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Down smash (abbreviated "dsmash") is a smash attack performed by any character by tapping the control stick downward and pressing A at the same time or (in versus mode) by pressing down on the C-stick.

A typical attribute of a down smash is that they hit both the front and rear of the user, making them useful for crowds.

In Super Smash Bros. Melee, it can be charged by holding down the A button for up to two seconds, resulting in higher damage and knockback. A typical attribute of a down smash is that they hit both the front and rear of the user, making them useful for crowds.

Notable down smashes include:

  • Peach's down smash, which is arguably the most feared of all smashes due to its priority, knockback, quick start up, and damage. It does at least 70% damage if the opponent attempted to crouch cancel.
  • Mewtwo's down smash is the only down smash in Melee that does not cover both the front and rear of the user.
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