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'''Momentum canceling''' is a technique | '''Momentum canceling''' is a staple [[technique]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'''s [[metagame]] that reduces the momentum of a character in midair, and makes characters harder to [[KO]]. The technique involves executing aerials, specials, or air dodges to halt a character that is knocked into the air. Since, in ''Brawl'', attacks and [[air dodge]]s can be performed while [[tumble|tumbling]] and reeling, it is possible to use these moves, in combination with others, to slow a character's aerial movement, and avoid crossing [[blast line]]s and being [[KO]]d. A prominent example of a momentum canceling move is {{SSBB|Mr. Game & Watch}}'s [[Oil Panic]], which negates all aerial momentum immediately, and may be used after tumbling has ended. | ||
When combined with [[directional influence]] (DI), momentum canceling can allow characters to survive to [[damage]] percentages | When combined with [[directional influence]] (DI), momentum canceling can allow characters to survive to [[damage]] percentages far higher than the percentage a character would normally (without momentum canceling or DI) be KO'd at. While less effective against attacks with high [[knockback|knockback scaling]], such as {{SSBB|Luigi}}'s [[forward smash]], this technique is essential in competitive play and helpful in casual matches. | ||
==How to perform== | ==How to perform== | ||
Momentum canceling involves two steps: | Momentum canceling involves two steps: | ||
#Once knocked into the air, a character must use an aerial attack as soon as possible, to end [[tumbling]] or [[reeling]]. If knocked back horizontally, the character's fastest aerial is usually preferable, and in the case of {{SSBB|Ike}} or {{SSBB|Snake}}, an air dodge may be a better option. | #Once knocked into the air, a character must use an aerial attack as soon as possible, to end [[tumbling]] or [[reeling]], and be able to act with other options. If knocked back horizontally, the character's fastest aerial is usually preferable, and in the case of {{SSBB|Ike}} or {{SSBB|Snake}}, an air dodge may be a better option. | ||
#If knocked vertically, the character must initiate a [[fast fall]], which can be achieved by using the [[C-Stick]] (or the [[Wii remote]]'s [[Directional pad|D-Pad]]), to perform a [[down aerial]] in conjunction with the previous step. If knocked back horizontally, a [[special move]] that negates unwanted momentum should be used. If the character has none, a [[midair jump]] should instead be performed. | #If knocked vertically, the character must initiate a [[fast fall]], which can be achieved by using the [[C-Stick]] (or the [[Wii remote]]'s [[Directional pad|D-Pad]]), to perform a [[down aerial]] in conjunction with the previous step. If knocked back horizontally, a [[special move]] that negates unwanted momentum should be used. If the character has none, a [[midair jump]] should instead be performed. | ||
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Horizontal momentum canceling is notably more complicated than its vertical counterpart. The most basic method is to perform a character's fastest aerial, followed by a midair jump. If this technique is performed, every character is able to survive to percentages that are at least 1% higher than in cases in which it is not. The amount that each character benefits from this basic method hinges on two factors: the speed of their fastest aerial, and the properties of their midair jump. | Horizontal momentum canceling is notably more complicated than its vertical counterpart. The most basic method is to perform a character's fastest aerial, followed by a midair jump. If this technique is performed, every character is able to survive to percentages that are at least 1% higher than in cases in which it is not. The amount that each character benefits from this basic method hinges on two factors: the speed of their fastest aerial, and the properties of their midair jump. | ||
Horizontal air speed is not a helpful factor, | Horizontal air speed is not a helpful factor; for example, {{SSBB|Wario}} has fast horizontal air speed, but is poor at momentum canceling horizontally. It should also be noted that Ike and Snake yield better results from using an [[Air dodging|air dodge]] instead of their fastest aerial. Coincidentally, these two gain the most benefit from the basic method. Unlike vertical momentum canceling, there are multiple [[Special Move|special moves]] that aid horizontal momentum canceling; most influence the character's movement, and a few can cancel it completely. | ||
===Character abilities chart=== | ===Character abilities chart=== | ||
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==Video== | ==Video== | ||
The following video demonstrates the momentum canceling of Donkey Kong's Spinning Kong. | The following video demonstrates the momentum canceling of Donkey Kong's Spinning Kong. | ||
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