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== Basic Techniques == | Roy, the son of lord Eliwood, joins the battle in ''Melee'', wielding his trusty Binding Blade aka the Sword of Seals. | ||
{| | In ''Melee'', Roy is a lightweight | ||
! | Roy has several flaws that counter his strengths. | ||
! | |||
! | {{floatingtoc|left}} | ||
[[File:SSBM Portrait Roy.png|right]] | |||
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==Basic Techniques== | |||
===Standard Attacks=== | |||
{| {{prettytable}} | |||
!Button(s) | |||
!Attack | |||
!Description/notes | |||
|- | |- | ||
| A | | {{gc|A}} | ||
| Slash | | Slash | ||
| Roy swings his blade forward. Average range and quick speed, but minimal damage. | | Roy swings his blade forward. Average range and quick speed, but minimal damage. | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Forward | | Forward {{plus}} {{gc|A}} | ||
| Sharp Edge | | Sharp Edge | ||
| Like the Slash before it, a forward slashing motion. Slower than the Slash, but more powerful. | | Like the Slash before it, a forward slashing motion. Slower than the Slash, but more powerful. | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Dash | | Dash {{plus}} {{gc|A}} | ||
| Raid Chop | | Raid Chop | ||
| Pretty much the exact same thing as Sharp Edge, but you execute it while running. | | Pretty much the exact same thing as Sharp Edge, but you execute it while running. | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Down | | {{gc|Down|Control}} {{plus}} {{gc|A}} | ||
| Low Stab | | Low Stab | ||
| A low jab of the sword. Same as Sharp Edge, but lower range. | | A low jab of the sword. Same as Sharp Edge, but lower range. | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Up | | {{gc|Up|Control}} {{plus}} {{gc|A}} | ||
| Anti-Air Slash | | Anti-Air Slash | ||
| Roy swings his blade above him. Moderate to low damage, an average range, and moderately quick. | | Roy swings his blade above him. Moderate to low damage, an average range, and moderately quick. | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Smash Forward | | Smash Forward {{plus}} {{gc|A}} | ||
| Dragon Killer | | Dragon Killer | ||
| Same as Sharp Edge, but slightly slower. | | Same as Sharp Edge, but slightly slower. | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Smash Down | | Smash {{gc|Down|Control}} {{plus}} {{gc|A}} | ||
| Whirlwind Blade | | Whirlwind Blade | ||
| Roy swings his blade low, first in front of him and then behind him. Moderate range, speed, and damage. | | Roy swings his blade low, first in front of him and then behind him. Moderate range, speed, and damage. | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Smash Up | | Smash {{gc|Up|Control}} {{plus}} {{gc|A}} | ||
| Flame Sword | | Flame Sword | ||
| Roy will stab his sword straight up, sending opponents up in the air on fire (Hence the name). | | Roy will stab his sword straight up, sending opponents up in the air on fire (Hence the name). | ||
|- | |- | ||
| A (When lying face up) | | {{gc|A}} (When lying face up) | ||
| | | | ||
| Roy gets up and stabs left and right. | | Roy gets up and stabs left and right. | ||
|- | |- | ||
| A (When lying face down) | | {{gc|A}} (When lying face down) | ||
| | | | ||
| Roy gets up swings his sword on either side of him. Faster than attacking while lying face up. | | Roy gets up swings his sword on either side of him. Faster than attacking while lying face up. | ||
|- | |- | ||
| A (When hanging off a ledge <100%) | | {{gc|A}} (When hanging off a ledge <100%) | ||
| | | | ||
| Roy jumps onto the ledge with a little air time, and on landing swings his sword in front of him. | | Roy jumps onto the ledge with a little air time, and on landing swings his sword in front of him. | ||
|- | |- | ||
| A (When hanging off a ledge >100%) | | {{gc|A}} (When hanging off a ledge >100%) | ||
| | | | ||
| Roy pulls himself up onto the ledge and swings his sword in a 180° direction. | | Roy pulls himself up onto the ledge and swings his sword in a 180° direction. | ||
|} | |} | ||
===Aerial Attacks=== | |||
{| | {| {{prettytable}} | ||
!Button(s) | |||
! | !Attack | ||
! | !Description/notes | ||
! | |||
|- | |- | ||
| A | | {{gc|A}} | ||
| Double Slash | | Double Slash | ||
| Roy quickly swings his sword left, then right. Very fast and moderately damaging. | | Roy quickly swings his sword left, then right. Very fast and moderately damaging. | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Forward | | Forward {{plus}} {{gc|A}} | ||
| Aerial Swipe | | Aerial Swipe | ||
| Roy swipes his sword quickly in front of him. Very fast, but low damage. | | Roy swipes his sword quickly in front of him. Very fast, but low damage. | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Backwards | | Backwards {{plus}} {{gc|A}} | ||
| About Face | | About Face | ||
| Roy quickly turns around and swings his sword. Less range, but more damage than Aerial Swipe. | | Roy quickly turns around and swings his sword. Less range, but more damage than Aerial Swipe. | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Down | | {{gc|Down|Control}} {{plus}} {{gc|A}} | ||
| Half Moon | | Half Moon | ||
| Roy sweeps in a 180° angle below him. Moderate damage, but a slight delay when Roy lands. | | Roy sweeps in a 180° angle below him. Moderate damage, but a slight delay when Roy lands. | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Up | | {{gc|Up|Control}} {{plus}} {{gc|A}} | ||
| Luna Slash | | Luna Slash | ||
| Roy swings in a 180° angle above him, then backflips. Low damage, but high speed. | | Roy swings in a 180° angle above him, then backflips. Low damage, but high speed. | ||
|} | |} | ||
===Special Attacks=== | |||
{| | {| {{prettytable}} | ||
!Button(s) | |||
! | !Attack | ||
! | !Description/notes | ||
! | |||
|- | |- | ||
| B | | {{gc|B}} | ||
| Flare Blade | | Flare Blade | ||
| Identical to the Shield Breaker used by Roy's partner Marth, Roy charges his blade up for a bit before releasing with a flaring slash (which Marth can't use). The difference between Shield Breaker and this attack is that Flare Blade can instantly KO any foe when fully charged. Roy will take 10% damage when a fully charged attack is released. An | | Identical to the Shield Breaker used by Roy's partner Marth, Roy charges his blade up for a bit before releasing with a flaring slash (which Marth can't use). The difference between Shield Breaker and this attack is that Flare Blade can instantly KO any foe when fully charged. Roy will take 10% damage when a fully charged attack is released. An excellent edge-guard. | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Up | | {{gc|Up|Control}} {{plus}} {{gc|B}} | ||
| Blazer | | Blazer | ||
| A rising slash that sends Roy upward a good distance. An opponent hit just when Roy jumps will be sent forward in a blaze of flames (hence ''Blazer''). | | A rising slash that sends Roy upward a good distance. An opponent hit just when Roy jumps will be sent forward in a blaze of flames (hence ''Blazer''). | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Down | | {{gc|Down|Control}} {{plus}} {{gc|B}} | ||
| Counter | | Counter | ||
| Roy protects himself with his sword for a short while. If he is attacked in this time, he will block the attack and counter attack. | | Roy protects himself with his sword for a short while. If he is attacked in this time, he will block the attack and counter attack. | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | |width="110"|{{gc|Left|Control}} ({{gc|Right|Control}}) {{plus}} {{gc|B}} | ||
| Double-Edge Dance | | Double-Edge Dance | ||
| By pressing B three more times, Roy will launch a four hit combo. The attacks can be modified by holding up or down while pressing B, allowing for many different attack combinations. | | By pressing {{gc|B}} three more times, Roy will launch a four hit combo. The attacks can be modified by holding up or down while pressing {{gc|B}}, allowing for many different attack combinations. | ||
|} | |} | ||
===Grabs/Throws=== | |||
{| | {| {{prettytable}} | ||
!Button(s) | |||
! | !Attack | ||
! | !Description/notes | ||
! | |||
|- | |- | ||
| A | | {{gc|A}} | ||
| Knee | | Knee | ||
| Roy slams his knee into his opponent's face. Very quick, but low damage. | | Roy slams his knee into his opponent's face. Very quick, but low damage. | ||
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| Roy simply tosses his opponent away behind him. Low damage. | | Roy simply tosses his opponent away behind him. Low damage. | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Up | | {{gc|Up|Control}} | ||
| Emblem Toss | | Emblem Toss | ||
| Roy tosses his opponent straight upward. Only useful when opponent has a high damage level. Low damage. | | Roy tosses his opponent straight upward. Only useful when opponent has a high damage level. Low damage. It is the second most powerful up throw in the game. | ||
|} | |} | ||
==Advanced Techniques== | ==Advanced Techniques== | ||
====Melee Items==== | ====Melee Items==== | ||
It is worth noting that, when smashing with a melee item (i.e. beam sword), Marth and Roy swing their sword first, followed by an item swing. Against low-percentage enemies, the first strike is a great check and provides excellent positioning. | |||
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Latest revision as of 23:27, 17 January 2016
Roy, the son of lord Eliwood, joins the battle in Melee, wielding his trusty Binding Blade aka the Sword of Seals.
In Melee, Roy is a lightweight
Roy has several flaws that counter his strengths.
Basic Techniques[edit]
Standard Attacks[edit]
Aerial Attacks[edit]
Special Attacks[edit]
Grabs/Throws[edit]
Advanced Techniques[edit]
Melee Items[edit]
It is worth noting that, when smashing with a melee item (i.e. beam sword), Marth and Roy swing their sword first, followed by an item swing. Against low-percentage enemies, the first strike is a great check and provides excellent positioning.