Hey Smashers, I'm finally done with my newest moveset. This one was requested by Lasatar, so I hope he enjoys it in particular, but it'd really be awesome if all of you reading this could comment below to tell me what you think of it; any and all feedback is appreciated as it helps me to improve my work in the future! Without further ado, here is the Neptune moveset!
Neptune joins the party!
Attributes[]
- No. of Jumps: 2
- Wall Jump: N
- Wall Cling: N
- Tether Recovery?: N
- Float?: N
- Crawl?: N
As Neptune attacks opponents with standard attacks, her SP Gauge fills up with power. Once it is full, she transforms into Purple Heart; in this form she has greater horizontal movement in the air and jump height is increased; she moves slower on the ground. She can then use a smash attack, with her smash attacks having greater launch power in this form. After using the smash attack, she returns to her original form.
Strengths[]
- Fast on the ground
- Fast faller, has an easier time landing
- Has a rapid jab
- Great combo game both on the ground and in the air, with down tilt and neutral aerial being among her best combo starters
- Kill moves: forward tilt, up smash, forward smash, down smash, up aerial, down aerial, back throw, Charge Shot, Hammer Crush, Cross Combo
- Has moves with several attacks in them when the button is pressed multiple times such as forward aerial
- Forward smash changes form as it is charged
- Standard attacks fill up Neptune's SP Gauge, which when filled transforms Neptune into Purple Heart
- Increased lateral movement and jump height when in this form
- Decreased falling speed
- Smash attacks have enhanced launch power in this form
- Down throw forces a tech chase situation on the opponent
- Fast pummel
- Neutral special ground variation Charge Shot has high damage output and kill power
- Hammer Crush side special deals high shield damage
- Cross Combo up special has a meteor smash on the descending hit
- CPU Neptune can assist with recovery in the air and has a long range
Weaknesses[]
- Fast faller, being easy to juggle and combo
- Lightweight, being easy to K.O.
- Below average jump height
- Charge Shot takes a while to charge up completely
- Aerial variation of neutral special, Particle Shot, does not cause opponents to flinch
- Hammer Crush side special leaves Neptune open to attack before and after it is used
- Cross Combo up special can SD if used off-stage as well as having poor horizontal movement
- Ground version of down special is easy to dodge
- Only one smash attack can be used during Hard Drive Divinity as it ends right after finishing a smash attack, so using it recklessly is very poor
- Down aerial must sweetspot to meteor smash
Moveset[]
Normal[]
◾Normal A- The Punch, Kick, and Weapon commands from Hyperdimension Neptunia. A simple jab, followed by a roundhouse kick, into a sword slash. 2%, 3%, 5%
Tilts[]
◾Up Tilt- Based on the Uppercut command in Hyperdimension Neptunia. Neptune does a quick uppercut attack. Sometimes when doing it she will say "Shoryuken!". 8%
◾Down Tilt- Based on the Switch attack from Hyperdimension Neptunia. A quick stab along the ground. If it sweetspots, the opponent is knocked behind Neptune. 6%
◾Forward Tilt- Dual Edge: A powerful horizontal slash, can be tilted. 9%
Smash Attacks[]
◾Up - Mighty Blow: A powerful upwards sword strike. 15-19%
◾Forward - Slash Charge: Four attacks from Hyperdimension Neptunia MK2. Using it uncharged results in a simple horizontal slash. Charging it a little executes two quick slashes. Charging it up even more executes three quick slashes, and fully charging it results in five slashes. Slash: 12% Rush: 14% Rapid Hit: 15% Rapid Rush: 18%
◾Down - Power Hit: A strong downwards slash into the ground in front of Neptune. Only hits on one side. 15-20%
Other attacks[]
◾Dash Attack - Neptunia does a quick downwards slash. 9%
Aerial Attacks[]
◾Up aerial – Critical Edge: Two quick slashes overhead. 5%, 6%
◾Down aerial - Hot Edge: A strong downwards slice; when it sweetspots and meteor smashes, it has a flame effect. 10%
◾Neutral aerial - Combo Link: A simple sword swing, is excellent at starting and continuing combos. 4%
◾Forward aerial – Based on Neptune's Dual Arts from Hyperdimension Neptunia. Neptune slashes her sword forwards; if the button is pressed again, she will do a quick uppercut; if pressed again, she will then execute two kicks. 5%, 2%, 2%, 3%
◾Back aerial - Based on Neptune's Jumping Arts from Hyperdimension Neptunia. Neptune kicks three times behind herself while spinning, similar to Link's back aerial. Sometimes while using it she will say "Tatsumaki Senpukyaku!" 4%, 3%, 4%
Grabs and Throws[]
◾Pummel: Based on the Quick Kick Attack. Neptune quickly throws a kick into the enemy. 2% each hit
◾Forward Throw- Neptune does a quick spin and then slams the opponent with the hilt of her sword. 4%
◾Back Throw- Neptune's Triple Shot. Neptune hurls the enemy backwards and shoots at them three times with her gun. 6%
◾Down Throw- Neptune slams the opponent to the ground and then slashes her sword across the ground and hits them away, causing them to slide across the ground. Forces a tech chase onto the opponent. 5%
◾Up Throw- Neptune's Fifth Shot. Neptune flips the opponent overhead and then blasts them with five bullets at point-blank range. 8%
Special Moves[]
◾Neutral Special- Particle Shot/Charge Shot: On the ground she draws her gun and charges up a powerful shot; as it is charged it will deal more damage, and the charge level also effects the appearance of the projectile with Charge Shot Lv 1, Charge Shot Lv 2, and Charge Shot Lv 3. When used in the air, she uses Particle Shot, where she spins around and fires bullets in all directions; the bullets don't cause flinching. Sometimes while using Particle Shot she'll say "Bullet Arts!". Particle Shot: 2% each shot Charge Shot Lv 1: 10% Charge Shot Lv 2: 14% Charge Shot Lv 3: 17%
◾Side Special- Hammer Crush: Neptune uses her Hammer Crush dungeon ability; destructible platforms are destroyed instantly upon using this move on them. The hammer will bury opponents hit by it; the move also deals high shield damage. Hammer Crush: 15%
◾Up Special- Cross Combo: Neptune leaps upwards and slashes multiple times as she rises into the air; upon reaching the peak of her jump, she does a powerful descending slash attack that can meteor smash opponents caught in it. 14% when all hits connect
◾Down Special- CPU Neptune: Neptune turns into a black and purple fighter jet and flies across the ground; if the button is pressed again, she will fire a purple laser forwards. When used in the air, Neptune dives downwards in the fighter jet form at a gradual angle; pressing the button again will fire the laser. If the laser is fired, a disclaimer in the bottom of the screen will say '*This is not actually happening.' 5% from fighter jet, 8% from laser
◾Final Smash- Neptune Break: Neptune raises her sword and soars upwards as she glows with purple light; if she hits an enemy, she will begin slashing them from all directions and then stabs downwards; as the stab impacts with the enemy, a purple laser blasts from below to hit the target and blast them upwards. Upon activating it, she will say, "Neptune Break will break the enemy and the game's balance!" If she hits someone with it, she will say "Great Aeth--no, wait!" as she begins attacking them. Sometimes when using it she will chant the Konami Code before realizing she doesn't need to use it and stops. If she misses, she will say, "Aw man! That was gonna look SO awesome!" 42%
Skins/Costumes[]
Note: The name of the skin pertains to the color of her hoodie, hairclips, and skirt.
White/Purple: Neptune's appearance in Hyperdimension Neptunia.
Black/Purple: Based on Purple Heart's color scheme.
Black/Light Blue: Based on Next Purple.
White/Purple (Skirt): Neptune's appearance in Hyperdimension Neptunia Victory.
Black/Navy Blue: Based on Adult Neptune.
Green/White: Based on Vert.
White/Blue: Based on Blanc.
Black/White: Based on Noire.
Entrance, Victory, Loss, and Other Animations[]
Victory Animations[]
Victory Animation #1: Neptune hums the Final Fantasy victory theme.
Victory Animation #2: Neptune raises her sword and says, "I told you I'm the main character!"
Victory Animation #3: Neptune sits down on the ground and says, "Do those other guys a favor and skip this victory screen."
Loss Animations[]
Neptune claps for the winner.
Blast K.O.[]
Neptune will say, "No! I left the party!"
Crowd Fanfare[]
Nep-Nep! Nep-Nep! Nep-Nep!
Again, I hope you all enjoyed this. Credit for the SP Gauge mechanic actually goes to Lasatar; I had had the Purple Heart mechanic worked in but it just didn't fit well with the rest of the moveset and I was really dissatisfied with this moveset until he brought up that idea, so huge thanks to him.