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{{Infobox Character Mod | {{Infobox Character Mod | ||
|name = Wolf | |name = Wolf | ||
|image = {{tabber|title1=Assault (PM)| | |image = {{tabber|title1=Assault (PM)|content1=[[File:Wolf SSBB.jpg|250px]]|title2=Assault (P+)|content2=[[File:PPlus Wolf.png|250px]]|title3=64|content3=[[File:PMWolfAlt.png|250px]]|title4=Pilot Wolf (P+)|content4=[[File:PPlus Pilot Wolf.png|250px]]}} | ||
|mod = Project M | |mod = Project M | ||
|base = SSBB | |base = SSBB | ||
|moveset1 = Wolf (SSBB) | |moveset1 = Wolf (SSBB) | ||
|altcostume = [[lylatwiki::File:WolfSF2Headshot.png|Classic Wolf]], | |altcostume = [[lylatwiki::File:WolfSF2Headshot.png|Classic Wolf]], Pilot Wolf (''[[Project+]]'') | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Wolf''' is a playable character in the ''[[Brawl]]'' mod ''[[Project M]]''. He has been given better combo options than his ''Brawl'' version for his appearance in ''Project M''. He ranks 2nd out of 41 on the [[Project M#Tier list|official]] [[tier list]], being the only other character in the S tier, which is a noticeable improvement over his placement on the ''Brawl'' tier list, where he ranks 14th out of 38. | '''Wolf''' is a playable character in the ''[[Brawl]]'' mod ''[[Project M]]''. He has been given better combo options than his ''Brawl'' version for his appearance in ''Project M''. He ranks 2nd out of 41 on the [[Project M#Tier list|official]] [[tier list]], being the only other character in the S tier, which is a noticeable improvement over his placement on the ''Brawl'' tier list, where he ranks 14th out of 38. In the ''Project+'' {{h2|Project+|official tier list}}, he ranks 3rd in the S tier, a slight drop from his standing in the original ''Project M''. | ||
==Attributes== | ==Attributes== | ||
Like the other [[space animals]], Wolf is a glass cannon. He has among the best movement speed in the game and many offensive tools such as his back aerial and forward aerial sourspot. He also has among the best vertical endurance in ''Project M'' due to being the heaviest of the three space animals (albeit still a lightweight) and having the fastest [[falling speed]] in ''Project M''. The latter point also grants him a useful [[SHFFL]]. Wolf also has many useful KO options such as his down and side smash attacks. His biggest strength, however, is his [[shine]]. It allows for deadly juggles like {{PM|Falco}}, which, when combined with his aforementioned useful offensive maneuvers, gives him some of the most versatile combos in the game. | Like the other [[space animals]], Wolf is a glass cannon. He has among the best movement speed in the game and many offensive tools such as his back aerial and forward aerial sourspot. He also has among the best vertical endurance in ''Project M'' due to being the heaviest of the three space animals (albeit still a lightweight) and having the fastest [[falling speed]] in ''Project M''. The latter point also grants him a useful [[SHFFL]]. Wolf also has many useful KO options such as his down and side smash attacks. His biggest strength, however, is his [[shine]]. It allows for deadly juggles like {{PM|Falco}}, which, when combined with his aforementioned useful offensive maneuvers, gives him some of the most versatile combos in the game. | ||
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*{{buff|Wolf's [[dashing]] speed has been drastically improved (1.4 → 2.0); he now runs nearly as fast as Fox.}} | *{{buff|Wolf's [[dashing]] speed has been drastically improved (1.4 → 2.0); he now runs nearly as fast as Fox.}} | ||
*{{nerf|Wolf's [[air speed]] is slower (1.222 → 1.2).}} | *{{nerf|Wolf's [[air speed]] is slower (1.222 → 1.2).}} | ||
*{{buff|Wolf is the character that has benefited the most from the standarized [[meteor cancel]] delay of | *{{buff|Wolf is the character that has benefited the most from the standarized [[meteor cancel]] delay of 15 frames; this allows him to act out much faster than with the previous 60 frames he had to wait, leaving him much less vulnerable to meteor smashes and thus enhancing his vertical recovery.}} | ||
*{{buff|Relative to the cast, Wolf falls faster, going from being the 4th fastest faller of 39 characters to the fastest faller of 41 in ''Project M'' (1.8 → 3.2); this acts as a massive aid to his vertical survivability, especially considering that falling speed once again has a big impact on vertical knockback like in ''Melee'' and unlike in ''Brawl''. It also provides for him an excellent [[SHFFL]], similar to {{PM|Fox}} and {{PM|Falco}}.}} | *{{buff|Relative to the cast, Wolf falls faster, going from being the 4th fastest faller of 39 characters to the fastest faller of 41 in ''Project M'' (1.8 → 3.2); this acts as a massive aid to his vertical survivability, especially considering that falling speed once again has a big impact on vertical knockback like in ''Melee'' and unlike in ''Brawl''. It also provides for him an excellent [[SHFFL]], similar to {{PM|Fox}} and {{PM|Falco}}.}} | ||
*{{nerf|Wolf is significantly [[Weight|lighter]] (102 → 85), which, along with his weakened defensive maneuvers, causes his already poor survivability to be even worse. Fortunately, he is now light enough to be knocked down by Fox's shine, thus inhibiting the latter's waveshine combos against the former.}} | *{{nerf|Wolf is significantly [[Weight|lighter]] (102 → 85), which, along with his weakened defensive maneuvers, causes his already poor survivability to be even worse. Fortunately, he is now light enough to be knocked down by Fox's shine, thus inhibiting the latter's waveshine combos against the former.}} | ||
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! colspan=2| Side special | ! colspan=2| Side special | ||
| [[Wolf Flash]] || | | [[Wolf Flash]] || 16% (sourspot), 16% (sweetspot) || Wolf quickly propels himself diagonally upwards at a 35° angle. The sourspot of the move causes low knockback and sends opponents upwards, but the sweetspot deals strong knockback and does not cause Wolf to become [[helpless]], allowing him to use another recovery move to get back on stage. | ||
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! colspan=2| Up special | ! colspan=2| Up special | ||
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==In [[competitive play]]== | ==In [[competitive play]]== | ||
=== | ===Most historically significant players=== | ||
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*{{Sm|Ivayne|USA}} - Ranked | ''See also: [[:Category:Wolf players (PM)]]'' | ||
*{{Sm|Punk Panda|USA}} - Ranked 4th on the Washington ''Project M'' Power Rankings and 49th on [[PMRank 2017 | *{{Sm|Ivayne|USA}} - Has primarily switched to {{PM|Falco}} but still occasionally plays Wolf. Ranked 37th on [[PMRank 2023]]. | ||
*{{Sm|Switch|USA}} - The best Wolf player in the world. Ranked | *{{Sm|Punk Panda|USA}} - Ranked 4th on the Washington ''Project M'' Power Rankings and 49th on [[PMRank 2017]]. | ||
*{{Sm|Switch|USA}} - The best Wolf player in the world. Ranked 20th on [[PMRank 2023]] and has ranked as high as 2nd on [[PMRank 2018]]. Placed 1st at {{Trn|Blacklisted 4}}, {{Trn|We Tech Those 3}}, and {{Trn|Smash 'N' Splash 3}}. | |||
==Alternate costumes== | ==Alternate costumes== | ||
===Project M=== | ===Project M=== | ||
Wolf's Red, Green and White costumes were edited | Wolf's Red, Green and White costumes were edited to be more distinct and better serve as team colors. | ||
Additionally, Wolf has an alternate costume based on his appearance in ''Star Fox 2'', with some features (eyepatch and base head) having inspiration from his appearance in ''Star Fox 64'' and ''Brawl''. This costume has four variations so that it can be used in [[Team Battle|Team Battles]]. | Additionally, Wolf has an alternate costume based on his appearance in ''Star Fox 2'', with some features (eyepatch and base head) having inspiration from his appearance in ''Star Fox 64'' and ''Brawl''. This costume has four variations so that it can be used in [[Team Battle|Team Battles]]. | ||
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===Project+=== | ===Project+=== | ||
[[File:Wolf Palette (P+).png| | Wolf's SNES alternate costume obtains an additional color with gold fur. He also gains a costume that is similar to Fox's standard outfit called Pilot Wolf. | ||
[[File:Wolf Palette (P+).png|800px|thumb|center|Wolf's alternate costumes in P+]] | |||
'''Z-Secret Costume:''' ''Melee'' Wolf | '''Z-Secret Costume:''' ''Melee'' Wolf | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*Wolf is one of two characters who has a spike that only works on grounded opponents, the other being {{PM|Mario}} with his late up smash. | *Wolf is one of two characters who has a spike that only works on grounded opponents, the other being {{PM|Mario}} with his late up smash. | ||
==External links== | |||
*[https://www.reddit.com/r/SSBPM/comments/c2uocs/labbing_discord_results_wolf/ Labbing Discord Tech Post] | |||
{{Project M}} | {{Project M}} | ||
[[Category:Wolf]] | [[Category:Wolf]] | ||
[[Category:Characters (PM)]] | [[Category:Characters (PM)]] | ||