Final Smash

A Final Smash is a special attack originally introduced in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, and returns in Cruasde. Final Smashes are the ultimate attacks of characters, and are usually powerful compared to other attacks. Many Final Smashes have the power to KO when properly executed, and can offer an excellent advantage when used correctly. Each character has at least one Final Smash, while certain characters such as Ryu have multiple.

Obtaining a Final Smash
In their original appearance in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Final Smashes were enabled by breaking a Smash Ball, which differs in Crusade. In Crusade, a Final Smash is obtained by powering up the Smash Meter, achieved by performing attacks and dealing damage to opponents. Players hit by attacks also receive a small amount of Smash Meter power. When the meter is fully charged, it begins to glow, and the words "FINAL SMASH" are shown on the meter. At this point, a Final Smash may be used by pressing the B button (also called the Special Move button). A Final Smash consumes all of the user's Smash power, so the player must refill the meter in order for another Final Smash to be executed.