Heir to the Monado. Shulk General Discussion/Social Thread

[Solfiner]

Welp.. there's no chance we'll be able to win out unless we spread more to other websites.

Meh. Our point has been proven. We managed to get A LOT of supporters in a really short time, while that thread has been highly active for a long while.

I'm really glad that "popularity" and "niche" aren't even close to being arguments against Shulk anymore.

 

[TheFearsomeRyan]

plus popularity doesn't always have anything to do with it
I'm looking at you, wii fit trainer
disclaimer i luv WFT

 

[Solfiner]

plus popularity doesn't always have anything to do with it
I'm looking at you, wii fit trainer
disclaimer i luv WFT

Yeah, that's true. For some reason people seem to think that just because they aren't a part of a fanbase, that fanbase is too small or too niche for smash. It's really, really stupid.

 

[Scoliosis Jones]

Gotta say, if there is one character that I'm sure is in Smash, it's Shulk. It just makes too much sense to not include him. I'd like to think he'll be the next one revealed, but even then if he isn't revealed, he could always be a secret newcomer...

I just hope he's revealed next.

 

[Banjodorf]

Gotta say, if there is one character that I'm sure is in Smash, it's Shulk. It just makes too much sense to not include him. I'd like to think he'll be the next one revealed, but even then if he isn't revealed, he could always be a secret newcomer...

I just hope he's revealed next.

Yeah. I'm just tired of waiting. Siiiigh.

Could be worse, Ridley fans are just like

 

[Solfiner]

This is a really civil thread, which I am happy about. We are all basically waiting for the confirmation, that's how sure everyone is of his chances.

 

[Rocket Raccoon]

This is a really civil thread, which I am happy about. We are all basically waiting for the confirmation, that's how sure everyone is of his chances.

Or disconfirmati-

 

[TheFearsomeRyan]

yeah I just want to see shulk in H D

 

[Dunban]

Y'know who I miss?
@MASTERLINKX
His visits were scattered, but upon them we were blessed with wondrous things

Spoiler

 

[TitanTeaTime]

This is a really civil thread,

Yeah right, it hasn't been that way for ling at the very least

 

[Solfiner]

Y'know who I miss?
@MASTERLINKX
His visits were scattered, but upon them we were blessed with wondrous things

Spoiler

y'know who I miss? I miss Neyn. He blessed us with his beautiful face.

 

[Rocket Raccoon]

You know what I miss, this thread.

 

[FlareHabanero]

I'm kind of board from the mayhem to be honest, and I just want answers at this point.

 

[Solfiner]

I'm kind of board from the mayhem to be honest, and I just want answers at this point.

Yeah, I really want those sub-forums. I want to discuss Shulk's actual moveset, instead of speculating what it will be.

 

[TheFearsomeRyan]

yeah speculation can only last so long until we've run out of ideas. definitely could use some more to go off of.

 

[Andyjoe522]

Heck, I'd even go for another "leak" with another completely out there moveset right now. At least the whole stance thing gave something to analyze and a reason to reflect on and refine our own moveset ideas.

 

[T.R "River"]

If there's one thing I've noticed about character reveals thus far, it's that nobody ever sees it coming (except for maybe the E3 2014 reveal, saw the Miis coming from a mile away) So I feel like it's going to happen when we least expect it.

 

[MooseSmuggler]

Move along, nothing to see here.

 

[BluePikmin11]

At this point were all just recycling conversation, I posted this moveset back before the MonadoMonday kicked in, and I would like some opinions now that we have more than 400 supporters to look at it:

I was wondering if you guys fully agree with this moveset, I'll just leave it here as it is, I only focused on the gameplay aspect and picked moves that most likely Sakurai would pick:

SHULK: The Wielder of the Monado

Shulk relies on lots of moves and attacks he has to defeat opponents with his unique Talent Gauge Meter, similar to Little Mac's power meter, only it's used for many, different attacks. His talent gauge on the top left corner of Shulk's percentage bar, as shown below:

This gauge will slowly increase to white as you unleash many attacks to the opponent. It's important to know that you fill this bar so you can get access to even more powerful attacks. Getting hit by the opponent or being KOed does not reset the talent gauge. When the gauge is full, you gain access to the following moves by using the Activate Monado Move:

(Neutral-B) : Cancels out the Talent Move.
(Down-B) :Monado Shield: Gains a temporary 12 second shield that increases Shulk's defense by x 2.0.
(Side-B) : Monado Speed: Increases the speed of Shulk and his agility to roll dodge x2.0 farther with other dodge properties being able to be canceled.
(Up-B): Monado Purge: Is able to hit from a distance and cancel out any defensive properties. (Even for someone that has the Starman) This cannot help him recover however.

His regular Arts are these, these arts have a different charging time and there will be noticable signs when Shulk is ready to unleash the special moves (additional small art icons on top Shulk's percentage bar):
Neutral-B: Activate Monado.
Up-B: Air Slash: Sends Shulk into a slightly but relatively horizontal distance. Not the most useful recovery out of all characters.
Side-B: Shadow Eye: Increases Shulk's damage and turns him invisible.
Down-B: Light Heal: Heals Shulk with 15%.

By learning how to properly use him, players will be rewarded, that is the simple goal really. Try to dodge at the right times, as he is a heavyweight and pretty tall and has a horrible recovery.

Normal Attacks:
Jab: Shulk slashes the opponent from left to right slowly then ends with straightforward hit.
F-Tilt: Shulk unleashes his Slit Edge, which can stun the opponent and lower their defense a bit so you can attack for a combo.
D-Tilt: Shulk gracefully swings his sword to the bottom ground, not the most useful except for a Meteor Smash.
U-Tilt: Shulk air-punches his sword, doesn't do much except cancel small projectiles from above.
Dash: Shulk swiftly swings his sword sideways, can also cancel properties if done right.

Air Attacks:
Neutral Air: Shulk swings his Monado in a 360 turn, it's pretty slow, but relatively powerful.
F-Air: Shulk swings his sword to diagonally that has good KO potential.
B-Air: Shulk swiftly swings his Monado sideways back, slightly low KO potential.
D-Air: Shulk aggressively swings his sword downwards to hit the opponent, great KO potential.
U-Air: Shulk air-pumps his Monado to defend from upcoming projectiles.

Although his throws aren't the best grabs, but they can help you to lead to a combo. In general, all of his throws weak throws.

Smash Attacks:
F-Smash: Shulk activates his Back Slash: if hit from behind the damages increases to x1.5.
U-Smash: Shulk activates his Stream Edge, which springs out a short ranged upward attack to the opponent.
D-Smash: Shulk activates his Shaker Edge, which causes the opponent to trip if hit by it.

 

[Solfiner]

At this point were all just recycling conversation

Yes indeed.

I posted this moveset back before the MonadoMonday kicked in, and I would like some opinions now that we have more than 400 supporters to look at it:

I would love a talent gauge gimmick, stays true to Xenoblade and is very unique. Nice moveset.

 

[XStarWarriorX]

This is one of the characters i want the most to appear in smash, i haven't said much here but i'm a lurking supporter, just hope he somehow gets confirmed.

I just turned on my 3ds and xenoblade chronicles is the new puzzle swap thing, kinda glad its getting more recognition and stuff. So that's what made me post here for once instead of lurking.

Add me to the support list if there is one!

 

[Solfiner]

@ BluePikmin11 , new supporter!

 

[Gunla]

This is one of the characters i want the most to appear in smash, i haven't said much here but i'm a lurking supporter, just hope he somehow gets confirmed.

I just turned on my 3ds and xenoblade chronicles is the new puzzle swap thing, kinda glad its getting more recognition and stuff. So that's what made me post here for once instead of lurking.

Add me to the support list if there is one!

...I always had the feeling you liked Shulk, Star...

Anyways, Blue, that moveset you posted was kind of what I had in mind, kind of similar moreso to Lucario in PM though.

 

[BluePikmin11]

Already added you Zero. :9
I went through the whole thread to look for supporters.

 

[XStarWarriorX]

Already added you Zero. :9
I went through the whole thread to look for supporters.

:o

awk, even so, I should still get into the shulk hype train tho like I do for the dee.

 

[Noiblade]

Heck, I'd even go for another "leak" with another completely out there moveset right now. At least the whole stance thing gave something to analyze and a reason to reflect on and refine our own moveset ideas.

My dad works for Sakurai's Cat's Grasshopper. He told me that you unlock Shulk by beating Mario, Sheik, and Villager on Final Destination 598 times at midnight. Shulk's moveset is:

All Neutrals are from Little Mac

All specials are from Zelda.

Shulk also transforms into Simon Belmont if you enter the Konami Code.

Ridley is an assist trophy, Roy is a stage hazard on pyrosphere, Ness's recover move is him riding Roy in the air.

Falco is a stage boss on Smash Ville.

You mean like this?

 

[GuyWithTheFace]

You mean like this?

So if Ness is playing in Pyrosphere, is Alfonzo the stage hazard or the recovery move?

 

[TheFearsomeRyan]

um disconfirmed he would change to Goku when you put in the konami code

 

[DaDavid]

At this point were all just recycling conversation, I posted this moveset back before the MonadoMonday kicked in, and I would like some opinions now that we have more than 400 supporters to look at it:

In my opinion, it under utilizes the Monado's abilities, especially if the meter takes as long to fill as I'm imagining, but it's still pretty unique idea. If anything I'd just change the specific specials.

 

[GuyWithTheFace]

At this point were all just recycling conversation, I posted this moveset back before the MonadoMonday kicked in, and I would like some opinions now that we have more than 400 supporters to look at it:

I like it, but personally, I'd swap Cyclone into Up B, Purge into Side B, and I'd remove the refill gauge for the regular arts. 4 refill gauges is a lot to keep track of in a fast paced fighting game.

I'd also switch his regular arts up a bit, since without the recharge time, those would be pretty OP.

 

[Sheddy]

yeah the shulk thread is sort of in a dry spell since as said we talked about shulk to death till we hear new info on shulk or xenoblade in smash it is just kind of slow here

 

[ZXMechonHunter]

Shh, it's okay Shulk, your time will come soon...

 

[Sheddy]

Shh, it's okay Shulk, your time will come soon...

it needs to no joke Sakurai has teased about ridley to death I'm not asking for much at least something to confirm he is thinking of xenoblade a mechon trophy or something

 

[T.R "River"]

Guuuuuuuys.....

Spoiler

Smash Run screenshot on the very bottom, in between King Dedede and that weird fire thing.....kinda looks like a mechon 0-0
*Edit* Ok yeah that's Samus, now I see it......damnit is there nothing to tease Shulk?!*

 

[Deleted member]

Guuuuuuuys.....

Spoiler

Smash Run screenshot on the very bottom, in between King Dedede and that weird fire thing.....kinda looks like a mechon 0-0

It kinda looks like a Mechon, but it could be another enemy getting hit that gives the illusion that it's a Mechon. I dunno... it might be Tak from Kirby that you're referring to.

EDIT: Never mind, it's Samus according to the posts below.

 

[ChibiIceClimberz]

There's literally no Xenoblade content in the game yet, and I wonder why that is. There's a Rhythm Heaven enemy, which was already surprising, but like, no Mechons, or anything? D:<

Guuuuuuuys.....

Spoiler

Smash Run screenshot on the very bottom, in between King Dedede and that weird fire thing.....kinda looks like a mechon 0-0

That's probably just Samus. o.o

 

[GuyWithTheFace]

Guuuuuuuys.....

Spoiler

Smash Run screenshot on the very bottom, in between King Dedede and that weird fire thing.....kinda looks like a mechon 0-0

...That's Samus.

EDIT: 'd.

 

[Sheddy]

Guuuuuuuys.....

Spoiler

Smash Run screenshot on the very bottom, in between King Dedede and that weird fire thing.....kinda looks like a mechon 0-0

holy **** it does I do remember some people clammed that they found a mechon trophy during their time with smash run but no one had a photo or video to prove it

Edit: oh no never made it's samaus oh well

 

[ZXMechonHunter]

Guuuuuuuys.....

Spoiler

Smash Run screenshot on the very bottom, in between King Dedede and that weird fire thing.....kinda looks like a mechon 0-0

Mmm, I dunno, I'm not seeing it. Too blurry to make it out I think.
...If someone were to prove that it were a Mechon with a clean screen shot though, I'll glady be proven wrong and called stupid for not seeing it sooner!
Edit: Samus etc.

 

[Sheddy]

the biggest thing to me that is 100:% proof of shulk being in is as said the lack of any xenoblade news I mean RH has the sneaky sprits but it is not on the same level of popularity as Xenoblade is