SSBU/Palutena

Overview

Palutena

Weight:	91
Spotdodge:The duration and intangibility of this character's on-spot dodges.	25F (3~17F intangible)
Air Dodge:The intangibility of this character's air dodges, both neutral and directional.	3~30F intangible (Neutral) 3~21F intangible (Directional)
Fastest OOS:	Nair (8F)

Overview

Palutena is a character in SSBU. (Placeholder)

Summary

Palutena is a mid-range character with top-in-class pokes, great punishes and a simple yet effective advantage state.
Pros	Cons
Excellent Pokes: Palutena's pokes are very difficult to directly challenge in neutral, letting her control the pace of the match. Top-Notch Juggles: Palutena's Uair is one of the best juggling tools in the game, allowing her to rack up damage at an alarming speed. This is made even better when platforms are around. Invincibility: Palutena's Bair and Dash Attack are invincible on her arm. This makes beating enemy hitboxes a lot easier than usual. Great Twoframes: Twoframing opponents is very easy for Palutena, thanks to her Dtilt and Usmash.	Whiff Recovery: Palutena's non-aerial attacks generally have long animations, making them quite commital to use in neutral. Weak on the Ground: Palutena's grounded normals aren't very good, especially compared to her aerials. Struggles to Kill: Palutena relies on stray hits and DI dependent confirm to take stocks (opponents consistently die around 100% or higher). Prone to Low Profiles: Because her ground game is lacking, Palutena can struggle quite a bit against small hurtboxes.

Normal Moves

Jab

Hit / HitboxWhich hit timing (such as early or late), or hitbox (such as sweetspot or sourspot) of this move that the data to the right is referring to.	DamageThe raw damage percent value(s) of the listed move that the game calculates damage and staling from.	Frames ActiveThe frames of this move where there are active hitboxes that can affect opponents.	Total FramesThe total number of animation frames for this move. Landing lag for applicable moves will be listed under "Additional Data".	AngleThe launch angle of this move. 0 degrees is directly away from the attacking character, and this value angles up counter-clockwise.	Shield SafetyThe difference between the attacker's endlag and the period that the opponent is in shieldstun. This frame advantage value is based off the assumption that the very first active frame connects with the opponent's shield.	ProtectionAny kind of body part intangibility, invulnerability, or armor that the move has.
Jab	3.0	8-9	25	361/180	-12	none
Rapid Jab	0.6	2/5/8/11/14/17	22	361		none
Rapid Jab (Finisher)	3.5	3-4	40	361	-32	none

Not very useful outside of jab-locks due to its slow speed compared to most other jabs.

Rapid Jab (mash )
Palutena's only jab followup. Sends the opponent away and does actually kill at very high percents.

Will deal no hitstun against Bowser and Kazuya because of Tough GuyA passive, very weak hyper armor that makes rapid jabs worthless

Hit / Hitbox	Base KB	KB Growth	Shieldstun
Jab	25/20	20	4
Rapid Jab	10	20	5
Rapid Jab (Finisher)	55	140	4

Forward Tilt

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File:SSBU Palutena PalutenaFTilt 0 hb.webm

Hit / HitboxWhich hit timing (such as early or late), or hitbox (such as sweetspot or sourspot) of this move that the data to the right is referring to.	DamageThe raw damage percent value(s) of the listed move that the game calculates damage and staling from.	Frames ActiveThe frames of this move where there are active hitboxes that can affect opponents.	Total FramesThe total number of animation frames for this move. Landing lag for applicable moves will be listed under "Additional Data".	AngleThe launch angle of this move. 0 degrees is directly away from the attacking character, and this value angles up counter-clockwise.	Shield SafetyThe difference between the attacker's endlag and the period that the opponent is in shieldstun. This frame advantage value is based off the assumption that the very first active frame connects with the opponent's shield.	ProtectionAny kind of body part intangibility, invulnerability, or armor that the move has.
Hit 1 (hitbox 1)	6.0	14-16	60	90/45	-39	none
Hit 1 (hitbox 2)	6.0	17-20	60	285/100	-36	none
Hit 2 (hitbox 1)	6.0	21-23	60	20/85	-32	none
Hit 2 (hitbox 2)	7.0	24-35	60	40	-28	none

Palutena's most active normal. A relatively long-reaching yet committal button. Offers the most leniency when covering things like spotdodges or neutral getups at the ledge, but is unsafe on shield and easily punished if whiffed. Still a somewhat respectable kill move at the ledge.

Will hit opponents who drop shield after the first hit, potentially preventing over-eager opponents from getting a punish.

Hit / Hitbox	Base KB	KB Growth	Shieldstun
Hit 1 (hitbox 1)	25 FKB/45 FKB	100	6
Hit 1 (hitbox 2)	25 FKB/40 FKB	100	6
Hit 2 (hitbox 1)	35 FKB/30 FKB	100	6
Hit 2 (hitbox 2)	78	80	7

Up Tilt

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File:SSBU Palutena PalutenaUTilt 0 hb.webm

Hit / HitboxWhich hit timing (such as early or late), or hitbox (such as sweetspot or sourspot) of this move that the data to the right is referring to.	DamageThe raw damage percent value(s) of the listed move that the game calculates damage and staling from.	Frames ActiveThe frames of this move where there are active hitboxes that can affect opponents.	Total FramesThe total number of animation frames for this move. Landing lag for applicable moves will be listed under "Additional Data".	AngleThe launch angle of this move. 0 degrees is directly away from the attacking character, and this value angles up counter-clockwise.	Shield SafetyThe difference between the attacker's endlag and the period that the opponent is in shieldstun. This frame advantage value is based off the assumption that the very first active frame connects with the opponent's shield.	ProtectionAny kind of body part intangibility, invulnerability, or armor that the move has.
Linking Hits	1.4	8-22	56	367/130/190		none
Final Hit	4.5	24-25	56	85	-26	none

A very active disjoint with multiple hits that serves as a juggling tool in a pinch. Somewhat committal, and doesn't hit above platforms until the last hit, if at all. Use this to cover landings while staying grounded.

Will kill off the top at high percents
- Can be confirmed into on grounded opponents after the first hit of Nair

Hit / Hitbox	Base KB	Fixed KB	KB Growth	Landing Lag	Autocancel Window	Shieldstun	Shieldlag	Bonus Shield Damage	Direct Hitbox	Clang ReboundThe type of interaction when a hitbox interacts with another hitbox Rebound interacts by clanking with other hitboxes, causing the rebound property if the hitbox doesn't deal over 9.0% damage than the opposing hitbox it is clanking with. Trample interacts by clanking with other hitboxes, but doesn't cause the rebound property. Transcendent cannot interact with other hitboxes. No Stop interacts by clanking with other hitboxes, but doesn't stop being active. Unique to Mii Gunner's Grenade Launch.	Rehit	Hitlag Multiplier	SDI Multiplier
Linking Hits	20 FKB/50 FKB/30 FKB		100			3
Final Hit	75		136			5

Down Tilt

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File:SSBU Palutena PalutenaDTilt 0 hb.webm

DamageThe raw damage percent value(s) of the listed move that the game calculates damage and staling from.	Frames ActiveThe frames of this move where there are active hitboxes that can affect opponents.	Total FramesThe total number of animation frames for this move. Landing lag for applicable moves will be listed under "Additional Data".	AngleThe launch angle of this move. 0 degrees is directly away from the attacking character, and this value angles up counter-clockwise.	Shield SafetyThe difference between the attacker's endlag and the period that the opponent is in shieldstun. This frame advantage value is based off the assumption that the very first active frame connects with the opponent's shield.	ProtectionAny kind of body part intangibility, invulnerability, or armor that the move has.
8.5/5.0	14~27	40	35/75	-17	none

Palutena's safest grounded poke, and a disgusting two-frameHitting someone during the two frames it takes to grab ledge tool thanks to its ridiculous active frames. One of her best ledgetrapping moves. It can also be used as a neutral tool, particularly against small characters who will be less vulnerable to landing aerials such as Kirby. Depending on whether the move hits aerial or grounded, Dtilt has two different trajectories, each with its own use.

On air hit, including successful two-frame punishes, Dtilt will pop the opponent upwards. Depending on how late the move hits, Palutena can combo into either Fair or Bair to reset advantage or confirm a kill.
- DIInfluence on launch speed and locationing out makes Bair more likely to whiff at high percents.
On ground hit, Dtilt will send outward, leading to a potential tech chase or even killing outright at high percents.

Base KB	Fixed KB	KB Growth	Landing Lag	Autocancel Window	Shieldstun	Shieldlag	Bonus Shield Damage	Direct Hitbox	Clang ReboundThe type of interaction when a hitbox interacts with another hitbox Rebound interacts by clanking with other hitboxes, causing the rebound property if the hitbox doesn't deal over 9.0% damage than the opposing hitbox it is clanking with. Trample interacts by clanking with other hitboxes, but doesn't cause the rebound property. Transcendent cannot interact with other hitboxes. No Stop interacts by clanking with other hitboxes, but doesn't stop being active. Unique to Mii Gunner's Grenade Launch.	Rehit	Hitlag Multiplier	SDI Multiplier
40/38		100			8/6

Lesser damage value occurs on air hit.

Dash Attack

while dashing or running

File:SSBU Palutena PalutenaDashAttack 0 hb.webm

Hit / HitboxWhich hit timing (such as early or late), or hitbox (such as sweetspot or sourspot) of this move that the data to the right is referring to.	DamageThe raw damage percent value(s) of the listed move that the game calculates damage and staling from.	Frames ActiveThe frames of this move where there are active hitboxes that can affect opponents.	Total FramesThe total number of animation frames for this move. Landing lag for applicable moves will be listed under "Additional Data".	AngleThe launch angle of this move. 0 degrees is directly away from the attacking character, and this value angles up counter-clockwise.	Shield SafetyThe difference between the attacker's endlag and the period that the opponent is in shieldstun. This frame advantage value is based off the assumption that the very first active frame connects with the opponent's shield.	ProtectionAny kind of body part intangibility, invulnerability, or armor that the move has.
Early	11.0	6-9	41	70/60	-24	upper body invincible 5~6
Late	7.0	10~17	41	60	-23	arm invincible 7~16

Despite its somewhat stubby range, Dash Attack is nonetheless a frame 6 burst option and is one of Palutena's best moves for forcing her way in and/or catching landings. Its upper body invincibility allows her to directly contest most aerial approaches and reset a juggle situation while grounded. Be careful not to rely on this too much as it is very unsafe on shield and does not cross up, leaving Palutena right in front of the opponent for a free punish.

Hit / Hitbox	Base KB	Fixed KB	KB Growth	Landing Lag	Autocancel Window	Shieldstun	Shieldlag	Bonus Shield Damage	Direct Hitbox	Clang ReboundThe type of interaction when a hitbox interacts with another hitbox Rebound interacts by clanking with other hitboxes, causing the rebound property if the hitbox doesn't deal over 9.0% damage than the opposing hitbox it is clanking with. Trample interacts by clanking with other hitboxes, but doesn't cause the rebound property. Transcendent cannot interact with other hitboxes. No Stop interacts by clanking with other hitboxes, but doesn't stop being active. Unique to Mii Gunner's Grenade Launch.	Rehit	Hitlag Multiplier	SDI Multiplier
Early	71		76			10
Late	61		56			7

Smash Attacks

Forward Smash

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File:SSBU Palutena PalutenaFSmash 0 hb.webm

Hit / HitboxWhich hit timing (such as early or late), or hitbox (such as sweetspot or sourspot) of this move that the data to the right is referring to.	DamageThe raw damage percent value(s) of the listed move that the game calculates damage and staling from.	Frames ActiveThe frames of this move where there are active hitboxes that can affect opponents.	Total FramesThe total number of animation frames for this move. Landing lag for applicable moves will be listed under "Additional Data".	AngleThe launch angle of this move. 0 degrees is directly away from the attacking character, and this value angles up counter-clockwise.	Shield SafetyThe difference between the attacker's endlag and the period that the opponent is in shieldstun. This frame advantage value is based off the assumption that the very first active frame connects with the opponent's shield.	ProtectionAny kind of body part intangibility, invulnerability, or armor that the move has.
Forward Smash	16.0/13.024/19.5 charged	18-20	64	361	-34/-36-30/-32 charged	none
Windbox (early)	0.00 charged	21-25	64	361		none
Windbox (late)	0.00 charged	26-31	64	361		none

A fairly standard Fsmash - respectably strong but somewhat slow and laggy. Has a sourspot at the tip of the wings. This move is best suited for hard reads given its poor frame advantage on shield. However Fsmash has a large windbox pushing opponents away from Palutena active for a few frames after the move's hitboxes finish, which can make it harder to punish at max range or used to push opponents away from the stage for gimmicky edgeguards.

Hit / Hitbox	Base KB	KB Growth	Shieldstun
Forward Smash	40	100/102	11/95/5 charged
Windbox (early)	60 FKB	100	23 charged
Windbox (late)	35 FKB	100	23 charged

Up Smash

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File:SSBU Palutena PalutenaUSmash 0 hb.webm

Hit / HitboxWhich hit timing (such as early or late), or hitbox (such as sweetspot or sourspot) of this move that the data to the right is referring to.	DamageThe raw damage percent value(s) of the listed move that the game calculates damage and staling from.	Frames ActiveThe frames of this move where there are active hitboxes that can affect opponents.	Total FramesThe total number of animation frames for this move. Landing lag for applicable moves will be listed under "Additional Data".	AngleThe launch angle of this move. 0 degrees is directly away from the attacking character, and this value angles up counter-clockwise.	Shield SafetyThe difference between the attacker's endlag and the period that the opponent is in shieldstun. This frame advantage value is based off the assumption that the very first active frame connects with the opponent's shield.	ProtectionAny kind of body part intangibility, invulnerability, or armor that the move has.
Early	16.0/12.0/9.024/18/13.5 charged	18~29	64	88	-34/-37-30/-33 charged	none
Late	13.0/9.0/7.019.5/13.5/10.5 charged	30~35	64	88	-24/-26-20/-24 charged	none

Despite hitting ridiculously high, Usmash isn't really that good of an anti-air as one might think due to it getting weaker the higher up the beam hits. It does remain active for very long, however, allowing it to be a particularly lenient tool for hard-reading getup options at the ledge, or as a two-frameHitting someone during the two frames it takes to grab ledge tool against certain characters.

Hit / Hitbox	Base KB	Fixed KB	KB Growth	Landing Lag	Autocancel Window	Shieldstun	Shieldlag	Bonus Shield Damage	Direct Hitbox	Clang ReboundThe type of interaction when a hitbox interacts with another hitbox Rebound interacts by clanking with other hitboxes, causing the rebound property if the hitbox doesn't deal over 9.0% damage than the opposing hitbox it is clanking with. Trample interacts by clanking with other hitboxes, but doesn't cause the rebound property. Transcendent cannot interact with other hitboxes. No Stop interacts by clanking with other hitboxes, but doesn't stop being active. Unique to Mii Gunner's Grenade Launch.	Rehit	Hitlag Multiplier	SDI Multiplier
Early	53/58/62		84/89/92			11/8/75/4/4 charged
Late	53/58/62		84/89/92			9/7/65/4/4 charged

Down Smash

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File:SSBU Palutena PalutenaDSmash 0 hb.webm

Hit / HitboxWhich hit timing (such as early or late), or hitbox (such as sweetspot or sourspot) of this move that the data to the right is referring to.	DamageThe raw damage percent value(s) of the listed move that the game calculates damage and staling from.	Frames ActiveThe frames of this move where there are active hitboxes that can affect opponents.	Total FramesThe total number of animation frames for this move. Landing lag for applicable moves will be listed under "Additional Data".	AngleThe launch angle of this move. 0 degrees is directly away from the attacking character, and this value angles up counter-clockwise.	Shield SafetyThe difference between the attacker's endlag and the period that the opponent is in shieldstun. This frame advantage value is based off the assumption that the very first active frame connects with the opponent's shield.	ProtectionAny kind of body part intangibility, invulnerability, or armor that the move has.
Close	15.022.5 charged	17	69	60	-41-36 charged	none
Far	13.019.5 charged	18~19	69	28	-41-37 charged	none
Windbox	0.00 charged	20-29	69	361		none

A pretty lackluster Dsmash. While it does hit on both sides (and hits harder than Fsmash at close range), it's also much more unsafe on shield. It also has a windbox, but this one is harder to exploit, compared to Fsmash.

Hit / Hitbox	Base KB	KB Growth	Shieldstun
Close	52	103	105 charged
Far	30	90	95 charged
Windbox	55 FKB	100	23 charged

Aerials

Neutral Aerial

Airborne

Oppression in a Can

File:SSBU Palutena PalutenaNAir 0 hb.webm

Hit / HitboxWhich hit timing (such as early or late), or hitbox (such as sweetspot or sourspot) of this move that the data to the right is referring to.	DamageThe raw damage percent value(s) of the listed move that the game calculates damage and staling from.	Frames ActiveThe frames of this move where there are active hitboxes that can affect opponents.	Total FramesThe total number of animation frames for this move. Landing lag for applicable moves will be listed under "Additional Data".	AngleThe launch angle of this move. 0 degrees is directly away from the attacking character, and this value angles up counter-clockwise.	Shield SafetyThe difference between the attacker's endlag and the period that the opponent is in shieldstun. This frame advantage value is based off the assumption that the very first active frame connects with the opponent's shield.	ProtectionAny kind of body part intangibility, invulnerability, or armor that the move has.
Linking Hits (hitbox 1)	1.4	5-23		367/100	-10	none
Linking Hits (hitbox 2)	1.4	5-6		95	-10	none
Linking Hits (hitbox 3)	1.4	7-23		100	-10	none
Linking Hits (hitbox 4)	1.4	24-27		367/100	-10	none
Final hit	5.1	29-30	52Landing Lag: 12	55	-9	none

One of the most infamous Nairs in the game. This extremely versatile move is Palutena's fastest button at frame 5 and functions as a good air-to-air, OOSOut of Shield option, combo starter, combo filler, edgeguarding tool, and can even start a kill confirm. This move on its own can greatly assist Palutena in advantageous matchups, particularly versus heavier or bigger characters, and can easily overwhelm players who don't know how to play around it. While this is an incredible move, abusing it unnecessarily can lead to whiff punishes and contested attacks by opponents who know what they're doing. Knowing how to use Nair is essential to playing Palutena well.

Hit / Hitbox	Base KB	KB Growth	Autocancel Window	Shieldstun
Linking Hits (hitbox 1)	0/65 FKB	100	?	2
Linking Hits (hitbox 2)	80 FKB	100	?	2
Linking Hits (hitbox 3)	65 FKB	100	?	2
Linking Hits (hitbox 4)	65 FKB	100	?	2
Final hit	35	155	?	3

Forward Aerial

Airborne +

File:SSBU Palutena PalutenaFAir 0 hb.webm

DamageThe raw damage percent value(s) of the listed move that the game calculates damage and staling from.	Frames ActiveThe frames of this move where there are active hitboxes that can affect opponents.	Total FramesThe total number of animation frames for this move. Landing lag for applicable moves will be listed under "Additional Data".	AngleThe launch angle of this move. 0 degrees is directly away from the attacking character, and this value angles up counter-clockwise.	Shield SafetyThe difference between the attacker's endlag and the period that the opponent is in shieldstun. This frame advantage value is based off the assumption that the very first active frame connects with the opponent's shield.	ProtectionAny kind of body part intangibility, invulnerability, or armor that the move has.
10.0	9-11	45Landing Lag: 9	45	-5	none

Palutena's safest poke. Its range and speed allows her to quickly check an approach (be it grounded or airborne), while still allowing her to confirm into a Grab. Fair is a great move to throw out in neutral, despite being somewhat outclassed by Bair. This is because it allows her to not stale it before reacing high percents.

Base KB	Fixed KB	KB Growth	Landing Lag	Autocancel Window	Shieldstun	Shieldlag	Bonus Shield Damage	Direct Hitbox	Clang ReboundThe type of interaction when a hitbox interacts with another hitbox Rebound interacts by clanking with other hitboxes, causing the rebound property if the hitbox doesn't deal over 9.0% damage than the opposing hitbox it is clanking with. Trample interacts by clanking with other hitboxes, but doesn't cause the rebound property. Transcendent cannot interact with other hitboxes. No Stop interacts by clanking with other hitboxes, but doesn't stop being active. Unique to Mii Gunner's Grenade Launch.	Rehit	Hitlag Multiplier	SDI Multiplier
31		92		?	4

Back Aerial

Airborne +

The button of the Gods. Literally.

File:SSBU Palutena PalutenaBAir 0 hb.webm

DamageThe raw damage percent value(s) of the listed move that the game calculates damage and staling from.	Frames ActiveThe frames of this move where there are active hitboxes that can affect opponents.	Total FramesThe total number of animation frames for this move. Landing lag for applicable moves will be listed under "Additional Data".	AngleThe launch angle of this move. 0 degrees is directly away from the attacking character, and this value angles up counter-clockwise.	Shield SafetyThe difference between the attacker's endlag and the period that the opponent is in shieldstun. This frame advantage value is based off the assumption that the very first active frame connects with the opponent's shield.	ProtectionAny kind of body part intangibility, invulnerability, or armor that the move has.
12.0	8-10	50Landing Lag: 10	361	-5	upper body invincible 7, arm invincible 8 - 10

One of the best buttons in the entire game. On top of being quite disjointed, Palutena's arm is invincible during active frames, allowing her to beat more hitboxes than usual. This lets her play the walling game better than some dedicated sword characters. Bair also functions as Palutena's main kill move, so spamming it 24/7 isn't the greatest idea.

Base KB	Fixed KB	KB Growth	Landing Lag	Autocancel Window	Shieldstun	Shieldlag	Bonus Shield Damage	Direct Hitbox	Clang ReboundThe type of interaction when a hitbox interacts with another hitbox Rebound interacts by clanking with other hitboxes, causing the rebound property if the hitbox doesn't deal over 9.0% damage than the opposing hitbox it is clanking with. Trample interacts by clanking with other hitboxes, but doesn't cause the rebound property. Transcendent cannot interact with other hitboxes. No Stop interacts by clanking with other hitboxes, but doesn't stop being active. Unique to Mii Gunner's Grenade Launch.	Rehit	Hitlag Multiplier	SDI Multiplier
30		95		?	5

Up Aerial

Airborne +

File:SSBU Palutena PalutenaUAir 0 hb.webm

Hit / HitboxWhich hit timing (such as early or late), or hitbox (such as sweetspot or sourspot) of this move that the data to the right is referring to.	DamageThe raw damage percent value(s) of the listed move that the game calculates damage and staling from.	Frames ActiveThe frames of this move where there are active hitboxes that can affect opponents.	Total FramesThe total number of animation frames for this move. Landing lag for applicable moves will be listed under "Additional Data".	AngleThe launch angle of this move. 0 degrees is directly away from the attacking character, and this value angles up counter-clockwise.	Shield SafetyThe difference between the attacker's endlag and the period that the opponent is in shieldstun. This frame advantage value is based off the assumption that the very first active frame connects with the opponent's shield.	ProtectionAny kind of body part intangibility, invulnerability, or armor that the move has.
Hits 1-4	1.0	10-22		105/367	-12	none
Final Hit	5.0	24-25	52Landing Lag: 14	88	-11	none

Disgusting disjoint that works wonders in combos and juggles. If platforms are involved, chances are this move will kill very early. Other than that, Uair works as a decent combo ender for Palutena, as it sets the opponent up for a juggle.

Hit / Hitbox	Base KB	Fixed KB	KB Growth	Landing Lag	Autocancel Window	Shieldstun	Shieldlag	Bonus Shield Damage	Direct Hitbox	Clang ReboundThe type of interaction when a hitbox interacts with another hitbox Rebound interacts by clanking with other hitboxes, causing the rebound property if the hitbox doesn't deal over 9.0% damage than the opposing hitbox it is clanking with. Trample interacts by clanking with other hitboxes, but doesn't cause the rebound property. Transcendent cannot interact with other hitboxes. No Stop interacts by clanking with other hitboxes, but doesn't stop being active. Unique to Mii Gunner's Grenade Launch.	Rehit	Hitlag Multiplier	SDI Multiplier
Hits 1-4	40 FKB/20 FKB		100		?	2
Final Hit	50		152		?	3

Down Aerial

Airborne +

File:SSBU Palutena PalutenaDAir 0 hb.webm

DamageThe raw damage percent value(s) of the listed move that the game calculates damage and staling from.	Frames ActiveThe frames of this move where there are active hitboxes that can affect opponents.	Total FramesThe total number of animation frames for this move. Landing lag for applicable moves will be listed under "Additional Data".	AngleThe launch angle of this move. 0 degrees is directly away from the attacking character, and this value angles up counter-clockwise.	Shield SafetyThe difference between the attacker's endlag and the period that the opponent is in shieldstun. This frame advantage value is based off the assumption that the very first active frame connects with the opponent's shield.	ProtectionAny kind of body part intangibility, invulnerability, or armor that the move has.
11.0	10-11	59Landing Lag: 11	270/55	-7	none

Standard issue spike. Dair doesn't see as much use as her other aerials, but it's not completely worthless. Outside of spiking offstage, it can be used to punish crossups on shield, as well as starting combos when done landing. At early percents, Dair can lead into either Dash Attack or Dash Grab, while at higher percents, it leads into either Fair or Bair.

Base KB	Fixed KB	KB Growth	Landing Lag	Autocancel Window	Shieldstun	Shieldlag	Bonus Shield Damage	Direct Hitbox	Clang ReboundThe type of interaction when a hitbox interacts with another hitbox Rebound interacts by clanking with other hitboxes, causing the rebound property if the hitbox doesn't deal over 9.0% damage than the opposing hitbox it is clanking with. Trample interacts by clanking with other hitboxes, but doesn't cause the rebound property. Transcendent cannot interact with other hitboxes. No Stop interacts by clanking with other hitboxes, but doesn't stop being active. Unique to Mii Gunner's Grenade Launch.	Rehit	Hitlag Multiplier	SDI Multiplier
20/30		100		?	4

Specials

Autoreticle

Literal aimbot

File:SSBU Palutena PalutenaAutoreticle 0 hb.webm

DamageThe raw damage percent value(s) of the listed move that the game calculates damage and staling from.	Frames ActiveThe frames of this move where there are active hitboxes that can affect opponents.	Total FramesThe total number of animation frames for this move. Landing lag for applicable moves will be listed under "Additional Data".	AngleThe launch angle of this move. 0 degrees is directly away from the attacking character, and this value angles up counter-clockwise.	Shield SafetyThe difference between the attacker's endlag and the period that the opponent is in shieldstun. This frame advantage value is based off the assumption that the very first active frame connects with the opponent's shield.	ProtectionAny kind of body part intangibility, invulnerability, or armor that the move has.
3.5		68			none

Palutena scans a large area in front of her, setting a target on the nearest opponent in range. If an opponent is caught in the light, Palutena will automatically fire 3 projectiles in that direction. Somewhat useful in neutral at long range, but its long animation makes Neutral-B quite commital, especially at mid range or closer. It also works as a pretty good way of harassing the opponent offstage.

The reticle won't track the opponent after it's locked in. However, Palutena will still track a moving opponent until she starts shooting
In matches other than 1v1s, Palutena will always shoot at the nearest opponent. Other opponents can still get hit by the projectiles
Neutral-B can lock on to items or trapsThings such as Isabelle's Down-B, although opponents take priority

Base KB	Fixed KB	KB Growth	Landing Lag	Autocancel Window	Shieldstun	Shieldlag	Bonus Shield Damage	Direct Hitbox	Clang ReboundThe type of interaction when a hitbox interacts with another hitbox Rebound interacts by clanking with other hitboxes, causing the rebound property if the hitbox doesn't deal over 9.0% damage than the opposing hitbox it is clanking with. Trample interacts by clanking with other hitboxes, but doesn't cause the rebound property. Transcendent cannot interact with other hitboxes. No Stop interacts by clanking with other hitboxes, but doesn't stop being active. Unique to Mii Gunner's Grenade Launch.	Rehit	Hitlag Multiplier	SDI Multiplier
					2

Explosive Flame

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File:SSBU Palutena PalutenaExplosiveFlame 0 hb.webm

Hit / HitboxWhich hit timing (such as early or late), or hitbox (such as sweetspot or sourspot) of this move that the data to the right is referring to.	DamageThe raw damage percent value(s) of the listed move that the game calculates damage and staling from.	Frames ActiveThe frames of this move where there are active hitboxes that can affect opponents.	Total FramesThe total number of animation frames for this move. Landing lag for applicable moves will be listed under "Additional Data".	AngleThe launch angle of this move. 0 degrees is directly away from the attacking character, and this value angles up counter-clockwise.	Shield SafetyThe difference between the attacker's endlag and the period that the opponent is in shieldstun. This frame advantage value is based off the assumption that the very first active frame connects with the opponent's shield.	ProtectionAny kind of body part intangibility, invulnerability, or armor that the move has.
Linking Hits	1.5	28-57	73	160	-39 ~ -10	none
Final Hit	5.5	60-61	73	84	0	none

Palutena summons an explosion at one of two set distances, depending on whether she inputs the move like a tilt attack or like a Smash attack. Not very useful in neutral, due to its long startup and endlag, it's mostly used in advantage to catch a landing from far away, or as a surprise hitbox when recovering. Kills decently well.

A white flash will appear where the explosion will occur, making it even more reactable in neutral
Side-B can be blocked by walls (natural and artificial ones). When this happens, Palutena will create a dud which won't explode

Hit / Hitbox	Base KB	Fixed KB	KB Growth	Landing Lag	Autocancel Window	Shieldstun	Shieldlag	Bonus Shield Damage	Direct Hitbox	Clang ReboundThe type of interaction when a hitbox interacts with another hitbox Rebound interacts by clanking with other hitboxes, causing the rebound property if the hitbox doesn't deal over 9.0% damage than the opposing hitbox it is clanking with. Trample interacts by clanking with other hitboxes, but doesn't cause the rebound property. Transcendent cannot interact with other hitboxes. No Stop interacts by clanking with other hitboxes, but doesn't stop being active. Unique to Mii Gunner's Grenade Launch.	Rehit	Hitlag Multiplier	SDI Multiplier
Linking Hits	50		100			2
Final Hit	60		141			3

Warp

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File:SSBU Palutena PalutenaWarp 0 hb.webm

DamageThe raw damage percent value(s) of the listed move that the game calculates damage and staling from.	Frames ActiveThe frames of this move where there are active hitboxes that can affect opponents.	Total FramesThe total number of animation frames for this move. Landing lag for applicable moves will be listed under "Additional Data".	AngleThe launch angle of this move. 0 degrees is directly away from the attacking character, and this value angles up counter-clockwise.	Shield SafetyThe difference between the attacker's endlag and the period that the opponent is in shieldstun. This frame advantage value is based off the assumption that the very first active frame connects with the opponent's shield.	ProtectionAny kind of body part intangibility, invulnerability, or armor that the move has.
		Until LandingLanding Lag: 22			all intangible 16-32

Standard issue teleport recovery. Also works as a decent movement option, especially combined with platforms. Teleport Cancelling removes the otherwise universal 2 frames of vulnerability a character has when grabbing the ledge

Palutena can control the travel distance depending on her left stick's tilt.
Palutena can travel in 16 different directions

Base KB	Fixed KB	KB Growth	Landing Lag	Autocancel Window	Shieldstun	Shieldlag	Bonus Shield Damage	Direct Hitbox	Clang ReboundThe type of interaction when a hitbox interacts with another hitbox Rebound interacts by clanking with other hitboxes, causing the rebound property if the hitbox doesn't deal over 9.0% damage than the opposing hitbox it is clanking with. Trample interacts by clanking with other hitboxes, but doesn't cause the rebound property. Transcendent cannot interact with other hitboxes. No Stop interacts by clanking with other hitboxes, but doesn't stop being active. Unique to Mii Gunner's Grenade Launch.	Rehit	Hitlag Multiplier	SDI Multiplier

Counter

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Miss
Hit
Reflect

Hit / HitboxWhich hit timing (such as early or late), or hitbox (such as sweetspot or sourspot) of this move that the data to the right is referring to.	DamageThe raw damage percent value(s) of the listed move that the game calculates damage and staling from.	Frames ActiveThe frames of this move where there are active hitboxes that can affect opponents.	Total FramesThe total number of animation frames for this move. Landing lag for applicable moves will be listed under "Additional Data".	AngleThe launch angle of this move. 0 degrees is directly away from the attacking character, and this value angles up counter-clockwise.	Shield SafetyThe difference between the attacker's endlag and the period that the opponent is in shieldstun. This frame advantage value is based off the assumption that the very first active frame connects with the opponent's shield.	ProtectionAny kind of body part intangibility, invulnerability, or armor that the move has.
Whiff		7~34 Catch	70
Counterattack	10.0	5-7	37	361	-21	all intangible 1-5
Reflect	x1.4Damage multiplier on reflect	1-45	35	361	-32	none

Standard issue, if not lackluster, counter. Also reflects projectiles.

The counterattack lacks vertical range, causing it to miss opponents below Palutena
The reflector's gigantic active frames allows her to sometimes passively win reflector wars

Hit / Hitbox	Base KB	KB Growth	Shieldstun
Whiff
Counterattack	50/30	70/65	10
Reflect	50 FKB	100	2

Grabs & Throws

Grab

Grab
Dash Grab
Pivot Grab

Hit / HitboxWhich hit timing (such as early or late), or hitbox (such as sweetspot or sourspot) of this move that the data to the right is referring to.	DamageThe raw damage percent value(s) of the listed move that the game calculates damage and staling from.	Frames ActiveThe frames of this move where there are active hitboxes that can affect opponents.	Total FramesThe total number of animation frames for this move. Landing lag for applicable moves will be listed under "Additional Data".	AngleThe launch angle of this move. 0 degrees is directly away from the attacking character, and this value angles up counter-clockwise.	Shield SafetyThe difference between the attacker's endlag and the period that the opponent is in shieldstun. This frame advantage value is based off the assumption that the very first active frame connects with the opponent's shield.	ProtectionAny kind of body part intangibility, invulnerability, or armor that the move has.
Standing Grab		7-8	40			none
Dash Grab		10-11	48			none
Pivot Grab		11-12	43			none
Pummel	1.3	1	7	361	-2	none

Standing grab
Pretty good grab. Palutena gets good reward for landing it, which is somewhat easy given how often the opponent has to shield against her.

Dash Grab ( or > )

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Pivot Grab ( > + )

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Pummel ( > )

Only used to get free damage after a grab before going for a throw. Only do this if you're certain you can do a throw after pummeling the opponent.

As a rule of thumb, you can have one guaranteed pummel every 30%.

Hit / Hitbox	Base KB	KB Growth	Shieldstun
Standing Grab
Dash Grab
Pivot Grab
Pummel	30 FKB	100	3

Forward Throw

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File:SSBU Palutena PalutenaFThrow 0 hb.webm

DamageThe raw damage percent value(s) of the listed move that the game calculates damage and staling from.	Frames ActiveThe frames of this move where there are active hitboxes that can affect opponents.	Total FramesThe total number of animation frames for this move. Landing lag for applicable moves will be listed under "Additional Data".	AngleThe launch angle of this move. 0 degrees is directly away from the attacking character, and this value angles up counter-clockwise.	Shield SafetyThe difference between the attacker's endlag and the period that the opponent is in shieldstun. This frame advantage value is based off the assumption that the very first active frame connects with the opponent's shield.	ProtectionAny kind of body part intangibility, invulnerability, or armor that the move has.
9.0	20	45	45		all invincible 1-20

A simple Fthrow. Best used to send the opponent offstage or initiate a tech chase.

Base KB	Fixed KB	KB Growth	Landing Lag	Autocancel Window	Shieldstun	Shieldlag	Bonus Shield Damage	Direct Hitbox	Clang ReboundThe type of interaction when a hitbox interacts with another hitbox Rebound interacts by clanking with other hitboxes, causing the rebound property if the hitbox doesn't deal over 9.0% damage than the opposing hitbox it is clanking with. Trample interacts by clanking with other hitboxes, but doesn't cause the rebound property. Transcendent cannot interact with other hitboxes. No Stop interacts by clanking with other hitboxes, but doesn't stop being active. Unique to Mii Gunner's Grenade Launch.	Rehit	Hitlag Multiplier	SDI Multiplier
90		30

Back Throw

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File:SSBU Palutena PalutenaBThrow 0 hb.webm

DamageThe raw damage percent value(s) of the listed move that the game calculates damage and staling from.	Frames ActiveThe frames of this move where there are active hitboxes that can affect opponents.	Total FramesThe total number of animation frames for this move. Landing lag for applicable moves will be listed under "Additional Data".	AngleThe launch angle of this move. 0 degrees is directly away from the attacking character, and this value angles up counter-clockwise.	Shield SafetyThe difference between the attacker's endlag and the period that the opponent is in shieldstun. This frame advantage value is based off the assumption that the very first active frame connects with the opponent's shield.	ProtectionAny kind of body part intangibility, invulnerability, or armor that the move has.
10.0	20	55	361		all invincible 1-20

Palutena's kill throw at high percents. Before that, it's mainly used to send the opponent offstage.

Base KB	Fixed KB	KB Growth	Landing Lag	Autocancel Window	Shieldstun	Shieldlag	Bonus Shield Damage	Direct Hitbox	Clang ReboundThe type of interaction when a hitbox interacts with another hitbox Rebound interacts by clanking with other hitboxes, causing the rebound property if the hitbox doesn't deal over 9.0% damage than the opposing hitbox it is clanking with. Trample interacts by clanking with other hitboxes, but doesn't cause the rebound property. Transcendent cannot interact with other hitboxes. No Stop interacts by clanking with other hitboxes, but doesn't stop being active. Unique to Mii Gunner's Grenade Launch.	Rehit	Hitlag Multiplier	SDI Multiplier
65		70

Up Throw

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File:SSBU Palutena PalutenaUThrow 0 hb.webm

DamageThe raw damage percent value(s) of the listed move that the game calculates damage and staling from.	Frames ActiveThe frames of this move where there are active hitboxes that can affect opponents.	Total FramesThe total number of animation frames for this move. Landing lag for applicable moves will be listed under "Additional Data".	AngleThe launch angle of this move. 0 degrees is directly away from the attacking character, and this value angles up counter-clockwise.	Shield SafetyThe difference between the attacker's endlag and the period that the opponent is in shieldstun. This frame advantage value is based off the assumption that the very first active frame connects with the opponent's shield.	ProtectionAny kind of body part intangibility, invulnerability, or armor that the move has.
8.0	17	55	92		all invincible 1-17

A niche throw. While it does set up a very advantageous situation for Palutena, her other 3 throws generally grants better reward in most situations.

Base KB	Fixed KB	KB Growth	Landing Lag	Autocancel Window	Shieldstun	Shieldlag	Bonus Shield Damage	Direct Hitbox	Clang ReboundThe type of interaction when a hitbox interacts with another hitbox Rebound interacts by clanking with other hitboxes, causing the rebound property if the hitbox doesn't deal over 9.0% damage than the opposing hitbox it is clanking with. Trample interacts by clanking with other hitboxes, but doesn't cause the rebound property. Transcendent cannot interact with other hitboxes. No Stop interacts by clanking with other hitboxes, but doesn't stop being active. Unique to Mii Gunner's Grenade Launch.	Rehit	Hitlag Multiplier	SDI Multiplier
90		60

Down Throw

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File:SSBU Palutena PalutenaDThrow 0 hb.webm

DamageThe raw damage percent value(s) of the listed move that the game calculates damage and staling from.	Frames ActiveThe frames of this move where there are active hitboxes that can affect opponents.	Total FramesThe total number of animation frames for this move. Landing lag for applicable moves will be listed under "Additional Data".	AngleThe launch angle of this move. 0 degrees is directly away from the attacking character, and this value angles up counter-clockwise.	Shield SafetyThe difference between the attacker's endlag and the period that the opponent is in shieldstun. This frame advantage value is based off the assumption that the very first active frame connects with the opponent's shield.	ProtectionAny kind of body part intangibility, invulnerability, or armor that the move has.
5.0	25	46	73		all invincible 1-25

Palutena's combo throw at low to mid percents. At these percents, Palutena will generally go into Fair or Bair, or into a few Nairs and/or Uairs against big bodies.