Super Launch Star
| Super Launch Star | |
|---|---|
  The Super Launch Star in Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2. | |
| Universe | Mario |
| Appears in | Ultimate |
| Item class | Throwing/Trap |
| Article on Mario Wiki | Launch Star |
| “ | If you touch the star, your fighter will be launched at high speed. Clever placement can lead to an easy KO! | ” |
| —Super Smash Blog, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Official Site | ||
The Super Launch Star (スーパースターリング, Super Star Ring) is an item in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
Origin
Launch Stars are integral parts of both Super Mario Galaxy games. When Mario or Luigi jumps inside one, he launches along a set path, usually to another planet in the galaxy he's currently in.
Mechanics
The Super Launch Star spawns on the stage like most items. When picked up and thrown, however, it will become larger and float in the air. The Super Launch Star will aim in the direction it was pointing when it grows.
Whenever a character touches a Super Launch Star hovering in the air, it will launch them, doing no damage but dealing heavy knockback. The knockback will scale up with damage and is usually well enough to rocket characters over blast lines, especially if the Super Launch Star was pointing upwards. This makes the Super Launch Star a significant hazard on all but the largest stages.
The Super Launch Star will stay in place for around 10 seconds after being thrown, before despawning.
Spirits
Equipping the Luma, Warp Star, Gracie, Ouendan Cheerleaders, Elite Beat Divas, or Shop Assistant support spirits will give the player a Super Launch Star at a start of their stock.
| No. | Image | Name | Type | Class | Cost | Ability | Series |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 |  |
Luma |  |
★★ | 1 | Super Launch Star Equipped | Super Mario Series |
| 326 |  |
Warp Star | |
★★ | 1 | Super Launch Star Equipped | Kirby Series |
| 837 |  |
Gracie | |
★★ | 1 | Super Launch Star Equipped | Animal Crossing Series |
| 1,218 |  |
Ouendan Cheerleaders | |
★★ | 1 | Super Launch Star Equipped | Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan Series |
| 1,220 |  |
Elite Beat Divas | |
★★ | 1 | Super Launch Star Equipped | Elite Beat Agents Series |
| 1,236 |  |
Shop Assistant | |
★★ | 1 | Super Launch Star Equipped | Style Savvy Series |
Gallery
Official artwork of the Super Launch Star in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
 Japanese |
スーパースターリング, Super Star Ring | — |
 English |
Super Launch Star | — |
 French |
Super anneau étoile | Super Star Ring |
 German |
Super-Sternenring | Super Star Ring |
 Spanish |
Superanillo estelar | Super Star Ring |
 Italian |
Maxistella Lancio | Launch Star |
 Chinese (Simplified) |
超级弹射星 | Super Catapult Star |
 Chinese (Traditional) |
超級彈射星環 | Super Catapult Star Ring |
 Korean |
슈퍼스타링, Super Star Ring | — |
 Dutch |
Superspringster | Super Springer |
 Russian |
Суперпусковая звезда | — |
