Taunts in Super Smash Bros. have existed since the first game in 1998 for the Nintendo 64. While the number of jibes have increased over the years, this "mostly" harmless maneuver is a great way for some innocent trash talk in the midst of battle.
Each fighter in Smash Super Smash Bros. Ultimate has three different taunts. And since the base roster of Smash Ultimate is 74, there are 222 different taunts that players can perform.
While taunts have the same button input as past games, Smash Ultimate has opened up the franchise to a huge new audience that may not be familiar with taunts and how they work. And in Smash Ultimate, specifically, there are interesting tidbits about them worth being aware of, including where they aren't allowed and much more.
HOW TO PERFORM TAUNTS IN SMASH ULTIMATE
Taunts in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate can be performed by pressing either the up, side or down button the control pad. The control pad is located below the analog stick on the left side of either the Pro Controller or when both Joy-Cons are connected.
If you're playing on a single Joy-Con, you can perform a taunt by pressing the analog stick in while tapping the up, down or side button at the same time.
Check out GameXplain's video showing off every Smash Ultimate taunt animation.
TAUNT RESTRICTIONS AND LUIGI
Players can perform taunts during matches in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, but there is one mode that you won't be able to do them. If you're going up against a stranger online in Smash Ultimate, you will not able to taunt.
There's a character in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate who can actually deal damage while taunting, and that's Luigi. His kick taunt (down taunt) has been a troll move since the original game and it returns for Smash Ultimate. If you get close enough with Luigi, his quick kick can deal damage to opponents.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is out now for Nintendo Switch.
Which taunt animation is your favorite? What do you think of the restriction in online modes? Let us know in the comments section below.
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