Back Slash
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 Shulk performing Back Slash on Mario and Dedede, demonstrating the attack's knockback discrepancy. | |
| User | Shulk |
| Universe | Xenoblade |
Back Slash (バックスラッシュ, Back Slash) is Shulk's side special move in SSB4.
Overview
Back Slash, although slow, has very high range. When using the move, Shulk performs a slash attack with the Monado. The amount of knockback inflicted increases if the move is used from behind the opponent. Though it appears to be very laggy, it is a powerful move to compensate.
Successful attacks on an opponent's back will deal bonus damage and put them into a different knockback animation, facing away from Shulk. Namely, the animation one does bouncing off a wall after suffering knockback.
Customization
Special Move customization was added in Super Smash Bros. 4. These are the known variations:
- Back Slash Leap: Shulk leaps up before slashing downward towards the ground. Has reduced horizontal movement, but comes out a little faster.
- Back Slash Charge: Shulk leaps forward, gaining super armor for the slash. This move has increased horizontal movement, but has harshly reduced damage if not striking the back.
Origin
Back Slash is one of Shulk's physical arts in Xenoblade Chronicles. If the move is used from behind, the enemy takes double the normal damage. Otherwise, it is treated like a normal attack.
