Laharl (SSBU)

Laharl (ラハール, Rahāru) is one of the many newcomers in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. He was annouced a month before the release of the game, and he is the sole representave of his home company, Nippon Ichi Software. He is voiced by Kaori Mizuhashi in the Japanese version and Barbara Goodson in the English.
Laharl's playstyle is closely based on his playstyle as a Tyrant in his home games, being a hard hitting character with a all around base. He takes his design cues from Disgaea 5.
== Attributes ==
Like in his home series, Laharl is fairly balanced all around, having many stats that mimic Mario's. However, his biggest strength is his ability to hit hard, and at a good distance. Laharl is best at close range, often hitting hard on the offensive, or aggresivly pressuring his opponents using the amazing range of his sword attacks. Your job with him is to keep your opponents on their toes.
One of his greatest weaknesses is his recovery. Although strong as a kill move, his up b causes him to dive downwards until he hits a solid surface, causing him to die often if he gets too far from the ledge.
Similar to his roots as a character in a strategy game, he takes a lot of skill and learning to master him.
==Special Ability==
Similar to his roots, Laharl has a 5% chance to perform a "Bull's-eye" for each attack he lands on the opponent. When a "Bull's-eye" happens, the attack will do double the damage and deal increased knockback.
== Attacks ==
=== Ground Attacks ===
Attack 	Description 	Damage
Jab 	Punches forwards twice, and ends with a powerful right hook. 	2%, 3%, 5%
Dash Attack 	Laharl jumps and dropkicks forwards. If Laharl hits an opponent at the beginning of the move (When Laharl actually kicks) he will bounce off of the opponent's characters. 	7% (Early), 4% (Late)
Side Tilt 	Laharl jabs forwards with his sword. This can be aimed up or down. Has great range. 	6%
Up Tilt 	Laharl kicks in an arc upwards, can be chained into itself. 	5%
Down Tilt 	Laharl punches forwards while crouching. This move can be chained into another special move, or itself. Similar to a crouching light punch from other fighting games. 	2%
Forward Smash	Laharl swings his axe over his head and slams it into the ground. The attack protects above and in front of Laharl. 	6% (Early), 11% (Slam)
Up Smash 	Holding his sword with one hand on the hilt and one on the blade, Laharl pushes it upward over his head, making a sort of 'platform'/horizontal line with the edge of the sword. Similar to Cloud's up air. Little distance, as he's holding the sword on its side, but wide and hard to avoid while falling.	8% (Early), 5% (Late)
Down Smash 	Laharl gets his knuckle weapons out and slams the ground, creating a shockwave that paralyzes opponents around him. Acts like Zero Suit Samus' down smash. 	13% - 6% (Depending on how far the opponent was to Laharl's fist.)
=== Air Attacks ===
Attack 	Description 	Damage
Neutral Air	Laharl somersaults and spins with his sword in his hands forwards once. This attack is quick and has good range. 	7% (Early), 4% (Late)
Forward Air	Laharl puts his knuckles back, and punches forwards. This attack is one of this strongest attacks, however, the start up is a bit slow. 	9%
Back Air 	Laharl swings his sword behind him and follows up with a quick kick. The last kick has good knockback. 	6%, 2%
Up Air 	Laharl flips forwards and thrusts his feet into the air. Consists of a "early" and "late" hit that can connect into each other. 	9% (Early),  4% (Late)
Down Air 	Laharl stomps downwards while laughing proudly. If this attack misses, the attack has a lot of ending and landing lag. If it hits, Laharl will rebound off of the opponent.	10%
=== Grab Attacks ===
Attacks 	Description 	Damage
Pummel 	Laharl will alternate with kneeing and headbutting the opponent while grabbing them. The pummel will go in order always. 	5% (Headbutt), 3% (Knee)
Forward Throw	Tosses the opponent forward over his shoulder. 	7%
Back Throw 	Laharl goes behind the opponent, and punches them in the back of the head. 	9%
Up Throw 	Laharl laughs, then kicks the opponent upwards. One of the stronger up throws. 	10%
Down Throw 	Laharl slams the opponent on the ground and stomps on them. This doesn't knock the opponent back, but puts them in their "laying" state.	5%, 6%
=== Special Attacks ===
===On-Screen Appearance===
Lightning strikes the stage creating a rotating magic circle- it comes to a stop and a large pillar of light erupts from its center sending out a shock wave suddenly the silhouette of Laharl stands inside the pillar of light, the magic cirle fades and the light dissipates revealing the silhouette to indeed be Laharl he enters fighting stance.
===Taunts===
Up - Laharl crosses his arms and lets out his signature laugh.
Side - Laharl points his thumb up, and moves it along his neck.
Down - Laharl's eyes glow yellow as he floats while saying, "I'll destroy all of you!"
===Idle Poses===
*Laharl stands forwards and flicks his antennae rapidly.
*Laharl plays with his scarf.
==Victory==
===Theme===
A remix of the "Tiny Bells" theme.
===Poses===
*Laharl crosses his arms and stares at the screen with a grin.
*Laharl shows off his bat wings and lets out a proud laugh.
*Laharl thrusts his fist in the air and shows off a grin.
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