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|title = Leaf Swirl |
|title = Leaf Swirl |
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| − | |caption = Espio using the Leaf Swirl. |
+ | |caption = [[Espio the Chameleon|Espio]] using the Leaf Swirl. |
| − | |1st_app = ''[[Sonic Heroes]]'' |
+ | |1st_app = ''[[Sonic Heroes]]'' |
| + | |other_apps = ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games]]'' {{C|mentioned}} |
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|user = [[Espio the Chameleon]] |
|user = [[Espio the Chameleon]] |
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| + | *Flipping opponents |
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| + | *Removing shields |
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| + | *Activating [[Propeller]]s/[[Flower]]s/[[Pole]]s |
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| + | *Avoiding enemy attention |
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| + | *Circumventing [[laser field]]s |
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|description = An attack that creates a tornado and turns Espio invisible. |
|description = An attack that creates a tornado and turns Espio invisible. |
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==Description== |
==Description== |
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| − | When performing the Leaf Swirl, Espio jumps into the air and does a body flip |
+ | When performing the Leaf Swirl, Espio jumps into the air and does a body flip while keeping his hands folded in front of his face. He then creates a tornado effect that forms a cyclonic vortex of air filled with transparent leaves around him. At the same time, Espio combines this with a ninja maneuver which invokes his innate ability to camouflage himself, turning him invisible.<ref>''[[Sonic Heroes]]'' (PlayStation 2) European instruction manual, p. 16.</ref> |
| − | The effect of the Leaf Swirl depends on the type of enemy it is used on. If used on unprotected [[Egg Pawn]]s, [[Egg Knight]]s or opposing playable teams, the Leaf Swirl sucks the opponents off their feet and flings them into the air, before they fall back down to the ground. Upon landing, they will take damage and be potentially stunned for a short time - for [[E-1003 Cameron|some]] [[Gold Cameron|enemies]], this can even reveal their weak spots. If used on Egg Pawns or Egg Knights wearing shields, the Leaf Swirl will permanently blow off their shields, thus leaving them with a weaker defense. If used on larger or airborne enemies, the Leaf Swirl will make them |
+ | The effect of the Leaf Swirl depends on the type of enemy it is used on. If used on unprotected [[Egg Pawn]]s, [[Egg Knight]]s, or opposing playable teams, the Leaf Swirl sucks the opponents off their feet and flings them into the air, before they fall back down to the ground. Upon landing, they will take damage and be potentially stunned for a short time - for [[E-1003 Cameron|some]] [[Gold Cameron|enemies]], this can even reveal their weak spots. If used on Egg Pawns or Egg Knights wearing shields, the Leaf Swirl will permanently blow off their shields, thus leaving them with a weaker defense. If used on larger or airborne enemies, the Leaf Swirl will make them disoriented at most, but will deal no damage. |
| − | In addition to affecting enemies, the Leaf Swirl makes Espio |
+ | In addition to affecting enemies, the Leaf Swirl makes Espio undetectable by enemies and the environment, which is signified by Espio turning transparent. While invisible, Espio cannot be detected by enemies, can pass through [[laser field]]s without getting hurt, and still attack enemies with his full moveset (aside from the [[Rocket Accel]]). However, [[Vector the Crocodile|Vector]] and [[Charmy Bee|Charmy]] not follow him while he is invisible, and the player can still take damage. If the player takes damage, uses the Leaf Swirl once more, changes the leader or activates [[Chaotix Recital]], Espio will become visible again. |
| − | Aside from the aforementioned effects, the Leaf Swirl can also be used in conjunction with some of the gimmicks in ''Sonic Heroes'', such as enabling the player to scale [[Pole]]s or activate propellers. |
+ | Aside from the aforementioned effects, the Leaf Swirl can also be used in conjunction with some of the gimmicks in ''Sonic Heroes'', such as enabling the player to scale [[Pole]]s or activate propellers. |
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| − | To perform the Leaf Swirl in gameplay, Team Chaotix must be in Speed Formation with Espio as the leader. The player then has to press the action button ({{Square Button (PS)}}/{{X Button (Xbox)}}/{{B Button ( |
+ | To perform the Leaf Swirl in gameplay, Team Chaotix must be in Speed Formation with Espio as the leader. The player then has to press the action button ({{Square Button (PS)}}/{{X Button (Xbox)}}/{{B Button (GameCube)}}) during a jump to use the Leaf Swirl. To use it on targets, Espio must be either near or above them. |
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| + | ==Trivia== |
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| + | [[File:SH E3 Leaf Swirl.png|thumb|200px|right|Espio's blue Leaf Swirl on the E3 release of ''[[Sonic Heroes]]''.]] |
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| + | *In the E3 release of ''[[Sonic Heroes]]'', the Leaf Swirl's winds were colored blue. |
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| + | *The Leaf Swirl is mentioned in Espio's profile in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games]]''.<ref>[[:File:EspioProfileRio2016.png]]</ref> |
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| + | ==See also== |
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| + | *[[Ninja Arts: Camouflage]] |
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| + | *[[Blue Tornado]] |
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| + | *[[Black Tornado]] |
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| + | *[[Tornado Hammer]] |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 09:51, 19 August 2018
The Leaf Swirl (木の葉がくれ Konoha gakure?) is a Speed Formation maneuver and the Tornado Jump used by Espio the Chameleon on Team Chaotix in Sonic Heroes. When using this move, Espio forms a tornado to weaken enemies and turn invisible.
Description
When performing the Leaf Swirl, Espio jumps into the air and does a body flip while keeping his hands folded in front of his face. He then creates a tornado effect that forms a cyclonic vortex of air filled with transparent leaves around him. At the same time, Espio combines this with a ninja maneuver which invokes his innate ability to camouflage himself, turning him invisible.[1]
The effect of the Leaf Swirl depends on the type of enemy it is used on. If used on unprotected Egg Pawns, Egg Knights, or opposing playable teams, the Leaf Swirl sucks the opponents off their feet and flings them into the air, before they fall back down to the ground. Upon landing, they will take damage and be potentially stunned for a short time - for some enemies, this can even reveal their weak spots. If used on Egg Pawns or Egg Knights wearing shields, the Leaf Swirl will permanently blow off their shields, thus leaving them with a weaker defense. If used on larger or airborne enemies, the Leaf Swirl will make them disoriented at most, but will deal no damage.
In addition to affecting enemies, the Leaf Swirl makes Espio undetectable by enemies and the environment, which is signified by Espio turning transparent. While invisible, Espio cannot be detected by enemies, can pass through laser fields without getting hurt, and still attack enemies with his full moveset (aside from the Rocket Accel). However, Vector and Charmy not follow him while he is invisible, and the player can still take damage. If the player takes damage, uses the Leaf Swirl once more, changes the leader or activates Chaotix Recital, Espio will become visible again.
Aside from the aforementioned effects, the Leaf Swirl can also be used in conjunction with some of the gimmicks in Sonic Heroes, such as enabling the player to scale Poles or activate propellers.
To perform the Leaf Swirl in gameplay, Team Chaotix must be in Speed Formation with Espio as the leader. The player then has to press the action button (
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) during a jump to use the Leaf Swirl. To use it on targets, Espio must be either near or above them.
Trivia
Espio's blue Leaf Swirl on the E3 release of Sonic Heroes.
- In the E3 release of Sonic Heroes, the Leaf Swirl's winds were colored blue.
- The Leaf Swirl is mentioned in Espio's profile in Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.[2]
See also
References
- ↑ Sonic Heroes (PlayStation 2) European instruction manual, p. 16.
- ↑ File:EspioProfileRio2016.png
