Gale Strike
| Gale Strike | |
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 Mii Swordfighter using Gale Strike in Ultimate. | |
| User | Mii Swordfighter |
| Universe | Super Smash Bros. |
Gale Strike (トルネードショット, Tornado Shot), known as Tornado Strike in the PAL version of Super Smash Bros. 4, is one of three neutral special moves for the Mii Swordfighter.
Overview
When this move is used, the Mii Swordfighter spins in place then slashes, sending a swirling gale forward. The gale speeds up as it moves, and hits enemies multiple times as it passes through them[1]. If the gale slides off an edge, it will fall slightly before continuing forward in a straight line[2]. The move is aesthetically similar to Link's Gale Boomerang, but behaves more like the Ore Club's tornadoes. The attack is also capable of destroying some objects, such as Diddy Kong's bananas. If an opponent touches the tornado during its final frames of animation, they will not take any damage and simply be lifted up (or pushed backwards) by it, boosting their recovery. If the Swordfighter uses Gale Strike in midair, they will gain a bit of upwards momentum.
In Ultimate, the move travels a shorter distance overall, only hits once instead of multiple times, and has lost its pushing ability. To compensate, it deals much more damage, launches much faster, and has been repurposed into an extremely effective combo starter, dealing set knockback (albeit not weight-independent) and keeping enemies in a reeling animation for a long duration. This allows it to combo into aerials or Hero's Spin at any percent. Additionally, the move now has transcendent priority, meaning that it cannot cancel out other projectiles but also cannot be canceled out by any attacks.
Instructional quotes
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Create a tornado with the edge of your blade. |
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Launches a tornado with a blade technique, tossing opponents upward. Gradually loses strength. |
Customization
Special Move customization was added in Super Smash Bros. 4 and returns in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate for the Mii Fighters. These are the variations:
Smash 4
| 1. Gale Strike | 2. Shuriken of Light | 3. Blurring Blade |
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| "A blade technique that sends a tornado hurtling forth." | "A small throwing weapon made of light that flies straight forward." | "A flurry of sword slashes. Charge it longer for extra power." |
Ultimate
| 1. Gale Strike | 2. Shuriken of Light | 3. Blurring Blade |
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| "Launches a tornado with a blade technique, tossing opponents upward. Gradually loses strength." | "Throws a small weapon made of light that flies straight forward. The power increases as it travels." | "Unleashes multiple quick, flame-engulfed jabs. Holding the button increases the attack's power." |
Gallery
Gale Strike being used in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Gale Strike as shown by the Move List in Ultimate.
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Names in other languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
 Japanese |
トルネードショット, Tornado Shot |
 English |
Gale Strike |
 French (NTSC) |
Lame tornade |
 German |
Tornadohieb |
 Spanish (NTSC) |
Torbellino |
 Italian |
Affondo vorticante |
 Chinese (Simplified) |
龙卷风剑气 |
 Chinese (Traditional) |
龍捲風劍氣 |
 Korean |
토네이도 샷, Tornado Shot |
 Dutch |
Tornadoslag |
 Russian |
Удар торнадо |
Trivia
- Gale Strike is one of the few attacks in the Smash Bros. series that use wind as a method to deal direct damage. Most existing wind-based attacks in the series are either custom moves (like Ike's Tempest custom move for Eruption) or simply push forces.
