Heir to the Monado. Shulk General Discussion/Social Thread

[Sheddy]

Didn't realize the jump thing until it was brought up by several of the posters here.
I appreciate that touch, along with Shulk having the Monado sheathed.

Since Mega Man apparently plays like how he does in his own games, I wonder if Shulk will retain the slighty stiff jumping as he does in Xenoblade, haha.

it seemed to be the case since from what we seen in that video of shulk I believe he does not do double jumps meaning either they did put that into his moveset or the CPU is dumb

 

[MooseSmuggler]

it seemed to be the case since from what we seen in that video of shulk I believe he does not do double jumps meaning either they did put that into his moveset or the CPU is dumb

They wouldn't disable a character's double jump just for the sake of canon. Besides, I could'a sworn I did see a double jump.

 

[Sheddy]

They wouldn't disable a character's double jump just for the sake of canon. Besides, I could'a sworn I did see a double jump.

to be fair I noticed while he only seemed to jump once his jump distance is insane like he went across battlefield on one hop so if he is limited to one jump I can see it being like yoshi being insanely good for vertical jumps

 

[MooseSmuggler]

to be fair I noticed while he only seemed to jump once his jump distance is insane like he went across battlefield on one hop so if he is limited to one jump I can see it being like yoshi being insanely good for vertical jumps

He did multiple double jumps. Including right before the Air Slash. I just now rewatched the video.

 

[Sheddy]

He did multiple double jumps. Including right before the Air Slash. I just now rewatched the video.

oh he did huh might need to rewatch it then

 

[Vann Accessible]

You know, I kinda doubt Shulk will get a reveal trailer. He seems like prime hidden character material, so Sakurai probably didn't intend for him to be revealed until after release.

Just a theory.

 

[Sheddy]

You know, I kinda doubt Shulk will get a reveal trailer. He seems like prime hidden character material, so Sakurai probably didn't intend for him to be revealed until after release.

Just a theory.

at the same time though shulk is japan's number one most want newcomer so it would make sense for him to be the last character announced before launch to hype the east up

 

[erico9001]

Really? Because I hear orchestration instead of electric guitar in the Smash version. I'm not the only one, am I?

Looks like I'll be needing to whip out my headphone amp!
...
It's actually an arrangement! The rhythm is actually different from how it is in the original song.
Original song is like:
1 and 2, 3, 4, 1, 2!!------------
This one is more like:
1 e+a 2, 3, 4, 1, 2!!!-----------

This means that they added a few notes at the start. Also, the beginning of the victory theme sounds more like trumpets than guitar.

edit: While I have this out, I might as well see if I can better hear what Shulk's saying during the video.

 

[MASTERLINKX]

TIME FOR GIFS:

Forward Smash/Side Special? (Slit Edge):

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Down Smash:

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Up Smash:

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Down Tilt:

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Up Tilt:

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Neutral Air/Forward Air?:

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Down Air:

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B Special (Monado Kanji Change):

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Side Special/Forward Smash/FTilt? (Stream Edge):

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Down Special (Vision? Counter):

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Up Special (Air Slash):

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Ledge Attack:

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Taunt:

Victory:

This is all assumption of where the moves belong.

 

[Jae]

Yay for Gif Time!
Mind if I use one of them? @ MASTERLINKX

 

[MASTERLINKX]

Yay for Gif Time!
Mind if I use one of them? @ MASTERLINKX

I don't care what you do with them, I just wanted to show off the moves.

 

[erico9001]

Yeah, idk if the amp helped much with what Shulk said during fighter stance

At the start a think I hear either a 'w' or 'r' sound followed by an 'ee'. At the end I hear the 'i' (as in bit) noise. I was thinking "We beat it!" but it sounds like four syllables in total. Honestly, it sounds like 'Reeted 'B' him" if I take all context and what makes sense out of it.

One thing I do notice is the voice sounds significantly different from when Shulk says ''Air Slash." Maybe this fighter stance uses his Japanese voice.
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Oh wow, Shulk keeps the Monado on his back when he does his up Smash. That's so bad ass!!
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This could also be forward tilt.
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Oh but you're right that's definitely stream edge. Is there no end to the fan service?! I love it.

 

[skstylez]

Spoiler

would Seven count as Homs, Mechon, or both?

Spoiler

Machina

 

[MooseSmuggler]

Spoiler: Bit Off-topic

Whoops! Subtle as a sledgehammer. Not that anyone could doubt the leak anymore, but now...hahaha.

 

[TechPowah]

Aha, so his Up Smash (and Side Smash, presumably) IS a two-hitter! You can see it hitting Ganon's shield BEFORE Shulk juices the Monado for the laser thrust. Man, his Up and Side Smashes are probably my favorite tied with Bowser's Side Smash and Mac having the 3 different Side Smashes.

 

[AvionFinch]

Oh man, he might have some of my favorite smash attacks ever, especially the Spin2Win down smash.

Also, I don't know, his voice sounds like Adam to me, at the very least, it sounded VERY British when he said Air Slash.

 

[T.R "River"]

TIME FOR GIFS:

Forward Smash/Side Special? (Slit Edge):

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Down Smash:

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Up Smash:

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Down Tilt:

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Up Tilt:

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Neutral Air/Forward Air?:

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Down Air:

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B Special (Monado Kanji Change):

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Side Special/Forward Smash? (Stream Edge):

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Down Special (Vision? Counter):

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Up Special (Air Slash):

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Ledge Attack:

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Taunt:

Victory:

This is all assumption of where the moves belong.

I think the one you're labeling as his side-special is his side-tilt, although it seems pretty powerful, so maybe not....

 

[SmilingMad]

That down smash is swole.
I like how he keeps the Monado on his back, somehow it makes it seem more like a tool than a weapon.

 

[Sabrewulf238]

You know, I kinda doubt Shulk will get a reveal trailer. He seems like prime hidden character material, so Sakurai probably didn't intend for him to be revealed until after release.

Just a theory.

Actually Shulk is huge in Japan and any newcomer revealed right now would be fuelling hype for the Japanese release.

Sure Bowser Jr.and Duck Hunt Dog could probably do that too, but Shulk would likely be more potent since he's among Japans most wanted characters.

Maybe to the west Shulk is "prime hidden character material", but that's not necessarily true for Japan.

 

[zippy3214]

Spoiler: Bit Off-topic

Whoops! Subtle as a sledgehammer. Not that anyone could doubt the leak anymore, but now...hahaha.

Trying to see what you are talking about, is it the picture in the bottom left? That one has a close resemblance to Gaur Plains.

 

[MooseSmuggler]

Trying to see what you are talking about, is it the picture in the bottom left? That one has a close resemblance to Gaur Plains.

N-no...it's...the PotD confirms a leaked photo.

 

[Reila]

Dem gifs are hyping me so much to play as Shulk in Smash. This one in special is so badass:

 

[Noiblade]

http://www.reddit.com/r/smashbros/comments/2epo5v/4chan_user_potentially_leaks_interesting/

Oh look another leak.
The only Shulk parts are: To Unlock: Shulk complete Smash Run on the highest intensity while playing as R.O.B. OR complete classic mode once as each newcomer (rosalina, palutena, robin, lucina, little mac, greninja, villager, wii fit trainer)

Final Smash:Shulk's sword extends out to 2 or 3 times its size and he does a huge overhead slash

Moveset:Up special is air slash, like dolphin slash but he only attacks at the height of it instead of while rising up. Neutral special is Monado Cycle. switches the kanji in the blade to buff his attributes temporarily. You press B and the symbol appears behind him. If you don't press it again he keeps that one, if you press B it cycles to the next one. Speed up-attack damage up-defense up. Down special is a prediction counter. Side Special is back slash, he stabs forward and pulses the blade. does more damage if the enemy is facing the other way

 

[MooseSmuggler]

http://www.reddit.com/r/smashbros/comments/2epo5v/4chan_user_potentially_leaks_interesting/

Oh look another leak.
The only Shulk parts are: To Unlock: Shulk complete Smash Run on the highest intensity while playing as R.O.B. OR complete classic mode once as each newcomer (rosalina, palutena, robin, lucina, little mac, greninja, villager, wii fit trainer)

Final Smash:Shulk's sword extends out to 2 or 3 times its size and he does a huge overhead slash

Moveset:Up special is air slash, like dolphin slash but he only attacks at the height of it instead of while rising up. Neutral special is Monado Cycle. switches the kanji in the blade to buff his attributes temporarily. You press B and the symbol appears behind him. If you don't press it again he keeps that one, if you press B it cycles to the next one. Speed up-attack damage up-defense up. Down special is a prediction counter. Side Special is back slash, he stabs forward and pulses the blade. does more damage if the enemy is facing the other way

Honestly, I hope it's fake, and it seems fake. Buster as his Final Smash? Eugh. There would be much better options. We'll wait and see I suppose, but this strikes me as someone piggy-backing off the real leak to get their 15 minutes in the spotlight.

 

[Berserker.]

http://www.reddit.com/r/smashbros/comments/2epo5v/4chan_user_potentially_leaks_interesting/

Oh look another leak.
The only Shulk parts are: To Unlock: Shulk complete Smash Run on the highest intensity while playing as R.O.B. OR complete classic mode once as each newcomer (rosalina, palutena, robin, lucina, little mac, greninja, villager, wii fit trainer)

Final Smash:Shulk's sword extends out to 2 or 3 times its size and he does a huge overhead slash

Moveset:Up special is air slash, like dolphin slash but he only attacks at the height of it instead of while rising up. Neutral special is Monado Cycle. switches the kanji in the blade to buff his attributes temporarily. You press B and the symbol appears behind him. If you don't press it again he keeps that one, if you press B it cycles to the next one. Speed up-attack damage up-defense up. Down special is a prediction counter. Side Special is back slash, he stabs forward and pulses the blade. does more damage if the enemy is facing the other way

Isabelle--- wait what?

Fake?

To be honest, we're actually hoping that one leak of Shulk (his Final Smash) is fake.... For once...

 

[MooseSmuggler]

Isabelle--- wait what?

Fake?

To be honest, we're actually hoping that one leak of Shulk (his Final Smash) is fake.... For once...

And why would Back Slash have Slit Edge's animation? This screams fake.

 

[Spazzy_D]

N-no...it's...the PotD confirms a leaked photo.

Was the challenges screen not part of the 3DS features montage at E3? I'll have to go double check.

I really like Shulk's up and down smashes..... I'm still really hoping his side B is more exciting then Back Stab or Slit Edge.

 

[Tree Gelbman]

I know it's early bit do you guys think that Shulk would be a one off newcomer considering he is not in X?

 

[Berserker.]

And why would Back Slash have Slit Edge's animation? This screams fake.

Unless Sakurai wasn't accurate with the info but I doubt he's dumb enough to do that.

What kills this thing is basically Isabelle.... Isn't she an assist trophy?

 

[Spazzy_D]

I know it's early bit do you guys think that Shulk would be a one off newcomer considering he is not in X?

Naw, he's probably going to be the Marth of Xenoblade.

 

[MooseSmuggler]

I know it's early bit do you guys think that Shulk would be a one off newcomer considering he is not in X?

Nope. Not a chance. He's the series' first protagonist and a unique fighter. No reason to cut him.

 

[Reila]

I know it's early bit do you guys think that Shulk would be a one off newcomer considering he is not in X?

Marth is not present in most Fire Emblem games, so not necessarily... That will depend a lot of the success of Xenoblade X, I think.

 

[Spazzy_D]

There is also no way to know if Xenoblade and X are connected in anyway. If they are, it is likely to not be revealed until the end of the game, in manner similar to the connection between Crono Trigger and Crono Cross (another Monolith Soft creation.)

I like that Shulk keeps the Monado on his back. It makes it easier for him to use it as a two handed weapon while also picking up items. It also separates him from other swordsmen.

I also like that a lot of moves involve energy pulses from the Monado as opposed t sword swipes, as this once again makes him seem different from any other character on the roster.

 

[.Shìkì]

Well i just returned. Them gifs man... Also, my copy Xenoblade Chronicles will arrive 2 days earlier than expected, yay!

And i deserve it because

Spoiler: OffTopic

I SCORED A MOTHERTRUCKIN' A (best possible grade below A+/1+ etc.) IN MY EXAM! HELL YEAH!

 

[ThatLunaticFeline]

http://www.reddit.com/r/smashbros/comments/2epo5v/4chan_user_potentially_leaks_interesting/

Oh look another leak.
The only Shulk parts are: To Unlock: Shulk complete Smash Run on the highest intensity while playing as R.O.B. OR complete classic mode once as each newcomer (rosalina, palutena, robin, lucina, little mac, greninja, villager, wii fit trainer)

Final Smash:Shulk's sword extends out to 2 or 3 times its size and he does a huge overhead slash

Moveset:Up special is air slash, like dolphin slash but he only attacks at the height of it instead of while rising up. Neutral special is Monado Cycle. switches the kanji in the blade to buff his attributes temporarily. You press B and the symbol appears behind him. If you don't press it again he keeps that one, if you press B it cycles to the next one. Speed up-attack damage up-defense up. Down special is a prediction counter. Side Special is back slash, he stabs forward and pulses the blade. does more damage if the enemy is facing the other way

One week away from here and I come back to see all this? Wo, crazy stuff.

But yeah, like everyone above, the Isabelle thing just doesn't seem right at all. If it is true, however, does that mean potential Ghirahim character...?

 

[foolssigma]

Guys when Shulk is announced for the next batch of Mario Kart 8 Dlc, he will be riding Juju's Buggy.

Also, beat Smash Run on the highest intensity as ROB to unlock Shulk? Based on how easy the Brawl unlocks were and how Sakurai just stated that the challenges on 3ds will be easier than the Wii U, that sounds like too difficult of a condition.

 

[Spazzy_D]

Guys when Shulk is announced for the next batch of Mario Kart 8 Dlc, he will be riding Juju's Buggy.

Also, beat Smash Run on the highest intensity as ROB to unlock Shulk? Based on how easy the Brawl unlocks were and how Sakurai just stated that the challenges on 3ds will be easier than the Wii U, that sounds like too difficult of a condition.

I just want a Juju's buggy kart. DO IT NINTENDO!

 

[Link_enfant]

That new "leak" is pretty interesting and I honestly hope it's true actually. The only thing that sounds wrong is Isabelle being both an assist and a playable character. Such thing didn't happen in Brawl, did it ?
On other hand it wouldn't surprise me THAT much considering Sakurai/Nintendo's weird decisions sometimes, and the "leak" has quite good arguments for it. We'll see. Now we have Shulk's vision confirmed after all

From what we can see on the leaked videos, he doesn't really look like a Marth clone that much imo. He HAD to use the vision ability, and a counter move is the best idea for it. At first, I was a bit disappointed like many of us, especially when I saw the up B, but I'm not worried anymore actually. We'll have a great Shulk, the one we deserve.

 

[zippy3214]

I just want a Juju's buggy kart. DO IT NINTENDO!

That and a Junks kart. You just fly over everything and win. Or a mobile artillery. (But don't crash it as Fiora)

 

[Spazzy_D]

I wouldn't take "it didn't happen in Brawl" as a reason to prove or disprove anything.

That and a Junks kart. You just fly over everything and win. Or a mobile artillery. (But don't crash it as Fiora)

I want a Metal Face Kart. Just slap his face on a Mario Kart. Someone get our gif people in here. Where's @Solfiner