B-reversing: Difference between revisions

This momentum shift happens almost instantly, and is quite useful. For example, {{SSBU|Mario}} can jump away from his opponent, as if to retreat, then B-reverse a Fireball to close distance while landing behind a projectile. {{SSBU|Diddy Kong}} is able to gather lots of momentum with his [[Monkey Flip]], then B-reverse his [[Peanut Popgun]] on a moment's notice to avoid or attack his opponent. Even better, the popgun can be canceled with the shield button, making this an especially flexible movement option. {{SSBU|Snake}} often has to B-reverse with Grenades and C4 to avoid being juggled by opponents after recovering high above the stage.

{{SSBU|Captain Falcon}}'s [[Falcon Punch]], {{SSBU|Ganondorf}}'s [[Warlock Punch]] and the {{SSBU|Mii Brawler}}'s [[Exploding Side Kick]] cannot normally be B-reversed, but attempting to do so results in those characters physically turning themselves around while performing those moves. Pulling this off results in even more damage and knockback, but it also slows the attacks down even more. This is a move-specific technique and is not technically a B-reverse; it is also easier to perform than an actual B-reverse due to its more lenient window.

Performing a wavebounce, sometimes referred to as a '''recoil special''', is actually a matter of performing both a turnaround-B and a B-reverse with the same special move. The result is that the character will change the direction they move, but not the direction they are facing. Wavebouncing is less common than the above two techniques, but it does offer players a unique way to position themselves as they shoot projectiles or space certain attacks.