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==Overview==
==Overview==
Wolf's reflector differs from Fox's and Falco's in appearance, resembling a pink, elliptical "cat's eye" as opposed to a blue hexagonal shape, and Wolf carries his reflecting device on his back instead of his belt. Compared to the other two Reflectors, it gives less power to projectiles (1.3x instead of 1.5x), instead giving them a boost to 1.8 times their initial speed. The reflector is activated in one frame and can be held for as long as desired. When used, the first few frames of Wolf's reflect provide him with [[invincibility frames|invincibility]], followed by a "zap" that deals 3% and a small amount of set [[knockback]] to any opponents touching it; the least knockback of all reflectors. If the special button is held, it will then function as a projectile deflector, but leave Wolf vulnerable to physical attacks, otherwise it ceases after a short cool-down period. The initial frames of Wolf's reflector can operate as a sort of "[[counterattack|counter]]": invincibility is used to avoid an attack, then the reflector damages the attacker. Unlike Fox's Reflector, Wolf's Reflector will not reduce his falling speed.
Wolf's reflector differs from Fox's and Falco's in appearance, resembling a pink, elliptical "cat's eye" as opposed to a blue hexagonal shape, and Wolf carries his reflecting device on his back instead of his belt. Compared to the other two Reflectors, its reflect property has more startup but gives reflected projectiles a greater speed  (1.8x their initial speed). The reflector is activated in one frame and can be held for as long as desired. When used, the first few frames of Wolf's reflect provide him with [[intangibility]], followed by a "zap" that deals 3% and a small amount of set [[knockback]] to any opponents touching it; the least knockback of all reflectors. If the special button is held, it will then function as a projectile deflector, but leave Wolf vulnerable to physical attacks, otherwise it ceases after a short cool-down period. The initial frames of Wolf's reflector can operate as a sort of "[[counterattack|counter]]": invincibility is used to avoid an attack, then the reflector damages the attacker. Unlike Fox's Reflector, Wolf's Reflector will not reduce his falling speed.


In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', Wolf takes out a device to activate his reflector. In addition, the reflector has a better damage multiplier when a [[projectile]] is [[reflected]] (1.5x).
In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', Wolf takes out a device to activate his reflector. In addition, the reflector has a better damage multiplier when a [[projectile]] is [[reflected]] (1.5x instead of 1.3x), now being superior to that of the other spacies' reflectors. However, its intangibility has more startup and less active frames, making it far less useful for escaping combos.


==Instructional quote==
==Instructional quote==
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|ssbudesc=Reflects projectiles with a shield. Takes longer than the version Fox uses, but it has greater power.
|ssbudesc=Reflects projectiles with a shield. Takes longer than the version Fox uses, but it has greater power.
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==Origin==
Like [[Fox]] and [[Falco]], the design of the Wolf's reflector comes from his ship, the {{iw|lylatwiki|Wolfen}}, particularly its purple color, although the cat's eye design is a creative liberty exclusive to the ''Smash'' series.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*In ''Ultimate'', if Wolf is under the effects of a [[Superspicy Curry]], is poisoned or is under the effects of {{SSBU|Joker}}'s [[Eiha/Eigaon]], his reflecting device will not appear on his hand.
*In ''Ultimate'', if Wolf is under the effects of a [[Superspicy Curry]], is poisoned or is under the effects of {{SSBU|Joker}}'s [[Eiha/Eigaon]], his reflecting device will not appear on his hand.
*In ''Ultimate'', there's a glitch where if Wolf quickly turns around and back while activating his Reflector, his Reflector will be silent until he reflects an incoming projectile.{{fact}}
*In ''Ultimate'', there's an audio glitch where if Wolf quickly turns around on the first possible frame and back on the very next frame while activating his Reflector, his Reflector will be silent until he reflects an incoming projectile or sometimes if repeatedly turning.


==See also==
==See also==

Latest revision as of 15:41, November 21, 2023

For the other down special moves of the same name, see Reflector (Fox) and Reflector (Falco).
Reflector
Wolf Down B SSBU.gif
Wolf's Reflector in Ultimate.
User Wolf
Universe Star Fox

Reflector (リフレクター, Reflector) is Wolf's down special move.

Overview[edit]

Wolf's reflector differs from Fox's and Falco's in appearance, resembling a pink, elliptical "cat's eye" as opposed to a blue hexagonal shape, and Wolf carries his reflecting device on his back instead of his belt. Compared to the other two Reflectors, its reflect property has more startup but gives reflected projectiles a greater speed (1.8x their initial speed). The reflector is activated in one frame and can be held for as long as desired. When used, the first few frames of Wolf's reflect provide him with intangibility, followed by a "zap" that deals 3% and a small amount of set knockback to any opponents touching it; the least knockback of all reflectors. If the special button is held, it will then function as a projectile deflector, but leave Wolf vulnerable to physical attacks, otherwise it ceases after a short cool-down period. The initial frames of Wolf's reflector can operate as a sort of "counter": invincibility is used to avoid an attack, then the reflector damages the attacker. Unlike Fox's Reflector, Wolf's Reflector will not reduce his falling speed.

In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Wolf takes out a device to activate his reflector. In addition, the reflector has a better damage multiplier when a projectile is reflected (1.5x instead of 1.3x), now being superior to that of the other spacies' reflectors. However, its intangibility has more startup and less active frames, making it far less useful for escaping combos.

Instructional quote[edit]

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Move List WolfHeadSSBU.png Reflects projectiles with a shield. Takes longer than the version Fox uses, but it has greater power.

Origin[edit]

Like Fox and Falco, the design of the Wolf's reflector comes from his ship, the Wolfen, particularly its purple color, although the cat's eye design is a creative liberty exclusive to the Smash series.

Gallery[edit]

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name
Japan Japanese リフレクター, Reflector
UK English Reflector
France French Bouclier
Germany German Reflektor
Spain Spanish Reflector
Italy Italian Riflettore
China Chinese 反射罩
South Korea Korean 리플렉터, Reflector
Netherlands Dutch Energieschild
Russia Russian Отражатель

Trivia[edit]

  • In Ultimate, if Wolf is under the effects of a Superspicy Curry, is poisoned or is under the effects of Joker's Eiha/Eigaon, his reflecting device will not appear on his hand.
  • In Ultimate, there's an audio glitch where if Wolf quickly turns around on the first possible frame and back on the very next frame while activating his Reflector, his Reflector will be silent until he reflects an incoming projectile or sometimes if repeatedly turning.

See also[edit]