Back Slash is Shulk's Side Special Move. Shulk leaps forward, slashing with the Monado downward. It causes more damage and knockback when striking from behind.
Origin
Back Slash was one of Shulk's physical artes in Xenoblade Chronicles; he performed a simple strike which did extra damage when used from behind
Shulk begins to attack King Dedede from behind.
| Shulk's Special Moves | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 3DS/Wii U | Ultimate | ||
| Standard Special | Monado Arts | ||
| Side Special | Back Slash | ||
| Up Special | Air Slash | ||
| Down Special | Vision | ||
| Final Smash | Chain Attack | ||
Custom Variations
Back Slash Leap
Back Slash Leap is one of Shulk's Side Special Moves that can be used via customizations. Shulk leaps higher, slashing with the Monado downward powerfully.
Back Slash Charge
Back Slash Charge is one of Shulk's Side Special Moves that can be used via customizations. Shulk leaps forward, slashing with the Monado downward. The move has Super Armor frames in the whole move.
Shulk using Back Slash Leap.
Shulk using Back Slash Charge.
| Shulk's Custom Special Moves | ||
|---|---|---|
| Custom 1 | Custom 2 | |
| Standard Special | Decisive Monado Arts | Hyper Monado Arts |
| Side Special | Back Slash Leap | Back Slash Charge |
| Up Special | Advancing Air Slash | Mighty Air Slash |
| Down Special | Dash Vision | Power Vision |
Trivia
- Back Slash gives the Monado a red glow, to show that it is a physical art.