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.
Shulk is a polarizing midrange sword character who uses Monado Arts to change his abilities to suit the situation. | |
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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
Jump |
+ Increased jump height, air speed and Air Slash Height +/- Increased falling and fast fall speed. - Increased damage taken |
Speed |
+ Increased ground speed and air speed +/- Increased gravity and traction - Decreased damage output and jump height |
Shield |
+ Decreased knockback taken, damage taken, and increased shield HP - Decreased jump height, air speed, movement speed, and damage and knockback output |
Buster |
+ Increased damage output +/- Decreased knockback output - Increased damage taken |
Smash |
+ Increased knockback output - Decreased damage dealt and increased knockback taken |
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. |
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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 | 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 |
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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
/ +
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. |
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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 |
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30 | 92 | N/A | 12/11 |
- Values are separated as blade hit/tipper hit\
Up Tilt
+
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. |
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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 |
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Sweetspot | 70 | 80 | N/A | 10 | |||||||||
Sourspot | 65 | 75 | N/A | 9 |
Down Tilt
+
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. |
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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 |
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45 | 90 | N/A | 9/8 |
- Values are separated as sweetspot/sourspot\
Dash Attack
while dashing or running
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. |
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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 |
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Dash Attack | 70 | 68 | N/A | 12/10 |
Dash Attack:
- Values are separated as sweetspot/sourspot\
Smash Attacks
Forward Smash
/ +
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. |
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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 | 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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
+
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. |
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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
- Somewhat inconsistent, second hit can whiff if Shulk uses goes for this out of dash
An Up Smash with two parts: A scooping hitbox on both sides of Shulk that combos into a vertically long disjointed sword hitbox. The first hit also has a hitbox on the sword, albeit much smaller, so it's not very useful as an anti-air; Up Tilt serves this purpose instead.
While this move can be used directly out of shield, it's somewhat slow at frame 18, and very small in horizontal range. Air Slash should be used in most cases instead, so only go for Up Smash against very unsafe moves that put the opponent right next to Shulk.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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
+
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. |
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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 |
- Placeholder
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 |
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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
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. |
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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 |
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40 | 100 | 6 | ? | 4/3 |
Forward Aerial
Airborne +
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. |
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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 +
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. |
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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 +
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. |
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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 |
- Extremely safe on shield
- Very inconsistent, small characters drop out easily if they or Shulk have any momentum
A very situational tool in Shulk's kit. While it has a very strong upwards disjoint, in practice, it's hard to hit, and small characters can fall out easily. It will easily juggle bigger characters such as R.O.B., but generally it sees use as a pressure tool and combo starter.
At an impeccable minus five, Up Air is amazing for shield pressure, and is Shulk's main method of pressuring shield through platforms. Against static characters, Up Air will send straight up, setting up Shulk for another Up Air. In Buster Art, the opponent will be in range for Down Air, which then combos into fastfall Grab. In Speed Art, buffering Up Air out of a jumpsquat will perfectly time it to have the second hitbox come out right before Shulk lands. Hitting this at mid to high percents can lead to some of Shulk's more complicated kill confirms using Dial Storage.
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 +
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. |
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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 |
- Reaches below the ledge for two-frames
- A buffered short hop D-Air in Speed art always hits below ledge
A two-hit spiking attack. While it is slow, the spiking hitbox is generous and can lead to a taken stock from even mid percent. The sourspot on the beam end of the blade is also very potent, and can still kill off the side if the sweetspot misses. This makes Down Air a very good tool for catching recoveries from below the stage or bad angles.
In neutral, DAir is unsafe, and is easily punishable on shield. However, it can be comboed into at mid percents while in Buster and Speed art.
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 |
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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)
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. |
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N/A | 9 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Monado Arts is Shulk's most important move. Knowing when to activate each art and capitalizing off all of their strengths is critical to maximizing your performance and making the most of this character. Press the special button three times to deactivate the current art.
- Jump
- Speed
Speed art is the most useful art in neutral, and is what allows Shulk to rush down his opponent and create an opening. It's nearly always the first art he should activate at the start of the match. He'll mainly be looking to hit Neutral Air and Dash Grab, both of which will grant him opportunities to combo and get him into advantadge state. Since knockback dealt is decreased, Shulk can string together multiple attacks.
Some basic low-percent combos include:
- NAir > Down Tilt
- NAir > Dash Grab
- Down Throw > FAir
At mid-percents, his combos change slightly:
- NAir > Dash Attack
- Forward Throw > Tech Chase
- Shield
Shulk's panic button. If Shulk is being comboed, getting juggled, or is in disadvantage, use Shield Art to take far less damage and knockback, as well as be essentially un-killable. His shield also takes far less shield damage. Since this move can be switched to while in hitstun, it's especially useful to escape kill confirms and multi-hit Smash Attacks to prevent his own death.
As a drawback, Shulk's damage output and movement in Shield is heavily nerfed. After you get out of disadvantage, quickly deactivate Shield art to return to neutral.
Unique to Shield Art, the activation timer will go down every time Shulk is hit.
- 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 |
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N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Back Slash
/ +
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. |
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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
- Sourspot at the very very tip
- Initial jump distance can be influenced by holding forward or back
Shulk's dedicated 'big' move. He does a small leap, before slamming back on the ground with a large hitbox. This move does much more damage and knockback when it hits the opponent from the back. Unsafe 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 |
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30 | 80/100 | 40 | N/A | 10/9/14/13 |
- Hits above Shulk at frame 22
Air Slash
+
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. |
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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 |
- Gains more height and some control of horizontal momentum if second hit is delayed
- Reaches tallest platform of battlefield if second hit is delayed
- Does not link into second hit when hitting very light characters in midair
- Links less reliably when in Jump art
Shulk's recovery move, as well as a combo finisher, out of shield option, anti-air, and all-around amazing move. Pressing Up Special once will send him up, and pressing it again will do the follow up, increasing the recovery height and sending opponents forward.
For recovery, Shulk travels vertically with almost no horizontal movement. This makes his double jump very valuable when off stage, so only use it when needed. Shulk also needs to be a good distance under the ledge to snap to ledge from an Up Special, otherwise, he can eat an easy punish and die early.
Drop down Air Slash is also a mixup Shulk can use from ledge. Since the horizontal hitbox is so generous, it can hit opponents who are off-guard or charging an attack some distance away from the ledge. If the first hit of Air Slash is shielded, Shulk can either delay the second hit and hope to catch an attempted punish, or simply not press anything and grab ledge as a mix-up. The latter is a better option in most cases, because Shulk has a few frames of lag if he lands on stage.
Air Slash is Shulk's fastest out of shield option at frame 10. It sacrifices some speed for range, allowing Shulk to punish many spaced moves that would otherwise be safe. If it does whiff, Shulk is slow to fastfall out of it, making it very punishable unless he has a platform to land on.
Air Slash facing away from the stage is also an incredible edgeguarding tool. If Shulk drops down from the ledge, he can use Air Slash facing away and still grab ledge for an easy edgeguard.
In Jump art, Air Slash's inital height is massively increased, which, alongside increased jump height enables him to recover from basically anywhere on screen. In Buster art, Air Slash out of sheild can be somewhat unsafe unless Shulk lands on a platform afterwords. In Smash art, it becomes a very reliable kill move, especially near the ledge. In Speed art, Air Slash enables one of Shulk's best kamikaze kill combos: After sending the opponent offstage, jump after them, FAir, double jump, FAir, and finish with Air Slash.
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 |
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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
+
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. |
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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 | 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 |
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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. |
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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 | 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 |
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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,
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. |
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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 |
Enables Shulk's tech chasing while he's in Speed art. In Smash art, forward throw will kill at the ledge at around 150%, so you can punish normal getup into sheild after conditioning with Foward Air.
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,
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. |
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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,
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. |
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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,
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. |
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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.
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 | 0 | 100 | N/A | N/A | 4 | ||||||||
Throw | 85 | 105 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Misc. Attacks
Ledge Attack
while holding the ledge
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. |
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9.0 | 24-26 | 56 | 45 | -22 to -20 | all intangible 1-26 |
Longer than most Ledge Attacks. Useful for tripping up opponents who are too close to Shulk when ledge trapping.
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 | 20 | N/A | N/A | 9 |
Getup Attack
after getting knocked down
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. |
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Up | 7.0 | 17-22 | 46 | 48 | -21 to -16 | all intangible 1-22 |
Down | 7.0 | 17-22 | 46 | 48 | -21 to -16 | all intangible 1-22 |
Longer than most Getup Attacks.
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 |
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Up | 80 | 48 | N/A | N/A | 7 | ||||||||
Down | 80 | 48 | N/A | N/A | 7 |
Trip Attack
after tripping
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. |
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5.0 | 19-24 | 50 | 361 | -24 to -19 | all intangible 1-7 |
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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 |
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60 | 50 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
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