Side Smash Attack

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Samus Side Smash SSBB — Samus's Cannon Lunge in *Brawl*.

The Side Smash Attack^[1] is an attack used by all characters in the Super Smash Bros. series. It is a reasonably powerful attack that is directed forward, and achieved by holding certain buttons for a few seconds. Samus Aran, Zero Suit Samus, Ridley, and Dark Samus each have their own Side Smash Attacks.

Samus's suited Side Smash Attack, the Cannon Lunge^[2] (ガンポッドナックル^?)^[3], has her thrust her Arm Cannon forward, dealing quick knockback and between 12-15% damage. This is her suited Side Smash throughout the series in her suited form. In Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U, a small blast of fire will emanate from the Arm Cannon during this attack. It can also be angled. Dark Samus's Side Smash Attack is presumably identical to the Cannon Lunge.

In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Zero Suit Samus's Side Smash Attack is a quick, rather weak slash with her Plasma Whip that deals 14% damage. In Super Smash Bros. 4, Zero Suit Samus's Side Smash is changed to accomodate her Jet Boots. In the new attack, Samus will spin around and kick, and then follow through with a second kick after the spin. The first kick deals 5% damage, and the second 11%. At high damage percentages, this attack is a reliable killer.

Ridley's Side Smash Attack, Bark Explosion (バークエクスプロージョン^?), has him rear back before unleashing an explosion from his mouth. It deals a high 20% damage and is capable of KOing opponents under 80% from the center of the stage.

An update for Ultimate on January 29, 2019 shortened the launch distance that Zero Suit Samus sends opponents when her attack hits the middle of their body.

Prima Official Game Guide[]

Samus[]

Damage 12~14%
Samus jabs her arm cannon into your opponent to blast that opponent. You can angle it up or down.

Zero Suit Samus[]

Damage 5~11% Max Damage 16% : 2 Hits
Zero Suit Samus uses her jet boots as she performs this double-kick attack that advances her forward.

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References[]

^ Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U Smash Tips
^ Super Smash Bros. Melee Player's Guide
^ Super Smash Bros. - サムス

Super Smash Bros. moves
Samus and Dark Samus	Charge Shot (Dense/Melee) • Screw Attack (Rush/Apex) Missile (Relentless/Turbo) • Bomb (Slip/Mega) • Zero Laser Heel Kick • Spin Kick • Low Kick • Earth Blaster Cover Fire • Cannon Lunge • Spinning Leg Sweep Chozo Kick • Drill Kick • Aerial Fire • Meteor Cannon • Flying Back Kick Straight • Cannon Hammer • Shoulder Tackle • Edge Attack Grappling Beam • Chozo Chop • Beam Launch • Beam Throw • Beam Slam • Reverse Beam Throw Taunt
Zero Suit Samus	Paralyzer (Blast Shot/Electromagnetic Net) Plasma Whip (Dash/Lash) • Plasma Wire • Boost Kick (Impact/Lateral) • Flip Jump (Low/Shooting Star Kick) Power Suit Samus • Gunship • Zero Laser Strong Up Attack • Strong Side Attack • Strong Down Attack Up Smash Attack • Side Smash Attack • Slant Paralyzer Standard Air Attack • Up Air Attack • Front Air Attack • Slash Dive • Back Air Attack Standard Attack • Dash Attack • Edge Attack Grab • Grab Attack • Upward Throw • Forward Throw • Downward Throw • Backward Throw Taunt
Ridley	Plasma Breath • Space Pirate Rush • Wing Blitz • Skewer • Plasma Scream Strong Up Attack • Strong Side Attack • Strong Down Attack Up Smash Attack • Side Smash Attack • Down Smash Attack Standard Air Attack • Up Air Attack • Front Air Attack • Down Air Attack • Back Air Attack Standard Attack • Flurry Attack • Dash Attack • Edge Attack Grab • Grab Attack • Upward Throw • Forward Throw • Downward Throw • Backward Throw Taunt

[1] Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U Smash Tips

[2] Super Smash Bros. Melee Player's Guide

[3] Super Smash Bros. - サムス

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