SSBU/Shulk

Overview

Shulk

Weight:	97
Spotdodge:The duration and intangibility of this character's on-spot dodges.	25F (1-17F 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:	Up-B (10F)

Overview

Shulk is a midrange focused stance character that is defined by extreme strengths and weaknesses. His Monado Arts (Neutral-B) allows him to boost one of five stats to an extreme. He is the only character in the game to be able to decide on the spot if he wants to be able to kill ridiculously early, gain excellent damage, recover from anywhere offstage, become the fastest character in the game, or be able to stop himself from having a chance of dying at all from the opponent's next kill confirm/punish, even if far beyond death percent. On top of that, his sword is among the longest in the game and outranges most characters, allowing him to force approaches with ease. This range gives Shulk a lot of moves capable of hitting below the ledge (notably Fsmash, Fair and Up-B), as well as very strong edgeguard options that can kill very early.

However, Shulk's ground game and close range options leaves a lot to be desired, which makes him reliant on his aerials, which are some of the slowest in the game. This can make Shulk's neutral rather linear neutral that is vulnerable to parries and rising aerials, as he relies on walling his opponents out with falling aerials. Without Monado Speed, punishing on reaction becomes very hard for Shulk, since he cannot cover as much speed as when Monado is active. Furthermore, Shulk's juggle game is somewhat underwhelming for a sword character, and landing can become quite challenging.

Overall, perhaps more so than any other character, success with Shulk comes down to maximizing his strengths while mitigating his weaknesses. Clever positioning, spacing and, mix-ups can make it difficult for the opponent to exploit his neutral without hard committing, which Shulk can capitalize on well.

Summary

Shulk is a polarizing midrange sword character who uses Monado Arts to change his abilities to suit the situation.
Pros	Cons
Extreme Versatility: Shulk's Neutral-B lets him change his stats to an extreme on a whim. While these changes have drawbacks, they are mitigated by simply disabling them. Gigantic Range: All of Shulk's attacks (besides his Jab) boasts both huge range and safety on shield. Only Sephiroth and Min Min can compete. Ledgetrap Menace: Shulk's range allows him to stay threatening at the ledge while remaining safe (with huge reward if Monado Buster or Monado Smash are active). He can also easily hit below the ledge. Great Edgeguarding: Shulk's Fair, Dair and Up-B (if used from the ledge) allows Shulk to safely edgeguard most recoveries.	Flawed Ground Game: Shulk's tilts generally have high endlag, low reward, awkward hitboxes, or a combination of the three. Prone to Parry: As good as Shulk's neutral is, the lack of multi-hits combined with his aerials' startup makes him very easy to parry in neutral. Weak Juggle Game: Shulk's juggle options, while decent on their own right, are quite lackluster compared to other sword characters' juggle options. Often Shaky Disadvantage: Shulk has difficulty to reset neutral, even with Monado Shield. On top of that, he is one of the easier characters to No results.

Monado Arts

Shulk's Neutral B is a move that gives 5 different modes: Jump, Shield, Speed, Buster and Smash. There are two ways to select Monado Arts. By rapidly pressing special, Shulk cycles between each art, with its corresponding symbol appearing behind him. After not pressing special for some time, the art will activate. Shulk can also select arts using the dial, accessed by holding down the special button for at least 11 frames. In order to select each Art, you move your left control stick to the desired art, before letting go of special.

Each Monado Art has its own cooldown timer and duration, and gives Shulk different buffs. However, they also come with their own debuffs.

Below is a table explaining the buffs and debuffs, but you can also go to SSBWiki for exact stats

Normal Moves

Jab

Jab 1
Jab 2
Jab 3

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 1	2.0	5	25	361/180	-17	N/A
Jab 2	1.5	5	33	361	-25	N/A
Jab 3 Early Hit	5.0	6~7	45	50	-32	N/A
Jab 3 Late Hit	4.2	8	44	70	-31	N/A

Shulk's fastest move, becoming active at frame 5.
In Buster, this move can be negative on hit at low percents.

A stubby, three-hit jab with very short range that does minimal damage. Best used as a quick, low-risk reversal. Jab 1 by itself can be used for performing a Perfect Charge.

Hit / Hitbox	Base KB	KB Growth	Autocancel Window	Shieldstun
Jab 1	35/25	10	N/A	3
Jab 2	40/35	10	N/A	3
Jab 3 Early Hit	60	100	N/A	6
Jab 3 Late Hit	70	100	N/A	5

Forward Tilt

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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.
13.5/12.0Blade Hit/Tipper Hit	12~13	43	361	-19/-20	N/A

Sourspot on the 'beam' part of the blade
Safe on shield at max range
Can be used to ledgetrap, as it can hit neutral getup, roll getup, and outspace getup attack depending on the character.

Mostly sees use as a relatively quick spacing or punish tool, as well as a combo finisher.

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		92		N/A	12/11

Values are separated as blade hit/tipper hit\

Up Tilt

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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.
Sweetspot	10.0	11~22	39	85	-18	N/A
Sourspot	9.0	12~22	39	108	-18	N/A

Unsafe when used to poke shields from below platforms.

A large, sweeping anti-air. Its lingering hitbox can be used to catch air dodges.

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
Sweetspot	70		80		N/A	10
Sourspot	65		75		N/A	9

Down Tilt

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File:SSBU Shulk ShulkDTilt 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.
9.5/7.5Blade Hit/Tipper Hit	10~11	31	60	-12/-13	N/A

A large disjointed hitbox that can catch landings and interrupt approaches.

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
45		90		N/A	9/8

Values are separated as sweetspot/sourspot\

Dash Attack

while dashing or running

File:SSBU Shulk ShulkDashAttack 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.
Dash Attack	12.5/11.0Blade Hit/Tipper Hit	12~13	40	65	-16/-18	N/A

Can low profile
Safe on shield if spaced while in Buster

Shulk's main burst option. Great for catching landings and as a combo ender

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
Dash Attack	70		68		N/A	12/10

Dash Attack:

Values are separated as sweetspot/sourspot\

Smash Attacks

Forward Smash

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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.
First Hit (All Angles)	5.58.25 charged	14~15	67	78/10/40	-48-47 charged	N/A
Second Hit	13.0/11.519.5/17.25 charged	23	67	361	-35/-36-31/-32 charged	N/A
Angled Second Hit	13.0/11.5	23	67	361	-32/-33	N/A

Hits certain characters' ledge hang when angled down.

Hit / Hitbox	Base KB	KB Growth	Autocancel Window	Shieldstun
First Hit (All Angles)	28 FKB	100	N/A	53 charged
Second Hit	30	115	N/A	9/85/4 charged
Angled Second Hit	30	125	N/A	12/11

First Hit (All Angles):

First hits of this move when angled have 1F longer active window, but all other technical data is unchanged\

Up Smash

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File:SSBU Shulk ShulkUSmash 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.
Scoop	4.56.75 charged	18~21	67	112	-45-44 charged	N/A
First Hit	4.56.75 charged	18~29	67	92/95	-45-44 charged	N/A
Second Hit	13.520.25 charged	30~33	67	89	-28-24 charged	N/A

Can scoop both neutral getup and roll getup off ledge for certain characters.

Hit / Hitbox	Base KB	KB Growth	Autocancel Window	Shieldstun
Scoop	92 FKB	100	N/A	43 charged
First Hit	70 FKB/60 FKB	40/100	N/A	43 charged
Second Hit	45	98	N/A	95 charged

Down Smash

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File:SSBU Shulk ShulkDSmash 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	14.0/11.021/16.5 charged	18~19	82	361/45/55	-54/-56-50/-53 charged	N/A
Hit 2	12.0/10.018/15 charged	23~24	82	361/45/55	-51/-52-47/-49 charged	N/A
Hit 3	10.0/8.015/12 charged	28~29	82	361/45/55	-47/-48-44/-46 charged	N/A
Hit 4	8.0/6.012/9 charged	35~36	82	361	-41/-42-39/-40 charged	N/A
Hit 5	6.0/4.09/6 charged	41~42	82	361	-36/-37-34/-36 charged	N/A

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Hit / Hitbox	Base KB	KB Growth	Autocancel Window	Shieldstun
Hit 1	50	95	N/A	10/85/4 charged
Hit 2	50	95	N/A	8/74/4 charged
Hit 3	55	90	N/A	7/64/4 charged
Hit 4	60	90	N/A	6/54/3 charged
Hit 5	60	90	N/A	5/43/3 charged

Aerials

Neutral Aerial

Airborne

File:SSBU Shulk ShulkNAir 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.
8.5/7.5	13-30	60	50	-2/-3	N/A

Safe on shield
Does not start combos when spaced into anything other than Dash Attack or F-Tilt
Can be used to juggle

One of Shulk's main neutral tools. Its large disjointed hitbox and low landing lag makes it incredibly safe on shield.

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		100	6	?	4/3

Forward Aerial

Airborne +

File:SSBU Shulk ShulkFAir 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.
8.0/6.5	14-18	42	361	-6/-7	N/A

One of Shulk's best tools in advantage state. Use it for edgeguards and as a combo tool.

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
46		100	10	?	4/3

Back Aerial

Airborne +

File:SSBU Shulk ShulkBAir 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.
Clean	12.5	19-23	55	361	-6	N/A
Late	8.5	22-23	55	361	-7	N/A

Sourspot on the far end.
Essentially unpunishable on shield if spaced.

A large disjointed poke. One of Shulk's best neutral tools, as it can very easily wall out opponents. Since the move takes so long to come out and the hitbox is so narrow, it can be hard to land this move, especially midair, or against smaller opponents. In that case, it's usually better to go for sweeping attacks like nair or fair.

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
Clean	35		100	11	?	5
Late	35		100	11	?	4

Up Aerial

Airborne +

File:SSBU Shulk ShulkUAir 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.
1st Hit	5.5	14-16	55	102/111/104	-6	N/A
2nd Hit	10.5/8.0	24-26	55	88	-5	N/A

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
1st Hit	60 FKB/40 FKB		100	9	?	3
2nd Hit	55		100	9	?	4

Down Aerial

Airborne +

File:SSBU Shulk ShulkDAir 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.
1st Hit	6.0/7.5	14-16	61	215/160	-11	N/A
2nd Hit	11.5/10.5	23-25	61	270/361	-9/-10	N/A

Hits below the ledge.
A buffered short hop D-Air in Speed art always hits below ledge

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
1st Hit	15 FKB/20 FKB		100	14	?	3
2nd Hit	15/50/55		90/85	14	?	5/4

Special Moves

Monado Arts

(Hold OK)

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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.
N/A		9	N/A	N/A	N/A

Jump

Speed

Shield

Buster

Smash

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
N/A		N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Back Slash

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Please don't use this offstage

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Ground
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Air

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.
10.0/9.0/16.0/14.0Front Blade/Beam, Back Blade/Beam	22/23-31/32-33	71	361/140	-29	N/A

Does more damage and knockback if it hits an opponent's back.

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		80/100	40	N/A	10/9/14/13

Hits above Shulk at frame 22

Air Slash

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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.
1st Hit, Clean	6.0	10-11	65	78/91/85	-48 to -47	N/A
1st Hit, Late Hitboxes 1	5.0	12-14	65	80/86	-46 to -44	N/A
1st Hit, Late Hitboxes 2	5.0	15-17	65	52/70	-43 to -41	N/A
2nd Hit	5.5	9-10	60	48	-44 to -43	N/A

Does not link into itself when hitting very light characters at the start of the move.
Links less reliably when in Jump art.

Shulk's fastest out of shield option at frame 10. It sacrifices speed for range, allowing Shulk to punish many spaced moves. Air Slash facing away from the stage is also an incredible edgeguarding tool.

Hit / Hitbox	Base KB	KB Growth	Landing Lag	Autocancel Window	Shieldstun
1st Hit, Clean	140 FKB/135 FKB/100 FKB	100	N/A	N/A	6
1st Hit, Late Hitboxes 1	78 FKB/80 FKB	100	N/A	N/A	6
1st Hit, Late Hitboxes 2	43 FKB	100	N/A	N/A	6
2nd Hit	35	170	N/A	N/A	6

Vision

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Detect

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.
Detect	-	7-41 Catch	69	N/A	N/A	all intangible 6-7
Attack Forward	10.0/9.0	8-10	50	50	-31 to -29/-32 to -30	N/A
Attack Back	13.0/10.0	21-22	57	50	-23 to -22/-25 to -24	N/A

When grounded, hold forward to perform a faster and more reliable version that sends behind Shulk.

Hit / Hitbox	Base KB	KB Growth	Landing Lag	Autocancel Window	Shieldstun
Detect	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Attack Forward	70	80	N/A	N/A	10/9
Attack Back	70	90	N/A	N/A	12/10

Grabs & Throws

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	N/A	7-8	37	N/A	N/A	N/A
Dash	N/A	10-11	45	N/A	N/A	N/A
Pivot	N/A	11-12	40	N/A	N/A	N/A
Pummel	1.3	1	7	361	-2	N/A

Standing Grab

Pivot Grab (While Dashing, / > )

Dash Grab (While Dashing, )

Pummel (After grabbing, )

Hit / Hitbox	Base KB	KB Growth	Landing Lag	Autocancel Window	Shieldstun
Standing	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Dash	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Pivot	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Pummel	30 FKB	100	N/A	N/A	3

Forward Throw

After grabbing,

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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	3.0	15-16	38	25	-18 to -17	all invincible 1-16
Throw	5.0	16	38	45	N/A	all invincible 1-16

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
Hit 1	65 FKB		100	N/A	N/A	4
Throw	60		95	N/A	N/A	N/A

Back Throw

After grabbing,

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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	3.0	18-19	46	25	-23 to -22	all invincible 1-20
Throw	6.0	20	46	135	N/A	all invincible 1-20

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
Hit 1	65 FKB		100	N/A	N/A	4
Throw	70		83	N/A	N/A	N/A

Up Throw

After grabbing,

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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	3.0	20-21	48	361	-23 to -22	all invincible 1-22
Throw	4.0	22	48	88	N/A	all invincible 1-22

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
Hit 1	30		120	N/A	N/A	4
Throw	60		80	N/A	N/A	N/A

Down Throw

After grabbing,

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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	3.0	23-24	44	361	-16 to -15	all invincible 1-25
Throw	2.5	25	44	60	N/A	all invincible 1-25

Shulk's main combo tool in Buster Art. Links into either D-TIlt, F-TIlt, F-Smash, Dash Attack or BD Air Slash depending on the character and their percent.