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[[Image:Rapeknee.jpg|250px|thumb|Captain Falcon's forward aerial attack, the Knee Smash.]]
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[[File:Rapeknee.jpg|250px|thumb|Captain Falcon's forward aerial attack, the Knee Smash.]]
   
The '''forward aerial''' (abbreviated as "fair", "FAir", or "AFA", referred in the ''Brawl'' manual as '''"Front air"''') is an [[aerial attack]] that is performed in midair by pressing the [[A Button]], and tilting the control stick in the direction the character is facing. Its official term varies between titles, where it is known as a "Front Midair Attack" in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', and a "Front Air Attack" in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl|Brawl]]''.
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'''Forward Air Attack'''(abbreviated as "fair", "FAir", or "AFA", "Forward Aerial", referred in the ''Brawl'' manual as '''"Front air"''') is an [[aerial attack]] that is performed in midair by pressing the [[A Button]], and tilting the control stick in the direction the character is facing. Its official term varies between titles, where it is known as a "Front Midair Attack" in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', or a "Front Air Attack" in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl|Brawl]]''.
   
==List of Forward airs in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''==
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==List of Forward Air Attacks in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''==
*[[Pikachu (SSB)]]: A very useful combo move if it was difficult to DI out of drills. Combos into up smash and all aerials
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*[[Pikachu (SSB)|Pikachu]]: A very useful [[combo]] move. Combos into [[Up smash]] and all aerials
*[[Yoshi (SSB)]]: A useful edgeguarding move and both a combo starter and a combo ender. Combos into down b on the ground.
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*[[Yoshi (SSB)|Yoshi]]: A useful [[edgeguarding]] move and both a combo starter and a combo ender. Combos into his [[Down Special Move]] on the ground.
*[[Samus (SSB)]]: A useful combo move. high damage and good at breaking down shields. Combos into down air.
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*[[Samus (SSB)|Samus]]: A useful combo move. High damage and good at breaking down shields. Combos into down aerial.
*[[Donkey Kong (SSB)]]: A good spike move for edgeguarding. Combos into giant punch and into another f-air at middle to high percents. Most known for its ability to be used vs shields into a dash grab or down B.
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*[[Donkey Kong (SSB)|Donkey Kong]]: A good spike move for edgeguarding. Combos into giant punch and into another Forward aerial at middle to high percents. Most known for its ability to be used vs shields into a dash grab or down B.
*[[Link (SSB)]]: Link's strongest aerial in terms of knockback. His main combo ender outside of Up B and f-smash.
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*[[Link (SSB)|Link]]: Link's strongest aerial in terms of knockback. His main combo ender outside of [[Up special move]] and [[Forward smash]].
*[[Luigi (SSB)]]: Good edgeguarding tool. Good range compared to Luigi's other aerials. Combos into the Hyrule tent into an up b
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*[[Luigi (SSB)|Luigi]]: Good edgeguarding tool. Good range compared to Luigi's other aerials. Combos into the Hyrule tent into an [[Up aerial]].
*[[Mario (SSB)]]: Good vs certain chars like Jigglypuff. good range
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*[[Mario (SSB)|Mario]]: Good vs certain chars like Jigglypuff. good range
*[[Kirby (SSB)]]: A very useful combo move. Down air up tilt short hop f-air f-smash is one of kirby's staple combos
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*[[Kirby (SSB)|Kirby]]: A very useful combo move. Down Air Attack, Up tilt, and Short hop is one of Kirby's staple combos.
*[[Jigglypuff (SSB)]]: Good range but low priority. Can Wall of pain similar to melee but to less of an extent. Combos into a rest.
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*[[Jigglypuff (SSB)|Jigglypuff]]: Good range but low priority. Can Wall of pain similar to melee but to less of an extent. Combos into a rest.
*[[Fox (SSB)]]: Another good aerial move of Fox's Combos into up smash and virtually all of his aerials. Good approaching and baiting tactics
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*[[Fox (SSB)|Fox]]: Another good aerial move of Fox's Combos into up smash and virtually all of his aerials. Good approaching and baiting tactics
*[[Captain Falcon (SSB)]]: Falcon's n-air from melee. First hit of hit combos into up smash. 2nd hit has enough shield stun to forward throw out of it.
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*[[Captain Falcon (SSB)|Captain Falcon]]: Falcon's Neutral Air Attack. First hit of hit combos into Up Smash Attack. 2nd hit has enough shield stun to forward throw out of it.
   
==Notable forward aerials in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee|Melee]]''==
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==List of Forward Air Attacks in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''==
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*[[Marth (SSBM)|Marth]]'s forward aerial, a very quick launcher with a very large hitbox. Both its [[sweet spot]] at the tip of Marth's blade and the center of the blade can be used to combo the enemy, sometimes into Marth's deadly [[tipper|tipped]] [[forward smash]]. It should also be noted for its use in the [[Ken combo]].
 
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==Notable Forward Air Attacks in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee|Melee]]''==
 
*[[Marth (SSBM)|Marth]]'s Forward Air Attack, a very quick launcher with a very large hitbox. Both its [[sweet spot]] at the tip of Marth's blade and the center of the blade can be used to combo the enemy, sometimes into Marth's deadly [[tipper|tipped]] [[forward smash]]. It should also be noted for its use in the [[Ken combo]].
 
*[[Zelda (SSBM)|Zelda]]'s forward aerial, like her [[back aerial]], can inflict high damage and knockback if [[sweet spot (hitbox)|sweet-spotted]].
 
*[[Zelda (SSBM)|Zelda]]'s forward aerial, like her [[back aerial]], can inflict high damage and knockback if [[sweet spot (hitbox)|sweet-spotted]].
 
*[[Captain Falcon (SSBM)|Captain Falcon]]'s forward aerial, better known as the [[knee]], is an extremely powerful low-trajectory killer.
 
*[[Captain Falcon (SSBM)|Captain Falcon]]'s forward aerial, better known as the [[knee]], is an extremely powerful low-trajectory killer.
 
*[[Sheik (SSBM)|Sheik]]'s forward aerial is a very quick low-trajectory killer and [[semi-Spike]]
 
*[[Sheik (SSBM)|Sheik]]'s forward aerial is a very quick low-trajectory killer and [[semi-Spike]]
 
*[[Dr. Mario (SSBM)|Dr. Mario]]'s and [[Ganondorf (SSBM)|Ganondorf]]'s forward aerial, each of which is sometimes called the "fist", are slow but powerful killers that send the enemy at a high angle.
 
*[[Dr. Mario (SSBM)|Dr. Mario]]'s and [[Ganondorf (SSBM)|Ganondorf]]'s forward aerial, each of which is sometimes called the "fist", are slow but powerful killers that send the enemy at a high angle.
*[[Ice Climbers]]'s forward aerial is a meteor smash if Nana's attack hits.
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*[[Ice Climbers (SSBM)|Ice Climbers]]' forward aerial is a meteor smash if Nana's attack hits.
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*[[Mewtwo (SSBM)|Mewtwo]]'s forward aerial has high vertical knockback, is his most used aerial, and has combo potential at lower percents.
   
==List of forward aerials in ''[[Brawl]]''==
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==List of Forward Air Attacks in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''==
   
*[[Mario (SSBB)|Mario]]: Arcs his arm downward as his fist enlarges. Can be a [[meteor smash]] if the opponent is near to Mario.
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*[[Mario (SSBB)|Mario]]: Arcs his arm downward as his fist enlarges. Can be a [[Meteor Smash]] if the opponent is near to Mario.
 
*[[Luigi (SSBB)|Luigi]]: Karate chops forward. Quick though weak.
 
*[[Luigi (SSBB)|Luigi]]: Karate chops forward. Quick though weak.
 
*[[Peach (SSBB)|Peach]]: Slaps her crown forward. Often considered her best kill move.
 
*[[Peach (SSBB)|Peach]]: Slaps her crown forward. Often considered her best kill move.
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*[[Toon Link (SSBB)|Toon Link]]: Swings sword upward. Similar in animation to his back aerial, but a bit slower, though it is a much better finisher with high priority and knockback.
 
*[[Toon Link (SSBB)|Toon Link]]: Swings sword upward. Similar in animation to his back aerial, but a bit slower, though it is a much better finisher with high priority and knockback.
 
*[[Samus (SSBB)|Samus]]: Creates a few small blasts with her arm cannon, slowly moving them downward. Has no landing lag.
 
*[[Samus (SSBB)|Samus]]: Creates a few small blasts with her arm cannon, slowly moving them downward. Has no landing lag.
*[[Zero Suit Samus (SSBB)|Zero Suit Samus]]: Two very fast kicks. The first kick is weaker but often cannot combo into the second hit.
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*[[Zero Suit Samus (SSBB)|Zero Suit Samus]]: Two very fast kicks. The first kick is weaker but this move is so finicky that the first kick almost never combos into the following hit.
 
*[[Pit (SSBB)|Pit]]: Stabs both swords forward. Has a bit of start-up lag.
 
*[[Pit (SSBB)|Pit]]: Stabs both swords forward. Has a bit of start-up lag.
 
*[[Ice Climbers (SSBB)|Ice Climbers]]: Swing hammers downward. Nana's can spike.
 
*[[Ice Climbers (SSBB)|Ice Climbers]]: Swing hammers downward. Nana's can spike.
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*[[Falco (SSBB)|Falco]]: Barrel rolls with his body horizontal, hitting five times with his head/beak. Has high landing lag.
 
*[[Falco (SSBB)|Falco]]: Barrel rolls with his body horizontal, hitting five times with his head/beak. Has high landing lag.
 
*[[Wolf (SSBB)|Wolf]]: Slashes forward. Has upward knockback and is one of his KO moves.
 
*[[Wolf (SSBB)|Wolf]]: Slashes forward. Has upward knockback and is one of his KO moves.
*[[Captain Falcon (SSBB)|Captain Falcon]]: The famous [[Knee of Justice]]. Very powerful when sweet spotted, which is difficult.[[File:Knee_Smash.png|thumb|Another shot of Captain Falcon's Knee Smash.]]
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*[[Captain Falcon (SSBB)|Captain Falcon]]: The famous [[Knee of Justice]]. Very powerful when sweet spotted, which is far from easy.[[File:Knee_Smash.png|thumb|Another shot of Captain Falcon's Knee Smash.]]
 
*[[Pikachu (SSBB)|Pikachu]]: Spins forward surrounded by electricity. Multiple hits available. Similar to Sonic and Falco's fairs.
 
*[[Pikachu (SSBB)|Pikachu]]: Spins forward surrounded by electricity. Multiple hits available. Similar to Sonic and Falco's fairs.
 
*[[Squirtle (SSBB)|Squirtle]]: Sticks feet forward. Similar to Mario's Bair.
 
*[[Squirtle (SSBB)|Squirtle]]: Sticks feet forward. Similar to Mario's Bair.
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*[[Lucas (SSBB)|Lucas]]: Kicks forward with PSI energy at the end of his foot.
 
*[[Lucas (SSBB)|Lucas]]: Kicks forward with PSI energy at the end of his foot.
 
*[[Mr. Game and Watch (SSBB)|Mr. Game & Watch]]: Swings a box forward. Powerful if hits when it comes out, but has high landing lag. If hit after it comes out, it deals a weak hit.
 
*[[Mr. Game and Watch (SSBB)|Mr. Game & Watch]]: Swings a box forward. Powerful if hits when it comes out, but has high landing lag. If hit after it comes out, it deals a weak hit.
*[[Snake (SSBB)|Snake]]: Brings his leg upward, then ax-kicks. Slight upward boost, the foot spikes very powerully, the leg sends the opponent upwards with slight horizontal knockback as well.
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*[[Snake (SSBB)|Snake]]: Brings his leg upward, then ax-kicks. Slight upward boost, the foot spikes very powerfully, the leg sends the opponent upwards with slight horizontal knockback as well.
 
*[[Sonic (SSBB)|Sonic]]: Spins around very quickly.
 
*[[Sonic (SSBB)|Sonic]]: Spins around very quickly.
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==List of Forward Air Attacks in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U|Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]]''==
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*[[Mario (SSBWU/3DS)|Mario]]: An arcing, downwards punch; meteor smashes in the middle of the attack.
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*[[Luigi (SSBWU/3DS)|Luigi]]: A quick hand chop forwards.
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*[[Peach (SSBWU/3DS)|Peach]]: Takes off her crown and swings it forwards before replacing it on her head.
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*[[Bowser (SSBWU/3DS)|Bowser]]: Slashes his claws through the air.
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*[[Rosalina and Luma (SSBWU/3DS)|Rosalina and Luma]]: Kicks forwards as a galaxy appears at her feet.
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*[[Bowser Jr. (SSBWU/3DS)|Bowser Jr.]]: Swings forwards a heavyweight ball.
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*[[Donkey Kong (SSBWU/3DS)|Donkey Kong]]: Clobbers downwards with both fists.
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*[[Diddy Kong (SSBWU/3DS)|Diddy Kong]]: Kicks forwards with both feet.
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*[[Yoshi (SSBWU/3DS)|Yoshi]]: Slams his head in a downwards arc.
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*[[Wario (SSBWU/3DS)|Wario]]: Kicks forwards with one foot.
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*[[Dr. Mario (SSBWU/3DS)|Dr. Mario]]: An arcing, downwards punch; meteor smashes in the middle of the attack.
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*[[Link (SSBWU/3DS)|Link]]: Slashes his sword twice.
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*[[Zelda (SSBWU/3DS)|Zelda]]: Kicks forwards with magic at the tip of her foot; commonly known as the Lightning Kick.
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*[[Sheik (SSBWU/3DS)|Sheik]]: Swipes forth with both arms.
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*[[Ganondorf (SSBWU/3DS)|Ganondorf]]: Powerfully punches forwards with one fist in a downwards arc; known to fans as the Skull Crusher.
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*[[Toon Link (SSBWU/3DS)|Toon Link]]: Swipes his sword twice.
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*[[Samus (SSBWU/3DS)|Samus]]: Blasts forwards multiple flaming explosions.
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*[[Zero Suit Samus (SSBWU/3DS)|Zero Suit Samus]]: Kicks twice.
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*[[Pit (SSBWU/3DS)|Pit]]: Spins his bow around to slash with the blades.
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*[[Palutena (SSBWU/3DS)|Palutena]]: Kicks forth with one foot.
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*[[Dark Pit (SSBWU/3DS)|Dark Pit]]: Spins his bow around to slash with the blades.
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*[[R.O.B. (SSBWU/3DS)|R.O.B.]]: Hits forwards with both arms.
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*[[Kirby (SSBWU/3DS)|Kirby]]: Kicks forwards twice.
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*[[Meta Knight (SSBWU/3DS)|Meta Knight]]: Slashes his sword multiple times.
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*[[King Dedede (SSBWU/3DS)|King Dedede]]: Swings his hammer forwards in a downwards arc.
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*[[Olimar (SSBWU/3DS)|Captain Olimar]]: Swipes a Pikmin forth through the air.
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*[[Fox (SSBWU/3DS)|Fox]]: Kicks five times as he spins around.
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*[[Falco (SSBWU/3DS)|Falco]]: Spins forth and hits with his whole body; looks similarly to how the Barrel Roll is performed in the Star Fox games.
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*[[Captain Falcon (SSBWU/3DS)|Captain Falcon]]: Powerfully jabs forwards with his knee; when sweet-spotted it is a powerful attack that has high launch and damage and an electric effect; known among fans 'Knee of Justice'.
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*[[Pikachu (SSBWU/3DS)|Pikachu]]: Spins forwards with electricity surrounding its body.
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*[[Charizard (SSBWU/3DS)|Charizard]]: Slashes forth with its claws.
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*[[Greninja (SSBWU/3DS)|Greninja]]: Swipes forth a blade of water.
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*[[Lucario (SSBWU/3DS)|Lucario]]: Kicks forwards with one foot.
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*[[Jigglypuff (SSBWU/3DS)|Jigglypuff]]: Kicks forwards with both feet.
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*[[Mewtwo (SSBWU/3DS)|Mewtwo]]: Swipes with one hand, dark energy trailing behind it.
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*[[Marth (SSBWU/3DS)|Marth]]: Slashes his sword through the air.
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*[[Ike (SSBWU/3DS)|Ike]]: Wildly swings his sword in a downwards arc.
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*[[Lucina (SSBWU/3DS)|Lucina]]: Slashes her sword through the air.
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*[[Robin (SSBWU/3DS)|Robin]]: Does an under-handed sword strike; Levin version is quite powerful.
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*[[Roy (SSBWU/3DS)|Roy]]: Slashes his sword through the air.
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*[[Ness (SSBWU/3DS)|Ness]]: Thrusts both hands forth as PSI-energy blasts out of them.
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*[[Lucas (SSBWU/3DS)|Lucas]]: Kicks forwards with PSI-energy coming from his foot.
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*[[Mr. Game & Watch (SSBWU/3DS)|Mr. Game & Watch]]: Hits forwards with a key card.
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*[[Little Mac (SSBWU/3DS)|Little Mac]]: Wildly swings one fist forwards; very weak.
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*[[Duck Hunt (SSBWU/3DS)|Duck Hunt]]: The duck pecks forwards with its beak.
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*[[Wii Fit Trainer (SSBWU/3DS)|Wii Fit Trainer]]: Jabs forth with one arm at an upwards angle and one wards angle behind her; both of them deal damage but have different angles of launch,
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*[[Villager (SSBWU/3DS)|Villager]]: Fires a pebble from a slingshot; has great range.
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*[[Shulk (SSBWU/3DS)|Shulk]]: Slashes the Monado forth with its beam activated.
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*[[Sonic (SSBWU/3DS)|Sonic]]: Spins forwards, hitting with his whole body.
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*[[Mega Man (SSBWU/3DS)|Mega Man]]: Slashes Flame Sword forwards.
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*[[Pac-Man (SSBWU/3DS)|Pac-Man]]: Kicks forth with one leg.
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*[[Ryu (SSBWU/3DS)|Ryu]]: Kicks forwards with one foot.
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*[[Cloud (SSBWU/3DS)|Cloud]]: Powerfully slams in a downwards arc with his sword; meteor smashes in the midpoint of the attack; Cloud's Braver or Brave Slash from Final Fantasy VII.
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HNI_0062.JPG|Mario's forward air attack; meteor smashes in the midpoint of the attack.
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LuigiFAir.JPG|Luigi's forward air attack; comes out fast, good for combos.
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PeachFAir.JPG|Peach's forward air attack.
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BowserFAir.JPG|Bowser's forward air attack.
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YoshiFAir.JPG|Yoshi's forward air attack; meteor smashes in the midpoint at the tip of his nose.
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RosalinaFAir.JPG|Rosalina's forward air attack.
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BowserJrFAir.JPG|Bowser Jr. and the Koopalings' forward air attack.
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WarioFAir.JPG|Wario's forward air attack.
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G&WFAir.JPG|Mr. Game and Watch's forward air attack.
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DKFAir.JPG|Donkey Kong's forward air attack; it meteor smashes at the midpoint of the attack.
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DiddyFAir.JPG|Diddy Kong's forward air attack.
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LinkFAir.JPG|Link's forward air attack.
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ZeldaFAir.JPG|Zelda's forward air attack, the Lightning Kick; it has powerful launch and K.O power when sweet-spotted.
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ShiekFAir.JPG|Shiek's forward air attack; great for combos.
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GanondorfFAir.JPG|Ganondorf's forward air attack, the Skull Crusher.
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HNI_0077.JPG|Toon Link's forward air attack.
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SamusFAir.JPG|Samus's forward air attack.
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ZSSFAir.JPG|Zero Suit Samus's forward air attack.
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PitFair.JPG|Pit's forward air attack.
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PalutenaFAir.JPG|Palutena's forward air attack.
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RobinFAir.JPG|Robin's forward air attackusing the Bronze sword.
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RobinFAirLevin.JPG|Robin's forward air attack using the Levin sword.
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MarthFAir.JPG|Marth's forward air attack.
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IkeFAir.JPG|Ike's forward air attack.
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KirbyFAir.JPG|Kirby forward air attack.
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KingDDDFAir.JPG|King Dedede's forward air attack.
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MetaKnightFAir.JPG|Meta Knight's forward air attack.
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LittleMacFAir.JPG|Little Mac's forward air attack.
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FoxFAir.JPG|Fox's forward air attack.
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FalcoFAir.JPG|Falco's forward air attack.
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PikachuFAir.JPG|Pikachu's forward air attack.
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CharizardFAir.JPG|Charizard's forward aerial.
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LucarioFAir.JPG|Lucario's forward air attack.
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JigglypuffFAir.JPG|Jigglypuff's forward air attack.
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GreninaFAir.JPG|Greninja's forward air attack.
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DuckHuntFAir.JPG|Duck Hunt's forward air attack.
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ROBFAir.JPG|R.O.B.'s forward air attack.
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NessFAir.JPG|Ness's forward air attack.
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CaptainFalconFAir.JPG|Captain Falcon's forward air, the Violent Knee Jab.
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VillagerFAir.JPG|Villager's forward air attack; it has a long range.
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OlimarFAir.JPG|Olimar's forward aerials.
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WFTFair.JPG|Wii Fit Trainer's forward aerial.
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DocMarioFAir.JPG|Dr. Mario's forward aerial.
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DarkPitFAir.JPG|Dark Pit's forward aerial.
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LucinaFAir.JPG|Lucina's forward air attack.
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ShulkFAir.JPG|Shulk's forward air attack.
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PacManFAir.JPG|Pac Man's forward air attack.
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MegaManFAir.JPG|Mega Man's forward air attack.
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SonicFAir.JPG|Sonic's forward air attack.
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MewtwoFAir.JPG|Mewtwo's forward air attack.
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LucasFAir.JPG|Lucas's forward air attack.
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RoyFAir.JPG|Roy's forward air attack.
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RyuFAir.JPG|Ryu's forward air attack.
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MiiSwordFAir.JPG|Mii Swordfighter's forward air attack.
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MiiGunnerFAir.JPG|Mii Gunner's forward air attack.
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MiiBrawlerFAir.JPG|Mii Brawler's forward air attack.
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CloudFAir.JPG|Cloud's forward air attack, Brave Slash; meteors at the midpoint of the attack.
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CorrinFAir.JPG|Corrin's forward air attack.
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BayonettaFAir.JPG|The first hit of Bayonetta's forward air attack.
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BayonettaFAir2.JPG|The second hit of Bayonetta's forward air attack.
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BayonettaFAir3.JPG|The final hit of Bayonetta's forward air attack. As seen here, it is a potent K.O move.
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BayonettaFAir1BA.JPG|The first hit of Bayonetta's forward air attack extended with Bullet Arts.
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BayonettaFAir2BA.JPG|The second hit of Bayonetta's forward air attack extended with Bullet Arts.
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BayonettaFAir3BA.JPG|The third hit of Bayonetta's forward air attack extended with Bullet Arts.
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Rapeknee

Captain Falcon's forward aerial attack, the Knee Smash.

Forward Air Attack(abbreviated as "fair", "FAir", or "AFA", "Forward Aerial", referred in the Brawl manual as "Front air") is an aerial attack that is performed in midair by pressing the A Button, and tilting the control stick in the direction the character is facing. Its official term varies between titles, where it is known as a "Front Midair Attack" in Super Smash Bros. Melee, or a "Front Air Attack" in Brawl.

List of Forward Air Attacks in Super Smash Bros.

  • Pikachu: A very useful combo move. Combos into Up smash and all aerials
  • Yoshi: A useful edgeguarding move and both a combo starter and a combo ender. Combos into his Down Special Move on the ground.
  • Samus: A useful combo move. High damage and good at breaking down shields. Combos into down aerial.
  • Donkey Kong: A good spike move for edgeguarding. Combos into giant punch and into another Forward aerial at middle to high percents. Most known for its ability to be used vs shields into a dash grab or down B.
  • Link: Link's strongest aerial in terms of knockback. His main combo ender outside of Up special move and Forward smash.
  • Luigi: Good edgeguarding tool. Good range compared to Luigi's other aerials. Combos into the Hyrule tent into an Up aerial.
  • Mario: Good vs certain chars like Jigglypuff. good range
  • Kirby: A very useful combo move. Down Air Attack, Up tilt, and Short hop is one of Kirby's staple combos.
  • Jigglypuff: Good range but low priority. Can Wall of pain similar to melee but to less of an extent. Combos into a rest.
  • Fox: Another good aerial move of Fox's Combos into up smash and virtually all of his aerials. Good approaching and baiting tactics
  • Captain Falcon: Falcon's Neutral Air Attack. First hit of hit combos into Up Smash Attack. 2nd hit has enough shield stun to forward throw out of it.

List of Forward Air Attacks in Super Smash Bros. Melee

Notable Forward Air Attacks in Melee

  • Marth's Forward Air Attack, a very quick launcher with a very large hitbox. Both its sweet spot at the tip of Marth's blade and the center of the blade can be used to combo the enemy, sometimes into Marth's deadly tipped forward smash. It should also be noted for its use in the Ken combo.
  • Zelda's forward aerial, like her back aerial, can inflict high damage and knockback if sweet-spotted.
  • Captain Falcon's forward aerial, better known as the knee, is an extremely powerful low-trajectory killer.
  • Sheik's forward aerial is a very quick low-trajectory killer and semi-Spike
  • Dr. Mario's and Ganondorf's forward aerial, each of which is sometimes called the "fist", are slow but powerful killers that send the enemy at a high angle.
  • Ice Climbers' forward aerial is a meteor smash if Nana's attack hits.
  • Mewtwo's forward aerial has high vertical knockback, is his most used aerial, and has combo potential at lower percents.

List of Forward Air Attacks in Super Smash Bros. Brawl

  • Mario: Arcs his arm downward as his fist enlarges. Can be a Meteor Smash if the opponent is near to Mario.
  • Luigi: Karate chops forward. Quick though weak.
  • Peach: Slaps her crown forward. Often considered her best kill move.
  • Bowser: Slashes forwards. It looks like his Flying Slam (or Koopa Klaw).
  • Donkey Kong: Swings both hands down, clasped together. A very powerful but slow move that can spike.
  • Diddy Kong: Kicks out both legs and spins around. Similar to Mario's back aerial.
  • Yoshi: Swings his head downward. Can spike.
  • Wario: Kicks forward. Has below average knockback, but great priority and lasts a very long time, good for Wall of Pain.
  • Link: Swings sword forward and spins around, then swings it again. Its second hit is more powerful.
  • Zelda: Kicks forward with a powerful sweet spot on her foot. This move is often called Lightning Kick.
  • Sheik: Karate chops forward. Similar in power and knockback to Luigi's karate chop but with less range.
  • Ganondorf: Punches his fist downward, similar to Mario's forward aerial. Stronger and higher in knockback but does not spike and has a large landing lag. Also ties with Bowser's down aerial as the aerial attack with the longest duration.
  • Toon Link: Swings sword upward. Similar in animation to his back aerial, but a bit slower, though it is a much better finisher with high priority and knockback.
  • Samus: Creates a few small blasts with her arm cannon, slowly moving them downward. Has no landing lag.
  • Zero Suit Samus: Two very fast kicks. The first kick is weaker but this move is so finicky that the first kick almost never combos into the following hit.
  • Pit: Stabs both swords forward. Has a bit of start-up lag.
  • Ice Climbers: Swing hammers downward. Nana's can spike.
  • R.O.B.: Pushes its hands forward in midair. Good for the Wall of Pain
  • Kirby: Three fast foot slices forward. When combined with a jump this gives slight horizontal recovery.
  • Meta Knight: Three very fast sword slashes. The first two hits can be ground-canceled, and from this, Meta Knight can lead in to almost any move.
  • King Dedede: Swings his hammer upwards.
  • Captain Olimar: Swings a Pikmin.
  • Fox: Five fast kicks; gives a slight hovering effect.
  • Falco: Barrel rolls with his body horizontal, hitting five times with his head/beak. Has high landing lag.
  • Wolf: Slashes forward. Has upward knockback and is one of his KO moves.
  • Captain Falcon: The famous Knee of Justice. Very powerful when sweet spotted, which is far from easy.
    Knee Smash

    Another shot of Captain Falcon's Knee Smash.

  • Pikachu: Spins forward surrounded by electricity. Multiple hits available. Similar to Sonic and Falco's fairs.
  • Squirtle: Sticks feet forward. Similar to Mario's Bair.
  • Ivysaur: Whips forward with vines. Vertical knockback.
  • Charizard: Covers himself with his wings and breaths fire outwards with good horizontal knockback and range, making it good for the Wall of Pain. Oddly, if the opponent is far enough away from Charizard, they will not take any knockback or hitstun from this attack - just damage.
  • Lucario: Kicks forward; aura appears at the end of the foot. Inflicts little damage but can combo. It can be used twice in one short hop.
  • Jigglypuff: Kicks forward with both feet. Used for the Wall of Pain.
  • Marth: Swings sword downward. Can fit two in one short hop.
  • Ike: Swings sword downward. Has great range, but is a slow move like most of his moves.
  • Ness: Creates small bubbles of PSI energy for multiple hits. Good for combos.
  • Lucas: Kicks forward with PSI energy at the end of his foot.
  • Mr. Game & Watch: Swings a box forward. Powerful if hits when it comes out, but has high landing lag. If hit after it comes out, it deals a weak hit.
  • Snake: Brings his leg upward, then ax-kicks. Slight upward boost, the foot spikes very powerfully, the leg sends the opponent upwards with slight horizontal knockback as well.
  • Sonic: Spins around very quickly.

List of Forward Air Attacks in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U

  • Mario: An arcing, downwards punch; meteor smashes in the middle of the attack.
  • Luigi: A quick hand chop forwards.
  • Peach: Takes off her crown and swings it forwards before replacing it on her head.
  • Bowser: Slashes his claws through the air.
  • Rosalina and Luma: Kicks forwards as a galaxy appears at her feet.
  • Bowser Jr.: Swings forwards a heavyweight ball.
  • Donkey Kong: Clobbers downwards with both fists.
  • Diddy Kong: Kicks forwards with both feet.
  • Yoshi: Slams his head in a downwards arc.
  • Wario: Kicks forwards with one foot.
  • Dr. Mario: An arcing, downwards punch; meteor smashes in the middle of the attack.
  • Link: Slashes his sword twice.
  • Zelda: Kicks forwards with magic at the tip of her foot; commonly known as the Lightning Kick.
  • Sheik: Swipes forth with both arms.
  • Ganondorf: Powerfully punches forwards with one fist in a downwards arc; known to fans as the Skull Crusher.
  • Toon Link: Swipes his sword twice.
  • Samus: Blasts forwards multiple flaming explosions.
  • Zero Suit Samus: Kicks twice.
  • Pit: Spins his bow around to slash with the blades.
  • Palutena: Kicks forth with one foot.
  • Dark Pit: Spins his bow around to slash with the blades.
  • R.O.B.: Hits forwards with both arms.
  • Kirby: Kicks forwards twice.
  • Meta Knight: Slashes his sword multiple times.
  • King Dedede: Swings his hammer forwards in a downwards arc.
  • Captain Olimar: Swipes a Pikmin forth through the air.
  • Fox: Kicks five times as he spins around.
  • Falco: Spins forth and hits with his whole body; looks similarly to how the Barrel Roll is performed in the Star Fox games.
  • Captain Falcon: Powerfully jabs forwards with his knee; when sweet-spotted it is a powerful attack that has high launch and damage and an electric effect; known among fans 'Knee of Justice'.
  • Pikachu: Spins forwards with electricity surrounding its body.
  • Charizard: Slashes forth with its claws.
  • Greninja: Swipes forth a blade of water.
  • Lucario: Kicks forwards with one foot.
  • Jigglypuff: Kicks forwards with both feet.
  • Mewtwo: Swipes with one hand, dark energy trailing behind it.
  • Marth: Slashes his sword through the air.
  • Ike: Wildly swings his sword in a downwards arc.
  • Lucina: Slashes her sword through the air.
  • Robin: Does an under-handed sword strike; Levin version is quite powerful.
  • Roy: Slashes his sword through the air.
  • Ness: Thrusts both hands forth as PSI-energy blasts out of them.
  • Lucas: Kicks forwards with PSI-energy coming from his foot.
  • Mr. Game & Watch: Hits forwards with a key card.
  • Little Mac: Wildly swings one fist forwards; very weak.
  • Duck Hunt: The duck pecks forwards with its beak.
  • Wii Fit Trainer: Jabs forth with one arm at an upwards angle and one wards angle behind her; both of them deal damage but have different angles of launch,
  • Villager: Fires a pebble from a slingshot; has great range.
  • Shulk: Slashes the Monado forth with its beam activated.
  • Sonic: Spins forwards, hitting with his whole body.
  • Mega Man: Slashes Flame Sword forwards.
  • Pac-Man: Kicks forth with one leg.
  • Ryu: Kicks forwards with one foot.
  • Cloud: Powerfully slams in a downwards arc with his sword; meteor smashes in the midpoint of the attack; Cloud's Braver or Brave Slash from Final Fantasy VII.