Absorbing Vortex
- This article is about the Mii Gunner's down special move. For the general principle, seeabsorption.
| Absorbing Vortex | |
|---|---|
 The move in use. | |
| User | Mii Gunner |
| Universe | Super Smash Bros. |
Absorbing Vortex (アブソーバー,Absorber) is one of threedown special moves for theMii Gunner.
Overview[edit]
When used, the Gunner canabsorb energy-based projectiles that heal some damage upon absorption, similarly toPSI Magnet. Using this move after a jump pushes the Mii Gunner upward slightly, increasing recovery distance.
Much like Lucas and Ness'PSI Magnet, upon absorbing a projectile, tapping the control stick or control pad (depending on controller) in a direction will cause the Mii Gunner to roll in that direction, sidestep, or jump without having to release the attack first.
The move received several buffs in the transition toUltimate. Its healing multiplier has been increased while its endlag has been decreased, and it now produces a weak hitbox upon startup, thus making it safer to use. Compared to the hitbox found on Ness's equivalent special, it is harder to combo out of due to the Gunner's low mobility, but the hitbox itself is larger, making it better as an escape or defensive option.
Instructional quote[edit]
 Move List |  | Creates a barrier that pulls in enemy projectiles and weak explosions to heal damage. |
Customization[edit]
Special Move customization was added inSuper Smash Bros. 4 and returns inSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate for theMii Fighters. These are the variations:
Smash 4[edit]
| 1.Echo Reflector | 2.Bomb Drop | 3.Absorbing Vortex |
|---|---|---|
 |  |  |
 "Reflects enemy projectiles, sending them back even stronger than they were before."
| "A thrown bomb that rolls a short distance on the ground."
| "Sucks in enemy projectiles, forming a barrier that also heals your damage."
|
Ultimate[edit]
| 1.Echo Reflector | 2.Bomb Drop | 3. Absorbing Vortex |
|---|---|---|
 |  |  |
| "Reflects enemy projectiles, sending them back even stronger than they were before." | "Rolls a bomb forward. It detonates after a short while or by triggering the move again." | "Creates a barrier that pulls in enemy projectiles and weak explosions to heal damage." |
Gallery[edit]
Absorbing Vortex as shown by theMove List inUltimate.
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
 Japanese | アブソーバー,Absorber |
 English | Absorbing Vortex |
 French (NTSC) | Champ de force |
 German | Vortex-Schild |
 Spanish | Absorción |
 Italian | Vortice difensivo |
 Chinese (Simplified) | 吸纳能量 |
 Chinese (Traditional) | 吸納能量 |
 Korean | 앱소버,Absorber |
 Dutch | Absorptieschild |
 Russian | Поглотитель |
Trivia[edit]
- If theShadowAssist Trophy freezes Mii Gunner while Absorbing Vortex is active, it remains fully functional while frozen, being able and absorb attacks and heal as normal.
- This interaction causes a visual quirk of the Absorbing Vortex effect acting at normal speed while frozen despite Mii Gunner not moving and the effect being slowed while in Shadow's slowdown.
