Wolfie557
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Lara Croft
Background
Tomb Raider was a unexpected hit, leading to multiple games and currently 2 reboots. She has been on Nintendo systems quite a lot and has recieved movies, with another one coming soon.
Lara Croft is one of the biggest icons of gaming, with the series helping to define what the adventure genre is. Her games have sold over 40m, almost all having critical acclaim. Also known as Lady Croft, she is an archeologist and a tomb raider who over the years became very rich.
I decided to jot down a set of Specials for her, because why not? This is mainly based off of the reboot version of Lara.
Neutral Special - Pistols - Fire up to two bullets with comical ricocheting sound effects (take that, Sakurai's view on firearms!). These can be angled from walls to hit foes in different places.
Side Special - Special Arrow - Fire an arrow from the bow with a wide range of angles. Defaults to Silent Arrows.
Up Special - Climbing Axe - Get an additional jump while holding out the climbing axe before slamming it into the stage. Does heavy damage to opponents if they're hit with the pick.
Down Special - Ammo Craft - Alter the type of arrow that will be shot with the Side Special. Cycle between Silent Arrows (speediest of the arrows and the default), Fire Arrows (if these hit either the opponent or the ground, the ember lingers similar to Ness' PK Fire), and Poison Arrows (poisons the foe similar to the Subspace Gas in Brawl, damaging them slowly over a set period of time for chip damage).
For the Final Smash, any sort of supernatural occurrence from throughout the series can work, and be rather fitting. I ended up going for Tomb Raider 2013's final encounter, so...spoilers I guess.
Final Smash - Himiko's Wrath - Similar in a way to Nathan Drake's Level 3 Super in PSASBR, Lara's Final Smash has Himiko's tomb reappear, releasing a storm upon the stage. Lara's unencumbered by it and fights to re-destroy Himiko's remains in the background while foes on the stage get swept away by storms, carrying them far off the stage. Lightning occasionally strikes them as well.
Neutral Special - Pistols - Fire up to two bullets with comical ricocheting sound effects (take that, Sakurai's view on firearms!). These can be angled from walls to hit foes in different places.
Side Special - Special Arrow - Fire an arrow from the bow with a wide range of angles. Defaults to Silent Arrows.
Up Special - Climbing Axe - Get an additional jump while holding out the climbing axe before slamming it into the stage. Does heavy damage to opponents if they're hit with the pick.
Down Special - Ammo Craft - Alter the type of arrow that will be shot with the Side Special. Cycle between Silent Arrows (speediest of the arrows and the default), Fire Arrows (if these hit either the opponent or the ground, the ember lingers similar to Ness' PK Fire), and Poison Arrows (poisons the foe similar to the Subspace Gas in Brawl, damaging them slowly over a set period of time for chip damage).
For the Final Smash, any sort of supernatural occurrence from throughout the series can work, and be rather fitting. I ended up going for Tomb Raider 2013's final encounter, so...spoilers I guess.
Final Smash - Himiko's Wrath - Similar in a way to Nathan Drake's Level 3 Super in PSASBR, Lara's Final Smash has Himiko's tomb reappear, releasing a storm upon the stage. Lara's unencumbered by it and fights to re-destroy Himiko's remains in the background while foes on the stage get swept away by storms, carrying them far off the stage. Lightning occasionally strikes them as well.
Lara Croft Unearths the Battle!
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Stats:
Height: 4/5 - Lara is around ZSS’s height, maybe a tad taller
Walk Speed: Around Roy’s speed, 1.15
Run Speed: Around Marth’s speed, 1.5
Overall attack speed: 3.5/5
Air Speed: Around Sheik’s air speed, 1.1
Fall Speed: Around Ike’s fall speed, 1.65
Weight: Around Roy’s weight, 95
Overall attack strength: 3/5
Overall range: 3/5
Standard attacks:
Jab - Lara will perform a set of two punches before launching foes with a shot of both dual pistols.
Forward tilt - This move is practically identical to it’s Tomb Raider Underword counterpart, Lara will perform a swift roundhouse kick.
Up tilt - Lara will perform a handstand before flipping back over, similarly to the move in the Tomb Raider legend games when Lara pulls herself up a ledge.
Down tilt - Lara will perform a quick sweeping kick similar to Mario or ZSS.
Dash attack - Just like the one seen in Tomb Raider Underworld, Lara will jump forwards in a flying kick similar to Lucario or Brawl ZSS.
Smash attacks:
Forward smash - Lara will pull out a shotgun and shoot straight ahead, it has low range but excellent damage and knockback.
Up smash - Lara will pull out her Assault Rifle and shoot a round above her head, allowing for many quick hits, although it has a rather short range it racks up nice damage.
Down smash - Lara will pull out dual Submachine guns and shoot the ground below her, dealing multiple quick hits on both sides.
Aerial attacks:
Neutral air - Lara will perform a front-flip in midair while shooting all around her.
Forward air - Lara will perform a flip in midair before slamming down her leg for an axe-kick which can spike opponents hit with her foot.
Back air - Lara will turn around and fire with one of her guns, hitting her opponent with her gun in addition similarly to this
http://images5.fanpop.com/image/pho...nd-tomb-raider-trilogy-31486983-1600-1200.jpg
Up air - Lara will perform a backflip, kicking with her legs while simultaneously shooting from both guns.
Down air - Lara will flip upside down and shoot a few shots from her pistols below her.
Grabs & Throws:
Grab - Lara will throw out her grappling hook, tethering to nearby opponents and pulling them in closer.
Pummel - Lara will continuously knee the enemy.
Forward throw - Lara will spin around, tossing the opponent in front of her.
Back throw - This move is very similar to the actual Tomb Raider games as Lara yanks opponents towards her, sending them behind her.
Up throw - Lara will swing her grappling hook upwards, tossing the opponent too.
Down throw - Lara will flick the opponent up before smashing them into the ground once again.
Special attacks:
Neutral Special - Pistol Shots: Lara will emulate her classic games, in this move she’ll pull out her dual guns and shoot rapid shots for about 3 seconds, the move has an ammo count so stopping mid-attack will cut the endlag but will make it harder to use next time, making it a useful but risky approach option as she can move during it.
Side Special - Adrenaline shot: During this move Lara will jump forwards and if she successfully collides with an enemy, she will jump off of them causing both to slow down, emulating the move seen in the Tomb Raider Legend games. While this is happening, 2 reticles appear with one moving and pressing B when the 2 are lined up will cause her to perform the ‘Headshot’ which is an extremely strong shot, capable of killing enemies at moderately low percents.
Up Special - Grappling hook: This move is similar to other tether recoveries like Brawl ZSS and Olimar, this move has a few differences however, Lara will not just snap to the ledge by pressing a button again, she has to actually climb up, although this process can be sped up by mashing ‘B’, Lara can also use it to swing in order to reach the other side of the stage.
Down Special - Grenades: During this move Lara will pull out a grenade, by simply pressing the button, she’ll throw out a grenade in an arc about twice her size but the button can also be held down where Lara can change the trajectory of the move, don’t take too long though or it could blow up right in your face!
Final Smash - King Arthur’s Wrath: In this final smash Lara will summon a giant portal and excalibur with it, she will then pull out the sword, sucking in nearby opponents, causing rapid damage to them before launching them.
Intro animation - Lara will ride in on her motorbike before flipping off while pulling out her guns.
Taunt 1 - Lara will flip one of her guns before catching it while saying “ “.
Taunt 2 -
Taunt 3 -
Victory 1 - Lara will ride in on her bike, then perform a U-turn before looking back at the camera.
Victory 2 - Lara will swing in on her grapple before landing on one knee, with one hand on the floor and looking down before looking up as the announcer say her name.
Victory 3 - Lara will perform some acrobatic flips similarly to the legend games when dodge rolling multiple times in a row.
Alternate Costumes:
1. Her default look using the current Legend Lara design seen in the Lara Croft spin-off and mobile games.
2. This is similar to Legend Lara with a brown top and shorts.
3. This is similar to Underworld Lara with a black top and black shorts.
4. Resembles the biker outfit from Legend with a black, white and red design.
5. Classic Lara with her grayish-blue tank top, tan shorts as well as the braid.
6. Similar to Classic, Gray from Legend with a gray top and dark grey shorts.
7. Resembles teenage lara with a green and white design from Tomb Raider: the Last revelation and Chronicles.
8. Resembles Natla with blonde hair and a red outfit.
Victory theme - An excerpt of the ‘Mission Summary’ theme from either Tomb Raider: Legend or Tomb Raider: Anniversary.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RULbNpX9k94
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhAVK_SzlNM
Stats:
Height: 4/5 - Lara is around ZSS’s height, maybe a tad taller
Walk Speed: Around Roy’s speed, 1.15
Run Speed: Around Marth’s speed, 1.5
Overall attack speed: 3.5/5
Air Speed: Around Sheik’s air speed, 1.1
Fall Speed: Around Ike’s fall speed, 1.65
Weight: Around Roy’s weight, 95
Overall attack strength: 3/5
Overall range: 3/5
Standard attacks:
Jab - Lara will perform a set of two punches before launching foes with a shot of both dual pistols.
Forward tilt - This move is practically identical to it’s Tomb Raider Underword counterpart, Lara will perform a swift roundhouse kick.
Up tilt - Lara will perform a handstand before flipping back over, similarly to the move in the Tomb Raider legend games when Lara pulls herself up a ledge.
Down tilt - Lara will perform a quick sweeping kick similar to Mario or ZSS.
Dash attack - Just like the one seen in Tomb Raider Underworld, Lara will jump forwards in a flying kick similar to Lucario or Brawl ZSS.
Smash attacks:
Forward smash - Lara will pull out a shotgun and shoot straight ahead, it has low range but excellent damage and knockback.
Up smash - Lara will pull out her Assault Rifle and shoot a round above her head, allowing for many quick hits, although it has a rather short range it racks up nice damage.
Down smash - Lara will pull out dual Submachine guns and shoot the ground below her, dealing multiple quick hits on both sides.
Aerial attacks:
Neutral air - Lara will perform a front-flip in midair while shooting all around her.
Forward air - Lara will perform a flip in midair before slamming down her leg for an axe-kick which can spike opponents hit with her foot.
Back air - Lara will turn around and fire with one of her guns, hitting her opponent with her gun in addition similarly to this
http://images5.fanpop.com/image/pho...nd-tomb-raider-trilogy-31486983-1600-1200.jpg
Up air - Lara will perform a backflip, kicking with her legs while simultaneously shooting from both guns.
Down air - Lara will flip upside down and shoot a few shots from her pistols below her.
Grabs & Throws:
Grab - Lara will throw out her grappling hook, tethering to nearby opponents and pulling them in closer.
Pummel - Lara will continuously knee the enemy.
Forward throw - Lara will spin around, tossing the opponent in front of her.
Back throw - This move is very similar to the actual Tomb Raider games as Lara yanks opponents towards her, sending them behind her.
Up throw - Lara will swing her grappling hook upwards, tossing the opponent too.
Down throw - Lara will flick the opponent up before smashing them into the ground once again.
Special attacks:
Neutral Special - Pistol Shots: Lara will emulate her classic games, in this move she’ll pull out her dual guns and shoot rapid shots for about 3 seconds, the move has an ammo count so stopping mid-attack will cut the endlag but will make it harder to use next time, making it a useful but risky approach option as she can move during it.
Side Special - Adrenaline shot: During this move Lara will jump forwards and if she successfully collides with an enemy, she will jump off of them causing both to slow down, emulating the move seen in the Tomb Raider Legend games. While this is happening, 2 reticles appear with one moving and pressing B when the 2 are lined up will cause her to perform the ‘Headshot’ which is an extremely strong shot, capable of killing enemies at moderately low percents.
Up Special - Grappling hook: This move is similar to other tether recoveries like Brawl ZSS and Olimar, this move has a few differences however, Lara will not just snap to the ledge by pressing a button again, she has to actually climb up, although this process can be sped up by mashing ‘B’, Lara can also use it to swing in order to reach the other side of the stage.
Down Special - Grenades: During this move Lara will pull out a grenade, by simply pressing the button, she’ll throw out a grenade in an arc about twice her size but the button can also be held down where Lara can change the trajectory of the move, don’t take too long though or it could blow up right in your face!
Final Smash - King Arthur’s Wrath: In this final smash Lara will summon a giant portal and excalibur with it, she will then pull out the sword, sucking in nearby opponents, causing rapid damage to them before launching them.
Intro animation - Lara will ride in on her motorbike before flipping off while pulling out her guns.
Taunt 1 - Lara will flip one of her guns before catching it while saying “ “.
Taunt 2 -
Taunt 3 -
Victory 1 - Lara will ride in on her bike, then perform a U-turn before looking back at the camera.
Victory 2 - Lara will swing in on her grapple before landing on one knee, with one hand on the floor and looking down before looking up as the announcer say her name.
Victory 3 - Lara will perform some acrobatic flips similarly to the legend games when dodge rolling multiple times in a row.
Alternate Costumes:
1. Her default look using the current Legend Lara design seen in the Lara Croft spin-off and mobile games.
2. This is similar to Legend Lara with a brown top and shorts.
3. This is similar to Underworld Lara with a black top and black shorts.
4. Resembles the biker outfit from Legend with a black, white and red design.
5. Classic Lara with her grayish-blue tank top, tan shorts as well as the braid.
6. Similar to Classic, Gray from Legend with a gray top and dark grey shorts.
7. Resembles teenage lara with a green and white design from Tomb Raider: the Last revelation and Chronicles.
8. Resembles Natla with blonde hair and a red outfit.
Victory theme - An excerpt of the ‘Mission Summary’ theme from either Tomb Raider: Legend or Tomb Raider: Anniversary.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RULbNpX9k94
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhAVK_SzlNM
Likely Appearance: (based on a mix between classic and reboot Lara - from mobile game Relic Run)
-Gimmick
-Opossum
-Aetheri
-The Novice Sword
-Kenith
-Rildey_Prime
-Aussie the Shinobi
-TheDarkKnightNoivern
-WhiteEaglePL
-Kirbeh
-Cothero
-PF9
-Dezeray112
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, so they can probably just handle the guns the same way they did hers. And while she may not be a Nintendo regular, neither was Cloud. Lara at least has more appearances on Nintendo systems where she's actually in a prominent role as opposed to being a cameo appearance.
