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{{cquote|''Summon a Phantom to slash foes in front of you. Can be charged.''|cite=''Smash for 3DS''{{'}}s foldout}} | {{cquote|''Summon a Phantom to slash foes in front of you. Can be charged.''|cite=''Smash for 3DS''{{'}}s foldout}} | ||
{{cquote|''Assembles a phantom, then sends it charging forward. The timing of the button press determines its attack.''|cite=Description from ''Ultimate''{{'}}s Move List}} | |title2=Ultimate|tab2= | ||
{{cquote|''Assembles a phantom, then sends it charging forward. The timing of the button press determines its attack.''|cite=Description from ''Ultimate''{{'}}s Move List}}}} | |||
'''Phantom Slash''' ({{ja|ファントムアタック|Fantomu Atakku}}, ''Phantom Attack'') is [[Princess Zelda|Zelda]]'s [[down special move]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', replacing [[Transform]] from ''[[Melee]]'' and ''[[Brawl]]''. The move involves Zelda summoning | '''Phantom Slash''' ({{ja|ファントムアタック|Fantomu Atakku}}, ''Phantom Attack'') is [[Princess Zelda|Zelda]]'s [[down special move]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', replacing [[Transform]] from ''[[Melee]]'' and ''[[Brawl]]''. | ||
==Overview== | |||
The move involves Zelda summoning a Phantom, a disembodied guardian suit of armor from {{uv|The Legend of Zelda}} series, which attacks the opponent and disappears. It can be charged up to increase the range of the move. [[Phantom Zelda|The Phantom]] is a solid object in the environment, so it can block movement and attacks of other fighters. | |||
==Origin== | |||
[[File:Phantom Zelda - Spirit Tracks.png|300px|left|thumb|Official artwork of a Phantom Zelda from ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks}}''.]] | |||
Phantoms first originated in ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass}}'', as guardians of [[zeldawiki:Temple of the Ocean King| a temple]] that Link must visit at various points throughout the game. They are shown to be indestructible for a large portion of ''Phantom Hourglass'', and getting attacked by one would result in Link being sent to the beginning of the temple. Phantoms in this game come in three variations, each with their own abilities. | |||
They reappear in ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks}}'' with the same function, although this time they guard the {{s|zeldawiki|Tower of Spirits}} and now come in four variations. After Link and Zelda head to the Tower of Spirits, they are ambushed by [[zeldawiki:Cole|Chancellor Cole]] and his apprentice [[zeldawiki:Byrne|Byrne]] who take away her body with plans to resurrect the evil [[zeldawiki:Malladus|Malladus]]. At some point, Zelda's soul becomes trapped in the Phantom, which results in her [[zeldawiki:Phantom Zelda|controlling its body]], and she and Link must make use of the unique abilities of each Phantom. | |||
This mechanic proved vital to proceed through Link's quest in restoring the tower and freeing Zelda's original body from Malladus' possession. As Zelda has control of the Phantom in SSB4, the move is most likely referencing Spirit Tracks. | |||
The Phantom draws inspiration from the ''Zelda'' games for the Nintendo DS, though with some notable differences: | |||
*Rather than having a cartoonish and cel-shaded design of the Hero of Winds, Zelda's Phantom in ''Smash'' is given a more detailed redesign in line with her own, more realistic design. Also, despite being recolored to Zelda's more feminine theme, the eyes do not glow at all (a reference to how non-possessed Phantoms have no visible eyes). | |||
*Zelda's breaks automatically after using it and must wait a set time, compared to how she can control it indefinitely in Spirit Tracks (but only inside specific rooms). | |||
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==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''== | ==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''== | ||
[[File:SSB4 - Yoshi Screen-2.jpg|thumb|The Phantom missing {{SSB4|Yoshi}} doing his forward tilt in ''SSB4''.]] | [[File:SSB4 - Yoshi Screen-2.jpg|250px|thumb|The Phantom missing {{SSB4|Yoshi}} doing his forward tilt in ''SSB4''.]] | ||
The Phantom has three different attacks, based on the charge of the move: uncharged, the Phantom does a quick and weak inwards slash; mid-charged, it does a stronger outwards slash; at maximum-charge, it does a powerful upwards slash that hits twice. While the Phantom is being shot out by Zelda, it can be [[Reflection|reflected]], which sends it in the opposite direction and changes its ownership. | The Phantom has three different attacks, based on the charge of the move: uncharged, the Phantom does a quick and weak inwards slash; mid-charged, it does a stronger outwards slash; at maximum-charge, it does a powerful upwards slash that hits twice. While the Phantom is being shot out by Zelda, it can be [[Reflection|reflected]], which sends it in the opposite direction and changes its ownership. | ||
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Due to it acting as a solid object, making use of this move allows Zelda to control space on the stage, and defend against opponents' attacks or projectiles. Opponents passing through the Phantom (including rolling or air dodging through) can be punished by Zelda due to the relatively low end-lag of the move. The uncharged version of the move is particularly fast, allowing Zelda to summon the Phantom to force the opponent to react, while still having time to potentially shield or dodge counter-attacks. | Due to it acting as a solid object, making use of this move allows Zelda to control space on the stage, and defend against opponents' attacks or projectiles. Opponents passing through the Phantom (including rolling or air dodging through) can be punished by Zelda due to the relatively low end-lag of the move. The uncharged version of the move is particularly fast, allowing Zelda to summon the Phantom to force the opponent to react, while still having time to potentially shield or dodge counter-attacks. | ||
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===Customization=== | |||
Special Move customization was added in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''. These are the variations: | |||
{{CustomSet|Zelda|Down|name1=Phantom Slash|desc1=Summon a Phantom that slashes foes in front of you. Can be charged.|name2=Phantom Breaker|desc2=The Phantom travels a set distance and wears down enemy shields rapidly.|name3=Phantom Strike|desc3=The summoned Phantom strikes harder than normal but will not move forward much.}} | |||
# '''Phantom Slash''': Default. | |||
# '''Phantom Breaker''': Travels a set distance regardless of charge, but deals more [[shield damage]]; a half-charged Phantom Breaker can break most shields in one hit. | |||
# '''Phantom Strike''': The Phantom appears next to Zelda regardless of charge, but deals more damage. Each possible hit except the first hit of the fully-charged Phantom Strike deals [[set knockback]]. | |||
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===Trophy information=== | ===Trophy information=== | ||
[[File:PhantomTrophy3DS.png|left|thumb|Phantom trophy in the 3DS version.]] | [[File:PhantomTrophy3DS.png|left|100px|thumb|Phantom trophy in the 3DS version.]] | ||
;Phantom | ;Phantom | ||
:{{Flag|North America}} ''Sturdy guardians of the Tower of Spirits. Anjean says that normally they wouldn't attack anyone with a good heart, but evil spirits have possessed them and made them dangerous. If Link manages to stun one, Princess Zelda will swoop in and...possess it herself?!'' | :{{Flag|North America}} ''Sturdy guardians of the Tower of Spirits. Anjean says that normally they wouldn't attack anyone with a good heart, but evil spirits have possessed them and made them dangerous. If Link manages to stun one, Princess Zelda will swoop in and...possess it herself?!'' | ||
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==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''== | ==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''== | ||
The Phantom works slightly differently from ''Smash 4''. In ''Ultimate'', when charging, the Phantom appears behind Zelda and assembles itself. The move has six different different charge stages. In order: a kick, punch, an outward slash, a downward slash, and an upwards slash. Once the Phantom is fully assembled at its sixth stage, Zelda is able to move and attack freely, while the Phantom momentarily remains still until attacking with a dashing sword slash. The Phantom can be destroyed by interrupting Zelda mid-charge or by dealing enough damage to the Phantom. If destroyed, the Phantom will remain broken on the ground for two seconds, but can be resummoned as soon as it disappears. | The Phantom works slightly differently from ''Smash 4''. In ''Ultimate'', when charging, the Phantom appears behind Zelda and assembles itself. The move has six different different charge stages. In order: a kick, punch, an outward slash, a downward slash, and an upwards slash. Once the Phantom is fully assembled at its sixth stage, Zelda is able to move and attack freely, while the Phantom momentarily remains still until attacking with a dashing sword slash. The Phantom can be destroyed by interrupting Zelda mid-charge or by dealing enough damage to the Phantom. If destroyed, the Phantom will remain broken on the ground for two seconds, but can be resummoned as soon as it disappears. | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
