Cloaking Device
- "Cloaked" redirects here. For the Smasher, seeSmasher:Cloaked
| Cloaking Device | |
|---|---|
  The Cloaking Device fromPerfect Dark. | |
| Universe | Perfect Dark |
| Appears in | Melee |
| Item class | Effect |
TheCloaking Device (スパイクローク,Spy Cloak) is a transformation item exclusively appearing inSuper Smash Bros. Melee that renders the user invisible and unable to take damage.
While the item only appears inMelee, theClear transformation, which also debuted inMelee and has a similar effect, has appeared in all subsequent games.
Origin[edit]
The Cloaking Device made its first appearance inPerfect Dark, acting as an item that used a refractive field to make its user invisible. While invaluable if the player wishes to use stealth, using any weapons while using the device causes the player to turn visible again. Contrary to its depiction inMelee, players who are damaged while cloaked will still take damage; in addition, the device's effects are permanent as long as the player does not fire a weapon, although it works for a limited, cumulative time.
Overview[edit]
The Cloaking Device turns the user invisible. If playing with aname, the tag will also disappear, and any "props" that a character uses, such asMario'sCape orLink'sHookshot, will also become invisible (though any held items will remain visible). In addition, a cloaked fighter is immune to damage, andrecoil damage is negated. However, cloaked fighters still take anyhitstun orknockback inflicted on them.
While standing completely still will make the player completely invisible, movement of any sort disrupts the device's powers. While walking or jumping, the background behind the player will appear to "bend" in their shape, and faster movements, such as midair jumps or dashing, will cause the "bends" to become even more visible. While attacking, the player can even become temporarily visible for a brief moment. Regardless of movement, the effects of the cloaking device become more unreliable in the last second of its use.
The cloaking device's effects wear off after ten seconds.
Trophy[edit]
- Cloaking Device
- This state-of-the-art camouflage device bends light rays in such a way that players using it appear almost invisible. The device fosters confusion, and players using it will not take damage while cloaked. This does not mean, however, that players become invulnerable, so they can still be sent reeling or flying across the screen, depending on their damage percentages.
- Perfect Dark (5/00)
- (International)
- TOP SECRET
Gallery[edit]
The Cloaking Device inMelee.
Kirby and Peach after using a Cloaking Device.
Trivia[edit]
- InEvent 23: Slippy's Invention, it is stated thatSlippy Toad invented the device seen inSmash.
