Wolf (SSBB)

This article is about Wolf's appearance in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. For other uses, see Wolf O'Donnell.

Wolf
Wolf O'Donnell
Universe	Star Fox
Appears in	SSBB
Availability	Unlockable

Wolf (ウルフ, Urufu) is a hidden character in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. Wolf was confirmed in the months leading up to the release via a Japanese leak of the game. He appears to be somewhat similar to Fox and Falco, although he differs from them in several ways. He's considered the "heavy" of the three, being stronger, and slower (although his attacks are actually fast). His A attacks are unique whereas his B attacks are similar to Fox's, but vary different in function. Wolf was officially confirmed on March 31st, 2008.

Appearance

His look in this game is a variation of his Assault/Command outfit. He still wears the spiked shoulder pads, but it is now separated instead of being connected. He wears forearm guards with fingerless gloves for his claws. His vest is unzipped, showing a black sleeveless undershirt and what seems to be a locket. He also dons a studded collar around his neck, a wolf-shaped belt buckle, an Assault-styled booster pack on his back, and a chain snapped on his belt which makes a clanking noise every time he lands on a platform. He acts feral here, something he doesn't show in Assault or Command (although he does howl and growl in Command). While he occasionally does kicks, most of his regular attacks involve clawing the enemy. He also goes in all-fours when crouching, although he cannot crawl. He howls when being Star KO'd, and two of his taunts - where he looks at the sky and howls, and the other where he slams his right hand to the ground and growls like a defending wolf - complement his beastly nature here. His English voice differs from his Assault appearance in that he speaks with a slight western accent.

Pros and Cons

Pros:

• Many attacks propel him forward
• Multiple quick attacks
• Fairly heavy
• Reflector doubles the projectile's speed
• Great range on forward smash
• Can kill his opponents at relatively low percentages
• Two spikes- Down Aerial and Side B (if sweetspotted)
• Neutral B also serves as a melee attack
• Good combo potential for someone of his weight
• Good tilts for comboing
• Some of his moves send Wolf past the opponent making him a hard shield grab target
• Down Special gives short invincibilty frame
• Runs at a fair speed
• Up special contains several sudden kicks
• Can Wall Jump

Cons:

• Optimal recovery takes some mastering
• Blaster is slower to fire, shorter ranged, and its laser is slower than other Star Fox characters
• Long landing lag on recoveries (if used offensively)
• Wolf Flash goes diagonal unlike Fox's or Falco's which goes horizontal, which can result in a SD when used incorrectly
• Has a very small edge sweetspot.

How to Unlock

• In the stage "The Ruins", skip the first door you pass when riding the second elevator down (with the purple spikes). Instead enter the second door at the bottom and defeat him. (Note that this must be done after completing the Subspace Emissary mode).
• Play 450 VS matches. Then defeat him afterwards.
• With Boss Mode unlocked, finish Boss Mode as Fox or Falco.

Role in the Subspace Emissary

Wolf is an optional character in Subspace Emmisary, much like Toon Link and Jigglypuff. He only appears if the player enters a new door in The Ruins that appears after you've finished Subspace Emissary. That door will take them to the Lylat Cruise, where Wolf appears for a fight. Other than that, he doesn't have a major role.

Standard Moves

Ground Attacks

• Dash A- Running back-flip kick. Causes 9% damage.
• Neutral A- Right claw, left claw, then right claw. Causes 9% damage if all swipes connect.
• Forward Tilt- Double claw swipe. Causes 11% damage dispered in two hits.
• Down Tilt- Low right kick. Causes 6% damage.
• Up Tilt- Quick right kick. Deals 10% damage.
• Forward Smash- Quick left claw. It strikes the opponent three times, and does 5% damage each hit. Does 7% damage each hit if fully charged.
• Down Smash- Swipes claws on both sides. Does 13% damage if the opponent is behind Wolf and 14% if the opponent is in front. Fully charged it deals 18/19% damage.
• Up Smash- Upward scissor kick. Hits the opponent twice and causes 18% damage uncharged and 25% damage charged.

Aerial Attacks

• Neutral Aerial- A rolling attack. Causes a maximum of 3% damage each hit.
• Forward Aerial- Left claw swipe. Deals 11% damage.
• Back Aerial- Back kick. Does a maximum of 13% damage.
• Up Aerial- Upward claw swipe. Deals 12% damage.
• Down Aerial- Double axe handle. A spiking move that causes 15% damage.

Grabs and Throws

• Pummel- Right knee.
• Forward Throw- Uppercuts the opponent forward.
• Back Throw- Throws the opponent up and claws them backward.
• Up Throw- Throws the opponent up and slashes them with both claws.
• Down Throw- Throws the opponent on the ground and claws them.

Special Movements

Taunts

Up: Leans backwards and howls.

Side: Does a few kicks and says "What's the matter, scared?".

Down: Slaps one hand down and snarls.

On-Screen Appearance: Wolf flies onto stage on his Wolfen and jumps out.

Victory Poses

• With his back facing the screen, he raises his arm and then turns around to look at the screen while saying, "Weaklings, the bunch of you!"
• He claws the air twice, pauses for a bit, and then does a kick before posing. During this, he says, "I'll be the one to... take you down."
• He bends over a bit and snarls before standing up, crossing his arms, and laughs.

Special Victory Quote

• When winning a match against Fox or Falco, he says, "Play time's over, Star Fox!" He performs the third victory animation.

Events

• Event #38: The Wolf Hunts the Fox: KO both Fox and Falco as Wolf on Lylat Cruise. (Completing this event on Hard unlocks the Star Fox: Assault version of Wolf's theme for use on Lylat Cruise).
• Description: Wolf will be the one to finish you! It's Star Fox's final battle!

• Co-op Event #19: Shadow of Andross: KO Wolf & avoid Andross as Fox and Falco on Lylat Cruise.
• Description: It's a fierce attack by Andross and Wolf. Take them, Star Fox!