by PlatinumGames and its predecessor, the Capcom subsidiary Clover Studios, also feature slowdown powers, such as the Bangle of Time in Devil May Cry, the "Slow" VFX ability in Viewtiful Joe, Veil of Mist in Okami, "Focus" in Transformers: Devastation, "Blade Mode" in Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance, and both Unite Bomb and Hero Time in The Wonderful 101.
Bat Within is a technique purchasable from the Gates of Hell. By dodging at the last second, Bayonetta instead activates Bat Within, transforming her into a swarm of bats to escape, while also negating the damage taken from the attack and slowing down time for an extended duration.
Witch Time as seen in Bayonetta.
Bat Within as seen in Bayonetta.
Bayonetta activating Witch Time & Bat Within at the same time.
Trivia
- Witch Time can work against Wario-Man despite him being normally immune to everything except eating explosives, even slowing down his transformation process. It also works against Beast Ganon: if activated during the part of the attack used to stun opponents to freeze them into place, Beast Ganon will charge forward and leave Bayonetta unscathed.
- Unlike most counters, Witch Time works on some unblockable attacks (such as Little Mac's KO Uppercut).
- Witch Time will not slow down an opponent if it was activated by a projectile when the foe is too far away, although Bayonetta will still dodge the attack and speak as normal.
