There are only 7 spikes in melee and 3 are basically not even possible to spike people because of their other properties. As the exact numerical distinction between "meteor smash" and "spike" is currently unknown, this page assumes that Brawl's range of 230-310 is at least similar. However, there exist some hitboxes that send opponents downward, but at a diagonal trajectory outside this angle window (for example, 290 degrees). The boats in Wuhu Island and Pirate Ship - When their hull is touched, it will meteor smash for an OHKO. However, while you can effectively cancel the momentum of a meteor smash through meteor cancelling, you cannot cancel the momentum of a spike. SSBM Tutorials and CDK are back with another Super Smash Bros. Melee guide, this time covering meteor smashes and spikes. Basically, if you are over 40% (lower, in some cases), and you are hit with a spike while not over the stage, you're pretty much toast. However, while you can effectively cancel the momentum of a meteor smash through meteor cancelling, you cannot cancel the momentum of a spike. If you would like to suggest an article, or simply tell us how awesome we are then now's your chance! Ultimate as the next DLC fighter, Director Masahiro Sakurai, to present an in-depth look on October 3, FGC members and r/StreetFighter support Black Lives Matter through online tournament and donations, raising over $15,000, CYG Interview Series Part Five: Infexious discusses his competitive roots, the UK scene, Capcom Cup 2019, and more, CYG Interview Series Part Three: Daigo “The Beast” Umehara shares his thoughts on the CPT, new playstyle with Guile, his Evo 2019 performance, and more.
Players can meteor cancel by inputting either an Up B or a jump eight frames after the initial hit-stun of a meteor smash. The spike is a stronger version of a meteor smash. This list does not include unconventional meteor smashes.
Trying to save yourself with the jump meteor cancel after an failed Up B cancel can be tricky, as you can press Up too hard on the Control Stick during the Up B and buffer your double jump before the initial eight frame window ends.
Top fighting game headlines delivered straight to your inbox. Palutena's Temple - Touching the bottom of the platform with spikes can meteor smash a player. There are only four so-called “true” spikes in the game–Ganondorf’s Wizard’s Foot, Marth’s down air, the upper hitbox of Falcon’s down air and Falco’s down air. From your daily dose of fighting game news, to matchmaking forums, strategy guides, and more, SRK (Shoryuken) is home to the biggest community of fighting game players and enthusiasts. Shy Guys also jumping from the ramp will meteor smash. Still waiting on a sequel to Clayfighter 63 1/3. As a result, the game does not recognize them as meteor smashes, and are thus unable to be meteor cancelled. If you lock out the jump meteor cancel window, you can always use the Up B one as the lock out windows are different.
If you try to meteor cancel too early, you won’t be able to meteor cancel again for 40 frames and mostly likely die. In the PAL version of Melee, Marth’s down air is actually a meteor smash.
It is most likely due to the degree/angle they are sent at being akin to the volleyball strategy of the same name (instead of dire… 5 years ago. Meteor cancelling has not come back since Super Smash Bros. for 3DS/Wii U, making meteor smashes function the same as spikes. Meteor smashes and spikes look the same on first glance; they both send an opponent flying downwards at high speed.
Meteors can be canceled after 8 frames with a jump or upb. Minecraft’s Steve, Alex, Zombie, and Enderman join Super Smash Bros. While used interchangeably by some people, a meteor smash and a spike are different from one another, with this tutorial hoping to inform players about these differences. Spikes in melee cant have their hitstun canceled. SRK's Englishman in residence. Meteor smashes and spikes look the same on first glance; they both send an opponent flying downwards at high speed. PictoChat 2 - The bottom of the boots can meteor smash a player. In Melee, hitboxes that send opponents at an angle between 260 and 280 degrees are recognized by the game as meteor smashes. Meteors can be "meteor cancelled" with either a jump or an up-special.
We appreciate all feedback. Spikes are like a regular hit except the knockback is straight down. Meteors are basically spikes in smash4 and 64. Most likely seen rushing you down or getting perfected in the corner. Make sure to practice your meteor cancels and learn which moves can and can’t be cancelled out of.