Crate
| Crate | |
|---|---|
  Crate variants. | |
| Universe | Super Smash Bros. |
| Appears in | SSB Melee Brawl SSB4 Ultimate |
| Item class | Carrying |
| “ | This contains one to three items. Since it's so heavy, only DK can carry it around. | ” |
| —Super Smash Bros. instruction manual | ||
ACrate (箱,Box) is anitem that has appeared in every game in theSuper Smash Bros. series. Crates are containers which can hold various different items or up to three of the same item. Because Crates are very heavy, a character who has picked up a Crate will not be able to jump or attack at all while holding it, and they cannot be picked up in mid-air. After being picked up, a Crate can be thrown in any regular direction (up, forward, backward, or down). Crates are very similar toBarrels.
The most common type of Crate is the basic wooden version, which is also depicted with the Smash Bros. logo on the front.
Exploding Crates are "dud" Crates that do not contain items and explode when destroyed, delivering strong damage and knockback to players caught in the explosion, even to the player who threw the crate. In all five games, every crate has a one in eight chance of being an exploding crate.
Rolling Crates[edit]
Rolling Crates are a type of Crate that first appeared inSuper Smash Bros. Brawl. These Crates are identified by their tiny, black wheels on the bottom, and can oftentimes go unnoticed. They also always spawn at the same angle, unlike normal crates. If a player hits this Crate without destroying it, it will start sliding in the direction it was hit. Characters hit by the Rolling Crate will take damage and knockback depending on the speed of the Crate, and the Crate normally breaks. Unlike regular crates, characters can stand on the rolling version, even when in motion.
InSuper Smash Bros.[edit]
In the original game, a character who has picked up a crate will not be able to move at all (in addition to being unable to jump or attack). However,Donkey Kong exclusively has a special ability allowing him to move and jump freely while holding a Crate.
Like the other Container items, the Crate isn't able to be summoned inTraining Mode.
InSuper Smash Bros. Melee[edit]
Characters (other than Donkey Kong) carrying a Crate can now move very slowly while holding it, but cannot walk off ledges; if the control stick is held down, the character and the Crate will both tumble off the ledge and they will drop the Crate.Donkey Kong retains his ability to move freely while holding Crates and other heavy objects.
Crates have 15HP and, when broken, will either drop 1-3 items or explode. The chances are:30/100 for one item,20/100 for two items,40/100 for three items, and10/100 for an explosion. When they are thrown at opponents, they can deal 18-22% damage and have a decent amount ofknockback. The explosion always deals 22%.
In this game, Crates have a1/128 chance of containing aGoomba (2/7),ReDead (3/7),Octorok (1/7), orTopi (1/7).
Trophy[edit]
- Crate
- A Crate will release lots of items when it's broken open. It's very heavy, so unless your character is strong, you'll walk slowly while under its burden. You can throw Crates up, down, left, or right, but it's hard to hit opponents because the throwing process takes time. Every now and then, a Crate will explode under duress.
:Super Smash Bros. (4/99)
InSuper Smash Bros. Brawl[edit]
Crates, along withBarrels, can now have a different appearance depending on the stage played on. Besides the normal crates, on futuristic stages such asLylat Cruise, they take on a futuristic appearance. On more fantasy-based stages such asYoshi's Island, the crates will look like wrapped-up presents.[1]Donkey Kong gains knockback-basedsuper armor when carrying a crate, similar to hisforward throw.
Crate types chart[edit]
| Normal | Futuristic | Presents |
|---|---|---|
Trophies[edit]
- Crates
- Item holders. You can destroy these to get at the items they contain, but be careful, because they will sometimes explode when broken. In Super Smash Bros. Melee, crates were uniform in design, but this time around, their appearance will change to match the stages. They'll sometimes look futuristic--other times, they'll look like presents with fancy ribbons.
- :Super Smash Bros.
:Super Smash Bros. Brawl
- Rolling Crates
- Special crates that look like normal ones but have four wheels attached to the undersides. Try to destroy these and they will go rolling along, smashing everyone in their path. When a rolling crate is destroyed, it will reveal the same sorts of items found in normal crates. You can also jump on a rolling crate for a fun ride.
- :Super Smash Bros. Brawl
InSuper Smash Bros. 4[edit]
Crates (including rolling crates) return inSuper Smash Bros. 4. The futuristic crate now sports a new design, with theSmash logo on the sides. The present crate has been redesigned as well, with an obvious lid and no horizontal ribbons on the sides.
InSuper Smash Bros. for Wii U, for unknown reasons, allfamiliar stages except forSmashville use the normal wooden design regardless of the crate design they had inBrawl.
Crate types chart (3DS)[edit]
| Normal | Futuristic | Presents |
|---|---|---|
Crate types chart (Wii U)[edit]
Trophies[edit]
- Crates
Throw or attack this crate to bust it open and get the goodies hidden inside. The crate may look different based on the stage you're battling on, but the items inside won't change. Sometimes these things can explode, however, so it's best to be very crateful around them...- :Super Smash Bros. (04/1999)
:Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Just throw or attack crates to get at the goodies inside! Their appearance changes depending on the stage, so maybe you'll get a wooden crate, or...maybe you won't. That doesn't change how it is on the inside, though, which is a good life lesson. Also, it may just explode if you attack it – another important life lesson from us to you.- :Super Smash Bros. (11/1999)
- :Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
- Rolling Crates
A normal-looking box, this one actually has wheels on the bottom. Just give the box a little nudge—its own weight will turn it into a rolling weapon. It's possible to ride on top of it, but you certainly aren't traveling in style. Be sure to stop the box or jump off before it hits something!
These normal-looking boxes actually have wheels on the bottom. Just give one a little nudge, and its own weight will turn it into a rolling weapon. It's possible to ride on top of it, but you certainly won't be traveling in style. Be sure to jump off of the box before you roll off of the edge of the stage!- :Super Smash Bros. Brawl (03/2008)
- :Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
- These boxes look perfectly normal until you notice the wheels underneath. Or until you put one on a slope and watch it roll away! You can attack a rolling crate for the items inside, or send it hurtling towards your enemies. You can even jump on top and go for a ride – just make sure you get off again before you hit something!
- :Super Smash Bros. Brawl (06/2008)
- :Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
InSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]
Crates and Rolling Crates return inSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate, using their designs fromSuper Smash Bros. 4.
Crate types chart[edit]
Damage throughout the series[edit]
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| Action | SSB | Melee | Brawl | 3DS/Wii U |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Throw | 21% | 17% | 17% | 18% |
| Explosion throw | 44% | 41% | 40% | 41% |
| Up tilt throw | 21% | 21% | 21% | 21% |
| Up tilt throw explosion | 43% | 43% | 44% | |
| Down tilt throw | 21% | 24% | N/A | N/A |
| Down tilt throw explosion | 46% | N/A | N/A | |
| Forward smash throw | 23% | 22% | 20% | 18-27% |
| Explosion forward smash throw | 44% | 50% | 50% | |
| Up smash throw | 21% | 21% | 24-32% | |
| Up smash throw explosion | 43% | 43% | 47-55% | |
| Down smash throw | 27% | N/A | N/A | |
| Down smash throw explosion | 49% | N/A | N/A | |
| Air throw (DK) | 21% | 21% | 20% | |
| Air throw explosion (DK) | 36% | 43% | 43% | |
| Air up tilt throw (DK) | 22% | 21% | 30% | |
| Air up tilt throw explosion (DK) | 43% | 43% | 52% | |
| Air down tilt throw (DK) | 23% | 21% | 21% | |
| Air down tilt throw explosion (DK) | 45% | 44% | 43% | |
| Air forward smash throw (DK) | 25% | 23% | 18-28% | |
| Explosion air forward smash throw (DK) | 45% | 45% | 40-51% | |
| Air up smash throw (DK) | 21% | 21% | 33% | |
| Air up smash throw explosion (DK) | 43% | 43% | 56% | |
| Air down smash throw (DK) | 27% | 21% | 21% | |
| Air down smash throw explosion (DK) | 39% | 44% | 44% |
Origin[edit]
Thecrate is a common real world item, which theSmash version is directly based off. Usually made of wood or metal, the crate is primarily used as a shipping container for particularly large objects that could easily be damaged outside of an enclosed space.
Names in other languages[edit]
Crate[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
 Japanese | 箱 | Box |
 English | Crate | — |
 French | Caisse | Crate |
 German | Kiste | Crate |
 Spanish | Caja | Box |
 Italian | Cassa | Crate |
 Chinese | 箱子 | Crate |
 Korean | 상자 | Box |
 Dutch | Kist | Box |
 Russian | Ящик | Box |
 Portuguese | Caixote | Crate |
Rolling Crate[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | キャリアーつき箱 | Box with Carrier |
| English | Rolling Crate | — |
| French (PAL) | Caisse roulante | Rolling Crate |
 French (NTSC) | Caisse sur roues | Wheeled Crate |
| German | Rollkiste | Rolling Crate |
| Spanish | Caja rodante | Rolling Box |
| Italian | Cassa mobile | Moving Crate |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 滑轮补给箱 | Pulley Supply Crate |
 Chinese (Traditional) | 滑輪補給箱 | Pulley Supply Crate |
| Korean | 바퀴 달린 상자 | Box on Wheels |
| Dutch | Rollende kist | Rolling Box |
| Russian | Ящик на колесах | Box on Wheels |
| Portuguese | Caixote com Rodas | Crate with Wheels |
Trivia[edit]
- InSuper Smash Bros. for Wii U in update 1.1.0, rarely when a crate is broken, certain items will briefly float in mid-air before falling on the ground.
- InBrawl and both versions ofSSB4, it is possible for a fighter to momentarily perform their "crate pick-up" animation without actually picking the crate up. This only seems to happen if they are a slight distance away or in front of the actual crate.
- On the image forMilestones inSuper Smash Bros. for Wii U, blue and green present crates are shown, despite only red presents being usable.
- In both versions ofSSB4, if a character gets grabbed when turning around while carrying a crate or another heavy item, they will face the background instead of the screen. This is known as theBackwards Glitch and it was first found by DeadDraco[1]. This only works with playable characters whose positions get mirrored when turning around, so they can face the screen regardless of whether they're facing right or left.
- A destroyed crate shares its animation with theBarrel, showing a large smash symbol, even though it's small on theBarrel.[2]
References[edit]
- ^Crates and Barrels. Smash Bros. DOJO!!. smashbros.com (2007-06-14). Retrieved on 2007-11-09.
- ^Can Guile MISINPUT Flash Kick? -- Random Smash Ultimate Facts
| Items inSuper Smash Bros. (64) | |
|---|---|
| Normal | Beam Sword ·Bob-omb ·Bumper ·Fan ·Fire Flower ·Green Shell ·Hammer ·Heart Container ·Home-Run Bat ·Maxim Tomato ·Motion-Sensor Bomb ·Poké Ball ·Ray Gun ·Red Shell ·Star Rod ·Starman |
| Containers | Barrel ·Capsule ·Crate ·Egg |
| Items inSuper Smash Bros. Brawl | |
|---|---|
| Normal | Assist Trophy ·Banana Peel ·Beam Sword ·Blast Box ·Bob-omb ·Bumper ·Bunny Hood ·Cracker Launcher ·Deku Nut ·Dragoon ·Fan ·Fire Flower ·Food ·Franklin Badge ·Freezie ·Golden Hammer ·Gooey Bomb ·Green Shell ·Hammer ·Heart Container ·Home-Run Bat ·Hothead ·Lightning Bolt ·Lip's Stick ·Maxim Tomato ·Metal Box ·Motion-Sensor Bomb ·Mr. Saturn ·Pitfall ·Poison Mushroom ·Poké Ball ·Ray Gun ·Screw Attack ·Smart Bomb ·Smash Ball ·Smoke Ball ·Soccer Ball ·Spring ·Star Rod ·Starman ·Super Mushroom ·Super Scope ·Superspicy Curry ·Team Healer ·Timer ·Unira ·Warp Star |
| Containers | Barrel ·Capsule ·Crate ·Party Ball ·Sandbag ·Rolling Crates |
| The Subspace Emissary | Key ·Stock Ball ·Trophy Stand |
| Collectibles | CD ·Coins ·Sticker ·Trophy |
| Other | Smash Coins and Bills |
