Shulk's Back Slash is B-reversible

[CaP_Omega]

I really believe Shulk mains may have already figured this out before me, but I figured that I should put it out there since there doesn't seem to be any coverage on it. I mean, it'll help people learn Shulk. And Shulk is awesome - gotta post it.

Despite this move being an F-special, it probably has the easiest reverse to execute in the whole game. The reversing threshold lies between the moment the move is activated and right before Shulk draws the Monado. Inputting the reverse immediately after activating the move makes little to no difference, but inputting the reverse just before the draw will shorten the distance of Shulk's jump quite significantly in comparison. There doesn't seem to be any changes beside the shortened jump distance - no visible changes in attributes or hitboxes. It doesn't do much in ordinary situations, but it's good if you need to cut off an extra inch in order to not pass the target.

It should be said that I tested this move on Smash 3DS, and I do not have Smash WiiU, so I can't say totally for sure if Back Slash is reversible in both versions of the game. But is this news? Is anyone feeling this? Any input is welcome. Just no smack talk.

- Thank you

 

[Masonomace]

Yeah it works on the WiiU. I'd say this is decent news & is a reminder to those who knew of it but forgot about it. Because BS can be B-Reversed, pivoting this while dashing away or toward can step up your footsies & really mix it up.

 

[erico9001]

It can actually be B-reversed twice (B 360!) if you are fast enough. If you slow the game down you can actually do it 3 times but nobody plays the game slow anyways.

 

[Masonomace]

It can actually be B-reversed twice (B 360!) if you are fast enough. If you slow the game down you can actually do it 3 times but nobody plays the game slow anyways.

I remember this mentioned by you earlier in another thread. I haven't touched up on this but would this be WaveBouncing Back Slash, or is it just a quirk that isn't apart of WaveBouncing?

I'll be sure to have 2 controllers for back-up so in case my control stick breaks from doing 480° Back Slashes

 

[erico9001]

Hmm. Oh, maybe idk. You should probably check for yourself. Wouldn't the momentum be controlled since back slash has that set path it takes?

 

[Masonomace]

Ye. I won't know all of this for sure until I set the as Specials first so I can B-stick.

 

[CaP_Omega]

Ye. I won't know all of this for sure until I set the as Specials first so I can B-stick.

B-stick? That's sick.

 

[Sandfall]

I figured out this move was b-reversible when I accidently reversed it and ended up back slashing off the stage -_-