Boost Kick

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Boost Kick
Boost Kick inUltimate.
User	Zero Suit Samus
Universe	Metroid

Boost Kick (ブーストキック,Boost Kick) isZero Suit Samus'sup special move inSuper Smash Bros. 4 andSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate.

Overview[edit]

Zero Suit Samus performs a jet-propelled split-legged side kick that ends with an outside crescent kick, giving it appearance somewhat similar toFire Wolf. It is a considerably more reliable recovery option than her previous up special move,Plasma Wire, due to its noticeable faster speed, while not requiring timing and spacing due to it not being a tether. In addition to this, it is a potent KOing option as well as a very effective out of shield option, KOing at around 85%-110% or earlier if her opponent is close to the blast line. It is typically used as a combo finisher after a down smash or multiple up aerials. However, it is somewhat easy to escape from the move viaDirectional Influence, especially if the victim is at a high percent.

Instructional quotes[edit]

case foldout		Rise into the air, kicking multiple times.
Move List		Raises into the air, striking multiple times, and then finishes with a spinning kick.

Customization[edit]

Special Move customization was added inSuper Smash Bros. 4. These are the variations:

1. Boost Kick	2. Impact Kick	3. Lateral Kick

"Rise into the air, striking multiple times, and then finish with a spinning kick." "Rises into the air, hitting multiple times, then finishes with a roundhouse kick."	"Kick opponents into the air, and then finish with a powerful spinning kick." "Kicks opponents into the air, then finishes with a powerful roundhouse kick."	"Lift opponents into the air at an angle, and then dash forward with a spinning kick." "Lifts opponents into the air at an angle, then flies forwards with a roundhouse kick."

Boost Kick: Default.
Impact Kick: Launches opponents skyward with a jump kick, spinning finisher is extremely powerful.
Lateral Kick: Lowers the boost on her heels and performs a low jump kick, uses extra strength to boost forward.

Origin[edit]

Boost Kick and the Jet Boots are unique toSmash, and has no presence in anyMetroid game. According toMasahiro Sakurai, however, they were added for balance purposes to increase Zero Suit Samus' physical strength. In addition, Boost Kick was likely implemented to remove up specialtether recoveries inSSB4, which also applied toOlimar (who receivedWinged Pikmin) andIvysaur (who was cut).

There are similar upgrades in theMetroid games that have similar concepts to the Jet Boots like theHi-Jump Boots which is exclusive to the 2-D styledMetroid games, theJump Boots which only appears inMetroid Prime Hunters and theSpace Jump Boots from theMetroid Prime series.

Gallery[edit]

Boost Kick inSuper Smash Bros. for Wii U.
Boost Kick as shown by theMove List inUltimate.

Names in other languages[edit]

Language	Name
Japanese	ブーストキック,Boost Kick
English	Boost Kick
French	Coup de pied turbo
German	Kraftkick
Spanish	Patadas propulsoras
Italian	Calcio potenziato
Chinese (Simplified)	加速连踢
Chinese (Traditional)	加速連踢
Korean	부스트 킥,Boost Kick
Dutch	Boostschop
Russian	Ударный взлет
Portuguese	Pontapé com Propulsão