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Contents 1 Basic Techniques 1.1 Standard Attacks 1.2 Aerial Attacks 1.3 Special Attacks 1.4 Throws 2 Advanced Techniques 2.1 Melee Items 2.2 Disjointed Hit Box

[edit] Basic Techniques

[edit] Standard Attacks

Button(s)	Description/notes
	An upward slash
	Two upward slashes
	Same as the above, except Marth will continue alternating between the two slashes
Forward +	Another upward slash, but at a much wider arc
Dash +	Same as the above, but lower and while running.
+	Marth jabs his sword low against the floor, hitting his opponent's feet.
+	Marth Slashes in an arc above him
Smash Forward +	A large downward slash
Smash +	He slashes in front of him, then behind him.
Smash +	He jabs his sword straight up
(Lying down)	Marth gets up, then stabs behind him, then in front of him
(Hanging of Edge)	Marth jumps back up from the ledge while slashing with the momentum.
Smash Forward + (Holding a weapon item)	A unique ability shared with Roy, Marth will actually open with an attack from his sword before following up with an attack with the item he is holding.

[edit] Aerial Attacks

Button(s)	Description/notes
	Marth does one slash, then slashes in the other direction. The second slash can hit enemies behind Marth, too
Forward +	Marth slashes in a mostly downward arc
Backwards +	Marth slashes behind him. If the attack animation finishes, you are now facing in that direction
+	Marth slashes in a downward arc
+	Marth Slashes upwards, the momentum from which causes him to do a backflip

[edit] Special Attacks

Button(s)	Attack	Description/notes
	Shield Breaker	Marth holds his sword and charges up. When B is released, Marth slashes in front of him. It is so named, because it can break a shield when fully charged
+	Dolphin Slash	A rising slash that sends Marth upward a good distance. An opponent hit just when Marth jumps will be sent forward
+	Counter	Marth protects himself with his sword for a short while. If he is attacked in this time, he will block the attack and counter attack. This does not work for grabs though.
() +	Dancing Blade	By pressing B three more times, Marth will launch a four hit combo. The attacks can be modified by holding up or down while pressing B, allowing for many different attack combinations

[edit] Throws

Button(s)	Description/notes
	He drops his opponent behind him.
Forward	He simply drops his opponent.
	Throws his opponent upward.
Back	He simply drops his opponent behind him

[edit] Advanced Techniques

[edit] Melee Items

It is worth noting that, when smashing with a melee item (i.e. beam sword), Marth and Roy swing their sword first, followed by an item swing. Against low-percentage enemies, the first strike is a great check and provides excellent positioning.

[edit] Disjointed Hit Box

Marth’s sword is a disjointed hit box. His sword is not part of his body, and if someone hits his sword you will receive no damage.