Ice Shot
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Ice Shot is the Neutral B move of the Ice Climbers. The controlled Ice Climber summons a small stalagmite of ice and hits it with a hammer so that it slides off along the ground, damaging whatever it hits. This move is mimicked by the CPU Ice Climber if it is with the human-controlled one, so two shots at a time can be shot along the floor.
Although this attack only does around 2% damage, it can be very useful in attacking and defending if used correctly. With both Climbers, you'll shoot out two Ice Shots. If used in mid-air, the Ice Shots fall fast until they hit the ground, and they travel very fast down slopes. If one gets reflected, the other can cancel it out. In Brawl, if the CPU Climber is present, using Blizzard then immediately using Ice Shot may result in both Climbers facing different directions, shooting an Ice Shot left and right simultaneously.
It is possible for a high-damage opponent to be frozen by Ice Shot, but the chances are slim.
In Brawl, shielding will send the Ice Shot back at the Climbers, but not do any damage to them.
This projectile used to be absorbed by Ness' PSI Magnet in Melee, but no longer is in Brawl as it is now considered a physical projectile.
[edit] Origin
This move seems to be unique to Melee and Brawl. It is likely based on the enemies named Topi. They could push a piece of ice, to block gaps. Of course, these pieces of ice where harmful to the Ice Climbers and would die when in contact with it.
| Ice Climbers' Special Moves | |
|---|---|
| Standard Special Move: | Ice Shot |
| Side Special Move: | Squall Hammer |
| Up Special Move: | Belay |
| Down Special Move: | Blizzard |
| Final Smash1: | Iceberg |
| 1: In Super Smash Bros. Brawl only. | |
[edit] Trivia
- Using Ice Shot at very close range can catch enemies with both the ice blocks and the hammers.
