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==Notable forward aerials== | ==Notable forward aerials== | ||
*In ''[[Melee]]'', ''[[Brawl]]'', and ''[[ | *In ''[[Melee]]'', ''[[Brawl]]'', ''[[SSB4]]'' and ''[[Ultimate]]'', [[Captain Falcon]]'s forward aerial is the famous [[Knee Smash]], which has very high KO potential if sweetspotted. It is considered more useful in ''Melee'' than in ''Brawl'' and ''SSB4'', due to the former game possessing the ability to [[L-cancel]] and more favorable sweetspot placements and timings for the move. | ||
*{{SSBB|Snake}}'s forward aerial is the most powerful forward aerial meteor smash in ''Brawl''. | *{{SSBB|Snake}}'s forward aerial is the most powerful forward aerial meteor smash in ''Brawl''. | ||
*[[Zelda]]'s forward aerial is known as the [[Lightning Kick]], and is a powerful finisher at high percents when sweetspotted. | *[[Zelda]]'s forward aerial is known as the [[Lightning Kick]], and is a powerful finisher at high percents when sweetspotted. | ||
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*[[Villager]]'s forward aerial is a projectile, and as such, can be reflected or [[Pocket]]ed. | *[[Villager]]'s forward aerial is a projectile, and as such, can be reflected or [[Pocket]]ed. | ||
*[[Sheik]]'s forward aerial in ''SSB4'' is one of her best moves for spacing and approaching, and overall one of the best aerials in the game, with an extremely early [[autocancel]] window (starting on frame 11) and long range enabling her to land it multiple times on opponents upon hitting them, typically following up afterwards with [[Bouncing Fish]]. | *[[Sheik]]'s forward aerial in ''SSB4'' is one of her best moves for spacing and approaching, and overall one of the best aerials in the game, with an extremely early [[autocancel]] window (starting on frame 11) and long range enabling her to land it multiple times on opponents upon hitting them, typically following up afterwards with [[Bouncing Fish]]. | ||
*In ''SSB4'', {{SSB4|Ness}}' forward aerial is known for being able to follow after a [[down throw]] and very easily comboing into itself. | *In ''SSB4'', {{SSB4|Ness}}'s forward aerial is known for being able to follow after a [[down throw]] and very easily comboing into itself. | ||
*[[Donkey Kong]]'s forward aerials launch targets at the Sakurai angle when hit in the earliest frames, but a clean hit will result in a meteor smash. The move also resembles his midair attack from ''Donkey Kong 64''. | *[[Donkey Kong]]'s forward aerials launch targets at the Sakurai angle when hit in the earliest frames, but a clean hit will result in a meteor smash. The move also resembles his midair attack from ''Donkey Kong 64''. | ||
* | *[[Mario]]'s forward aerial in ''Melee'', ''Brawl'', ''SSB4'' and ''Ultimate'' meteor smashes opponents if landed with its clean hit, making it useful for edgeguarding and off-stage KOs. In ''SSB4'', its clean hit was buffed with additional damage and knockback, and is easier to land as it lasts longer. Additionally, it has a a 50-50 from [[down throw]], and can be confirmed into from landing [[up aerial]]s. Additionally, Mario's forward aerial has become the subject of the "Forward Aerial" meme thanks to [[Smasher:Alpharad|Alpharad]], who said "Forward aerial!" as he landed the clean hit of Mario's forward aerial during one ''SSB4'' video on YouTube dedicated to him. | ||
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