Social Two Sides of the Same Aegis: The Pyra & Mythra Social thread

[shocktarts17]

I've thought for a while (even before Rex was deconfirmed) that it should be Pyra/Mythra fighting to begin with. To non-fans I think Rex and Shulk will feel too similar (young anime guy with a futureistic red beam sword that can extend its length) and that using Pyra/Mythra instead would alleviate that while also offering another female to the roster.

 

[Scottfrankd]

I've thought for a while (even before Rex was deconfirmed) that it should be Pyra/Mythra fighting to begin with. To non-fans I think Rex and Shulk will feel too similar (young anime guy with a futureistic red beam sword that can extend its length) and that using Pyra/Mythra instead would alleviate that while also offering another female to the roster.

I agree with this. I know that it wouldn't match with XC2's Driver and Blade gameplay, but Rex isn't the popular character in XC2, it's the Aegis. When I think of Rex being playable, I think of Pyra and Mythra basically fused behind him, using their Arts and Swords for certain special moves and aerials (essentially swapping the sword for different attack animations), but I don't want to play as Rex solo, or with the Aegis in the background. If it can't be the way I described, then I would rather they act solo and utilise their specials, using Down B to switch between Pyra and Mythra. I would like them to use Anchor Shot for a grab or special though, because that art is unique to them and could act as a topple (trip) /command grab.

Speaking of Pyra and Mythra, I've got my goodsmile Pyra figurine stood proudly on the corner of my TV unit
Mythra's missing from the other side but I don't have long to wait for her. That being said, I need a bigger unit because she is kind of in the way.
I don't notice it for Smash, but I've been playing Resident Evil 2 Remake and she's slap bang in the way of the ammo counter!
Makes for a self-inflicted hard mode, though!

 

[Dharakjoo]

Pyra is the special Blade partner of Rex and one of Pneuma's halves.

=Special Moves=
B: Ignite Slash - Ignite her blade to slash her opponents by charging her blade. If holding B by charging in full power, she creates a fiery devastating slash.
Side B: Burning Cut - Similar to Marth/Lucina, she igniting her blade to slash three times.
Up B: Blazing Boost - With Mythra's help, she's turned into a fireball in every directions.
Down B: Pyra Counter - She can counter her opponents' attacks by slashing them.
Final Smash: Pneuma Laser - Merged with Mythra to form her true form, Pneuma and used her devastating laser on her opponents.
=Taunts=
↑: Creating a torch by snapping her finger.

←→: Raise her sword before back to her fighting pose.

↓: Facing around with the yellow light orb (possibly to be Mythra).

 

[Teeb147]

THEY GOT IN!!!!!

HOLY SHJIOTT

 

[Megadoomer]

They're coming out in March.

 

[Deleted member]

CONGRATZZX

 

[zferolie]

Wait... A thread, I made, actually got a character into smash?!?!?!?! WHAT?! I AM SO EXCITED!

 

[Hinata]

HELL YEAH THIS WAS A PERFECT REVEAL! THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT I WANTED OUT OF A XENOBLADE 2 CHARACTER!

I'm so ****in' happy, you have no idea.

 

[Teeb147]

Lol. This is so awesome. I can't believe a character I wanted in finally got in :D :D

 

[Ramen Tengoku]

Welcome to club y'all!

Happy to see Xenoblade 2 got a second chance

 

[zferolie]

HELL YEAH THIS WAS A PERFECT REVEAL! THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT I WANTED OUT OF A XENOBLADE 2 CHARACTER!

I'm so ****in' happy, you have no idea.

I admit, when I first saw it, I thought this was an expansion to XB2 lol. But then as it went on I was like... wait.....

 

[SWSU]

She looks awesome. Glad you guys got her!

I thought for sure it was Rex though. The "Not Actual Gameplay Footage" At the bottom gave away that it was Smash.

 

[Deleted member]

Congratulations!

 

[Jave]

Oh my, Rex got Chrom'd.

Congratulations! This was the best possible pick for a Xenoblade 2 rep.

 

[SS2000]

I like it better when they don't show the Smash logo; many folks are genuinely surprised when the smash invitation pops up! lol

Looks like that covered up outfit for Mythra really was a prelude to her being in Smash, after all.

A little disappointed in the wasted potential to make them more unique by pairing them with Rex for some unique mechanics, but they still look fun.

 

[Deleted member]

I’m so happy this is the best

 

[Teeb147]

It's actually both of them. I do didn't expect this XD

 

[zferolie]

So hyped and excited, hard to keep watching the direct! And they are in a multi character, which we haven't had since Pokemon trainer/Zelda andshiek.

Ok Mods, got a question, I never had a thread become an actual social thread for a new character. Should I change the title?

 

[Arcadenik]

Wow! Congratulations on getting this specific character setup (Pyra and Mythra without Rex) in Smash!

I wonder if they are going to be like Zelda/Sheik where they switch with Down B. Or are they alts of each other?

 

[Teeb147]

So hyped and excited, hard to keep watching the direct! And they are in a multi character, which we haven't had since Pokemon trainer/Zelda andshiek.

Ok Mods, got a question, I never had a thread become an actual social thread for a new character. Should I change the title?

Lol same I'm having trouble focusing on the direct XD

I think you can change the thread title to 'social thread' instead of support thread once it's moved.

Edit: Ok it's already moved

 

[GolisoPower]

Well, congrats to you guys! Interested that Sakurai went with this decision. Can't wait to play them both!

 

[Guynamednelson]

Pyra is Fighter 79 while Mythra is Fighter 80.

Mods, take care of that.

 

[BlazGreen]

I'm so damn happy right now! No offense to Rex but I like Pyra and Mythra much more.

I can't believe one of my top 3 actually made it.

 

[Teeb147]

Pyra is Fighter 79 while Mythra is Fighter 80.

Mods, take care of that.

Whoa. They're counting them as two fighter numbers? :O

 

[Strong Badam]

So hyped and excited, hard to keep watching the direct! And they are in a multi character, which we haven't had since Pokemon trainer/Zelda andshiek.

Ok Mods, got a question, I never had a thread become an actual social thread for a new character. Should I change the title?

I renamed it for now, if there's a better name that encapsulates these characters, feel free to name it. For example, the Sephiroth thread is titled "The One Winged Angel - Sephiroth Social" and I think the Banjo-Kazooie one says Project Dream Come True. I have never played a Xenoblade game myself.

Congrats to all of Pyra/Mythra's fans!

 

[zferolie]

Pyra is Fighter 79 while Mythra is Fighter 80.

Mods, take care of that.

That makes sense. Pokemon trainer is 3 character numbers. If Zelda and Shiek where still a transforming character I am sure they would be the same.

I renamed it for now, if there's a better name that encapsulates these characters, feel free to name it. For example, the Sephiroth thread is titled "The One Winged Angel - Sephiroth Social" and I think the Banjo-Kazooie one says Project Dream Come True. I have never played a Xenoblade game myself.

Congrats to all of Pyra/Mythra's fans!

Thanks. I'll think of a better name later!

 

[Teeb147]

That makes sense. Pokemon trainer is 3 character numbers. If Zelda and Shiek where still a transforming character I am sure they would be the same.



Thanks. I'll think of a better name later!

Well it makes me wonder how differently they play. I thought it might mostly be a palette swap (with a few different moves) but now I'm hopeful there's more to them !

 

[Lamperouge]

Not the outcome that I expected but I'm still incredibly happy with this. My most wanted (kinda) actually made it into the game!

I'm glad that Xenoblade 2 will get the representation it deserves in Smash now.

 

[zferolie]

Well it makes me wonder how differently they play. I thought it might mostly be a palette swap (with a few different moves) but now I'm hopeful there's more to them !

I need to watch the trailer again, but they look quite different, like not zelda/shiel levels, but decently different

 

[Teeb147]

I need to watch the trailer again, but they look quite different, like not zelda/shiel levels, but decently different

I'm excited :D

 

[I.D.]

This is fantastic. So, so glad XB2 didn't get skipped.

 

[RetrogamerMax]

I already said this in the Rex thread, but congrats Pyra and Mythra fans. I was hoping for Elma, but I'm glad at least we got another Xenoblade rep as I was afraid Nintendo was going to forget us.

 

[Some AT-AT]

Good for you guys!

 

[Guynamednelson]

as I was afraid Nintendo was going to forget us.

Nah, I knew an XBC2 rep was inevitable.

Just the more...obvious one instead of Pyra/Mythra minus Rex.

 

[zferolie]

I... I really should fully complete XBC2 now... I still need to finish the main game, then do the NG+ to get TELOS, and the prequal

 

[BirthNote]

Congrats to all the fans and supporters

 

[PestilenceSSB]

Kongrats to all Pyra and Mythra fans! XC2 didn't get shafted after all!

 

[Guybrush20X6]

Congrats.

Wasn't expecting that but I'm glad to get another transforming character in the game

 

[Orlando BCN]

Congrats! I still need to play the first game, lol.

 

[SneakyLink]

Congrats Pyra/Mythra supporters.

Now if y'all excuse me, I really need to finish Xenoblade 2.