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[[File:NormalVsExtended Grapple.gif|175px|thumb|Samus executing the Extended Grapple.]] | |||
'''Extended Grapple''', also known as '''The Extender''', is a technique in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' that allows Samus to extend the length of her [[grab]]. It was removed in the [[PAL]] [[List of regional version differences (SSBM)|version of ''Melee'']]. | |||
==Application== | |||
{{SSBM|Samus}} can extend the length of her Grapple Beam if the player presses {{Button|GCN|Z}}, then {{Button|GCN|D-Pad|U}}, {{Button|GCN|D-Pad|D}} and {{Button|GCN|D-Pad|U}} on the dpad, then {{Button|GCN|Z}} or {{Button|GCN|A}}. This input combination must be inputted between frames 8-39 of the grab (the part of the grab before the grapple becomes visible). | |||
If successful, the Grapple Beam will extend to approximately 3 times its normal length. It can also home onto opponents by pressing {{Button|GCN|L}} when she pulls it out. However, unlike the normal Grapple Beam, one needs to press {{Button|GCN|A}} or {{Button|GCN|Z}} when the tip of the beam is over the enemy in order to grab them. The grab range is also limited to the tip of the Grapple Beam with no close first hitbox, making it unable to grab airborne opponents. These effects will remain after doing the necessary inputs until Samus loses a stock. | |||
==Gallery== | |||
<gallery> | |||
Extgrapgli.jpg|Samus using the Extended Grapple on Pikachu. | |||
</gallery> | |||
==External links== | |||
*[http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=GWgRoZ-IgIo A video showing Samus's extended grapple] | |||
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbetALFeNsg AsumSaus's analysis of Extended Grapple] | |||
[[Category:Techniques (SSBM)]] | [[Category:Techniques (SSBM)]] | ||
[[Category:Character-specific terminology]] | |||
[[Category:Advanced techniques]] | |||
[[Category:Samus]] | |||
[[Category:Samus (SSBM)]] | |||
Latest revision as of 21:46, February 19, 2024
Extended Grapple, also known as The Extender, is a technique in Super Smash Bros. Melee that allows Samus to extend the length of her grab. It was removed in the PAL version of Melee.
Application[edit]
Samus can extend the length of her Grapple Beam if the player presses 
, then 
, 
and on the dpad, then or 
. This input combination must be inputted between frames 8-39 of the grab (the part of the grab before the grapple becomes visible).
If successful, the Grapple Beam will extend to approximately 3 times its normal length. It can also home onto opponents by pressing 
when she pulls it out. However, unlike the normal Grapple Beam, one needs to press or when the tip of the beam is over the enemy in order to grab them. The grab range is also limited to the tip of the Grapple Beam with no close first hitbox, making it unable to grab airborne opponents. These effects will remain after doing the necessary inputs until Samus loses a stock.
Gallery[edit]
Samus using the Extended Grapple on Pikachu.
