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'''Rosalina''' ({{ja|ロゼッタ}}, ''Rosetta''), known on the website and in-game as '''Rosalina & Luma''' ({{ja|ロゼッタ&チコ}}, ''Rosetta & Chiko''), is a confirmed [[newcomer]] for ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''. She was announced on December 18th, 2013 during a [[Nintendo Direct]], which coincided with her reveal in {{s|mariowiki|Mario Kart 8}}. Rosalina is the first newcomer announced after [[E3 2013]], as well as the first new {{uv|Mario}} representative since ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''. She is voiced by Laura Faye Smith. | '''Rosalina''' ({{ja|ロゼッタ}}, ''Rosetta''), known on the website and in-game as '''Rosalina & Luma''' ({{ja|ロゼッタ&チコ}}, ''Rosetta & Chiko''), is a confirmed [[newcomer]] for ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''. She was announced on December 18th, 2013 during a [[Nintendo Direct]], which coincided with her reveal in {{s|mariowiki|Mario Kart 8}}. Rosalina is the first newcomer announced after [[E3 2013]], as well as the first new {{uv|Mario}} representative since ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''. She is voiced by Laura Faye Smith. | ||
'''Luma''' ({{ja|チコ}}, ''Chiko'') is a star-shaped species somewhat similar to [[Toad]] that is under the care of Rosalina. It affectionately refers to her as its "mother". It works with Rosalina similarly to the [[Ice Climbers]] and [[Olimar]]. | A '''Luma''' ({{ja|チコ}}, ''Chiko'') is a star-shaped species somewhat similar to [[Toad]] that is under the care of Rosalina. It affectionately refers to her as its "mother". It works with Rosalina similarly to the [[Ice Climbers]] and [[Olimar]]. | ||
==Attributes== | ==Attributes== | ||
Rosalina is [https://miiverse.nintendo.net/posts/AYMHAAACAABnUYnbWC7vxw confirmed] to be a lightweight character despite her tall frame, similar to {{SSBM|Mewtwo}} and [[Zelda]]. Unlike the [[Ice Climbers]] or [[Olimar]], Rosalina is not completely handicapped when Luma is incapacitated and has her own move set independent from | Rosalina is [https://miiverse.nintendo.net/posts/AYMHAAACAABnUYnbWC7vxw confirmed] to be a lightweight character despite her tall frame, similar to {{SSBM|Mewtwo}} and [[Zelda]]. Unlike the [[Ice Climbers]] or [[Olimar]], Rosalina is not completely handicapped when a Luma is incapacitated and has her own move set independent from the Lumas. A Luma has it's own attacks as well that it'll unleash when directional input is applied or automatically when close to an opponent as well. | ||
*Creation of Lumas which [https://miiverse.nintendo.net/posts/AYMHAAACAAAYUKlClzE3-Q aid in attacks] similar to Nana of the [[Ice Climbers]]. Lumas can attack while either next to or projected away from Rosalina, using a moveset (detailed below) connected with Rosalina's moveset. Lumas can be used to combo opponents back and forth with Rosalina, and like [[Olimar (SSB4)|Pikmin]] can take attacks and be destroyed. | *Creation of Lumas which [https://miiverse.nintendo.net/posts/AYMHAAACAAAYUKlClzE3-Q aid in attacks] similar to Nana of the [[Ice Climbers]]. Lumas can attack while either next to or projected away from Rosalina, using a moveset (detailed below) connected with Rosalina's moveset. Lumas can be used to combo opponents back and forth with Rosalina, and like [[Olimar (SSB4)|Pikmin]] can take attacks and be destroyed. | ||
*Her air dodge, sidestepping, and rolling animations involve her disappearing and appearing in another place (except for her sidestep, in which she just disappears, but reappears on the same place). | *Her air dodge, sidestepping, and rolling animations involve her disappearing and appearing in another place (except for her sidestep, in which she just disappears, but reappears on the same place). | ||
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*Producing [https://miiverse.nintendo.net/posts/AYMHAAACAADRUqFqTLwQ1Q "Saturnian rings"] for up tilt and down aerial (appears to be a meteor smash). | *Producing [https://miiverse.nintendo.net/posts/AYMHAAACAADRUqFqTLwQ1Q "Saturnian rings"] for up tilt and down aerial (appears to be a meteor smash). | ||
====Luma==== | ====Luma==== | ||
Luma and Rosalina have separate move sets when apart, allowing for various methods of fighting. | A Luma and Rosalina have separate move sets when apart, allowing for various methods of fighting. | ||
*Luma's attacks consist mostly of punches and kicks, such as an uppercut and PPK combo. | *A Luma's attacks consist mostly of punches and kicks, such as an uppercut and PPK combo. | ||
*Luma will also wander and attack on its own when separate from Rosalina. | *A Luma will also wander and attack on its own when separate from Rosalina. | ||
===Special Moves=== | ===Special Moves=== | ||
In ''Super Smash Bros. 4'', [[special move]]s can be swapped out for different variants. Several of Rosalina's special moves have been revealed in Famitsu. These are Rosalina's special moves: | In ''Super Smash Bros. 4'', [[special move]]s can be swapped out for different variants. Several of Rosalina's special moves have been revealed in Famitsu. These are Rosalina's special moves: | ||
*[[Neutral special]] - [[Luma Shot]]: Rosalina charges Luma and then shoots | *[[Neutral special]] - [[Luma Shot]]: Rosalina charges the Luma and then shoots it forward as a projectile. When a Luma is distanced, Rosalina will instead summon it back to her with a wave of her wand. | ||
*[[Side special]] - [[Star Bits]]: Luma spins | *[[Side special]] - [[Star Bits]]: The Luma spins it's body and causes Star Bits to be released in front of it. This attack can be used when the Luma is distanced from Rosalina. | ||
*[[Up special]] - [[Launch Star]] ({{ja|ギャラクシージャンプ}}, ''Galaxy Jump''): Rosalina uses a {{s|mariowiki|Launch Star}} to propel herself long distances. | *[[Up special]] - [[Launch Star]] ({{ja|ギャラクシージャンプ}}, ''Galaxy Jump''): Rosalina uses a {{s|mariowiki|Launch Star}} to propel herself long distances. | ||
*[[Down special]] - [[Gravitational Pull]] ({{ja|アイテムキャプチャー}}, ''Item Capture''): a {{s|mariowiki|Star Cursor}} traces around Rosalina. This move causes projectiles to fly over her head. If the projectile is an [[item]], it will be deactivated and available for her own use. Items | *[[Down special]] - [[Gravitational Pull]] ({{ja|アイテムキャプチャー}}, ''Item Capture''): a {{s|mariowiki|Star Cursor}} traces around Rosalina. This move causes projectiles to fly over her head. If the projectile is an [[item]], it will be deactivated and available for her own use. Items idle on the ground will also be pulled towards Rosalina. | ||
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===Taunts=== | ===Taunts=== | ||
*Waves her wand up, similarly to when she summons Luma; Luma dances around | *Waves her wand up, similarly to when she summons a Luma; the Luma dances around | ||
*Puts her hand on her hip, leans back, and waves her wand; Luma nods | *Puts her hand on her hip, leans back, and waves her wand; the Luma nods it's head | ||
*Rosalina and Luma lean forward and spin, like a planet on its axis | *Rosalina and Luma lean forward and spin, like a planet on its axis | ||
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*White: Rosalina wears a white gown, lined with red trimmings. The stars at the bottom of her gown are also red. It resembles her [[supermariowiki:Fire Mario|Fire Rosalina]] transformtion, but with the colors inverted. This gives it a look more similar to [[Peach]]'s Fire Peach transformation. | *White: Rosalina wears a white gown, lined with red trimmings. The stars at the bottom of her gown are also red. It resembles her [[supermariowiki:Fire Mario|Fire Rosalina]] transformtion, but with the colors inverted. This gives it a look more similar to [[Peach]]'s Fire Peach transformation. | ||
====Luma==== | ====Luma==== | ||
In addition to Rosalina's palette swaps, Luma can appear in different color variations. The colors are purely aesthetic and are not linked to any specific palette swap. Instead, Luma will always start off as yellow but will be a different color when respawned. | In addition to Rosalina's palette swaps, the Luma can appear in different color variations. The colors are purely aesthetic and are not linked to any specific palette swap. Instead, the Luma will always start off as yellow but will be a different color when respawned. | ||
*Standard - Yellow: Luma has yellow skin and black eyes. | *Standard - Yellow: Luma has yellow skin and black eyes. | ||
*Red: Luma has red skin and black eyes. | *Red: Luma has red skin and black eyes. | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*Luma and {{SSB4|Mega Man}} are the only characters in the game to have unique KO animations once having passed the blast-line. Luma's is small, and appears as a burst of colorful stars. | *A Luma and {{SSB4|Mega Man}} are the only characters in the game to have unique KO animations once having passed the blast-line. Luma's is small, and appears as a burst of colorful stars. | ||
*In the Smash Bros. Direct released in April, the end sequence featured a little section for each character revealed up until that point. Rosalina's section is the only section to not feature new footage (it was instead taken from her reveal trailer). | *In the Smash Bros. Direct released in April, the end sequence featured a little section for each character revealed up until that point. Rosalina's section is the only section to not feature new footage (it was instead taken from her reveal trailer). | ||
*At E3 2014, Rosalina was the only newcomer not available on both demo versions. | *At E3 2014, Rosalina was the only newcomer not available on both demo versions. | ||
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SSB4 Rosalina screen-5.jpg|{{SSB4|Peach}} and Rosalina. | SSB4 Rosalina screen-5.jpg|{{SSB4|Peach}} and Rosalina. | ||
SSB4 Rosalina screen-6.jpg|{{SSB4|Toon Link}}, Rosalina, and {{SSB4|Mega Man}} on the [[Garden of Hope]] stage. | SSB4 Rosalina screen-6.jpg|{{SSB4|Toon Link}}, Rosalina, and {{SSB4|Mega Man}} on the [[Garden of Hope]] stage. | ||
SSB4 Rosalina screen-7.jpg|Attacking with Luma. | SSB4 Rosalina screen-7.jpg|Attacking with a Luma. | ||
SSB4 Rosalina screen-8.jpg|Falling alongside Peach. | SSB4 Rosalina screen-8.jpg|Falling alongside Peach. | ||
SSB4 Rosalina screen-9.jpg|Using the Star Cursor. | SSB4 Rosalina screen-9.jpg|Using the Star Cursor. | ||