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[[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. Another less common way to perform dash attacks is to tilt the [[C-Stick]] down (''Brawl'' and ''SSB4'' only) or forward with it set to either Smash or Tilt 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, but have noticeable [[ending lag]], 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-up]]s due to the large amount of momentum inherited from the prior dash.


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.
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]]. 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]].


==Dash attacks in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''==
==List of dash attacks==
{|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"
{|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)
! Character !! Description
|-
|-
|{{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)
|[[Banjo]] & [[Kazooie]]||''unknown''
|-
|-
|{{SSBB|Charizard}} ||Slides forwards and raises one leg for a sliding kick. Has considerable ending lag. ||11% (clean), 9% (late)
|[[Bayonetta]]||Lunges forwards with her gun extended for a pistol whip.
|-
|-
|{{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)
|[[Bowser]]||{{GameIcon|SSBM}}{{GameIcon|SSBB}} Lunges forwards horns-first.<br/>{{GameIcon|SSB4}}{{GameIcon|SSBU}} Throws a dashing side kick.
|-
|-
|{{SSBB|Donkey Kong}} ||Skids to a halt while doing a side-kick. Has considerable ending lag. ||11% (clean), 9% (late)
|[[Bowser Jr.]]||Leans back while deploying and attacking with a buzz saw from the Koopa Clown Car's mouth
|-
|-
|{{SSBB|Falco}} ||Similar to Fox's dash attack but deals more damage. Can be canceled into an up smash.||9% (clean), 6% (late)
|[[Captain Falcon]]||Shoulder tackles forwards.
|-
|-
|{{SSBB|Fox}} ||Jumps slightly off the ground and performs a running kick. Has good comboing potential. ||7% (clean), 5% (late)
|[[Charizard]]||Throws a sliding straight kick.
|-
|-
|{{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)
|[[Chrom]]||Slashes inwards in reverse grip.
|-
|-
|{{SSBB|Ice Climbers}} ||Leaps forward and swings their hammers in front of themselves. ||6% (leader), 4% (partner)
|[[Cloud]]||Holds the Buster Sword diagonally and thrusts its edge forwards with both hands.
|-
|-
|{{SSBB|Ike}} ||Swings Ragnell upward after charging forward. Launches opponents upward if they hit Ike. Great range. ||7% (blade), 8% (tip)
|[[Corrin]]||Jumps forwards and spins in a missile-like fashion while twirling Omega Yato for multiple hits.
|-
|-
|{{SSBB|Ivysaur}} ||Slides along the ground, headbutting foes. Good power, can KO around 100% on lighter characters. ||12% (clean), 10% (late)
|[[Daisy]]||Shoves her hands forwards, then separates them for a second hit.
|-
|-
|{{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)
|[[Dark Pit]]||Slashes downwards and inwards with his bow out of his dash.
|-
|-
|{{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)
|[[Dark Samus]]||Floats forwards to tackle with her upper 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)
|[[Diddy Kong]]||Performs a cartwheel leading into a downwards double-handed slap.
|-
|-
|{{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)
|[[Donkey Kong]]||{{GameIcon|SSB}}{{GameIcon|SSBM}}{{GameIcon|SSBB}} Slides forwards with his foot extended for a straight kick.<br/>{{GameIcon|SSB4}}{{GameIcon|SSBU}} Rolls forwards to strike with his entire body.
|-
|-
|{{SSBB|Lucario}} ||Does a running jump kick. Aura is not involved in this attack. ||10% (clean), 7% (late)
|[[Dr. Mario]]||Performs a low sliding kick.
|-
|-
|{{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)
|[[Duck Hunt]]||The dog lowers his body and slides along the ground while the duck lunges forwards with its beak.
|-
|-
|{{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)
|[[Falco]]||Throws a simple flying kick.
|-
|-
|{{SSBB|Mario}} ||Does a sliding kick from ''Super Mario 64'', sending foes diagonally upwards. Has a rather long duration. ||9% (clean), 7% (late)
|[[Fox]]||Throws a simple flying kick.
|-
|-
|{{SSBB|Marth}} ||A quick upward sweeping diagonal slash. Decent range, but has some startup. ||9% (body), 10% (blade), 12% (tip)
|[[Ganondorf]]||Shoulder tackles forwards.
|-
|-
|{{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%
|[[Greninja]]||Performs a low spinning kick out of its run.
|-
|-
|{{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%
|[[Hero]]||''unknown''
|-
|-
|{{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)
|[[Ice Climbers]]||Swipe upwards with their hammers.
|-
|-
|{{SSBB|Olimar}} ||Does a forward cartwheel. Has vertical knockback. ||7% (hit 1), 4% (hit 2)
|[[Ike]]||Brings Ragnell behind him and then slashes it in front of himself into a forwards-pointing position.
|-
|-
|{{SSBB|Peach}} ||Strikes with both arms extended forward, then quickly spreads her arms out. Deals two hits. ||4% (hit 1), 4% (hit 2)
|[[Incineroar]]||Performs a leaping knee strike.
|-
|-
|{{SSBB|Pikachu}} ||Does a running headbutt. Good knockback but has considerable ending lag. ||7%
|[[Inkling]]||Throws a lunging elbow bash.
|-
|-
|{{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)
|[[Isabelle]]||Trips and drops a small pot, throwing it forwards.
|-
|-
|{{SSBB|R.O.B.}} ||Thrusts both his arms forward. Launches opponents diagonally upwards. ||6% (arms), 5% (arms tip)
|[[Ivysaur]]||{{GameIcon|SSBB}} Falls prone on the ground into a sliding headbutt.<br/>{{GameIcon|SSBU}} Shoulder tackles forwards.
|-
|-
|{{SSBB|Samus}} ||Dashes using her jet boosters and hits the opponent with her left shoulder. Deals horizontal knockback. ||10% (clean), 6% (late)
|[[Jigglypuff]]||Falls forwards out of its run to strike with its head.
|-
|-
|{{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)
|[[Joker]]||Throws an upwards kick, then transitions it into a reverse back kick.
|-
|-
|{{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)
|[[Ken]]||Performs a flying toe kick.
|-
|-
|{{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)
|[[King Dedede]]||Dramatically trips, then slams his entire body onto the ground in front of himself.
|-
|-
|{{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)
|[[King K. Rool]]||Leaps forwards belly-first, attacking with his armor.
|-
|-
|{{SSBB|Toon Link}} ||Slashes directly in front of himself while running forward. Deals diagonal knockback. ||10% (blade), 8% (tip)
|[[Kirby]]||{{GameIcon|SSB}} Falls forwards out of his run to strike with his head.<br/>{{GameIcon|SSBM}}{{GameIcon|SSBU}} Engulfs his body in a fireball and launches himself forwards.<br/>{{GameIcon|SSBB}}{{GameIcon|SSB4}} Performs a sliding series of spinning kicks out of a handstand.
|-
|-
|{{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)
|[[Link]]||{{GameIcon|SSB}}{{GameIcon|SSBM}}{{GameIcon|SSBB}} Slashes downwards and outwards.<br/>{{GameIcon|SSB4}}{{GameIcon|SSBU}} Leaps up with his sword raised and then forcefully slashes down to the ground as he lands.
|-
|-
|{{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%
|[[Little Mac]]||Throws a downwards punch with a very wide arc.
|-
|-
|{{SSBB|Yoshi}} ||Rams forward with head. Good range, speed and knockback. ||9% (clean), 7% (late)
|[[Lucario]]||Performs a flying kick.
|-
|-
|{{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)
|[[Lucas]]||Briefly rears back, then thrusts a single palm thrust forwards with a PSI spark emanating from his hand.
|-
|-
|{{SSBB|Zero Suit Samus}} ||Does a sliding kick forward with her leg extended. Can [[lock]] if [[buffer]]ed right. ||7% (clean), 5% (late)
|[[Lucina]]||Slashes horizontally outwards and slightly upwards.
|}
 
===Stalled dash attack===
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.
 
==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
|[[Luigi]]||Throws a panicked series of slaps in front of himself.
!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)
|[[Mario]]||Performs a low sliding kick.
|-
|-
|{{SSB4|Bowser}} ||Does a running dropkick. The move now has less lag, making it more versatile. ||12% (clean), 10% (late)
|[[Marth]]||Slashes horizontally outwards and slightly upwards.
|-
|-
|{{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)
|[[Mega Man]]||Spins around several times while forming a bladed tornado around himself.
|-
|-
|{{SSB4|Captain Falcon}} ||Crashes into his opponent with his right shoulder forward. ||10% (clean), 6% (late)
|[[Meta Knight]]||Performs a jumping forwards kick.
|-
|-
|{{SSB4|Cloud}} ||Slashes his opponent with an outward slash right his right arm, resembling bunting. ||11% (clean), 8% (late)
|[[Mewtwo]]||Thrusts its palms forwards with dark energy emanating from them.
|-
|-
|{{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)
|[[Mii Brawler]]||Performs a basic flying kick.
|-
|-
| {{SSB4|Charizard}} ||Slides forwards and raises one leg for a sliding kick. ||11% (clean), 8% (late)
|[[Mii Gunner]]||Leans far forwards and performs a leaning arm cannon punch accompanied by a burst of flame from it.
|-
|-
|{{SSB4|Dark Pit}} ||Identical to Pit's. ||11%
|[[Mii Swordfighter]]||{{GameIcon|SSB4}} Leans forwards and stabs straight ahead.<br/>{{GameIcon|SSBU}} Performs a braking outwards slash.
|-
|-
|{{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)
|[[Mr. Game & Watch]]||Equips a helmet, then performs a tackling headbutt with it.
|-
|-
|{{SSB4|Donkey Kong}} ||Performs his trademark roll attack from ''Donkey Kong Country''. Deals less damage towards the end. ||10% (clean), 8% (late)
|[[Ness]]||{{GameIcon|SSB}} Performs a forwards 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.
|-
|-
|{{SSB4|Dr. Mario}} ||Identical to Mario's, except that it always sends foes straight up. ||8.96% (clean), 6.72% (late)
|[[Olimar]]||Performs a cartwheel, attacking with his whole body.
|-
|-
|{{SSB4|Duck Hunt}} ||The dog slides forward, with the duck attacking by thrusting its beak. ||10% (clean), 7% (late)
|[[Pac-Man]]||Transforms into his wedge form and performs a set of bites while moving forwards.
|-
|-
|{{SSB4|Falco}} ||Similar to Fox's, but is slightly slower and more damaging. ||9% (clean), 6% (late)
|[[Palutena]]||Bashes her shield forwards.
|-
|-
|{{SSB4|Fox}} ||Jumps slightly off the ground and performs a running kick. ||6% (clean), 4% (late)
|[[Peach]]||Shoves her hands forwards, then separates them for a second hit.
|-
|-
|{{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)
|[[Pichu]]||Throws out a jumping headbutt.
|-
|-
|{{SSB4|Greninja}} ||Does a running spin-kick with one leg. ||7%
|[[Pikachu]]||Throws out a jumping headbutt.
|-
|-
|{{SSB4|Ike}} ||Swings Ragnell upward after charging forward. Decent KO potential at high percentages. ||14% (clean tip), 11% (clean blade), 9% (late)
|[[Piranha Plant]]||Tackles forwards with its pot.
|-
|-
|{{SSB4|Jigglypuff}} ||Jumps forward and does a quick headbutt. Decent knockback. Can overpower weak projectiles. ||12% (clean), 8% (late)
|[[Pit]]||Slashes downwards and inwards with his bow out of his dash.
|-
|-
|{{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)
|[[R.O.B.]]||Swings his arms downwards in front of himself.
|-
|-
|{{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)
|[[Richter]]||Twirls the Vampire Killer in a ring around his body while sliding forwards.
|-
|-
|{{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)
|[[Ridley]]||Performs a lunging bite.
|-
|-
|{{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%
|[[Robin]]||Brace the Bronze Sword close to their body for a rigid forwards stab.
|-
|-
|{{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)
|[[Rosalina]] & [[Luma]]||''Rosalina:'' Thrusts her body forwards, then swings herself upwards in a floaty fashion.<br/>''Luma:'' Performs an upwards-swinging tackle.
|-
|-
|{{SSB4|Lucas}} ||Charges forward and releases a PSI hexagon from his hand. Has a sourspot on his arm. ||13% (sweetspot), 9% (sourspot)
|[[Roy]]||Slashes inwards in reverse grip.
|-
|-
|{{SSB4|Lucina}} ||Similar to Marth's, but damage is even throughout. ||9.975%
|[[Ryu]]||Performs a flying toe kick.
|-
|-
|{{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)
|[[Samus]]||Shoulder tackles forwards.
|-
|-
|{{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)
|[[Sheik]]||Performs a simultaneous outwards knifehand swipe with both arms.
|-
|-
|{{SSB4|Marth}} ||A quick upward sweeping diagonal slash. ||9% (body), 10% (blade), 12% (tip)
|[[Shulk]]||Slashes inwards with the
|-
|-
|{{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)
|[[Simon]]||Twirls the Vampire Killer in a ring around his body while sliding forwards.
|-
|-
|{{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)
|[[Snake]]||Performs a jumping-forwards somersault.
|-
|-
|{{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)
|[[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 flying kick.
|-
|-
|{{SSB4|Mii Brawler}} ||Jumps and does a running kick forward. ||11% (clean), 6% (late)*
|[[Squirtle]]||{{GameIcon|SSBB}} Performs a jumping shell tackle.<br/>{{GameIcon|SSBU}} Uses its water wave to propel itself forward while kicking with both feet.
|-
|-
|{{SSB4|Mii Gunner}} ||After a slight pause, performs a swinging punch with the arm cannon, blasting the enemy with flames. Good knockback. ||10%*
|[[Toon Link]]||Slashes downwards and outwards.
|-
|-
|{{SSB4|Mii Swordfighter}} ||Lunges forward and stabs horizontally with their sword. ||10% (clean), 6% (late)*
|[[Villager]]||Trips and drops a small potted plant, throwing it forwards.
|-
|-
|{{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)
|[[Wario]]||{{GameIcon|SSBB}}{{GameIcon|SSB4}} Holds his arms up and trips forwards, striking with his fingers and head.<br/>{{GameIcon|SSBU}} Performs a dashing shoulder tackle.
|-
|-
|{{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)
|[[Wii Fit Trainer]]||Assumes the Gate pose to perform a sliding arm strike.
|-
|-
|{{SSB4|Olimar}} ||Does a quick cartwheel forward. ||7% (hit 1), 4% (hit 2)
|[[Wolf]]||{{GameIcon|SSBB}} Performs a sudden backflipping kick.<br/>{{GameIcon|SSBU}} Throws a wide-angled forwards straight kick.
|-
|-
|{{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)
|[[Yoshi]]||{{GameIcon|SSB}}{{GameIcon|SSBM}}{{GameIcon|SSBB}} Headbutts forwards out of his run.<br/>{{GameIcon|SSB4}}{{GameIcon|SSBU}} Throws a leaping side kick.
|-
|-
|{{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)
|[[Young Link]]||Slashes downwards and outwards.
|-
|-
|{{SSB4|Peach}} ||Pushes her hands forward, dealing magical damage at her palms. Only the last hit deals knockback. ||4% (hit 1), 6% (hit 2)
|[[Zelda]]||Thrusts both of her palms forward with magic emitting from them.
|-
|-
|{{SSB4|Pikachu}} ||Does a running headbutt. It's a KO move at high percentages if it hits clean. ||10% (clean), 6% (late)
|[[Zero Suit Samus]]||{{GameIcon|SSBB}} Throws a flying kick.<br/>{{GameIcon|SSB4}}{{GameIcon|SSBU}} Performs a jet-propelled flying knee strike.
|-
|{{SSB4|Pit}} ||Dashes forward does a quick horizontal slash with his bow. ||11%
|-
|{{SSB4|R.O.B.}} ||Dashes forward and thrusts both his arms forward. ||7%
|-
|{{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)
|-
|{{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.
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)
|-
|{{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)
|-
|{{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)
|-
|{{SSB4|Sheik}} ||Dashes forward and swings both her arms apart. Has good range and speed. ||6.5% (clean), 4.5% (late)
|-
|{{SSB4|Shulk}} ||Lunges and swings the Monado horizontally. Punishable on shield due to its ending lag, and should not be used excessively. ||11%
|-
|{{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)
|-
|{{SSB4|Toon Link}} ||Slashes directly in front of himself while running forward. Decent diagonal knockback. ||6% (arm), 8% (blade)
|-
|{{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)
|-
|{{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)
|-
|{{SSB4|Wii Fit Trainer}} ||Does the Gate pose while sliding forward. Has a lingering hitbox. ||6%
|-
|{{SSB4|Yoshi}} ||Runs and does a flying kick with his left foot, then spins back into position. ||9% (clean), 6% (late)
|-
|{{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)
|-
|{{SSB4|Zero Suit Samus}} ||Dashes forward with her jet boots and strikes with the right knee, covering significant distance. ||8% (clean), 5% (late)
|}
 
<nowiki>*</nowiki> This assumes the Mii's default height and weight.
 
==Dash attacks in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''==
{|class="wikitable"
!Character
!Description
!Damage
|-
|{{SSBU|Banjo & Kazooie}} ||N/A ||N/A
|-
|{{SSBU|Bayonetta}} || ||10% (early), 8% (late)
|-
|{{SSBU|Bowser}} || ||12% (clean), 10% (late)
|-
|{{SSBU|Bowser Jr.}} || ||1.8% (hits 1-5), 4% (hit 6)
|-
|{{SSBU|Captain Falcon}} || ||10% (clean), 6% (late)
|-
|{{SSBU|Charizard}} || ||13% (clean), 10% (late)
|-
|{{SSBU|Chrom}} ||Similar to Roy's, but it deals consistent damage across the entire blade.||12%
|-
|{{SSBU|Cloud}}|| ||11% (clean), 8% (late)
|-
|{{SSBU|Corrin}}|| ||2% (hits 1-5), 3% (hit 6)
|-
|{{SSBU|Daisy}}||Identical to Peach's, but it has flower effects instead of heart ones.||4% (hit 1), 6% (hit 2)
|-
|{{SSBU|Dark Pit}} ||Identical to Pit's.||11%
|-
|{{SSBU|Dark Samus}} ||Identical to Samus's, but it has an altered animation where Dark Samus hovers in midair.||7% (early), 10% (clean), 6% (late)
|-
|{{SSBU|Diddy Kong}} || ||2% (hits 1 and 2), 3% (hit 3)
|-
|{{SSBU|Donkey Kong}} ||Performs his roll attack from ''Donkey Kong Country''. Does less damage when it hits late.||12% (clean), 9% (late)
|-
|{{SSBU|Dr. Mario}} ||Similar to Mario's, but it sends opponents directly upward instead, enabling him to setup aerial combos with the move.||11.5% (clean), 7% (late)
|-
|{{SSBU|Duck Hunt}} || ||10% (clean), 7% (late)
|-
|{{SSBU|Falco}} || ||16% (clean), 12% (late)
|-
|{{SSBU|Fox}} ||Jumps slightly off the ground and does a running kick.||6% (clean), 4% (late)
|-
|{{SSBU|Ganondorf}} || ||15% (clean), 11% (late)
|-
|{{SSBU|Greninja}} || ||8%
|-
|{{SSBU|Hero}} ||N/A ||N/A
|-
|{{SSBU|Ice Climbers}} || ||6% (leader), 4.5% (partner)
|-
|{{SSBU|Ike}} || ||14% (clean, body), 11% (clean, blade), 9% (late)
|-
|{{SSBU|Incineroar}} || ||13% (clean), 9% (late)
|-
|{{SSBU|Inkling}} || ||8%, 6% (late)
|-
|{{SSBU|Isabelle}} || ||10% (beginning), 6% (pot)
|-
|{{SSBU|Ivysaur}} || ||12% (clean), 10% (late)
|-
|{{SSBU|Jigglypuff}} || ||12% (clean), 8% (late)
|-
|{{SSBU|Joker}} || ||2% (hit 1), 6%/6% (hit 2)
|-
|{{SSBU|Ken}} ||Identical to Ryu's.||12% (clean), 8% (late)
|-
|{{SSBU|King Dedede}} || ||16% (clean), 13% (late)
|-
|{{SSBU|King K. Rool}} || ||15%, 11% (late)
|-
|{{SSBU|Kirby}} ||Tackles the opponent while on fire. Based on the Burning ability from ''Kirby’s Adventure''.||12% (clean), 9% (mid), 6% (late)
|-
|{{SSBU|Link}} ||Jumps forward and does a downward slash, his Jump Attack from ''Ocarina of Time''. One of the strongest dash attacks in the entire game, especially when sweetspotted, though it has noticeable lag.||14% (blade), 12% (base)
|-
|{{SSBU|Little Mac}} || ||10%
|-
|{{SSBU|Lucario}} || ||8.5% (sourspot), 10% (sweetspot), 7% (late)
|-
|{{SSBU|Lucas}} || ||13% (sweetspot), 9% (sourspot)
|-
|{{SSBU|Lucina}} ||Similar to Marth's, but it deals consistent damage across the entire blade.||10.925%
|-
|{{SSBU|Luigi}} || ||2% (hits 1-4), 4% (hit 5)
|-
|{{SSBU|Mario}} ||Does a sliding kick from ''Super Mario 64''. Sends foes at a more horizontal angle compared to in previous iterations, improving its ability to setup edgeguards, and has a rather long duration.||8% (clean), 6% (late)
|-
|{{SSBU|Marth}} || ||10% (blade), 9% (body), 12% (tip)
|-
|{{SSBU|Mega Man}} || ||1.2% (hits 1-7), 4% (hit 8)
|-
|{{SSBU|Meta Knight}} || ||7% (clean/mid), 6% (late)
|-
|{{SSBU|Mewtwo}} || ||12% (clean sweetspot), 9% (clean sourspot), 6% (late sweetspot), 4% (late sourspot)
|-
|{{SSBU|Mii Brawler}} || ||11% (clean), 6% (late)
|-
|{{SSBU|Mii Gunner}} || ||11%
|-
|{{SSBU|Mii Swordfighter}} || ||10%
|-
|{{SSBU|Mr. Game & Watch}} || ||10% (clean), 6.5% (late)
|-
|{{SSBU|Ness}} || ||4%/3% (hit 1), 7% (hit 1 aerial), 2% (hit 2), 4% (hit 3)
|-
|{{SSBU|Olimar}} || ||7% (hit 1), 4% (hit 2)
|-
|{{SSBU|Pac-Man}} || ||2% (hits 1-3), 4% (hit 4)
|-
|{{SSBU|Palutena}} || ||11%
|-
|{{SSBU|Peach}} || ||4% (hit 1), 6% (hit 2)
|-
|{{SSBU|Pichu}} || ||8% (clean), 6% (late)
|-
|{{SSBU|Pikachu}} ||Runs forward and headbutts the opponent.||11% (clean), 6% (late)
|-
|{{SSBU|Pit}} || ||11%
|-
|{{SSBU|Piranha Plant}} || ||10% (clean), 7% (late)
|-
|{{SSBU|Richter}} ||Identical to Simon's.||1.7% (hits 1-5), 3.5% (end)
|-
|{{SSBU|Ridley}} || ||12%
|-
|{{SSBU|R.O.B.}} || ||7%
|-
|{{SSBU|Robin}} || ||10% (clean), 6% (late)
|-
|{{SSBU|Rosalina & Luma}} || ||3% (first) 4% (second), 4.5% (Luma)
|-
|{{SSBU|Roy}} || ||9% (blade), 13% (hilt)
|-
|{{SSBU|Ryu}} || ||12% (clean), 8% (late)
|-
|{{SSBU|Samus}} ||Dashes with her jet boosters and hits the opponent with her left shoulder, launching them diagonally upward. It has exchanged its combo potential from the previous installment for becoming a more situational KOing option at high percentages.||7% (early), 10% (clean), 6% (late)
|-
|{{SSBU|Sheik}} || ||7% (clean), 5% (late)
|-
|{{SSBU|Shulk}} || ||11% (beam), 12.5% (blade)
|-
|{{SSBU|Simon}} || ||1.7% (hits 1-5), 3.5% (end)
|-
|{{SSBU|Snake}} ||Does a somersault forward. Great knockback and moves Snake a great distance forward. The late hit interestingly launches the opponent behind Snake.||11% (clean), 8% (late)
|-
|{{SSBU|Sonic}} || ||6% (early hit), 4% (late hit)
|-
|{{SSBU|Squirtle}} || ||8% (clean), 7% (late)
|-
|{{SSBU|Toon Link}} || ||8%
|-
|{{SSBU|Villager}} || ||10% (clean), 6% (late)
|-
|{{SSBU|Wario}} || ||11% (clean), 5% (late)
|-
|{{SSBU|Wii Fit Trainer}} ||Does the Gate pose while sliding forward. Has a lingering hitbox. ||10% (early), 6% (late)
|-
|{{SSBU|Wolf}} || ||11% (clean), 8% (late)
|-
|{{SSBU|Yoshi}} ||Runs and performs a flying kick with his left foot. ||11% (early), 9% (late)
|-
|{{SSBU|Young Link}} || ||11% (base), 10% (tip)
|-
|{{SSBU|Zelda}} || ||12% (clean sweetspot), 9% (clean sourspot), 6% (late)
|-
|{{SSBU|Zero Suit Samus}} || ||8% (clean), 5% (late)
|}
|}


==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''.
*[[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''.
*{{SSBM|Kirby}}'s dash attack in ''Melee'' is the only one that can go off edges.
*[[Snake]]'s dash attack causes him to end in his [[crouch]]ing pose instead of the usual idle pose, though this effect is mostly cosmetic.
*In ''Melee'', {{SSBM|Mewtwo}}'s dash attack with battering items involves spinning the item in front of it, hitting opponents multiple times.
*[[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.
*{{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''.
*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 [[invulnerability]] due to the use of her shield.
*In ''Brawl'', {{SSBB|Pit}}'s dash attack with battering items hits opponents twice.
*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.
*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.
*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 3, while Mewtwo's hits several times.
*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''.
*Villager and Isabelle's dash attacks are, so far, the only ones that are projectiles, and thus the only ones that can be reflected.
*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.
*{{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.
*{{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.
 
==''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'' digital manual description==
''"Press {{Button|Wii U|A|s=25px}} while dashing."''


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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File:MarioDashAttackSSBM.gif|{{SSBM|Mario}}'s dash attack in ''Melee''.
File:MarioDashAttackSSBM.gif|{{SSBM|Mario}}'s dash attack in ''Melee''.
</gallery>
</gallery>
==Trivia==
*[[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''.


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{{Attacks}}

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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, but have noticeable ending lag, 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 the large amount of momentum inherited from the prior dash.

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. 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 unknown
Bayonetta Lunges forwards with her gun extended for a pistol whip.
Bowser Super Smash Bros. MeleeSuper Smash Bros. Brawl Lunges forwards horns-first.
Super Smash Bros. 4Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Throws a dashing side kick.
Bowser Jr. Leans back while deploying and attacking with a buzz saw from the Koopa Clown Car's mouth
Captain Falcon Shoulder tackles forwards.
Charizard Throws a sliding straight kick.
Chrom Slashes inwards in reverse grip.
Cloud Holds the Buster Sword diagonally and thrusts its edge forwards with both hands.
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 Slashes downwards and inwards with his bow out of his dash.
Dark Samus Floats forwards to tackle with her upper body.
Diddy Kong Performs a cartwheel leading into a downwards double-handed slap.
Donkey Kong Super Smash Bros.Super Smash Bros. MeleeSuper Smash Bros. Brawl Slides forwards with his foot extended for a straight 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 forwards with its beak.
Falco Throws a simple flying kick.
Fox Throws a simple flying kick.
Ganondorf Shoulder tackles forwards.
Greninja Performs a low spinning kick out of its run.
Hero unknown
Ice Climbers Swipe upwards 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 forwards.
Ivysaur Super Smash Bros. Brawl Falls prone on the ground into a sliding headbutt.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Shoulder tackles forwards.
Jigglypuff Falls forwards out of its run to strike with its head.
Joker Throws an upwards kick, then transitions it into a reverse back kick.
Ken Performs a flying toe kick.
King Dedede Dramatically trips, then slams his entire body onto the ground in front of himself.
King K. Rool Leaps forwards belly-first, attacking with his armor.
Kirby Super Smash Bros. Falls forwards 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 forwards.
Super Smash Bros. BrawlSuper Smash Bros. 4 Performs a sliding series of spinning kicks out of a handstand.
Link Super Smash Bros.Super Smash Bros. MeleeSuper Smash Bros. Brawl Slashes downwards and outwards.
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 flying kick.
Lucas Briefly rears back, then thrusts a single palm thrust forwards with a PSI spark emanating from his hand.
Lucina Slashes horizontally outwards and slightly upwards.
Luigi Throws a panicked series of slaps in front of himself.
Mario Performs a low sliding kick.
Marth Slashes horizontally outwards and slightly upwards.
Mega Man Spins around several times while forming a bladed tornado around himself.
Meta Knight Performs a jumping forwards kick.
Mewtwo Thrusts its palms forwards with dark energy emanating from them.
Mii Brawler Performs a basic flying 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 a braking outwards slash.
Mr. Game & Watch Equips a helmet, then performs a tackling headbutt with it.
Ness Super Smash Bros. Performs a forwards 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 forwards.
Peach Shoves her hands forwards, then separates them for a second hit.
Pichu Throws out a jumping headbutt.
Pikachu Throws out a jumping headbutt.
Piranha Plant Tackles forwards with its pot.
Pit Slashes downwards and inwards with his bow out of his dash.
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 upwards-swinging tackle.
Roy Slashes inwards in reverse grip.
Ryu Performs a flying toe kick.
Samus Shoulder tackles forwards.
Sheik Performs a simultaneous outwards knifehand swipe with both arms.
Shulk Slashes inwards with the
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 flying kick.
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.
Toon Link Slashes downwards and outwards.
Villager Trips and drops a small potted plant, throwing it forwards.
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 a dashing shoulder tackle.
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 Throws a leaping side 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 Throws a flying kick.
Super Smash Bros. 4Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Performs a jet-propelled flying knee strike.

Notable dash attacks

  • 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 causes him to end in his crouching pose instead of the usual idle pose, though this effect is mostly cosmetic.
  • 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.
  • 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 invulnerability 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 3, while Mewtwo's hits several times.

Gallery

  • Kirby's dash attack in Melee.

    Kirby's dash attack in Melee.

  • Fox's dash attack in Brawl.

    Fox's dash attack in Brawl.

  • Mario's dash attack in Melee.

    Mario's dash attack in Melee.


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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
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