Professor Layton (Life & Death)

Professor Layton (エルシャール・レイトン, Erushāru Reiton) is a playable character in Super Smash Bros. Life or Death.
Professor Hershel Layton is the eponymous protagonist of the Professor Layton series. He is an archaeology professor at Gressenheller University in London, world renowned for his puzzle-solving skills. He often travels with his self-proclaimed apprentice, Luke Triton. 
Professor Layton is voiced by Christopher Robin Miller in the Western versions of Life or Death while Kōichi Yamadera voices him in the Japanese version of the game. 
==How to Unlock==
Professor Layton is available from the start of a new game and doesn't need to be unlocked.
==Moveset==
 	Name 	Description
Neutral Attack 	N/A 	Professor Layton swings his rapier twice, followed by a combo of multiple slashes from the rapier while holding one hand onto his hat.
Forward Tilt 	N/A 	Professor Layton spin kicks forward.
Up Tilt 	N/A 	Professor Layton spins his hat into an upward arc.
Down Tilt 	N/A 	Professor Layton sweeps low to the ground with his leg.
Dash Attack 	N/A 	Professor Layton rushes forward in the direction that he's facing with his rapier stretched in front of him, releasing a blue shockwave that does multiple hits.
Forward Smash 	N/A 	Professor Layton swings his rapier forward.
Up Smash 	N/A 	Professor Layton lifts his hat upwards.
Down Smash 	N/A 	Professor Layton spins the Slot Machine Gun in a 360-degrees, causing the Slot Machine Gun to shoot downwards towards the opponents.
Neutral Aerial 	N/A 	Professor Layton swings his camera around himself.
Forward Aerial 	N/A 	Professor Layton performs a two-kick combo.
Back Aerial 	N/A 	Professor Layton hits the opponent with his mechanical umbrella. Due to its capability of performing multiple hits, it is considered one of his most powerful moves.
Up Aerial 	N/A 	Professor Layton performs a headbutt with his hat.
Down Aerial 	N/A 	Professor Layton hits opponents downwards with his hat. Similar to Samus' down aerial.
Grab 	N/A 	Grabs the opponent.
Pummel 	N/A 	Pummels the opponents with his hat.
Forward Throw 	N/A 	Professor Layton slashes the opponent forward with his rapier.
Back Throw 	N/A 	Professor Layton shoots the opponent backward with his Slot Machine Gun.
Up Throw 	N/A 	Professor Layton kicks the opponent upwards.
Down Throw 	N/A 	Professor Layton slams the opponent on the ground, followed by photographing the opponent with his camera multiple times.
Neutral Special	Slot Machine Gun 	Professor Layton brings out the Slot Machine Gun and begins to fire a barrage of coins forward toward the opponent. The machine fires five coins per second, and its projectiles are capable of making the opponent flinch. The slot machine gun is capable of running out of coins and can be reloaded by pressing B once more. This, however, will leave Layton open for attack from opponents.
Side Special 	Have At You! 	Professor Layton takes out his rapier sword, and says, "Have at you!" before entering a fencing position. Layton then takes three steps forward and releases a horizontal sword swing. The move is capable of making opponents lose any items that they are holding, save for any badges. If the opponent is holding a piece of the Daybreaker or the Dragoon, they will automatically lose their pieces.
Up Special 	Umbrella Propeller	Professor Layton takes out Don Paolo's umbrella and propels himself upward, the height being the same as Snake's Cypher move. Upon reaching the peak height, Layton will fall helplessly down, but if the B button is pressed again, he can use the umbrella for a spin attack.
Down Special 	Camera 	Professor Layton yells out, "Smile!", as he takes out a camera, and takes a picture. The camera will let out a large flash, (as tall as Layton, and as wide as King Dedede), in an attempt to blind opponents. The opponents will be affected in two ways, depending on the direction. If the opponent is facing the camera forward, they will receive 8% damage, and become dizzy for two seconds, while if the opponent is facing the camera backward, they take 4% damage and no knockback.
Final Smash 	Puzzle Solver 	Professor Layton points forward, and yells, "Aha!" before a large Layton symbol appears in front of him, roughly the size of Mega Man's shot before initiating his Final Smash. If any opponents are caught in the symbol, they will be launched into a dark room, where a simple but quick puzzle will appear. Professor Layton then matches the pieces quickly, which will be one of several designs (Smash Ball, Guessing Game, or Target Shot). The pieces then match up, followed by Layton gaining a spark in his eyes, with the pieces combining to create a large explosion towards the opponents launching them. If Professor Layton misses the move, he will notably say "Drat!".
==Other Animations==
Animation 	Description 	Notes
On-Screen Appearance 	Professor Layton enters the stage driving the Laytonmobile. He then steps out and assumes his fighting stance as it drives off. 	
Taunt 1 	Professor Layton brings out a cup of tea, sips it, and says, "Excellent!" 	
Taunt 2 	Professor Layton tips his hat in a gentleman-like manner, and says "Good form." 	
Taunt 3 	 	
Star KO 	 	
Screen KO 	 	
Character Selection Screen	 	
Crowd Chant 	Professor Layton! Professor Layton! Professor Layton! 	
Victory Pose 1 	Professor Layton tips his hat with one hand behind his back, and says, "Good Match!"
If Katreille was in the match, Layton will say:
"Better luck next time, daughter of mine, but not too shabby all the less!"	
Victory Pose 2 	Professor Layton wipes dirt off of his hands, then tips his hat, while saying, "Well met, warrior!" 	
Victory Pose 3 	Professor Layton and Luke point forward while smirking, followed by Layton saying, "A true gentleman leaves no puzzle unsolved!"	
==Role in Classic Mode==
Like all other fighters, Professor Layton appears in Classic Mode. Professor Layton's Mini-Boss is unknown. 
===Professor Layton Ending===
==Role in The Kiss of Death==
==Alternate Costumes==
Image	Number	Color	Notes	Unlockable?
 	01 	 	 	Default
 	02 	 	 	Default
 	03 	 	 	Default
 	04 	 	 	Default
 	05 	 	 	Default
 	06 	 	 	Default
 	07 	 	 	Default
 	08 	 	 	Default
 	09 	 	 	Unlockable
 	10 	 	 	Unlockable
 	11 	 	 	Unlockable
 	12 	 	 	Unlockable
 	13 	 	 	Unlockable
 	14 	 	 	Unlockable
==Smash Taunts==
===Palutena's Guidance===
===Snake's Codecs===
==Fighter Spirits==
Professor Layton's Fighter Spirit can be obtained by completing Classic Mode. It is also available periodically for purchase in the shop for 500 coins. Unlocking Professor Layton in The Kiss of Death allows the player to preview the first spirit below in the Spirit List under the name "???". As a Fighter Spirit, it cannot be used in Spirit Battles and is purely aesthetic. Each Fighter Spirit has an alternate version that replaces them with their artwork in Life & Death.
File:Professor Layton (Multiverse Mash-Up).png
==Trivia==
Category:Fighters in Super Smash Bros. Life or Death