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==Notable down smashes== | ==Notable down smashes== | ||
[[File:PeachDownSmashSSBM.gif|thumb|right|{{SSBM|Peach}}'s down smash in ''Melee''.]] | [[File:PeachDownSmashSSBM.gif|thumb|right|{{SSBM|Peach}}'s down smash in ''Melee''.]] | ||
*{{SSBM|Peach}}'s down smash in ''Melee'' is arguably the most feared of all smashes due to its [[knockback]], quick start up, and [[damage]]. It deals very high knockback all-around, sends opponents on a [[semi-spike]] trajectory, and if its multiple hits land (usually caused by the opponent [[crouch cancel]]ling), it can theoretically deal as much as | *{{SSBM|Peach}}'s down smash in ''Melee'' is arguably the most feared of all smashes due to its [[knockback]], quick start up, and [[damage]]. It deals very high knockback all-around, sends opponents on a [[semi-spike]] trajectory, and if its multiple hits land (usually caused by the opponent [[crouch cancel]]ling), it can theoretically deal as much as 64% damage. The move was severely nerfed in ''Brawl'', and became near useless outside of interrupting attacks. | ||
*{{SSBM|Mewtwo}}'s down smash is the only down smash in ''Melee'' that does not cover both the front and rear of the user. | *{{SSBM|Mewtwo}}'s down smash is the only down smash in ''Melee'' that does not cover both the front and rear of the user. | ||
*{{SSBB|Snake}}'s down smash allows him to plant a mine, which does no damage unless stepped on (this includes Snake), and is deactivated when he plants another or is KO'd. If for any reason the mine falls from the platform it was on, it detonates on impact with anything. | *{{SSBB|Snake}}'s down smash allows him to plant a mine, which does no damage unless stepped on (this includes Snake), and is deactivated when he plants another or is KO'd. If for any reason the mine falls from the platform it was on, it detonates on impact with anything. | ||
