So out of boredom, I compiled a series of .gifs to represent what I think would make an effective move set for Bayonetta, if she gets into SSB4 as DLC. I figure, if Mewtwo can get in as DLC, then so can other characters as well. It was something
I made for a group on tumblr, but I feel like cross posting it.
But not just her, I also imagine that with her would come possible stage DLC, music to play on said stage, and maybe even assist trophies. So this post is not only how I imagine Bayonetta her self would play, but also list possible, music, items, and assist characters who might come along with this special "Bayonetta Pack".
First off, the Bayonetta Universe symbol, like the Zelda universe having the Triforce, and the Mario universe being the Mushroom, I feel the only suitable symbol for the Bayonetta Universe is the Umbran Witch Insignia.
For costumes, I wanted to do something similar to Bowser Jr., instead of simple re-colors, each of her eight outfits are full on alternate costumes. The last three having her take on the appearance of other characters, again like Bowser Jr. and the Koopalings.
- Blue: Bayonetta's default outfit from the second game.
- White: The outfit Bayonetta wears in the second games prologue sequence.
- Red: Bayonetta's default outfit from the first game.
- White: The outfit Bayonetta wears in the first games prologue sequence.
- Black: Bayonetta's outfit from 500 years ago, seen in flash back sequences in both games.
- Jeanne/Red: Costume that has Bayonetta replaced with her friend Jeanne. Includes voice clip changes.
- Rosa/Orange: Costume that has Bayonetta replaced with her mother Rosa. Includes voice clip changes.
- Umbran Apprentice/Brown: Costume that has Bayonetta replaced with the appearance of an Umbran Witch Apprentice.
MOVE SET
First off, Moveset for the Wonderful Witch her self. Rather than giving her different attacks based off her various weapons, I feel all of her attacks, outside of Animal Transformations, should focus on what she can use with just her guns.
Yes she is a capable fighter with any weapon, but since her guns are her most iconic weapon, I feel they should be the only ones she’d use in her smash bros appearance. Note if the move she performs in a .gif has a name, it will be listed. If it doesn’t, a name describing the ability will be listed instead.
Note: as a Special Gimmick, when attacking with her standard attacks, holding down the attack button after pressing it will cause her to shoot magical bullets, just like in the Bayonetta series.
SPECIALS
- Neutral Special: Charge Bullet
• Default: Charge energy to fire several rapid fire shots.
• Variation 1: Charges a massive orb of magic energy in her gun then fires it. Functions similarly to Samus’s Charge Shot.
• Variation 2: Instantly rapid fire small magic orbs from her gun. Functions similarly to Palutena’s Autoreticle.
- Side Special: Panther Within
• Default: Transforms into a panther and dashes forward at double standard speed. Press the button again to perform a slashing claw attack.
• Variation 1: Transforms into a panther and dashes forward at triple standard speed. Transformation lasts only a short period of time, no slash attack.
• Variation 2: Transforms into a panther and dashes a short distance before performing a powerful slash attack.
- Up Special: Crow Within
• Default: Transforms into a crow and gains height as if from a 3rd jump. She will slowly descent while in crow form, and players are able to maneuver her as she descends. Functions similarly to Palutena’s Jump Glide.
• Variation 1: Transforms into a crow and feather darts will float around her forming a damaging shield as she descends. Functions similarly to Megaman’s Lief Shield.
• Variation 2: Transforms into a crow and darts in player generated direction. Functions similarly to Pikachu’s Quick Attack.
- Down Special: Witch Time
• Default: Strikes a pose, and if struck, Bayonetta will both counter the attack and the enemies movement will slow down if the attack hits, as if under the effect of the Timer item, for a short period of time.
• Variation 1: Strikes a pose, and if struck, Bayonetta will vanish then appear behind opponent and perform a meteor smash on the enemy from behind. Functions similarly to Lucario’s Double Team.
• Variation 2: Strikes a pose, and gains a temporary boost in movement and attack speed, at the cost of strength.
STANDARD
- Jab Attack: Standard Punch Combo
- Dash Attack: Stiletto
- Ledge Recovery Attack: Arching Heel Stomp
- Ground Recovery Attack: Rising Spin Kick
Tilt Attacks
- Forward Tilt: Tetsuzanko
- Up Tilt: High Kick
- Down Tilt: Sweeping Spin Kick
Smash Attacks
- Side Smash: Straight Punch Wicked Weave
- Up Smash: Uppercut Punch Wicked Weave
- Down Smash: Stomping Heel Wicked Weave
Aerial Attacks
- Neutral Aerial: Rotating Heel Gun Kick
- Forward Aerial: After Burner Kick
- Back Aerial: Three-Hit Kick Combo
- Up Aerial: Witch Strike
- Down Aerial: Long Fall Heel Drop
Throws
- Pummel: Back and Forth Toss Torture Attack
(a.k.a.”Bayonetta Smash!”)
- Forward Throw: Spin and Throw Torture Attack
- Up Throw: Air Bear Trap Torture Attack
- Back Throw: Iron Maiden Torture Attack
- Down Throw: Anarchy Reigns Heel Confetti Stomp
Misc
- Dodge Animation: Bat Within Technique
Final Smash
Infernal Demon Summon: Omne The Controller of Creation
Music is a big part of the Smash Bros. series, so with the inclusion of a DLC Character whos series has no representation till their inclusion, music and stages will obviously be part of the DLC. There will be two categories, music that will be on both the 3DS and Wii U version, and music exclusive to the Wii U version.
Music in both SSB4-3DS/Wii U
Music exclusive to SSB4-Wii U
Misc
ASSIST TROPHY
Assist Trophies have become an essential in terms of items of the Smash Bros. series. So here I’m going to list off Bayonetta characters whom I think would make great Assist Trophies to represent the Bayonetta Universe.
Balder
The Biological Father of Bayonetta, and her rival in the second game. As an Assist Trophy, he will attack with his weapon, the Holy Glaive, in conjunction with powerful magics. He will function similarly to Ghirahim and Phosphora, teleporting and performing various different attacks.
- Attack 1: Holy Glaive combo
- Attack 2: Light Beam
- Attack 3: Giant Glaive Projection
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You see this is the sort of thing I do when I'm bored ...