Autoreticle

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Autoreticle
Palutena aiming Autoreticle at Dark Pit
User	Palutena
Universe	Kid Icarus
Article on Icaruspedia	Autoreticle

“	Automatically aim at an opponent, and fire shots.	”
—Smash for 3DS's foldout

Autoreticle (オート照準, Auto Alignment) is Palutena's neutral special move in Super Smash Bros. 4.

Overview

When this move is used, Palutena will lock on to a fighter in front of her (indicated by a green reticle), and then she will fire three light blasts at them from her staff. Each blast of light deals about 2.9%. However, the move can be avoided in many ways. The reticle will only lock on if the opponent is in the move's range. If the opponent is not in range, she will go through the animation, but will not fire any projectiles. If the opponent moves, the reticle will not follow them. The reticle will not take aim if there is an obstacle in the way, such as a platform or an item.

Customization

Special Move customization was added in Super Smash Bros. 4. These are the known variations:

1. Autoreticle	2. Explosive Flame	3. Heavenly Light
"Fire energy blasts from your staff directly at an opponent in front of you."	"Create a blast in front of you that can hit opponents multiple times."	"Surround yourself in rays of light that damage opponents."

Origin

Autoreticle, an enhancement-type power, is one of the many powers Palutena lends to Pit in Kid Icarus: Uprising. When Pit uses this power, he automatically targets enemies for a period of time while attacking. This would be shown by the power moving Pit's reticle over the enemy or enemies in front of him.

The reticle itself that appears resembles the one in Uprising. Its appearance changes depending on the situation and the target in that game; how close the target is will affect its size, availability of charge shots adds crosshairs to the reticle, fighting enemies changes the reticle red, holding a throwing item changes the reticle yellow, and the reticle changes to a cross shape when in melee range. The reticle that appears in the move, however, does not change.

Gallery

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  Autoreticle's range; the reticle will aim anywhere within the highlighted space.

References

Palutena's special moves
Neutral special	Autoreticle	Explosive Flame	Heavenly Light	Autoreticle
Side special	Reflect Barrier	Angelic Missile	Super Speed	Explosive Flame
Up special	Warp	Jump Glide	Rocket Jump	Warp
Down special	Counter	Lightweight	Celestial Firework	Counter / Reflect Barrier
Final Smash	Black Hole Laser