SSB: Roster Rework Project | #66 - Simon

[Fletchking-Team Dream]

Fighter Info
Background
Name: Simon Belmont
Title: Vampire Hunter
Home: Wallachia
Related Veteran: Richter
Related Newcomer: Alucard
Signature Stage: Dracula's Castle
Copy Abilities: Whip or Cutter
Series: Castlevania
Debut: Castlevania (1986)
Voice Actors: Keith Silverstein (ENG) & Hideo Ishikawa (JPN)
Company: Konami

Statistics
Playstyle: Pressurer + Bait & Punish
Attack: 5.5/10
Defense: 5/10
Speed: 4.5/10
Size: 5/10
Weight: 4.5/10
Combos: 4.5/10
K.O. Power: 6/10
Recovery: 5.5/10
Movement Options: Double Jump

Fighter Moveset
Normal
Jab: Whip Bash - Simon swings the Vampire Killer twice, performs a flurry, then finishes with an uppercut. (Origin: SSB: Ulltimate)
Hold A: Whip Brandish - Simon holds out the Vampire Killer, allowing it to be spun around manually. (Origin: Castlevania | 1986)
Dash: Whip Tackle - Simon spins the Vampire Killer around while charging forward. (Origin: Castlevania: Symphony of the Night)
F Tilt: Whip Strike - Simon swings the Vampire Killer forward. The tip of his whip deals more damage. (Origin: Castlevania | 1986)
U Tilt: Whip Twist - Simon quickly raises the Vampire Killer skyward while twirling it around. (Origin: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)
D Tilt: Crouching Strike - Simon swings forward with the Vampire Killer while in a crouching position. (Origin: Castlevania | 1986)

Smash
F Smash: Flame Whip - Simon covers the Vampire Killer in fire and swings straight forward. (Origin: Castlevania Rondo of Blood)
U Smash: Sky Whip - Simon strikes skyward with the Vampire Killer. The whip burns if held longer. (Origin: Super Castlevania IV)
D Smash: Whirl-Whip - Simon sweeps the ground with the Vampire Killer. The whip burns if held longer. (Origin: S.S.B: Ultimate)

Aerial
N Air: Whip Wheel - Simon rapidly spins around the Vampire Killer, useful for offense and defense. (Origin: Castlevania | 1986)
F Air: Whip Strike - Simon swings straight forward with the Vampire Killer. Can be used repeatedly. (Origin: Castlevania | 1986)
B Air: Whip Strike - Simon turns around while swinging straight backwards with the Vampire Killer. (Origin: Castlevania | 1986)
U Air: Whip Tower - Simon swings straight upward with the Vampire Killer. Could launch at the tip. (Origin: Castlevania | 1986)
D Air: Whip Comet - Simon swings straight downward with the Vampire Killer. Can spike at the tip of the whip. (Origin: None)

Grab ‘n’ Throws
Pummel: Hunter Kneebutt - Simon strikes the opponent in their stomach with one knee. (Origin: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)
F Throw: Hunter Hurl - Simon grabs the opponent, spins once and throws them forward. (Origin: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)
B Throw: Hunter Hurl - Simon grabs the opponent, then throws the opponent backward. (Origin: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)
U Throw: Lob & Lash - Simon throws the opponent skyward and lashes at them with the Vampire Killer. (Origin: SSB Ultimate)
D Throw: Barbarian Basher - Simon grabs the opponent, then slams them to the ground. (Origin: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)

Specials
Neutral Special: Battle Axe
Simon pulls out a Battle Axe, then throws it in an arc. The angle can be changed by moving the Left Stick.
If used while mid-air, he'll throw the Battle Axe downward. Battle Axes can attach to any wall or platform.
(Origin: Castlevania | 1986)

Side Special: Cross Toss
Simon flings a cross straight forward. Once the Cross reaches max distance, it will travel in the other direction.
However, it does not return to Simon once it's thrown. It will be flung farther if the smash attack input is used.
(Origin: Castlevania | 1986)

Up Special: Whip Sway
Simon grapples the Vampire Killer onto a flying ring and swings forward with it while performing a soaring kick.
The Vampire Killer can also be used to grapple ledges. If done onstage, Simon slides arcoss the ground instead.
(Origin: Castlevania | 1986)

Down Special: Holy Water
Simon throws a flask containing holy water diagonally downward, creating a pillar of flames on the ground.
The pillar of flame deals multihit damage and launches opponents. This will linger onstage for five seconds.
(Origin: Castlevania | 1986)

Shield Special: Stopwatch
Simon takes a Stopwatch out of his pocket, then uses it to freeze any opponents who are surrounding him.
The Stopwatch can also be used for counterattacks. After each use a 15 second cooldown will be activated.
(Origin: Castlevania | 1986)

Final Smash: Grand Cross
Simon summons a coffin in front of himself to trap any opponents on contact, then flings it skyward with the Vampire Killer.
Afterwards, Simon creates a barrage of magical crosses that soars into the sky, then sends the opponent in the coffin flying.

Alternate Costumes

Spoiler: Colors

Brown (Default)
Red (Simon's Quest)
Blue (Super C IV | Japanese)
Yellow (Super C IV | West)
Green (Haunted Castle)
Orange (NES Sprite Colors)
Purple (Vampire Killer Artwork)
Indigo (Doppleganger Trevor)
White (Leon Belmont)
Black (Arrange Mode Colors)

Spoiler: Outfits

Chronicles Outfit (Default)
Chronicles Outfit (Concept Art Blue)
Chronicles Outfit (Yellow)
Chronicles Outfit (Green)
Chronicles Outfit (Concept Art Brown)
Famicom Outfit (Default)
Famicom Outfit (Ghastly Leech Orange)
Famicom Outfit (Slime Purple)
Famicom Outfit (Skeleton White)
Famicom Outfit (Count Dracula Black)

Miscellaneous
Animations
Stage Entrance: Simon appears onstage while covered in rays of light, then strikes a pose with the Vampire Killer afterward.
Idle #1: Simon stands upright with the Vampire Killer on his hip.
Idle #2: Simon thrusts his left arm down, striking his idle pose.
Idle #3: Simon briefly looks at the Vampire Killer in reflection.
Up Taunt: Simon grunts as he raises the coiled Vampire Killer into the sky.
Side Taunt: Simon holds the Vampire Killer lengthwise, then spins it twice.
Down Taunt: Simon hits the ground with the Vampire Killer saying "Come!"
Victory Pose #1: Simon shouts "I vanquish the horrible night!" as he whips the ground twice, the holds then Vampire Killer.
Victory Pose #2: Simon holds the Vampire Killer in the air and spins around with it to strike his Castlvania Chronicles pose.
Victory Pose #3: Simon jumps to grab a Magic Crystal and whips forward. He'll continue jumping and whipping afterward.

Sound Effects
Crowd Cheer: "Simon Belmont! (x3) Strike the horrible night!"
Victory Theme #1: Stage Clear (Castlevania | 1986)
Victory Theme #2: Theme of Simon (Short Remix)
Classic Mode Credits Theme: Vampire Killer (Judgement)

SSB Roster Rework Project List: https://smashboards.com/threads/super-smash-bros-roster-rework-project.518388/