Elma for Smash Ultimate: Strength comes from experience. That’s true on any planet.

[IronWarrior94]

Probably not. I think he's just a fan of Elma or something like that.

He's a part of Gamexplain's crew if that means anything. One of the guys was the famous Resetera admin who hinted at Ridley before Smash was first revealed way back in March.

Though, I don't want to imply I believe everyone at Gamexplain has inside knowledge.

 

[Nonno Umby]

He's a part of Gamexplain's crew if that means anything. One of the guys was the famous Resetera admin who hinted at Ridley before Smash was first revealed way back in March.

Though, I don't want to imply I believe everyone at Gamexplain has inside knowledge.

That is Jon, not RogersBase, who is a separated Youtuber who sometimes collaborates with GameXPlain.



On the other hand Jon commented on Elma by saying that her design isn't quite right but that it fits with XC2 aesthetics.

OH C'MON THAT'S TEASING

For those who don't speak italian, the Sage Nopon is saying "Shulk is right! Everyone dreamed about seeing Shulk and Elma together in the same place!".

 

[Luviant X]

He's a part of Gamexplain's crew if that means anything. One of the guys was the famous Resetera admin who hinted at Ridley before Smash was first revealed way back in March.

Though, I don't want to imply I believe everyone at Gamexplain has inside knowledge.

Roger is just a fan who Gamexplain welcomes as a guest every once in awhile. He's not apart of their crew and knows as much as we do.

 

[Rie Sonomura]

That is Jon, not RogersBase, who is a separated Youtuber who sometimes collaborates with GameXPlain.



On the other hand Jon commented on Elma by saying that her design isn't quite right but that it fits with XC2 aesthetics.




View attachment 159586
OH C'MON THAT'S TEASING

For those who don't speak italian, the Sage Nopon is saying "Shulk is right! Everyone dreamed about seeing Shulk and Elma together in the same place!".

OHHHHHHH MAN

THAT COULD BE AN IN GAME HINT

the other day in the Smash Ultimate Discussion thread people were bringing up how the Pajama Mode of the Shantae switch game has Shantae say “I’m having the ULTIMATE Slumber Party, and EVERYONE’S invited!” By itself it seems like just a coincidence BUT! In the same post someone posted a screen cap of the Switch version of Bayonetta 2, a letter from Rodin exclusive to that version saying something about a “fight club with all stars” and “you should bring me along sometime” which ended up hinting at Rodin being an AT

Granted, Rodin was an AT, and Shantae could go either way at this point if Shovel Knight is any indication, but Elma just HAS to be playable

 

[Captain Hazama]

Mind if I join the support list? I only ever played XCX. And I do have to admit Elma is one of my main party members in that game that I'll never change out.

 

[IronWarrior94]

That'd be cool, but how do we know that Nopon isn't just talking about XC2?

 

[Homelessvagrant]

That'd be cool, but how do we know that Nopon isn't just talking about XC2?

Oh he is, but the quote inspires the imagination of the idea of Elma making it in.

 

[ZenythSmash]

WOW

Xenolets
when will they learn?

 

[Calamitas]

View attachment 159590
Xenolets
when will they learn?

That's too tall. Shulk's official heights was five foot seven inches, if I recall.

 

[MoonlitIllusion]

View attachment 159590
Xenolets
when will they learn?

Rex isn't even close to 5'11 lmao, there's no way that's right

 

[SebasSancy]

View attachment 159586
OH C'MON THAT'S TEASING

For those who don't speak italian, the Sage Nopon is saying "Shulk is right! Everyone dreamed about seeing Shulk and Elma together in the same place!".

OOOH MY HEART CAN'T TAKE IT ANYMOREEEE

 

[AustarusIV]

That's too tall. Shulk's official heights was five foot seven inches, if I recall.

According to Palutena’s Guidance, Shulk is about 5 ft 6 inches.

Rex is a smol boi

 

[ZenythSmash]

Rex isn't even close to 5'11 lmao, there's no way that's right

That's too tall. Shulk's official heights was five foot seven inches, if I recall.

i assume you guys aren't too familiar with the 6'3 vs 5'11/Manlet meme
whoops XD

 

[Calamitas]

Important update: One of Elma's lines for unlocking a new part of her affinity chart is "Strength comes from experience. That's true on Alrest, too.".

According to Palutena’s Guidance, Shulk is about 5 ft 6 inches.

View attachment 159598

Rex is a smol boi

I was aware of that, but I also remembered Palutena's Guidance actually being off on that by one inch. Guess that's what happens when the original Japanese data on that was in centimeters. (That being 171 cm, for reference)

 

[Homelessvagrant]

So I take it, if/when Elma is added her head will reach to the top on the Monado's handle in smash? I like that that image gives a sense of perspective to Elma's potential height in smash.

 

[FrostShock]

That's too tall. Shulk's official heights was five foot seven inches, if I recall.

Rex isn't even close to 5'11 lmao, there's no way that's right

It's a joke, guys.

You get a picture of two or more people with some obvious height differences and say something like "The difference between 6'0 and 5'11."

 

[Cetus]

Was on the fence because I haven't played X until I got through the Xenoblade 2's expansion pass. Now, I'm all for Elma. Count me as a supporter.

 

[Fierymew]

So, a while back we talked about what weapons Elma would use if she got in Smash.

We figured she would use her Gemels, but we never figured out exactly what dual swords she would use.

But in XC2 she uses Archetype Ralzes.

I haven't figured out what Gemels she uses, but I think at this point it's a safe bet that they're Archetype Gemels

So, do you think this is the loadout she'll use in Smash?
It would make sense, considering I'm pretty sure the Archetype weapons are the strongest of the Grenada Galactic Group weapons.

 

[Wisehunter]

One thing, the fires from her guns are clearly not bullets in Xenoblade chronicles 2 , so for people who thought that would be a problem in smash, there it go.

 

[lizard1929]

Has any body thought about Hiroyuki Sawano recordings in March were definitely not required for xenoblade 2 as there are no remixes and the songs are just copies of the original. This does help Elma's chances ever so slightly.

 

[Takasmash]

Okay after seeing Elma XC2 trailer someone is out of my Top 6 I want Elma in smash again.

 

[ThoughtfulWanderer]

So, a while back we talked about what weapons Elma would use if she got in Smash.

We figured she would use her Gemels, but we never figured out exactly what dual swords she would use.

But in XC2 she uses Archetype Ralzes.

I haven't figured out what Gemels she uses, but I think at this point it's a safe bet that they're Archetype Gemels

So, do you think this is the loadout she'll use in Smash?
It would make sense, considering I'm pretty sure the Archetype weapons are the strongest of the Grenada Galactic Group weapons.

Since FE characters are known for using the strongest variants of their weapons, Elma should fall under that same blanket just for the sake of simplifying the process of designing her moveset and its strengths.

 

[PSIGuy]

All of Elma's gear is Grenada if I'm not mistaken, even her default armor. That along with a Verus seem like a safe 'canon' choice for her.

 

[Rie Sonomura]

So I was watching a video of unlocking Elma in XB2 and found the English version of the screenshot a page back:

And Nia literally says afterwards “Who is the 'everyone' in this case?”

Hmm...hmmmmmMMMMMMM...

 

[ArkhaosZero]

So I was watching a video of unlocking Elma in XB2 and found the English version of the screenshot a page back:
View attachment 159648
And Nia literally says afterwards “Who is the 'everyone' in this case?”

Hmm...hmmmmmMMMMMMM...

Wow. If she ends up being added, this would be one hell of a foreshadow. Here's hoping that we're not just looking too much into it ;D

 

[ThoughtfulWanderer]

So I was watching a video of unlocking Elma in XB2 and found the English version of the screenshot a page back:
View attachment 159648
And Nia literally says afterwards “Who is the 'everyone' in this case?”

Hmm...hmmmmmMMMMMMM...

Here's a conspiracy theory: Elma was released alongside Corvin, a blade that uses an art called "Smash". Nothing but a coincidence? Perhaps, but Elma didn't have to be released alongside Corvin.

I'm keeping an eye out thanks to both of these. Monolith would have to know if Elma were in or not well in advance of this DLC so it's easy to believe they'd include hints.

 

[Jibblypuff_]

So I was watching a video of unlocking Elma in XB2 and found the English version of the screenshot a page back:
View attachment 159648
And Nia literally says afterwards “Who is the 'everyone' in this case?”

Hmm...hmmmmmMMMMMMM...

Do you have a link to the video?

 

[lizard1929]

How long was Elma's voice actor in England for voice works for? There weren't that many lines in XC2 as far as I have seen

 

[Deleted member]

The Archsage is just commenting on Elma and Shulk's appearance in XC2. I wouldn't read too much into it.

 

[Rie Sonomura]

Do you have a link to the video?

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UGbnBbJSDi0

Here you go, it’s after the battle, I forgot the exact mark

 

[PSIGuy]

Yeah, the Nopon Archsage is literally a fanfiction writing nerd lmao. Still, on the whole Elma's inclusion is a good omen. The question now is when will we see any XBX content make it's way to Smash?

 

[aarchak]

But what if it is foreshadowing? And why would the archsage word it like that, saying only Shulk and Elma, with no mention of Rex?

 

[NintenZ]

It’s still jarring hearing Hiroyuki Sawano music in a mainline Xenoblade game.

Honestly the fact that this happened is a sight to behold.

 

[Rie Sonomura]

But what if it is foreshadowing? And why would the archsage word it like that, saying only Shulk and Elma, with no mention of Rex?

Probably because Rex isn’t making the base roster and will most likely be DLC? At the very least Elma will make the base roster at this rate

 

[aarchak]

Probably because Rex isn’t making the base roster and will most likely be DLC? At the very least Elma will make the base roster at this rate

That's my point, why not mention Rex if this is only about XC2?

 

[aarchak]

HA that's an amazing joke

 

[Jibblypuff_]

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UGbnBbJSDi0

Here you go, it’s after the battle, I forgot the exact mark

Wow.

 

[Rie Sonomura]

Wow.

The plot thickens...

 

[IronWarrior94]

Damn, you actually could interpret that as either foreshadowing, or just something unique to XC2(for example, Rex is probably too recent as the Xeno series current main protagonist for the Nopon to mention).

 

[Glaciacott]

Count me in along with all those who saw the Xenoblade 2 video of Elma and lost their **** at how awesome she sounds, looks, and how great she'd be in Smash.

I also REALLY want that song in a reveal trailer for Smash. And in the Game. I LOVE THAT SONG. It was always my favorite from XCX, and hearing it again got me hyped beyond measure.