Pyra (Life & Death)

Pyra (ホムラ, Homura) is a playable character in Super Smash Bros. Life or Death.
Pyra is one of the main protagonists of Xenoblade Chronicles 2. Pyra is a Blade, which are personifications of weapons used by Drivers. Blades are essentially immortal, only returning to their Core Crystals once their Driver dies. Pyra specifically is one of two legendary Blades known as the Aegis, and possesses fire elemental abilities. Rex, the protagonist of Xenoblade Chronicles 2, becomes Pyra's Driver after she shares part of her life force with him to save his life after being mortally wounded. This link makes Pyra dependent on Rex's survival: if he were to die in combat, she would die with him. Rex vows to protect Pyra on their shared quest to find the paradise land of Elysium. Pyra differs quite drastically from Mythra. Pyra is very friendly, is an excellent cook, and fights more gracefully.
In all regions, Skye Bennett reprises her role as Pyra in English and Shino Shimoji reprises her role in Japanese, both with all new voice clips.
==How to Unlock==
Pyra is available from the start of a new game and doesn't need to be unlocked.
==Moveset==
* Pyra is tied to Mythra as a two-in-one fighter like how Princess Zelda and Sheik function in Melee and Brawl. She can switch Mythra into her place by using her down special move, Swap.
* Pyra and Mythra are semi-clones of each other, with all of their non-special moves having similar animations but having different frame data, damage, and knockback. Following the archetypical traits of a transforming character, Pyra is the "slow but strong" counterpart of the duo. Also, their remaining special moves are all unique.
 	Name 	Description
Neutral Attack 	N/A 	A knifehand strike, followed by an inward slash, followed by an upward slash. Alternatively, the second hit can be followed up by a series of fiery energy bursts that conclude with a larger blast that launches opponents. Holding down the button causes her to repeat the first hit. The third hit has impressive KO potential for a neutral attack combo, similarly to Ridley's regular neutral attack.
Forward Tilt 	N/A 	An outward slash with the Aegis Sword ablaze.
Up Tilt 	N/A 	An overhead arcing slash with the Aegis Sword ablaze that starts from behind.
Down Tilt 	N/A 	A kneeling inward slash with the Aegis Sword briefly ablaze.
Dash Attack 	N/A 	A delayed, running upward slash with the Aegis Sword ablaze.
Forward Smash 	N/A 	A lunging, two-handed downward slash in front of Pyra with the Aegis Sword ablaze, creating a fiery explosion when it hits the ground. It has very large range in front of her (being comparable to Byleth's forward smash), as Pyra lunges forward to attack. When performing the move, Pyra may utter "Smash Flare!" or "So long!"
Up Smash 	N/A 	Throws the Aegis Sword above herself as it spins telekinetically, slashing above herself before picking back the sword and concluding with a twirl. Compared to Mythra's, it only hits once.
Down Smash 	N/A 	Kneels and slashes around herself while performing a spinning pirouette, stretching her left leg to kick around herself simultaneously. It hits on both sides of Pyra simultaneously, with the sword being stronger while the pirouette kick is much weaker.
Neutral Aerial 	N/A 	Telekinetically spins the Aegis Sword in front of herself while facing the screen. Compared to Mythra, it only hits once but has sex kick properties. It launches opponents upwards with high knockback. It visually resembles Flame Nova, without the fiery effects and visuals.
Forward Aerial 	N/A 	A spinning outward slash in front of herself with the Aegis Sword ablaze.
Back Aerial 	N/A 	Flips while slashing in an upwards arch starting from below herself, with the Aegis Sword ablaze. A unique back aerial in that it launches opponents at a more vertical angle.
Up Aerial 	N/A 	An overhead crescent slash with the Aegis Sword ablaze that ends in a delayed somersault, resembling the up aerials of most of the Fire Emblem characters.
Down Aerial 	N/A 	A delayed, upside down outward slash with the Aegis Sword ablaze. It meteor smashes opponents at the middle of the arc below Pyra.
Grab 	N/A 	Clinches the opponent, restraining them with telekinesis.
Pummel 	N/A 	Blasts the opponent with fire from her hands.
Forward Throw 	N/A 	Quickly blasts the opponent away with a fiery energy blast.
Back Throw 	N/A 	Turns around with the opponent and kicks them away.
Up Throw 	N/A 	Telekinetically throws the opponent upward.
Down Throw 	N/A 	Places the opponent on the floor and jumps, stabbing them on the way down, similarly to fellow Xenoblade character Shulk's down throw. Visually, it appears to be an abridged version of Prominence Revolt, without the fiery effects and visuals.
Neutral Special	Flame Nova 	Places the Aegis Sword behind herself, charging up fiery energy, then telekinetically spins the Aegis Sword ablaze around herself, drawing opponents towards Pyra and hitting multiple times before concluding with a powerful, fiery burst of energy. The move can be charged to up to two more levels, with each level adding an additional hit, as well as the move's damage and power. It hits on both sides of Pyra. On the ground, Pyra can move slightly across the stage, which can help space the move if it's blocked or bring the opponent closer to the edge.
Side Special 	Blazing End 	Telekinetically throws the Aegis Sword set ablaze in front of her, which spins horizontally. The Aegis Sword then sets ablaze and spins vertically, hitting multiple times before returning to her. Pyra's only projectile. The move can be smash inputted to increase the sword's travel distance, which also adds one more hit to the Aegis Sword. It is comparable to other boomerang projectiles such as Boomerang, although its travel angle cannot be adjusted. Pyra can act freely shortly after throwing the Aegis Sword, being able to move around or perform a defensive option, but she's unable to attack until the sword returns to her (including with special moves, grabs or swapping to Mythra). Pyra is briefly vulnerable when she catches the Aegis Sword, and the move can be reflected or Pocketed before the sword returns to Pyra.
Up Special 	Prominence Revolt	Jumps while performing an uppercutting slash with the Aegis Sword set ablaze, followed by a downwards stab while falling, creating a pillar of fire similar to Power Geyser as Pyra lands. As a recovery, it offers good vertical distance, and Pyra can move forwards or backwards, but it has mediocre horizontal distance, making it comparable to moves like Stone Scabbard and Final Cutter.
Down Special 	Swap to Mythra 	Transforms into Mythra. Unlike Pokémon Trainer's Pokémon Change, Pyra does not gain frame 1 intangibility, instead becoming intangible starting on frame 6. Also does not stall Pyra/Mythra's fall.
Final Smash 	Burning Sword 	Rex appears in front of Pyra, who lends him the Aegis Sword before he performs a downward slash. If it hits, a cutscene plays briefly where Rex and Pyra raise the Aegis Sword set ablaze in the air, then jump at the opponents. Afterwards, it cuts back to the stage where Rex and Pyra perform a huge flaming slash, creating a large pillar of fire to hit caught opponents before being launched. Up to three opponents can be caught by the initial hit, whereas bystanders who didn't get hit by the initial hit can still get hit by the flaming pillar. Compared to Mythra's Sacred Arrow, Burning Sword deals less damage, but the final hit is stronger.
==Other Animations==
Animation 	Description 	Notes
On-Screen Appearance 	Rex appears from the sky and tosses Pyra's Aegis Sword at her as she teleports onto the stage. She will move her arm across her chest or hold her hand over her chest depending on if she is facing right or left respectively. 	
Taunt 1 	Rex appears behind her and pumps his fist up, saying "Go, Pyra!" (shouting Pyra's name excitedly if the game's language is set to Japanese). She waves at Rex while giggling. Rex's animation is similar to the one he does while performing a Blade Special in Xenoblade Chronicles 2. 	
Taunt 2 	Holds the Aegis Sword in the air while conjuring a small flame on her hand, saying "You'll get burned". (いきますよ, Here I come.) Similar to the Campfire cutscene and her idle animation in Xenoblade Chronicles 2. 	
Taunt 3 	Holds the Aegis Sword in front of her while flames engulf behind her, letting out a battle cry. 	
Star KO 	 	
Screen KO 	 	
Character Selection Screen	 	
Crowd Chant 	Py - ra! -- Myth - ra! 	
Victory Pose 1 	Tosses the Aegis Sword in the air while twirling and catches it while posing, saying "We did our best!" (頑張りました). Rex will jump in next to her and hold his fist up, saying "Nice one, Pyra!" (やったね、ホムラ！). In team battles, Rex does not appear if the team has three or more characters. 	
Victory Pose 2 	Holds the Aegis Sword in front of her, then she and Rex hold it together and point it up in the air while letting out a battle cry. The final pose is similar to when they hold up the Aegis Sword during Burning Sword. 	
Victory Pose 3 	Pyra briefly morphs into Mythra, who does a pose and spins around while morphing back into Pyra, who does a finishing pose by extending the Aegis Sword out. They both say "This is the power of the Aegis!" (これが、私達の力です！, This is our power!) in unison, alternating their voices as they swap form. Her pose comes from her official artwork and her figurine with Mythra. 	
==Role in Classic Mode==
Like all other fighters, Pyra appears in Classic Mode. Pyra's Mini-Boss is unknown. 
===Pyra Ending===
==Role in The Kiss of Death==
==Alternate Costumes==
Image	Number	Color	Notes 	Unlockable?
 	01 	Red 	Pyra has minor alterations made to her original design to suit the game's lower age rating than Xenoblade Chronicles 2. 	Default
 	02 	Green	Based on Pneuma, Pyra and Mythra's combined Ascended State as well as their true form in Xenoblade Chronicles 2. 	Default
 	03 	White	Based on Mythra. 	Default
 	04 	Brown	Pyra's color scheme is based on the cat-eared Gormotti hood she wore as a disguise prior to meeting Tora. 	Default
 	05 	Black	Resembles Poppi QTπ, the third form of fellow party member, Poppi, as well as the color scheme of Weltall from Xenogears. 	Default
 	06 	Blue 	Sakurai describes these palettes as bearing a "tricolor aeronautical motif", possibly referencing Rex's occupation as a Salvager. Resembles the color scheme of Xenogears, the most powerful Gear in Xenogears.	Default
 	07 	Red 	Based upon Pyra's default colors but more vibrant and saturated. 	Default
 	08 	Gold 	Pyra's color scheme is gold, which compliments Mythra's silver color scheme. 	Default
 	09 	 	 	Unlockable
 	10 	 	 	Unlockable
 	11 	 	 	Unlockable
 	12 	 	 	Unlockable
 	13 	 	 	Unlockable
 	14 	 	 	Unlockable
==Smash Taunts==
===Palutena's Guidance===
===Snake's Codecs===
==Fighter Spirits==
Pyra's Fighter Spirit can be obtained by completing Classic Mode. It is also available periodically for purchase in the shop for 500 coins. Unlocking Pyra 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.
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==Trivia==
Category:Fighters in Super Smash Bros. Life or Death