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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. On one hand, the huge range of his sword normals dwarfs that of most other characters, and of course the Monado Arts grant Shulk good damage, amazing burst range, exceptional killpower, and unparalleled survivability. Shulk's ledgetrapping can be terrifying with many moves that hit below ledge, and offstage a combination of Fair, Dair and Up B can end stocks very early. Shulk also sports an out of shield Up B with huge range that is fast enough to punish most ground moves in the game and can even KO.

On the other hand, however, Shulk's moveset has many holes that make it difficult for him to play situations in ways that other characters could. His ground attacks are quite flawed with niche application, making Shulk quite reliant on his aerials, which have some of the highest start up in the game. This creates many problems for Shulk in neutral, advantage, and disadvantage. Shulk struggles in CQC and must play more pre-emptively than other characters to cover the opponent's options. In neutral he often falls back on walling with his falling aerials which can become linear and be countered by opponents stuffing his jumps with rising aerials, or parrying the attacks. Without Monado Speed, Shulk's burst range is not intimidating and he struggles to punish options on reaction. In addition to this core weakness, Shulk also has a somewhat underwhelming juggle game and a disadvantage that can be shaky in places.

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
Monado Arts: Shulk's neutral special grants him access to five unique stances that greatly change his stats, from attack power to mobility, to even his own weight. These provide Shulk with some of the most extreme strengths in the game, and their drawbacks are greatly mitigated by Shulk being able to switch or disable the Art in use at any time. Huge, Safe Normals: All of Shulk's attacks besides his grab and jab boast massive hitboxes that are only beaten in size by the likes of Min Min and Sephiroth. Furthermore, his aerials are all exceedingly safe on shield and whiff. Terror at Ledge: Huge range allows Shulk to cover both neutral get up and ledgeroll distance at the same time, and with Buster and Smash, the reward for punishing a ledge option is very high. Also, Fair and Up B can hit below the ledge, meaning stalling can be very costly. Offstage Menace: Fair is a large hitbox that starts above Shulk and can catch double jumps. Dropping from ledge and using reverse Up B can be devastating vs more horizontal recoveries such Donkey Kong's Spinning Kong. Dair can hit through the stage even before the opponent's 2 frame.	Flawed Grounded Tools: Shulk's tilts all have high endlag, awkward hitboxes, and generally poor reward. Down tilt, likely the best of the bunch, does little vs aerial opponents and is low reward. Dash attack can be a decent mix up burst option in neutral, but is too slow to whiff punish most attacks on reaction. And the less said about his jab, the better. High Start Up Aerials: For all their strengths, Shulk's aerials are slow to come out, making them prone to losing air-to-air interactions, easy to parry, and requiring more pre-emptive use. Weak Juggle Game: Shulk's up air is slow with a narrow hitbox, making it difficult to land on a drifting opponent without a hard read. His up tilt, while seemingly a strong anti-air, can be airdodged through with proper timing and has no hitbox near the ground to punish airdodge landing lag. Overall Shulk is more reliant on ledgetraps and edgeguards for advantage state. Often Shaky Disadvantage: Without Monado Arts, Shulk is a tall, floaty character with poor air acceleration and slow aerials. Even after tanking hits with Monado Shield, Shulk can struggle to get away and reset to neutral. Shulk's recovery is also one of the easier in the game to 2 frame.

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 often sees use as a way to activate dial storage.

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

File:SSBU Shulk ShulkFTilt 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.
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

Mostly sees use as a relatively quick spacing or punish 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
30		92		N/A	12/11

Values are separated as blade hit/tipper hit\

Up Tilt

File:SSBU Shulk ShulkUTilt 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.
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

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

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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
45		90		N/A	9/8

Values are separated as sweetspot/sourspot\

Dash Attack

File:SSBU Shulk ShulkDashAttack 0 hb.webm

DamageThe raw damage percent value(s) of the listed move that the game calculates damage and staling from.	Frames ActiveThe frames of this move where there are active hitboxes that can affect opponents.	Total FramesThe total number of animation frames for this move. Landing lag for applicable moves will be listed under "Additional Data".	AngleThe launch angle of this move. 0 degrees is directly away from the attacking character, and this value angles up counter-clockwise.	Shield SafetyThe difference between the attacker's endlag and the period that the opponent is in shieldstun. This frame advantage value is based off the assumption that the very first active frame connects with the opponent's shield.	ProtectionAny kind of body part intangibility, invulnerability, or armor that the move has.
12.5/11.0Blade Hit/Tipper Hit	12~13	40	65	-16/-18	N/A

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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
70		68		N/A	12/10

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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.
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

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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

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

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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

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

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