Vectoring


 * Note: Not to be confused with Directional Influence.

Vectoring is a new technique introduced in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U. Vectoring allows the player to subtrack/add knockback when launched by using the Control Stick, by pressing Up/Up-left/Up-right, it will add knockback, while Down will subtract it.

The confusion of Vectoring with Directional Influence
Many players confuse Vectoring with the Directional Influence because both techniques have a similar way to be used, hoever, Vectoring and DI are different, DI changes the direction the player will be launched, while Vectoring changes knockback to launch longer or shorter.