Double-Edge Dance: Difference between revisions

It is a variation of [[Marth]]'s [[Dancing Blade]] (with which it shares its Japanese name), and has the same general behavior. However, the third hit inputted downwards and the last hit inputted in any direction deal a [[flame|fire]] effect. Chrom's Double-Edge Dance doesn't have a fire effect, however.

[[File:Roy's Double Edge Dance Move.jpg|thumb|left|Double-Edge Dance's 4th slash inputted forward in ''Melee''.]]

This move is integral to Roy's metagame due to its [[range]], speed, and KO potential. It is particularly effective for [[approach]]ing, as the first hit can lead into a [[down tilt]], [[grab]], or the subsequent hits of the attack.  

With the exception of the downwards input, the final hits of DED deal the most knockback compared to the other hits. The upwards input has high vertical range and high knockback. The down input actually deals multiple hits, and while it deals little knockback, its long range and duration make it effective for [[shield stab]]bing and knocking down opponents attempting to crouch cancel. Compared to the other inputs, the forward one is lackluster, and rarely used.

Double-Edge Dance returns in ''SSB4'', where it has been updated to use Marth's Dancing Blade animations from ''Brawl'' and ''SSB4'', making it one of Roy's only attacks that has not gained an animation distinct from Marth. Its many attacks have gained different attributes when compared to ''Melee'', making its hits act identically to Marth's version.  

As with Dancing Blade in ''Brawl'' and ''Smash 4'', the first hit stalls Roy's movement in the air for a few frames, although Roy's higher falling speed makes this unusable for recovery in comparison to Marth's.  

Double-Edge Dance returns as Roy's side special move in ''Ultimate''. Much like in ''Smash 4'', Double-Edge Dance has received identical buffs to match Marth's Dancing Blade: each swing transitions significantly faster and can be [[buffer]]ed, all hits have altered animations, and the final downward hit hits only four times. However, the first swing has higher startup, making it easier to predict.

{{SSBU|Chrom}}, Roy's [[Echo Fighter]], shares this special move. As Chrom's [[list of swords#falchion|Falcion]] lacks a sweetspot and sourspot, his version of Double-Edge Dance deals consistent damage and knockback.

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