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Palutena

Moveset Analysis

Standard Attacks

Control Info
Wii U GamePad / Pro Controller Wii Remote + Nunchuk Wii Remote (sideways)
Wii Classic Controller GameCube Controller Nintendo 3DS
A button(+A buttonA buttonA button) A button(+A buttonA buttonA button) 2 button(+2 button2 button2 button) Palutena thrusts the staff forward. Hold the button down, and the staff charges up, dealing repeating hits. When you release the button, she thrusts forward a bit further and can launch an opponent.
A button(+A buttonA buttonA button) A button(+A buttonA buttonA button) A button(+A buttonA buttonA button)
(Left lstick or Right lstick)+A button (Left nunchuk or Right nunchuk)+A button (Left dpad or Right dpad)+2 button Palutena spins her staff out in front of her.
(Left lstick or Right lstick)+A button (Left control or Right control)+A button (Left cpad or Right cpad)+A button
Up lstick+A button Up nunchuk+A button Up dpad+2 button Palutena ducks and twirls her staff above her head.
Up lstick+A button Up control+A button Up cpad+A button
Down lstick+A button Down nunchuk+A button Down dpad+2 button Palutena does a low sweep with her staff.
Down lstick+A button Down control+A button Down cpad+A button
A button while dashing A button while dashing 2 button while dashing Palutena thrusts her shield out in front of her.
A button while dashing A button while dashing A button while dashing
A button while hanging A button while hanging 2 button while hanging Palutena does a low sweep kick as she climbs back up.
A button while hanging A button while hanging A button while hanging

Smash Attacks

Control Info
Wii U GamePad / Pro Controller Wii Remote + Nunchuk Wii Remote (sideways)
Wii Classic Controller GameCube Controller Nintendo 3DS
Smash (Left lstick or Right lstick)+A button Smash (Left nunchuk or Right nunchuk)+A button (Left dpad or Right dpad)+1 button+2 button Palutena extends her wings and thrusts them forward.
Smash (Left lstick or Right lstick)+A button Smash (Left control or Right control)+A button Smash (Left cpad or Right cpad)+A button
Smash Up lstick+A button Smash Up nunchuk+A button Up dpad+1 button+2 button Palutena makes a vertical beam of light in front of her.
Smash Up lstick+A button Smash Up control+A button Smash Up cpad+A button
Smash Down lstick+A button Smash Down nunchuk+A button Down dpad+1 button+2 button Palutena extends her wings and thrusts them down on either side of her.
Smash Down lstick+A button Smash Down control+A button Smash Down cpad+A button

Air Attacks

Control Info
Wii U GamePad / Pro Controller Wii Remote + Nunchuk Wii Remote (sideways)
Wii Classic Controller GameCube Controller Nintendo 3DS
A buttonArcade-Modifier-Air.png A buttonArcade-Modifier-Air.png 2 buttonArcade-Modifier-Air.png Palutena twirls her staff around her.
A buttonArcade-Modifier-Air.png A buttonArcade-Modifier-Air.png A buttonArcade-Modifier-Air.png
Right lstick+A buttonArcade-Modifier-Air.png Right nunchuk+A buttonArcade-Modifier-Air.png Right dpad+2 buttonArcade-Modifier-Air.png Palutena does a flying kick.
Right lstick+A buttonArcade-Modifier-Air.png Right control+A buttonArcade-Modifier-Air.png Right cpad+A buttonArcade-Modifier-Air.png
Left lstick+A buttonArcade-Modifier-Air.png Left nunchuk+A buttonArcade-Modifier-Air.png Left dpad+2 buttonArcade-Modifier-Air.png Palutena does an elbow jab behind her.
Left lstick+A buttonArcade-Modifier-Air.png Left control+A buttonArcade-Modifier-Air.png Left cpad+A buttonArcade-Modifier-Air.png
Up lstick+A buttonArcade-Modifier-Air.png Up nunchuk+A buttonArcade-Modifier-Air.png Up dpad+2 buttonArcade-Modifier-Air.png Palutena thrusts her staff up for a magic attack. This can deal multiple hits.
Up lstick+A buttonArcade-Modifier-Air.png Up control+A buttonArcade-Modifier-Air.png Up cpad+A buttonArcade-Modifier-Air.png
Down lstick+A buttonArcade-Modifier-Air.png Down nunchuk+A buttonArcade-Modifier-Air.png Down dpad+2 buttonArcade-Modifier-Air.png Palutena swings her staff under her.
Down lstick+A buttonArcade-Modifier-Air.png Down control+A buttonArcade-Modifier-Air.png Down cpad+A buttonArcade-Modifier-Air.png

Throws

Control Info
Wii U GamePad / Pro Controller Wii Remote + Nunchuk Wii Remote (sideways)
Wii Classic Controller GameCube Controller Nintendo 3DS
A button after grab A button after grab 2 button after grab Palutena zaps her opponent with magic damage. Tap the button rapidly to deal repeated hits.
A button after grab A button after grab A button after grab
Right lstick after grab Right nunchuk after grab Right dpad after grab Palutena launches the opponent forward.
Right lstick after grab Right control after grab Right cpad after grab
Left lstick after grab Left nunchuk after grab Left dpad after grab Palutena flips the opponent over her head.
Left lstick after grab Left control after grab Left cpad after grab
Up lstick after grab Up nunchuk after grab Up dpad after grab Palutena launches the opponent straight up.
Up lstick after grab Up control after grab Up cpad after grab
Down lstick after grab Down nunchuk after grab Down dpad after grab Palutena slams the opponent into the ground.
Down lstick after grab Down control after grab Down cpad after grab

Special Attacks

Control Attack Info
Wii U GamePad / Pro Controller Wii Remote + Nunchuk Wii Remote (sideways)
Wii Classic Controller GameCube Controller Nintendo 3DS
B button B button 1 button Autoreticle Palutena projects a triangular field in front of her, which automatically targets an opponent inside it. It will only target one opponent at a time. She then fires three shots toward the targeted opponent. The shots cannot track the opponent, so they can be dodged.
B button B button B button
Explosive Flame Palutena creates a fiery explosion directly in front of her. This always appears at a fixed distance from her.
Heavenly Light Palutena summons rays of light all around her to damage nearby foes. Hold the button down to prolong the effect. The light deals gradual damage, but doesn't make enemies flinch.
(Left lstick or Right lstick)+B button (Left nunchuk or Right nunchuk)+B button (Left dpad or Right dpad)+1 button Reflect Barrier Palutena creates a barrier in front of her which moves forward a short distance. It can reflect projectiles, and can push opponents back as it moves. This move also damages opponents who are near enough when the barrier appears.
(Left lstick or Right lstick)+B button (Left control or Right control)+B button (Left cpad or Right cpad)+B button
Angelic Missile Palutena launches herself straight forward and flies headfirst. This can both deal damage and serve as a recovery move.
Super Speed Palutena rushes forward at great speed. Note the functional differences between this and Angelic Missile. Angelic Missile keeps her airborne when used in the air, while Super Speed does not. Angelic Missile stops when she hits an opponent, while Super Speed keeps her barging right though opponents, sending them flying. Super Speed also has a bit of cooldown time before it can be used again.
Up lstick+B button Up nunchuk+B button Up dpad+1 button Warp This acts just like Zelda's Teleport. Input the command, then hold Neutral cpad in the direction you want to go. Palutena teleports a certain distance in the chosen direction. She will go into the helpless state after she appears and until she lands. This can't deal damage, it's just for recovery and evasion.
Up lstick+B button Up control+B button Up cpad+B button
Jump Glide Palutena launches herself upwards, then descends slowly to the ground. This serves as a third jump. She can easily float sideways during her descent. It doesn't deal damage, however.
Rocket Jump Palutena creates an explosion under her feet, damaging nearby opponents and propelling herself straight up into the air. This serves as a third jump. She goes into the helpless state on the way down.
Down lstick+B button Down nunchuk+B button Down dpad+1 button Counter This works just like Marth's Counter. Activate it right before an attack hits, and Palutena blocks the attack and strikes back with her staff.
Down lstick+B button Down control+B button Down cpad+B button
Lightweight This is a buff spell. It greatly enhances her speed for a few seconds; however, once it wears off, she'll be slowed down for a few more seconds before returning to normal speed. Her defense is also reduced while it's active.
Celestial Firework Palutena creates a firework in front of her which rises straight up into the air and explodes, damaging nearby enemies.

Taunts

Control Info
Wii U GamePad / Pro Controller Wii Remote + Nunchuk Wii Remote (sideways)
Wii Classic Controller GameCube Controller Nintendo 3DS
Up dpad 1 button Up dpad+A button "You shall be purified!"
Up dpad Up dpad Up dpad
(Left dpad or Right dpad) 1 button+2 button A button She does a quick twirling dance around her staff and laughs.
(Left dpad or Right dpad) (Left dpad or Right dpad) (Left dpad or Right dpad)
Down dpad 2 button Down dpad+A button "Ready when you are."
Down dpad Down dpad Down dpad

Final Smash - Black Hole Laser

Palutena creates a black hole in front of her which sucks in nearby enemies and holds them in place. She then dashes off screen and fires a huge Mega Laser through the center of the black hole to deal damage to the trapped enemies.