Super Smash Bros. series

Dash attack: Difference between revisions

From SmashWiki, the Super Smash Bros. wiki
Jump to navigationJump to search
(Added Table for Ultimate)
(68 intermediate revisions by 38 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
{{ArticleIcons|series=y}}
{{ArticleIcons|series=y}}
{{incomplete|Needs Data for Smash Bros. Ultimate table}}
[[File:FoxSSB4DashAttack.png|300px|thumb|[[Fox]]'s dash attack in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'']]
[[File:FoxSSB4DashAttack.png|300px|thumb|[[Fox]]'s dash attack in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'']]
A '''dash attack''' ({{ja|ダッシュ攻撃|Dasshu kōgeki}}) is an attack performed by pressing the [[attack]] button while [[dashing]]. Most dash attacks come out quickly, but have noticeable [[ending lag]] and are predictable, making them very easy to [[punish]] (particularly using a [[shield grab]]). Dash attacks typically use the momentum behind the dash to pull off some sort of attack, like a sliding kick. In ''Brawl'', ''Smash 4'' and ''Ultimate'', another less common way to perform dash attacks is to tilt the [[C-Stick]] down (with it set to either Smash or Attack) after initiating the dash; this can be more useful as it allows the player to instantly use a dash attack during the first frames after tapping the Control Stick to dash, without accidentally performing a [[forward smash]].


In ''[[Brawl]]'', many dash attacks can be interrupted by performing an up smash, which is known as a [[dash attack canceled up smash]] (abbreviated as DACUS). While this is often used to increase the distance of certain up smashes without actually hitting with the dash attack, some characters such as {{SSBB|Falco}} have fast enough dash attacks that can hit the opponent before being canceled into the up smash; connecting with both is known as a Gatling Combo. A dash attack can also be grab canceled, leading into a [[boost grab]]; unlike the DACUS, which can only be done in ''Brawl'', the boost grab can be performed in every game in the series starting with ''Melee''.
A '''dash attack''' ({{ja|ダッシュ攻撃|Dasshu kōgeki}}) is an attack performed by pressing the [[attack]] button while [[dashing]]. Most dash attacks come out quickly and function as a character's primary burst option and [[approaching attack]], but have noticeable [[ending lag]] and contain other properties that make them highly committal, making them very easy for wary opponents to [[punish]] (particularly using a [[shield grab]]).


Skilled players generally avoid using the majority of dash attacks by themselves to [[approach]] (with the exception of a few of the more useful ones that can also be used in [[combo]]s), as they are usually predictable and can be easily punished, as mentioned above. However, many players use dash attacks to perform [[cross-up]]s, which place the user behind their opponent, putting them in a less vulnerable position. In ''Brawl'', the DACUS can also a good approach option, because depending on the character, it sends the user a further distance and leaves them in a less vulnerable position to be punished.
Prior to ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', many dash attacks could be used for [[cross-up]]s due to a large amount of momentum inherited from the prior dash. Although ''Ultimate''{{'}}s reworking of [[jostle]] mechanics makes most grounded moves either more difficult or impossible to cross-up, there are still multiple dash attacks with this property.


==Dash attacks in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''==
If the grab button or either of the shield buttons are pressed repeatedly right after attempting a dash attack, the attack will be canceled and turned into a [[boost grab]]. Similarly, in ''[[Brawl]]'', many dash attacks can be interrupted by performing an [[up smash]] in a technique labeled the [[dash attack canceled up smash]] (DACUS) to provide a large boost of momentum. Certain dash attacks are fast enough to hit before the up smash comes out, allowing for a [[Gatling Combo]].
{|class="wikitable"
!Character
!Description
!Damage
|-
|{{SSB|Captain Falcon}}||Does a shoulder tackle. || 12%
|-
|{{SSB|Donkey Kong}}||Lifts up foot and slides on his other foot, has considerable ending lag. || 12%
|-
|{{SSB|Fox}}||Leaps a bit off the ground and slides forward, sticking foot out. Very fast and has low ending lag. || 10%
|-
|{{SSB|Jigglypuff}}||Trips and slides into opponents. || 10%
|-
|{{SSB|Kirby}}||Does a slide tackle. || 10%
|-
|{{SSB|Link}}||Sticks his sword straight out and stops, good range and speed. || 16%
|-
|{{SSB|Luigi}}||Swings his arms in a flurry of "sissy-fight"-like punches. || Six hits, 2% each
|-
|{{SSB|Mario}}||Does a slide tackle like in ''[[Super Mario 64]]''.||12%
|-
|{{SSB|Ness}}||Puts both hands in front of him, low ending lag. || 10%
|-
|{{SSB|Pikachu}}||Does a running headbutt, has considerable ending lag. Commonly considered Pikachu's second worst attack. || 12%
|-
|{{SSB|Samus}}||Shoulder tackles foe similar to her Shinespark in ''[[Super Metroid]]''. || 12%
|-
|{{SSB|Yoshi}}||Rams forward with his head. || 12%
|}
 
==Dash attacks in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''==
{|class="wikitable"
!Character
!Description
!Damage
|-
|{{SSBM|Bowser}}||Charges forward, bad starting and ending lag. || 11%
|-
|{{SSBM|Captain Falcon}}||Does a shoulder tackle. || 10%
|-
|{{SSBM|Dr. Mario}}||Same as Mario's, but has slightly more range. || 9%
|-
|{{SSBM|Donkey Kong}}||Kicks in front, has considerable ending lag. || 11%
|-
|{{SSBM|Falco}}||Same as Fox. || 9%
|-
|{{SSBM|Fox}}||Runs forward and sticks foot out. || 7%
|-
|{{SSBM|Ganondorf}}||Does a shoulder tackle. || 14%
|-
|{{SSBM|Ice Climbers}}||Leaps and swings hammers forward. || 17% if both climbers hit
|-
|{{SSBM|Jigglypuff}}||Trips and falls head first. || 12%
|-
|{{SSBM|Kirby}}||Runs forward on fire. Kirby's movement will not stop if he reaches the edge of a ledge while during the dash, a property unique to this dash attack. || 8%
|-
|{{SSBM|Link}}||Brings sword down in front of him. || 12%
|-
|{{SSBM|Luigi}}||Dashes forward and attacks with a flurry of punches. || Five hits, 2% each
|-
|{{SSBM|Mario}}||Does a slide tackle like in ''Super Mario 64''. || 9%
|-
|{{SSBM|Marth}}||Does a quick upward diagonal slash. || 10% base, 13% tip
|-
|{{SSBM|Mewtwo}}||Holds out arms while sliding, inflicting damage with shadow energy. || 9%
|-
|{{SSBM|Mr. Game & Watch}}||Puts on a footbal helmet and charges forward. || 9%
|-
|{{SSBM|Ness}}||Uses PK Brainshock, which releases 3 bubbles of PSI. || 12%
|-
|{{SSBM|Peach}}||Lunges forward and splits her hands apart, low ending lag. || 12%
|-
|{{SSBM|Pichu}}||Sticks its head out and trips mid-dash. || 8%
|-
|{{SSBM|Pikachu}}||Jumps forward, headbutting. || 8%
|-
|{{SSBM|Roy}}||Slashes in front of him. || 12%
|-
|{{SSBM|Samus}}||Does a shoulder tackle. || 13%
|-
|{{SSBM|Sheik}}||Spreads her arms apart and stops running, good range and speed. || 10%
|-
|{{SSBM|Yoshi}}||Rams forward with head. || 8%
|-
|{{SSBM|Young Link}}||Slashes in front of him and slows down, high knockback. || 10%
|-
|{{SSBM|Zelda}}||Shoves her hands in front, with magic sparks coming out of them. || 13%
|}
 
If the grab button or either of the shield buttons are pressed repeatedly right after attempting a dash attack, the attack will be cancelled and turned into a [[boost grab]].
 
==Dash attacks in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''==
{|class="wikitable"
!Character
!Description
!Damage
|-
|{{SSBB|Bowser}} ||Charges forward and falls onto his stomach. Good range and knockback, but has considerable ending lag. ||11% (clean), 8% (late)
|-
|{{SSBB|Captain Falcon}} ||Rams his shoulder into the opponent. Quick, but extremely unsafe on shields due to lack of shieldstun and high ending lag. ||8% (clean), 6% (late)
|-
|{{SSBB|Charizard}} ||Slides forwards and raises one leg for a sliding kick. Has considerable ending lag. ||11% (clean), 9% (late)
|-
|{{SSBB|Diddy Kong}} ||Does a cartwheel from the ''Donkey Kong Country'' series. The first hit of the move [[spike]]s opponents, making it easier to land all three hits. ||3% (hit 1), 2% (hit 2), 4% (hit 3)
|-
|{{SSBB|Donkey Kong}} ||Skids to a halt while doing a side-kick. Has considerable ending lag. ||11% (clean), 9% (late)
|-
|{{SSBB|Falco}} ||Similar to Fox's dash attack but deals more damage. ||9% (clean), 6% (late)
|-
|{{SSBB|Fox}} ||Jumps slightly off the ground and performs a running kick. Has good comboing potential. ||7% (clean), 5% (late)
|-
|{{SSBB|Ganondorf}} ||Shoulder-charges at the opponent. Can KO at high percentages, surprisingly fast, and sends the foe skyward. Second strongest dash attack in the game. ||15% (clean), 10% (late)
|-
|{{SSBB|Ice Climbers}} ||Leaps forward and swings their hammers in front of themselves. ||6% (leader), 4% (partner)
|-
|{{SSBB|Ike}} ||Swings Ragnell upward after charging forward. Launches opponents upward if they hit Ike. Great range. ||7% (blade), 8% (tip)
|-
|{{SSBB|Ivysaur}} ||Slides along the ground, headbutting foes. Good power, can KO around 100% on lighter characters. ||12% (clean), 10% (late)
|-
|{{SSBB|Jigglypuff}} ||Jumps forward and does a quick headbutt. Can be used for dash attack canceling to compensate Jigglypuff´s slow ground mobility. ||12% (clean), 8% (late)
|-
|{{SSBB|King Dedede}} ||Trips and face-plants forward. A powerful dash attack, capable of KOing most fighters at low percentages. Strongest dash attack in the game. ||16% (head), 14% (body)
|-
|{{SSBB|Kirby}} ||Does a breakdancing spin on his head similar to his Yoyo kick from ''Kirby Super Star''. Hits multiple times. ||2% (hits 1-5), 4% (hit 6)
|-
|{{SSBB|Link}} ||Does a downward strike with his sword while running to a stop. Can be dash attack canceled. ||12% (blade), 10% (tip), 11% (arm & body)
|-
|{{SSBB|Lucario}} ||Does a running jump kick. Aura is not involved in this attack. ||10% (clean), 7% (late)
|-
|{{SSBB|Lucas}} ||Lunges forward, sending forth a burst of PSI energy. Deals more damage closer to Lucas. Has considerable starting and ending lag. ||12% (sweetspot), 10% (sourspot)
|-
|{{SSBB|Luigi}} ||Swings his arms in a flurry of "sissy-fight"-like punches. Multiple hits, with the last hit having better knockback than the previous hits. ||1% (hits 1-6), 2% (hit 7)
|-
|{{SSBB|Mario}} ||Does a sliding kick from ''Super Mario 64'', sending foes diagonally upwards. Has a rather long duration. ||9% (clean), 7% (late)
|-
|{{SSBB|Marth}} ||A quick upward sweeping diagonal slash. Decent range, but has some startup. ||9% (body), 10% (blade), 12% (tip)
|-
|{{SSBB|Meta Knight}} ||Does a forward thrust kick while braking into a stop. Only non-[[throw]] move of Meta Knight's that doesn't require [[Galaxia]]. Deals more damage if the foe hits his body.||6-8%
|-
|{{SSBB|Mr. Game & Watch}} ||Slides his head along the ground while wearing a helmet. Has high ending lag, but the hitbox lasts a long duration, having [[sex kick]] properties. Originates from ''Helmet''. ||11%
|-
|{{SSBB|Ness}} ||Sends three PSI sparks out in front of himself, with the third spark knocking the opponent up into the air. If all hits connect, it can be followed up by an aerial attack. ||5% (hit 1), 4% (hits 2-3)
|-
|{{SSBB|Olimar}} ||Does a forward cartwheel. Has vertical knockback. ||7% (hit 1), 4% (hit 2)
|-
|{{SSBB|Peach}} ||Strikes with both arms extended forward, then quickly spreads her arms out. Deals two hits. ||4% (hit 1), 4% (hit 2)
|-
|{{SSBB|Pikachu}} ||Does a running headbutt. Good knockback but has considerable ending lag. ||7%
|-
|{{SSBB|Pit}} ||Steps forward and slashes one of his blades horizontally in front of himself. Deals below average knockback. ||11% (body), 12% (arm), 9% (blade)
|-
|{{SSBB|R.O.B.}} ||Thrusts both his arms forward. Launches opponents diagonally upwards. ||6% (arms), 5% (arms tip)
|-
|{{SSBB|Samus}} ||Dashes using her jet boosters and hits the opponent with her left shoulder. Deals horizontal knockback. ||10% (clean), 6% (late)
|-
|{{SSBB|Sheik}} ||Dashes forward and swings both her arms apart. Good range and speed, can be used for dash attack canceling. ||7% (clean), 5% (late)
|-
|{{SSBB|Snake}} ||Does a somersault forward. Great knockback and moves Snake a great distance forward. Can be dash attack canceled. ||11%/9% (clean), 8%/6% (late)
|-
|{{SSBB|Sonic}} ||Curls into a ball to rush at any opponent in front of him. Very quick startup but has some endlag. ||6% (clean), 4% (late)
|-
|{{SSBB|Squirtle}} ||Turns around while jumping, hitting opponents with the back of its shell. Knocks opponents behind Squirtle if hitbox connects. ||9% (clean), 7% (late)
|-
|{{SSBB|Toon Link}} ||Slashes directly in front of himself while running forward. Deals diagonal knockback. ||10% (blade), 8% (tip)
|-
|{{SSBB|Wario}} ||Trips and falls flat on his face, sliding a small distance forward. Very fast startup but has considerable ending lag. Can be dash attack canceled. ||7% (clean), 5% (late)
|-
|{{SSBB|Wolf}} ||Does a back-flip, kicking forward. Only dash move that doesn't utilize forward momentum. The trajectory of the opponent depends upon the part of Wolf's body they collide with. ||9%
|-
|{{SSBB|Yoshi}} ||Rams forward with head. Good range, speed and knockback. ||9% (clean), 7% (late)
|-
|{{SSBB|Zelda}} ||Pushes forward with magical sparks tipping on her hands. Any foes caught in the sweetspot of the move will be zapped and knocked upwards. ||Clean: 12% (body), 9% (hands)<br/>Late: 8% (body), 7% (hands)
|-
|{{SSBB|Zero Suit Samus}} ||Does a sliding kick forward with her leg extended. Can [[lock]] if [[buffer]]ed right. ||7% (clean), 5% (late)
|}


===Stalled dash attack===
==List of dash attacks==
A '''stalled dash attack''' is essentially a dash attack that is performed at the last possible frame of the characters' running animation, similar to [[dash dancing]] in ''[[Melee]]''. The character will perform their dash attack while they appear to stand still instead of their basic [[neutral attack]]. This is most notable when used by Snake, Luigi, and Donkey Kong.
{| class="wikitable"
 
!Character!!Description
==Dash attacks in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''==
Most dash attacks in ''SSB4'' have high base knockback, but low knockback scaling. As such, most are useful for throwing the opponent off, but are ineffective KO tools for anything other than Sudden Death, Horde Battles in Special Orders, or other lightweight scenarios. Exceptions are listed below.
{|class="wikitable"
|-
!Character  
!Description  
!Damage
|-
|{{SSB4|Bayonetta}} ||Lunges toward the enemy with an extended gun. The Bullet Art version fires both guns in front of her. Based off of her Stiletto technique in her home series. ||10% (clean), 8% (late)
|-
|{{SSB4|Bowser}} ||Does a running dropkick. The move now has less lag, making it more versatile. ||12% (clean), 10% (late)
|-
|{{SSB4|Bowser Jr.}} ||The [[Junior Clown Car]] slashes multiple times forward with a Grinder. Harder for all hits to connect at higher percentages. ||1.5% (hits 1-5), 4% (hit 6)
|-
|{{SSB4|Captain Falcon}} ||Crashes into his opponent with his right shoulder forward. ||10% (clean), 6% (late)
|-
|{{SSB4|Cloud}} ||Slashes his opponent with an outward slash right his right arm, resembling bunting. ||11% (clean), 8% (late)
|-
|{{SSB4|Corrin}} ||Leaps forward and thrusts the Omega Yato while airborne, drilling into them multiple times. This resembles Corrin's child Kana's critical hit animation. ||2% (hits 1-5), 3% (final hit)
|-
| {{SSB4|Charizard}} ||Slides forwards and raises one leg for a sliding kick. ||11% (clean), 8% (late)
|-
|{{SSB4|Dark Pit}} ||Identical to Pit's. ||11%
|-
|{{SSB4|Diddy Kong}} ||Does a cartwheel from the ''Donkey Kong Country'' series, and ends it with a ground-slap with both hands. Only the last hit deals knockback. ||2% (hits 1-2), 3% (rhit 3)
|-
|{{SSB4|Donkey Kong}} ||Performs his trademark roll attack from ''Donkey Kong Country''. Deals less damage towards the end. ||10% (clean), 8% (late)
|-
|{{SSB4|Dr. Mario}} ||Identical to Mario's, except that it always sends foes straight up. ||8.96% (clean), 6.72% (late)
|-
|{{SSB4|Duck Hunt}} ||The dog slides forward, with the duck attacking by thrusting its beak. ||10% (clean), 7% (late)
|-
|{{SSB4|Falco}} ||Similar to Fox's, but is slightly slower and more damaging. ||9% (clean), 6% (late)
|-
|{{SSB4|Fox}} ||Jumps slightly off the ground and performs a running kick. ||6% (clean), 4% (late)
|-
|{{SSB4|Ganondorf}} ||Shoulder-charges at the opponent. Similar to Captain Falcon's, but much more damaging. Good KO move at high percentages. ||14% (clean), 10% (late)
|-
|{{SSB4|Greninja}} ||Does a running spin-kick with one leg. ||7%
|-
|{{SSB4|Ike}} ||Swings Ragnell upward after charging forward. Decent KO potential at high percentages. ||14% (clean tip), 11% (clean blade), 9% (late)
|-
|{{SSB4|Jigglypuff}} ||Jumps forward and does a quick headbutt. Decent knockback. Can overpower weak projectiles. ||12% (clean), 8% (late)
|-
|{{SSB4|King Dedede}} ||Trips and falls face-first into his opponent, akin to his move in early ''Kirby'' games. Slow start-up, but great knockback, capable of KOing at moderately low percentages if hit clean. Most powerful dash attack in the game. ||16% (clean), 13% (late)
|-
|{{SSB4|Kirby}} ||Does a spinning handstand, hitting with his feet extended, akin to the Yo-Yo dash move in ''Kirby Super Star''. Only the last hit deals knockback. ||1% (hits 1-5), 4% (hit 6)
|-
|{{SSB4|Link}} ||Link performs a leaping downward slash (his "Jump Attack" from ''Ocarina of Time''). Deals horizontal knockback when tipped and vertical knockback when hit close, and will KO at early damages. ||12% (base), 14% (tip)
|-
|{{SSB4|Little Mac}} ||Slams his left fist swiftly into the ground in an arc. Fast with good KO potential at an edge, although notorious for being one of the most punishable dash attacks against a shield due to skilled opponents being able to gimp Little Mac with aerials after a shield grab. ||10%
|-
|{{SSB4|Lucario}} ||Does a running jump kick. Damage and knockback scale up as Lucario takes damage, making it a good KO move if both players are heavily injured. ||{{AuraDamageSSB4|8}} (clean), {{AuraDamageSSB4|6}} (late)
|-
|{{SSB4|Lucas}} ||Charges forward and releases a PSI hexagon from his hand. Has a sourspot on his arm. ||13% (sweetspot), 9% (sourspot)
|-
|{{SSB4|Lucina}} ||Similar to Marth's, but damage is even throughout. ||9.975%
|-
|-
|{{SSB4|Luigi}} ||Runs forward, flailing his arms over his head repeatedly, "sissy fight" style. Only the last hit deals knockback. ||1% (hits 1-6), 2% (hit 7)
|[[Banjo]] & [[Kazooie]]||Banjo rolls forward to strike with his entire body.
|-
|-
|{{SSB4|Mario}} ||Does a sliding kick from ''[[Super Mario 64]]'', sending foes diagonally upward. Has a rather long duration. If it hits late, the opponent is sent backwards. ||8% (clean), 6% (late)
|[[Bayonetta]]||Lunges forward with her gun extended for a pistol whip.
|-
|-
|{{SSB4|Marth}} ||A quick upward sweeping diagonal slash. ||9% (body), 10% (blade), 12% (tip)
|[[Bowser]]||{{GameIcon|SSBM}}{{GameIcon|SSBB}} Lunges forward horns-first.<br/>{{GameIcon|SSB4}}{{GameIcon|SSBU}} Performs a running kick.
|-
|-
|{{SSB4|Mega Man}} ||Top Spin: Spins while moving forward, dealing multiple hits. Based on Top Man's weapon from ''Mega Man 3''. ||1% (hits 1-7), 3% (hit 8)
|[[Bowser Jr.]]||Leans back while deploying and attacking with a buzzsaw from the Junior Clown Car's mouth.
|-
|-
|{{SSB4|Meta Knight}} ||Does a swift flying kick, then lands on his feet. Possesses a disjointed hitbox, making it quite a safe approach option and combo starter. Deals vertical knockback. ||6% (body), 5% (foot)
|[[Byleth]]||Performs an outward running slash.
|-
|-
|{{SSB4|Mewtwo}} ||Extends its arm and summons dark energy while sliding. Large disjoint with the ability to combo off the late hitbox. ||Clean: 10% (sweetspot), 9% (sourspot)<br/>Late: 6% (sweetspot), 4% (sourspot)
|[[Captain Falcon]]||Performs a running shoulder tackle.
|-
|-
|{{SSB4|Mii Brawler}} ||Jumps and does a running kick forward. ||11% (clean), 6% (late)*
|[[Charizard]]||Performs a running kick.
|-
|-
|{{SSB4|Mii Gunner}} ||After a slight pause, performs a swinging punch with the arm cannon, blasting the enemy with flames. Good knockback. ||10%*
|[[Chrom]]||Performs a running inward slash.
|-
|-
|{{SSB4|Mii Swordfighter}} ||Lunges forward and stabs horizontally with their sword. ||10% (clean), 6% (late)*
|[[Cloud]]||Holds the Buster Sword diagonally and thrusts its edge forward with both hands for a running slash.
|-
|-
|{{SSB4|Mr. Game & Watch}} ||Slides his head along the ground while wearing a helmet. Has high ending lag, but the hitbox lasts a long duration, having [[sex kick]] properties. Originates from ''Helmet''. ||10% (clean), 6.5% (late)
|[[Corrin]]||Jumps forwards and spins in a missile-like fashion while twirling Omega Yato for multiple hits.
|-
|-
|{{SSB4|Ness}} ||Ness skids to a stop as he sends out three small bursts of PK energy ahead of him, all of which hit if Ness does this attack close enough. The first burst launches airborne opponents upwards. The last hit has notably long range. ||3-4% (hit 1 grounded), 7% (hit 1 aerial), 2% (hit 2), 4% (hit 3)
|[[Daisy]]||Shoves her hands forwards, then separates them for a second hit.
|-
|-
|{{SSB4|Olimar}} ||Does a quick cartwheel forward. ||7% (hit 1), 4% (hit 2)
|[[Dark Pit]]||Performs a running inward slash with his bow.
|-
|-
|{{SSB4|Pac-Man}} ||Transforms into his retro form and chomps at his opponent three times, while covering decent ground with little to no startup or endlag. The last hit deals stronger knockback than the first two hits, that deals weaker knockback. ||2% (hits 1-2), 5% (hit 3)
|[[Dark Samus]]||Floats while performing a running shoulder tackle.
|-
|-
|{{SSB4|Palutena}} ||Bashes the enemy with her shield. The shield can block attacks due to the Palutena having some intangibility frames. ||9% (clean), 5% (late)
|[[Diddy Kong]]||Performs a cartwheel leading into a downward double-handed slap.
|-
|-
|{{SSB4|Peach}} ||Pushes her hands forward, dealing magical damage at her palms. Only the last hit deals knockback. ||4% (hit 1), 6% (hit 2)
|[[Donkey Kong]]||{{GameIcon|SSB}}{{GameIcon|SSBM}}{{GameIcon|SSBB}} Performs a running kick.<br/>{{GameIcon|SSB4}}{{GameIcon|SSBU}} Rolls forwards to strike with his entire body.
|-
|-
|{{SSB4|Pikachu}} ||Does a running headbutt. It's a KO move at high percentages if it hits clean. ||10% (clean), 6% (late)
|[[Dr. Mario]]||Performs a low sliding kick.
|-
|-
|{{SSB4|Pit}} ||Dashes forward does a quick horizontal slash with his bow. ||11%
|[[Duck Hunt]]||The dog lowers his body and slides along the ground while the duck lunges forward with its beak.
|-
|-
|{{SSB4|R.O.B.}} ||Dashes forward and thrusts both his arms forward. ||7%
|[[Falco]]||Performs a running kick.
|-
|-
|{{SSB4|Robin}} ||Lunges forward and stabs with the Bronze Sword. High knockback makes it a good KO move at high percentages, although it carries risk due to its high ending lag. ||10% (clean), 6% (late)
|[[Fox]]||Performs a running kick.
|-
|-
|{{SSB4|Rosalina & Luma}} ||Rosalina: Dives downward and creates a cosmic dust that does a effect similar to a headbutt to the opponent from below.<br/>Luma: Performs a ramming attack.
|[[Ganondorf]]||Performs a running shoulder tackle.
Ideal for surprising opponents and can reposition Luma to make her advance in good distance.
||Rosalina: 3% (hit 1), 4% (hit 2)<br/>Luma: 3%
|-
|-
|{{SSB4|Roy}} ||Roy leaps forward briefly before dealing a low-angle horizontal slash to the left. Has good KO potential if sweetspotted. ||13% (sweetspot), 9% (sourspot)
|[[Greninja]]||Performs a low spinning kick out of its run.
|-
|-
|{{SSB4|Ryu}} ||Performs a leaping sidekick. Higher than average knockback. Based off of his original jumping medium and heavy kick in the ''Street Fighter Alpha/Zero'' games. ||12% (clean), 8% (late)
|[[Hero]]||Leaps up with his sword raised and then forcefully slashes down to the ground as he lands.
|-
|-
|{{SSB4|Samus}} ||Dashes using her jet boosters and hits the opponent with her left shoulder. Can KO at high percents As of [[1.1.5]], Samus can hit opponents at point-blank range. ||10% (clean), 6% (late)
|[[Ice Climbers]]||Swipe upward with their hammers.
|-
|-
|{{SSB4|Sheik}} ||Dashes forward and swings both her arms apart. Has good range and speed. ||6.5% (clean), 4.5% (late)
|[[Ike]]||Brings Ragnell behind him and then slashes it in front of himself into a forwards-pointing position.
|-
|-
|{{SSB4|Shulk}} ||Lunges and swings the Monado horizontally. Punishable on shield due to its ending lag, and should not be used excessively. ||11%
|[[Incineroar]]||Performs a leaping knee strike.
|-
|-
|{{SSB4|Sonic}} ||Curls up into a spiky ball and rolls a short distance before ending with a dropkick. Hits multiple times. Based on a failed/uncharged Rocket Accel from ''Sonic Heroes''. ||1% (hits 1-3), 3% (hit 4)
|[[Inkling]]||Throws a lunging elbow bash.
|-
|-
|{{SSB4|Toon Link}} ||Slashes directly in front of himself while running forward. Decent diagonal knockback. ||6% (arm), 8% (blade)
|[[Isabelle]]||Trips and drops a small pot, throwing it forward.
|-
|-
|{{SSB4|Villager}} ||Falls over and drops a pot forward, which flies a short distance and shatters on the ground. The pot can be reflected or pocketed, and can be thrown off cliffs similar to [[Timber]] and his/her [[side smash]]. ||10% (clean), 6% (late)
|[[Ivysaur]]||{{GameIcon|SSBB}} Falls prone on the ground into a sliding headbutt.<br/>{{GameIcon|SSBU}} Performs a running shoulder tackle.
|-
|-
|{{SSB4|Wario}} ||Quickly slams his face into the ground and skids. The late hit will send opponents backwards and trip them. ||7% (clean), 4% (late)
|[[Jigglypuff]]||Falls forward out of its run to strike with its head.
|-
|-
|{{SSB4|Wii Fit Trainer}} ||Does the Gate pose while sliding forward. Has a lingering hitbox. ||6%
|[[Joker]]||Throws an upwards kick, then transitions it into reverse back kick.
|-
|-
|{{SSB4|Yoshi}} ||Runs and does a flying kick with his left foot, then spins back into position. ||9% (clean), 6% (late)
|[[Kazuya]]||Performs a leaping sidekick.
|-
|-
|{{SSB4|Zelda}} ||Dashes forward and delivers a magical pulse with both arms ahead. A good KO move at an edge if the sweetspot hits. ||12% (clean sweetspot), 9% (clean sourspot), 6% (late)
|[[Ken]]||Performs a running kick.
|-
|-
|{{SSB4|Zero Suit Samus}} ||Dashes forward with her jet boots and strikes with the right knee, covering significant distance. ||8% (clean), 5% (late)
|[[King Dedede]]||Dramatically trips, then proceeds to slam his entire body onto the ground in front of himself.
|}
 
<nowiki>*</nowiki> This assumes the Mii's default height and weight.
 
==Dash attacks in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''==
{|class="wikitable"
!Character
!Description
!Damage
|-
|-
|{{SSBU|Bayonetta}} || ||
|[[King K. Rool]]||Leaps forward belly-first, attacking with his armor.
|-
|-
|{{SSBU|Bowser}} || ||
|[[Kirby]]||{{GameIcon|SSB}} Falls forward out of his run to strike with his head.<br/>{{GameIcon|SSBM}}{{GameIcon|SSBU}} Engulfs his body in a fireball and launches himself forward.<br/>{{GameIcon|SSBB}}{{GameIcon|SSB4}} Performs a sliding headspin.
|-
|-
|{{SSBU|Bowser Jr.}} || ||
|[[Link]]||{{GameIcon|SSB}} Performs a sliding stab.<br/>{{GameIcon|SSBM}}{{GameIcon|SSBB}} Slashes downward and outward.<br/>{{GameIcon|SSB4}}{{GameIcon|SSBU}} Leaps up with his sword raised and then forcefully slashes down to the ground as he lands.
|-
|-
|{{SSBU|Captain Falcon}} || ||
|[[Little Mac]]||Throws a downwards punch with a very wide arc.
|-
|-
|{{SSBU|Charizard}} || ||
|[[Lucario]]||Performs a running kick.
|-
|-
|{{SSBU|Chrom}} || ||
|[[Lucas]]||Briefly rears back, then thrusts a single palm thrust forwards with a PSI spark emanating from his hand.
|-
|-
|{{SSBU|Cloud}}|| ||
|[[Lucina]]||Performs a running outward slash.
|-
|-
|{{SSBU|Corrin}}|| ||
|[[Luigi]]||Throws a panicked series of punches in front of himself.
|-
|-
|{{SSBU|Daisy}}|| ||
|[[Mario]]||Performs a low sliding kick.
|-
|-
|{{SSBU|Dark Pit}} || ||
|[[Marth]]||Performs a running outward slash.
|-
|-
|{{SSBU|Dark Samus}} || ||
|[[Mega Man]]||Uses Top Man's Top Spin power, to spin around several times while forming a bladed tornado around himself.
|-
|-
|{{SSBU|Diddy Kong}} || ||
|[[Meta Knight]]||Performs a running kick.
|-
|-
|{{SSBU|Donkey Kong}} || ||
|[[Mewtwo]]||Thrusts its palms forwards with dark energy emanating from them.
|-
|-
|{{SSBU|Dr. Mario}} || ||
|[[Mii Brawler]]||Performs a running kick.
|-
|-
|{{SSBU|Duck Hunt}} || ||
|[[Mii Gunner]]||Leans far forwards and performs a leaning arm cannon punch accompanied by a burst of flame from it.
|-
|-
|{{SSBU|Falco}} || ||
|[[Mii Swordfighter]]||{{GameIcon|SSB4}} Leans forwards and stabs straight ahead.<br/>{{GameIcon|SSBU}} Performs an outward slash.
|-
|-
|{{SSBU|Fox}} || ||
|[[Min Min]]||Performs a running kick.
|-
|-
|{{SSBU|Ganondorf}} || ||
|[[Mr. Game & Watch]]||Equips a helmet, then performs a tackling headbutt with it.
|-
|-
|{{SSBU|Greninja}} || ||
|[[Mythra]]||Performs a running inwards slash.
|-
|-
|{{SSBU|Ike}} || ||
|[[Ness]]||{{GameIcon|SSB}} Performs a forward double palm thrust.<br/>{{GameIcon|SSBM}}{{GameIcon|SSBB}}{{GameIcon|SSB4}}{{GameIcon|SSBU}} Thrusts his hands forwards and releases three back-to-back PSI sparks from them.
|-
|-
|{{SSBU|Jigglypuff}} || ||
|[[Olimar]]||Performs a cartwheel, attacking with his whole body.
|-
|-
|{{SSBU|King Dedede}} || ||
|[[Pac-Man]]||Transforms into his wedge form and performs a set of bites while moving forwards.
|-
|-
|{{SSBU|Kirby}} || ||
|[[Palutena]]||Bashes her shield forward.
|-
|-
|{{SSBU|Link}} || ||
|[[Peach]]||{{GameIcon|SSBM}} Thrusts her hands forward.<br>{{GameIcon|SSBB}}{{GameIcon|SSB4}}{{GameIcon|SSBU}} Shoves her hands forward, then separates them for a second hit.
|-
|-
|{{SSBU|Little Mac}} || ||
|[[Pichu]]||Throws out a jumping headbutt.
|-
|-
|{{SSBU|Lucario}} || ||
|[[Pikachu]]||Throws out a jumping headbutt.
|-
|-
|{{SSBU|Lucas}} || ||
|[[Piranha Plant]]||Tackles forward with its pot.
|-
|-
|{{SSBU|Lucina}} || ||
|[[Pit]]||Performs a running inward slash with his bow.
|-
|-
|{{SSBU|Luigi}} || ||
|[[Pyra]]||Performs a running inwards slash.
|-
|-
|{{SSBU|Mario}} || ||
|[[R.O.B.]]||Swings his arms downwards in front of himself.
|-
|-
|{{SSBU|Marth}} || ||
|[[Richter]]||Twirls the Vampire Killer in a ring around his body while sliding forwards.
|-
|-
|{{SSBU|Mega Man}} || ||
|[[Ridley]]||Performs a lunging bite.
|-
|-
|{{SSBU|Meta Knight}} || ||
|[[Robin]]||Brace the Bronze Sword close to their body for a rigid forwards stab.
|-
|-
|{{SSBU|Mewtwo}} || ||
|[[Rosalina]] & [[Luma]]||''Rosalina:'' Thrusts her body forwards, then swings herself upwards in a floaty fashion.<br/>''Luma:'' Performs an upward-swinging tackle.
|-
|-
|{{SSBU|Mii Brawler}} || ||
|[[Roy]]||{{GameIcon|SSBM}} Performs a running outward slash.<br>{{GameIcon|SSB4}}{{GameIcon|SSBU}} Performs an inward horizontal slash.
|-
|-
|{{SSBU|Mii Gunner}} || ||
|[[Ryu]]||Performs a running kick.
|-
|-
|{{SSBU|Mii Swordfighter}} || ||  
|[[Samus]]||Performs a running shoulder tackle.
|-
|-
|{{SSBU|Mr. Game & Watch}} || ||
|[[Sephiroth]]||Thrusts his palm forward with dark energy emanating from it.
|-
|-
|{{SSBU|Ness}} || ||
|[[Sheik]]||Performs a simultaneous outwards knifehand swipe with both arms.
|-
|-
|{{SSBU|Olimar}} || ||
|[[Shulk]]||Slashes inwards with the Monado.
|-
|-
|{{SSBU|Pac-Man}} || ||
|[[Simon]]||Twirls the Vampire Killer in a ring around his body while sliding forwards.
|-
|-
|{{SSBU|Palutena}} || ||
|[[Snake]]||Performs a jumping-forwards somersault.
|-
|-
|{{SSBU|Peach}} || ||
|[[Sonic]]||{{GameIcon|SSBB}} Lunges forwards while curling into a ball.<br/>{{GameIcon|SSB4}} Lunges forwards while curling into a ball, then performs a flying kick for a final hit.<br/>{{GameIcon|SSBU}} Performs a running kick.
|-
|-
|{{SSBU|Pikachu}} || ||
|[[Sora]]||Slides forward and hits the opponent with his right foot.
|-
|-
|{{SSBU|Pit}} || ||
|[[Squirtle]]||{{GameIcon|SSBB}} Performs a jumping shell tackle.<br/>{{GameIcon|SSBU}} Uses its water wave to propel itself forward while kicking with both feet.
|-
|-
|{{SSBU|Piranha Plant}} || ||
|[[Steve]]||Performs a running pickaxe swing.
|-
|-
|{{SSBU|R.O.B.}} || ||
|[[Terry]]||Performs Power Charge, a running shoulder tackle attack that appears in his home series as one of his special moves.
|-
|-
|{{SSBU|Robin}} || ||
|[[Toon Link]]||Slashes downwards and outwards.
|-
|-
|{{SSBU|Rosalina & Luma}} || ||
|[[Villager]]||Trips and drops a small potted plant, throwing it forward.
|-
|-
|{{SSBU|Roy}} || ||
|[[Wario]]||{{GameIcon|SSBB}}{{GameIcon|SSB4}} Holds his arms up and trips forwards, striking with his fingers and head.<br/>{{GameIcon|SSBU}} Performs his iconic running shoulder tackle attack from his home series.
|-
|-
|{{SSBU|Ryu}} || ||
|[[Wii Fit Trainer]]||Assumes the Gate pose to perform a sliding arm strike.
|-
|-
|{{SSBU|Samus}} || ||
|[[Wolf]]||{{GameIcon|SSBB}} Performs a sudden backflipping kick.<br/>{{GameIcon|SSBU}} Throws a wide-angled forwards straight kick.
|-
|-
|{{SSBU|Sheik}} || ||
|[[Yoshi]]||{{GameIcon|SSB}}{{GameIcon|SSBM}}{{GameIcon|SSBB}} Headbutts forwards out of his run.<br/>{{GameIcon|SSB4}}{{GameIcon|SSBU}} Performs a running kick.
|-
|-
|{{SSBU|Shulk}} || ||
|[[Young Link]]||Slashes downwards and outwards.
|-
|-
|{{SSBU|Sonic}} || ||
|[[Zelda]]||Thrusts both of her palms forward with magic emitting from them.
|-
|-
|{{SSBU|Toon Link}} || ||
|[[Zero Suit Samus]]||{{GameIcon|SSBB}} Performs a running kick.<br/>{{GameIcon|SSB4}}{{GameIcon|SSBU}} Performs a jet-propelled flying knee strike.
|-
|{{SSBU|Villager}} || ||
|-
|{{SSBU|Wario}} || ||
|-
|{{SSBU|Wii Fit Trainer}} || ||
|-
|{{SSBU|Yoshi}} || ||
|-
|{{SSBU|Zelda}} || ||
|-
|{{SSBU|Zero Suit Samus}} || ||
|}
|}


==Notable dash attacks==
==Notable dash attacks==
*{{SSB|Luigi}}'s dash attack in the original ''Super Smash Bros.'' is the only one that hits multiple times. This trait is soon shared among {{SSBM|Ness}} by ''Melee'', {{SSBB|Kirby}} and {{SSBB|Diddy Kong}} by ''Brawl'', {{SSB4|Bowser Jr.}}, {{SSB4|Mega Man}}, {{SSB4|Sonic}}, {{SSB4|Pac-Man}}, and {{SSB4|Corrin}} by ''Smash 4'', and {{SSBU|Simon}} and {{SSBU|Richter}} by ''Ultimate''.
[[File:Roy's Melee Dash Attack.gif|right|thumb|{{SSBM|Roy}}'s dash attack in ''Melee'', showcasing its infamous hitbox.]]
*{{SSBM|Kirby}}'s dash attack in ''Melee'' is the only one that can go off edges.
*[[Roy]]'s dash attack in ''Melee'' is infamous for [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kht7deE4Zyw not hitting properly] because the hitboxes are active for the same amount of frames as [[Marth]] while being much slower. As a result, the move barely covers half of its swing animation, with most of the frames being active before Roy swings his sword. Roy gained a new dash attack in ''Smash 4'' onwards, fixing this issue and making its sweetspot significantly more powerful, at the cost of higher ending lag.
*In ''Melee'', {{SSBM|Mewtwo}}'s dash attack with battering items involves spinning the item in front of it, hitting opponents multiple times.
*[[Kirby]]'s dash attack, exclusively in ''Melee'', will carry him off of platforms during its use. All other dash attacks do not allow their users to leave the platform they are standing on, including the same attack in ''Ultimate''.
*{{SSBB|Falco}}, {{SSBB|Jigglypuff}}, {{SSBB|Link}}, {{SSBB|Sheik}}, {{SSBB|Snake}}, {{SSBB|Sonic}}, {{SSBB|Wario}}, and {{SSBB|Wolf}} all receive a great momentum boost when using a DACUS in ''Brawl''.
*[[Snake]]'s dash attack in ''Ultimate'' is one of the best dash attacks in the game due to its fast startup, arm [[intangibility]], high knockback, and ability to setup edgeguarding opportunities. It can KO opponents near the ledge at high percents and can easily launch opponents away from Snake even at low percents due to its high base knockback, giving Snake one of the best burst options in the game.  
*In ''Brawl'', {{SSBB|Pit}}'s dash attack with battering items hits opponents twice.
*[[Luigi]]'s dash attack has been infamously inconsistent throughout most of the series' lifespan. In ''64'' and ''Melee'', a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2sa25aojJDs developer oversight] unintentionally left it without a stronger finishing hit, making it extremely unsafe on hit. While this hitbox was fixed in ''Brawl'', it remained unsafe through the rest of the games due to its low shieldstun and high ending lag. ''Ultimate'' drastically buffed the move by considerably decreasing its ending lag, making its multihits connect much more reliably, and increasing its damage and knockback, granting it utility as a surprise finisher and making it significantly harder to punish on whiff.  
*King Dedede's dash attack is well known for its power and large hitbox duration. In ''Smash 4'', it is more powerful than a majority of smash attacks.
*[[Wolf]]'s dash attack in ''Brawl'' is the only one in the series to bring all the momentum from the dash to an instantaneous halt.
*Link's dash attack in ''Smash 4'' and ''Ultimate'' is similar to King Dedede's in that it has slow startup, but considerably high knockback especially when hitting with the tip, working as a reliable KO move at high percentages. Its animation is reminiscent of the Jump Attack used in several ''Zelda'' games, including ''Twilight Princess''.
*[[Diddy Kong]]'s dash attack in ''Brawl'' has its interruptibility come out immediately when the last hitbox ceases, giving it literally no ending lag and making it very difficult to punish. It can also be used to pick up [[Banana Peel|banana peels]], and possesses strong combo potential at a variety of percentages. All of this combined makes it one of Diddy Kong's best moves in ''Brawl''.
*Villager and Isabelle's dash attack is, so far, the only one that is a projectile, and thus the only one that can be reflected.
*While several attacks throughout the series grant brief [[intangibility]], [[Palutena]]'s dash attack is one of the very few attacks in the series (and the only dash attack) to grant outright [[invincibility]], protecting her extended arm due to the use of her shield.
*Mario's dash attack is based off the sliding kick from ''Super Mario 64'', but when he's holding an item, the animation is replaced with the slide tackle from that same game.
*Like many of his other attacks, [[King K. Rool]]'s dash attack utilizes his characteristic [[Belly Super Armor]] – in its case, for the entire duration his stomach is extended.
*{{SSB4|Meta Knight}}'s dash attack in ''Smash 4'' is famous for its speed, range, and follow-up potential. It can combo into up tilt, up smash, all aerials, [[Mach Tornado]], and [[Shuttle Loop]] at varying percents, with the most well-known combo involving multiple up aerials and finishing off with a high-altitude Shuttle Loop, KO'ing at low percents, and as a result the move is among the best combo-starters and is widely considered to be the best dash attack in the game.
*Prior to ''Smash 4'', [[Peach]], [[Zelda]], [[Pit]], and [[Mewtwo]] had unique dash attacks while holding battering items, which allowed them to hit twice in the case of the former three, while Mewtwo's hits several times.
*{{SSBU|Wario}}'s dash attack in ''Ultimate'' is his iconic Shoulder Tackle. Its high knockback combined with its startup being a mere 5 frames makes it one of Wario's most devastating tools, working as a combo starter on the late hit against tech chases and a powerful KO move on the early hit, especially when combined with the comboability of his down tilt.
*The dash attacks of [[Villager]] and [[Isabelle]] are the only ones that are projectiles.
 
*[[King Dedede]]'s dash attack is the strongest dash attack from ''Brawl'' onwards, being able to KO most characters at 75% from the center of Final Destination and being stronger than some of the cast's smash attacks. However, it comes out on frame 26 and has 62 frames of ending lag, which makes it the slowest dash attack in the series and effectively reserves it for hard reads and ledge-trapping scenarios.
==Trivia==
*[[Sephiroth]] and [[Sora]] are the only sword-users that do not use a sword for their dash attacks.
*[[Kirby]] has a different dash attack in the first three games, being the only character to hold this trait. However, Kirby's dash attack in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'' is visually the same as his dash attack in ''Brawl'', and in ''Ultimate'', it was changed back to his dash attack from ''Melee''.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
Image:Kirby DashAttack Melee.png|Kirby's dash attack in ''Melee''.
Kirby DashAttack Melee.png|Kirby's dash attack in ''Melee''.
Image:Fox_dashattack.jpg|{{SSBB|Fox}}'s dash attack in ''Brawl''.
MarioDashAttackSSBM.gif|{{SSBM|Mario}}'s dash attack in ''Melee''.
File:MarioDashAttackSSBM.gif|{{SSBM|Mario}}'s dash attack in ''Melee''.
Fox_dashattack.jpg|{{SSBB|Fox}}'s dash attack in ''Brawl''.
Brawl-Snake-DashAttack.gif|{{SSBB|Snake}}'s dash attack in ''Brawl''.
SSBUWebsiteLucario4.jpg|{{SSBU|Lucario}}'s dash attack in ''Ultimate''.
</gallery>
</gallery>


{{Attacks}}
{{Attacks}}
[[Category:Game controls]]
[[Category:Game controls]]
[[Category:Dash attacks]]
[[Category:Dash attacks|*]]
[[Category:Ground attacks]]
[[es:Ataque en carrera]]

Revision as of 18:25, March 2, 2024

A screenshot of Fox found from the Smash Bros. site http://www.smashbros.com/us/characters/fox.html here].
Fox's dash attack in Super Smash Bros. 4

A dash attack (ダッシュ攻撃) is an attack performed by pressing the attack button while dashing. Most dash attacks come out quickly and function as a character's primary burst option and approaching attack, but have noticeable ending lag and contain other properties that make them highly committal, making them very easy for wary opponents to punish (particularly using a shield grab).

Prior to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, many dash attacks could be used for cross-ups due to a large amount of momentum inherited from the prior dash. Although Ultimate's reworking of jostle mechanics makes most grounded moves either more difficult or impossible to cross-up, there are still multiple dash attacks with this property.

If the grab button or either of the shield buttons are pressed repeatedly right after attempting a dash attack, the attack will be canceled and turned into a boost grab. Similarly, in Brawl, many dash attacks can be interrupted by performing an up smash in a technique labeled the dash attack canceled up smash (DACUS) to provide a large boost of momentum. Certain dash attacks are fast enough to hit before the up smash comes out, allowing for a Gatling Combo.

List of dash attacks

Character Description
Banjo & Kazooie Banjo rolls forward to strike with his entire body.
Bayonetta Lunges forward with her gun extended for a pistol whip.
Bowser Super Smash Bros. MeleeSuper Smash Bros. Brawl Lunges forward horns-first.
Super Smash Bros. 4Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Performs a running kick.
Bowser Jr. Leans back while deploying and attacking with a buzzsaw from the Junior Clown Car's mouth.
Byleth Performs an outward running slash.
Captain Falcon Performs a running shoulder tackle.
Charizard Performs a running kick.
Chrom Performs a running inward slash.
Cloud Holds the Buster Sword diagonally and thrusts its edge forward with both hands for a running slash.
Corrin Jumps forwards and spins in a missile-like fashion while twirling Omega Yato for multiple hits.
Daisy Shoves her hands forwards, then separates them for a second hit.
Dark Pit Performs a running inward slash with his bow.
Dark Samus Floats while performing a running shoulder tackle.
Diddy Kong Performs a cartwheel leading into a downward double-handed slap.
Donkey Kong Super Smash Bros.Super Smash Bros. MeleeSuper Smash Bros. Brawl Performs a running kick.
Super Smash Bros. 4Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Rolls forwards to strike with his entire body.
Dr. Mario Performs a low sliding kick.
Duck Hunt The dog lowers his body and slides along the ground while the duck lunges forward with its beak.
Falco Performs a running kick.
Fox Performs a running kick.
Ganondorf Performs a running shoulder tackle.
Greninja Performs a low spinning kick out of its run.
Hero Leaps up with his sword raised and then forcefully slashes down to the ground as he lands.
Ice Climbers Swipe upward with their hammers.
Ike Brings Ragnell behind him and then slashes it in front of himself into a forwards-pointing position.
Incineroar Performs a leaping knee strike.
Inkling Throws a lunging elbow bash.
Isabelle Trips and drops a small pot, throwing it forward.
Ivysaur Super Smash Bros. Brawl Falls prone on the ground into a sliding headbutt.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Performs a running shoulder tackle.
Jigglypuff Falls forward out of its run to strike with its head.
Joker Throws an upwards kick, then transitions it into reverse back kick.
Kazuya Performs a leaping sidekick.
Ken Performs a running kick.
King Dedede Dramatically trips, then proceeds to slam his entire body onto the ground in front of himself.
King K. Rool Leaps forward belly-first, attacking with his armor.
Kirby Super Smash Bros. Falls forward out of his run to strike with his head.
Super Smash Bros. MeleeSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate Engulfs his body in a fireball and launches himself forward.
Super Smash Bros. BrawlSuper Smash Bros. 4 Performs a sliding headspin.
Link Super Smash Bros. Performs a sliding stab.
Super Smash Bros. MeleeSuper Smash Bros. Brawl Slashes downward and outward.
Super Smash Bros. 4Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Leaps up with his sword raised and then forcefully slashes down to the ground as he lands.
Little Mac Throws a downwards punch with a very wide arc.
Lucario Performs a running kick.
Lucas Briefly rears back, then thrusts a single palm thrust forwards with a PSI spark emanating from his hand.
Lucina Performs a running outward slash.
Luigi Throws a panicked series of punches in front of himself.
Mario Performs a low sliding kick.
Marth Performs a running outward slash.
Mega Man Uses Top Man's Top Spin power, to spin around several times while forming a bladed tornado around himself.
Meta Knight Performs a running kick.
Mewtwo Thrusts its palms forwards with dark energy emanating from them.
Mii Brawler Performs a running kick.
Mii Gunner Leans far forwards and performs a leaning arm cannon punch accompanied by a burst of flame from it.
Mii Swordfighter Super Smash Bros. 4 Leans forwards and stabs straight ahead.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Performs an outward slash.
Min Min Performs a running kick.
Mr. Game & Watch Equips a helmet, then performs a tackling headbutt with it.
Mythra Performs a running inwards slash.
Ness Super Smash Bros. Performs a forward double palm thrust.
Super Smash Bros. MeleeSuper Smash Bros. BrawlSuper Smash Bros. 4Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Thrusts his hands forwards and releases three back-to-back PSI sparks from them.
Olimar Performs a cartwheel, attacking with his whole body.
Pac-Man Transforms into his wedge form and performs a set of bites while moving forwards.
Palutena Bashes her shield forward.
Peach Super Smash Bros. Melee Thrusts her hands forward.
Super Smash Bros. BrawlSuper Smash Bros. 4Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Shoves her hands forward, then separates them for a second hit.
Pichu Throws out a jumping headbutt.
Pikachu Throws out a jumping headbutt.
Piranha Plant Tackles forward with its pot.
Pit Performs a running inward slash with his bow.
Pyra Performs a running inwards slash.
R.O.B. Swings his arms downwards in front of himself.
Richter Twirls the Vampire Killer in a ring around his body while sliding forwards.
Ridley Performs a lunging bite.
Robin Brace the Bronze Sword close to their body for a rigid forwards stab.
Rosalina & Luma Rosalina: Thrusts her body forwards, then swings herself upwards in a floaty fashion.
Luma: Performs an upward-swinging tackle.
Roy Super Smash Bros. Melee Performs a running outward slash.
Super Smash Bros. 4Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Performs an inward horizontal slash.
Ryu Performs a running kick.
Samus Performs a running shoulder tackle.
Sephiroth Thrusts his palm forward with dark energy emanating from it.
Sheik Performs a simultaneous outwards knifehand swipe with both arms.
Shulk Slashes inwards with the Monado.
Simon Twirls the Vampire Killer in a ring around his body while sliding forwards.
Snake Performs a jumping-forwards somersault.
Sonic Super Smash Bros. Brawl Lunges forwards while curling into a ball.
Super Smash Bros. 4 Lunges forwards while curling into a ball, then performs a flying kick for a final hit.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Performs a running kick.
Sora Slides forward and hits the opponent with his right foot.
Squirtle Super Smash Bros. Brawl Performs a jumping shell tackle.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Uses its water wave to propel itself forward while kicking with both feet.
Steve Performs a running pickaxe swing.
Terry Performs Power Charge, a running shoulder tackle attack that appears in his home series as one of his special moves.
Toon Link Slashes downwards and outwards.
Villager Trips and drops a small potted plant, throwing it forward.
Wario Super Smash Bros. BrawlSuper Smash Bros. 4 Holds his arms up and trips forwards, striking with his fingers and head.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Performs his iconic running shoulder tackle attack from his home series.
Wii Fit Trainer Assumes the Gate pose to perform a sliding arm strike.
Wolf Super Smash Bros. Brawl Performs a sudden backflipping kick.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Throws a wide-angled forwards straight kick.
Yoshi Super Smash Bros.Super Smash Bros. MeleeSuper Smash Bros. Brawl Headbutts forwards out of his run.
Super Smash Bros. 4Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Performs a running kick.
Young Link Slashes downwards and outwards.
Zelda Thrusts both of her palms forward with magic emitting from them.
Zero Suit Samus Super Smash Bros. Brawl Performs a running kick.
Super Smash Bros. 4Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Performs a jet-propelled flying knee strike.

Notable dash attacks

Roy's dash attack in Melee, showcasing its infamous hitbox.
  • Roy's dash attack in Melee is infamous for not hitting properly because the hitboxes are active for the same amount of frames as Marth while being much slower. As a result, the move barely covers half of its swing animation, with most of the frames being active before Roy swings his sword. Roy gained a new dash attack in Smash 4 onwards, fixing this issue and making its sweetspot significantly more powerful, at the cost of higher ending lag.
  • Kirby's dash attack, exclusively in Melee, will carry him off of platforms during its use. All other dash attacks do not allow their users to leave the platform they are standing on, including the same attack in Ultimate.
  • Snake's dash attack in Ultimate is one of the best dash attacks in the game due to its fast startup, arm intangibility, high knockback, and ability to setup edgeguarding opportunities. It can KO opponents near the ledge at high percents and can easily launch opponents away from Snake even at low percents due to its high base knockback, giving Snake one of the best burst options in the game.
  • Luigi's dash attack has been infamously inconsistent throughout most of the series' lifespan. In 64 and Melee, a developer oversight unintentionally left it without a stronger finishing hit, making it extremely unsafe on hit. While this hitbox was fixed in Brawl, it remained unsafe through the rest of the games due to its low shieldstun and high ending lag. Ultimate drastically buffed the move by considerably decreasing its ending lag, making its multihits connect much more reliably, and increasing its damage and knockback, granting it utility as a surprise finisher and making it significantly harder to punish on whiff.
  • Wolf's dash attack in Brawl is the only one in the series to bring all the momentum from the dash to an instantaneous halt.
  • Diddy Kong's dash attack in Brawl has its interruptibility come out immediately when the last hitbox ceases, giving it literally no ending lag and making it very difficult to punish. It can also be used to pick up banana peels, and possesses strong combo potential at a variety of percentages. All of this combined makes it one of Diddy Kong's best moves in Brawl.
  • While several attacks throughout the series grant brief intangibility, Palutena's dash attack is one of the very few attacks in the series (and the only dash attack) to grant outright invincibility, protecting her extended arm due to the use of her shield.
  • Like many of his other attacks, King K. Rool's dash attack utilizes his characteristic Belly Super Armor – in its case, for the entire duration his stomach is extended.
  • Prior to Smash 4, Peach, Zelda, Pit, and Mewtwo had unique dash attacks while holding battering items, which allowed them to hit twice in the case of the former three, while Mewtwo's hits several times.
  • The dash attacks of Villager and Isabelle are the only ones that are projectiles.
  • King Dedede's dash attack is the strongest dash attack from Brawl onwards, being able to KO most characters at 75% from the center of Final Destination and being stronger than some of the cast's smash attacks. However, it comes out on frame 26 and has 62 frames of ending lag, which makes it the slowest dash attack in the series and effectively reserves it for hard reads and ledge-trapping scenarios.
  • Sephiroth and Sora are the only sword-users that do not use a sword for their dash attacks.

Gallery

  • Kirby's dash attack in Melee.

    Kirby's dash attack in Melee.

  • Mario's dash attack in Melee.

    Mario's dash attack in Melee.

  • Fox's dash attack in Brawl.

    Fox's dash attack in Brawl.

  • Snake's dash attack in Brawl.

    Snake's dash attack in Brawl.

  • Lucario's dash attack in Ultimate.

    Lucario's dash attack in Ultimate.


v • d • e
Attacks in the Super Smash Bros. series
Standard ground attacks Neutral attack · Dash attack
Tilt attacks Forward tilt · Up tilt · Down tilt · Crouching attack
Smash attacks Forward smash · Up smash · Down smash
Aerial attacks Neutral aerial · Forward aerial · Back aerial · Up aerial · Down aerial · Grab aerial · Glide attack
Throws Grab · Pummel · Forward throw · Back throw · Up throw · Down throw
Get-up attacks Floor attack · Edge attack
Special moves Neutral special move · Side special move · Up special move · Down special move · Command-input move · Final Smash
Retrieved from "https://www.ssbwiki.com/index.php?title=Dash_attack&oldid=1878987"