Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS — Control Guide
Controls
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MARIO™
Jumpor
Attacks
Special Moves
Shield
Slide
Taunt
Fireball
Shoot fireballs from your palm.
Cape
Deflect projectiles and turn players around.
Super Jump Punch
Jump up to hit opponents multiple times.
F.L.U.D.D.
Shoot water to push opponents back.
Mario Finale
Unleash a giant fireball that spreads vertically.
DONKEYKONG™
Giant Punch
Charge with , and then press again to punch.
Headbutt
Headbutt opponents on the ground to bury them.
Spinning Kong
Spin for a combo attack. Can move left or right.
Hand Slap
Slap the ground to hit foes with shock waves.
Konga Beat
Press in time with the music to attack foes.
LINK™
Hero's Bow
Fire an arrow that gains strength if charged.
Gale Boomerang
Can pull foes in when theboomerang returns. Controlthe angle with .
Spin Attack
Can be charged. Use it in midair to rise up.
Bomb
Pull out a throwable bomb.
Triforce Slash
Use the Triforce to seal and slash at foes.
BOWSER™
ZELDA™
Fire Breath
Breathe fire. Change the direction with .
Flying Slam
Grab foes, jump up, and body-slam them.
Whirling Fortress
Spin inside your shell, and hit foes with your spikes.
Bowser Bomb
Drop down, and smash opponents with your rump.
Giga Bowser
Transform into Giga Bowser, who doesn't flinch at all.
Nayru's Love
Repel projectiles, and damage enemies with a crystal.
Din's Fire
Fire magic that explodes when you release .
Farore's Wind
Warp in the direction of your choosing.
Phantom Slash
Summon a Phantom to slash foes in front of you. Can be charged.
Light Arrow
Shoot an arrow of light that annihilates opponents.
SHEIK
Needle Storm
Throw needles at opponents. Can be charged.
Burst Grenade
Throw a stealthy grenade. Release to pull the pin.
Vanish
Vanish in an explosion, and warp in any direction.
Bouncing Fish
Flip through the air, and strike foes with your heel.
Light Arrow
Shoot an arrow of light that annihilates opponents.
MARTH
Shield Breaker
Thrust your sword forward to break shields.
Dancing Blade
A combo that you change by sliding up or down. Can hit four times.
Dolphin Slash
Strike upward as you rise through the air.
Counter
Prepare for an attack, and strike back if hit.
Critical Hit
Unleash a full-powered attack to launch foes.
SAMUS™
YOSHI™
Charge Shot
Charge energy, and fire a shot with .
Missile
Slide for a homing missile. Tap for a super missile.
Screw Attack
Jump into opponents to hit and launch them.
Bomb
Drop a small timedbomb. The bomb blastcan propel you upward.
Zero Laser
Fire an enormous laser. Control the angle with .
Egg Lay
Immobilize opponents by putting them in eggs.
Egg Roll
Roll around and attack foes. You can change directionsand jump while rolling.
Egg Throw
Increase toss distance by charging.
Yoshi Bomb
Jump up and then slam down.
Super Dragon
Sprout wings, and spit big fireballs with .
KIRBY™
Inhale
Inhale foes, and copy their standard special moves.
Hammer Flip
Attack with a hammer. Can be charged.
Final Cutter
Strike up and down. Sends out a shock wave.
Stone
Transform into a heavy object, and then drop.
Ultra Sword
Use a giant sword to repeatedly hit foes.
FOX
Blaster
Fire a high-speed blaster.
Fox Illusion
Move like a blur.
Fire Fox
Tackle while engulfed in flames.
Reflector
Reflect incomingprojectiles and increasetheir power.
Landmaster
Hop aboard a tank. Press down to make it roll.
PIKACHU
Thunder Jolt
Fire bouncing balls of electricity.
Skull Bash
Charge it to increase the power and distance.
Quick Attack
Dash up to twice in the directions of your choosing.
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Call down lightning to strike opponents.
Volt Tackle
Fly around and shock foes. Press to surge.
CAPTAINFALCON
Fireball
Shoot a fireball that flies straight ahead.
Green Missile
Charge it to dive across the stage. Sometimes backfires.
Super Jump Punch
A rising punch that candeal great damage atthe start of the move.
Luigi Cyclone
Spin and strike foes. Rise by repeatedly pressing .
Poltergust 5000
Vacuum up opponents, and send them flying.LUIGI™
Falcon Punch
A splendid punch. Punch backward for more power.
Raptor Boost
Get close, and unleashan uppercut. Changesif used in midair.
Falcon Dive
Jump up, grab, and send foes flying with an explosion.
Falcon Kick
A flaming dash kick. Plunge down if used in midair.
Blue Falcon
Introduce nearby foes to the Blue Falcon.
PEACH™
Toad
Launch a counterattack if an enemy hits Toad.
Peach Bomber
Tackle with a hip attack, but try not to miss.
Peach Parasol
Open and close theparasol with to change gliding speed.
Vegetable
Pluck throwable veggies or items from the ground.
Peach Blossom
Put foes to sleep, andproduce some giant peaches.
CHARIZARD
Flamethrower
Breathe fire. Change the angle with .
Flare Blitz
A powerful flaming tackle that also hurts you.
Fly
Spiral into the sky, and hit opponents multiple times.
Rock Smash
Headbutt a rock, and send the shards flying.
Mega Evolution
Evolve into Mega Charizard X. Breathe fire with .
DIDDYKONG™
Peanut Popgun
Shoot peanuts. Can be charged and overcharged.
Monkey Flip
Jump and grab a foe. Press in midair to kick.
Rocketbarrel Boost
Rocket through the airand tackle foes. Hold to travel farther.
Banana Peel
Throw a banana peel behind you to trip foes.
Rocketbarrel Barrage
Fly around in the air while shooting peanuts.
KINGDEDEDE
Inhale
Inhale opponents, and spit them out as stars.
Gordo Throw
Send a spiky Gordoflying. Can changetrajectory with .
Super Dedede Jump
A big jump followed by a downward crash.
Jet Hammer
Charge by holding . Charging for too long hurts!
Dedede Burst
Foes pulled in are pummeled with hammer blows.
OLIMAR
Pikmin Pluck
Pluck up to three Pikmin out of the ground.
Pikmin Throw
Thrown Pikmin cling to foes and deal damage.
Winged Pikmin
Rise with , and steer with using these Winged Pikmin.
Pikmin Order
Recall Pikmin that have been separated from the group.
End of Day
Take to the sky as wild beasts attack your foes.
ROSALINA
Luma Shot
Launch Luma forward. Hold down to send Luma farther.
Star Bits
Luma shoots o� stardust, even if far away from Rosalina.
Launch Star
An elegant flight through the air. Adjust direction with .
Gravitational Pull
Draw items safely toward you, injuring foes on the way.
Power Star
Shoot out stars that burst at the end.
LITTLEMAC
Straight Lunge
A devastating punch. Press to charge and again to release.
Jolt Haymaker
Avoid low attacks while throwing a flying hook.
Rising Uppercut
Perform a twisting uppercut while lunging upward.
Slip Counter
Pretend to take a hit, and then counter with an uppercut.
Giga Mac
Transform into Giga Mac, improving your moves.
GRENINJA
Water Shuriken
Unleash a water shuriken. Charge it with .
Shadow Sneak
Hold to move the shadow. Release to attack.
Hydro Pump
Two bursts while airborne; selects the direction.
Substitute
Deceive with a substitute, and then counter an attack.
Secret Ninja Attack
Flip up an opponent, and repeatedly attack.
PALUTENA
Autoreticle
Automatically aim at an opponent, and fire shots.
Reflect Barrier
A wall appears that reflects projectiles and pushes foes.
Warp
Warp a set distance in the direction is slid.
Counter
Defend with a shield, and then counter an attack.
Black Hole Laser
Fire a laser after drawing in foes with a black hole.
META KNIGHT
Mach Tornado
Spin and strike enemies.Press repeatedly tospin longer.
Drill Rush
Spin into opponents with your sword.
Shuttle Loop
Slash and fly in a circle, and then rise upward.
Dimensional Cape
Warp in any direction.Hold to perform anadditional attack.
Galaxia Darkness
Drag opponents into darkness and slash them.
ZERO SUITSAMUS
Palutena's Bow
Fire a guidable arrow. You can also point the bow up.
Upperdash Arm
Dash forward and uppercut opponents.
Power of Flight
Fly through the air in any upward direction.
Guardian Orbitars
Shield your front and back. Will reflect projectiles.
Three Sacred Treasures
Unleash the power of the Three Sacred Treasures.PIT
Paralyzer
Fire an energy blast that stuns enemies. Can be charged.
Plasma Whip
Attack foes with an energy whip. Can grab on to edges.
Boost Kick
Rise into the air, kicking multiple times.
Flip Jump
Flip through the air, and kick enemies into the ground.
Gunship
Jump into your Gunship and shoot lasers at opponents.
IKE
Eruption
Plunge your sword into the ground. Can be charged.
Quick Draw
Lunge forward, and slash at any foe in your path. Can be charged.
Aether
Throw your sword up, jump to grab it, and slash down.
Counter
Counter an opponent'sattack. Power is based onstrength of enemy attack.
Great Aether
Launch foes into the air, and slash at them repeatedly.
PAC-MAN
Bonus Fruit
Throw a variety of objects with .
Power Pellet
Release Power Pellets in a direction determined with .
Pac-Jump
Attack while bouncing on a trampoline.
Fire Hydrant
Drop a fire hydrant that sprays water, pushing foes.
Super PAC-MAN
Use to move and eat opponents, launching them.
MiiBRAWLER
Mii SWORDFIGHTER
MiiGUNNER
Shot Put
Throw an iron ball in an arc.
Onslaught
Rush forward to deliver a flurry of kicks.
Soaring Axe Kick
Hit 'em up, and then hit 'em down with an axe kick.
Head-On Assault
Crash headfirst into the ground.
Omega Blitz
Hit foes up with an uppercut and then with a rush of attacks.
Gale Strike
Create a tornado with the edge of your blade.
Airborne Assault
Flip forward to strike a foe. Can be charged.
Stone Scabbard
A high jump and downward thrust to launch foes.
Blade Counter
A defensive stance that counters enemy attacks.
Final Edge
Send multiple damaging shock waves at your foes.
Charge Blast
Charge power with . Press to save for later.
Flame Pillar
Launch a blast diagonally that creates a fire pillar.
Lunar Launch
A downward shot whose recoil sends you flying.
Echo Reflector
Reflect enemy projectiles at greater-than-original power.
Full Blast
Fire three beams, blasting anyone in front of you.
LUCARIO
Aura Sphere
Charge a ball of energy to use on your foes.
Force Palm
A blast of aura energy.Will grab opponents iftheir close enough.
Extreme Speed
A dash through the air that can be steered with .
Double Team
Generate a second Lucario, and then counterattack.
Mega Evolution
Evolve into Mega Lucario. Aura power rises to max.
TOONLINK
Wii FITTRAINER
Hero's Bow
Shoot arrows. Can be charged with .
Boomerang
Does damage on the wayout and on return. Changethe angle with .
Spin Attack
Charge with . Use it in midair to rise up.
Bomb
Take out a bomb that can be thrown.
Triforce Slash
Use the Triforce to seal foes, and then slash at them.
VILLAGER
Store an item with . Press again to draw it.
Lloid Rocket
Launch Lloid sideways. Hold down to ride Lloid.
Balloon Trip
Use balloons to float through the air with .
Timber
Plant a seed, water it to grow a tree, and then fell it with an axe.
Dream Home
Trap opponents in a house, and then launch them.
Sun Salutation
Store energy with . Release at full power to heal.
Header
Send a ball flying with a header.
Super Hoop
Use a hoop to rise, pressing rapidly to rise faster.
Deep Breathing
Press when the circles overlap to gain a boost.
Wii Fit
Launch yoga-pose silhouettes in front of you.
ROBIN
SHULK
Thunder
A magical thunder attack. Gains power when charged.
Arcfire
Summon a ball of fire that bursts into a pillar when it hits.
Elwind
Fire wind magic downward to jump.
Nosferatu
Grab foes with a dark curse, and heal with their energy.
Pair Up
Fight alongside Chrom, unleashing multiple blows together.
Monado Arts
Press to cycle through Arts. Arts increase particular stats.
Back Slash
A powerful slash. Strike from behind for more damage.
Air Slash
Leap with a sword swing. Press to swing again.
Vision
Predict an attack, prepare, and counter the attack.
Chain Attack
Send foes flying from repeated attacks by Shulk and friends.
SONIC
Homing Attack
Rise in the air, and then dash at the closest fighter.
Spin Dash
Spin while dashing forward. Can be charged.
Spring Jump
Deploy and use a spring to jump high.
Spin Charge
Dash forward. Repeatedly press to charge.
Super Sonic
Move at super-high speed, and deal damage on contact.
MEGA MAN
Metal Blade
Throw a foe-piercing blade, aimed with .
Crash Bomber
Launch a timed bomb that attaches to fighters or the terrain.
Rush Coil
Jump o� the coil on the back of your trusty partner, Rush.
Leaf Shield
Leaves will protect you from attacks and can be fired with .
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Team up with Mega Man heroes for one big blast.
Pause
Slide as you normally would
Walk
Midair Jump
Various fighters will join the battle as you play. You can customize their special attacks and even adjust their strengths.
Standard Attack
For more details, please refer to Fighters.
Strong AttackAttack in the direction you slide
Smash AttackLaunch opponents in the direction you tap
*The controls can be adjusted in Options.
Dash
JumpYou can also jump with
Drop through
Crouch
Slide quickly as if flicking it
Tap
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