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== Story == | |||
''"...... Hmph."'' | |||
Not much else is known about Polar Knight, other than that he is a huge, reclusive and short-spoken warrior who views strength and power as the be-all and end-all of everything, and that Shovel Knight and Black Knight were his friends at some point. He is always ready to show his strength and test others' with a snow shovel as big as himself. | |||
== Overview == | |||
test | test | ||
{{StrengthsAndWeaknesses | |||
|intro = [[File:SKS_Polar_marker.png]] '''Polar Knight''' is a X who does Y | |||
|pros = | |||
|cons = | |||
}} | |||
== Move list == | |||
{{MoveData | |||
|name = Jump | |||
|input = JUMP | |||
|image = | |||
|caption = | |||
|data = | |||
{{AttackData-SKS | |||
|startup = 9 | |||
|totalframes = | |||
|description = Polar Knight jumps in the air. | |||
* Highest single jump in the game. | |||
* Uniquely to Polar Knight, his jump has the most amount of startup in the game at nine frames. | |||
}} | |||
}} | |||
{{MoveData | |||
|name = Shovel Slam | |||
|input = DOWN while in air | |||
|image = | |||
|caption = | |||
|data = | |||
{{AttackData-SKS | |||
|startup = 30 | |||
|totalframes = | |||
|description = Polar Knight hops up and forward to the air, hovers for half-a-second and slams into the ground shovel-first. | |||
* Polar Knight can be moved left or right during the move | |||
* If Polar Knight hits a breakable object, like a dirt block, he bounces up slightly, then hovers and slams normally. | |||
}} | |||
}} | |||
{{MoveData | |||
|name = Snow Slash | |||
|input = ATTACK | |||
|image = | |||
|caption = | |||
|data = | |||
{{AttackData-SKS | |||
|startup = 8 | |||
|totalframes = | |||
|description = Polar Knight swings his snow shovel in front of him. | |||
* Reflects projectiles, like other shovel wielders attack. | |||
* When Snow Slashing his own snowball, Polar Knight will fling it up in the air in an arc. | |||
}} | |||
}} | |||
{{MoveData | |||
|name = Polar Plow | |||
|input = Hold ATTACK, then release | |||
|image = | |||
|caption = | |||
|data = | |||
{{AttackData-SKS | |||
|startup = 10 (after charging) | |||
|totalframes = | |||
|description = Polar Knight dashes forward. If he is on the ground after 10 frames, he starts running forwards shovel first. | |||
* While running, Polar Plow can be cancelled by moving left, moving right, jumping or attacking. | |||
* Polar Knight does not stop running, unless the move is cancelled or he hits a wall. | |||
* Opponents hit by this move will turn ice-blue, have longer hitstop than usual and be knocked upward and very slightly forward. | |||
* If Polar Knight Polar Plows his own Snowball (try saying that fast three times), the snowball will stick in front of him. | |||
}} | |||
}} | |||
{{MoveData | |||
|name = Avalanche Kick | |||
|input = SPECIAL | |||
|image = | |||
|caption = | |||
|data = | |||
{{AttackData-SKS | |||
|startup = 19 (Melee) 21 (Snowball) | |||
|totalframes = | |||
|description = Polar Knight kicks up snow from the ground. If he is on the ground before frame 21, a huge snowball forms in front of him. The snowball starts rolling forwards. | |||
* Avalanche Kick has slightly higher knockback compared to Snow Slash. | |||
* Polar Knight can have up to two snowballs in the screen at once. | |||
* If the snowball hits a wall, it starts moving to the opposite direction. | |||
* Snowball will disappear after hitting an enemy, a projectile, another snowball or Polar Knight himself. | |||
}} | |||
}} | |||
{{MoveData | |||
|name = Parry | |||
|image = SKS_Polar_Parry | |||
|caption = | |||
|data = | |||
{{AttackData-SKS | |||
|startup = | |||
|totalframes = | |||
|description = Universal parry. Polar Knight lifts his snow shovel above his head and flashes white. When struck, he raises his shovel so hard that it knocks enemies back. | |||
}} | |||
}} | |||
== Strategies == | |||
=== Parry Sliding === | |||
'''Parry Sliding''' is a technique in which Polar Knight will slide a long distance while parrying. It is performed by doing Polar Plow, jumping, and parrying within the nine frames of jump startup. | |||
This can be used as a surprise punish against projectiles or long range attacks. | |||
== Matchups == | |||
{{MatchupTable-SKS | |||
| shovel = write matchup info in these boxes for every character (except for itself, of course) | |||
| plague = | |||
| specter = | |||
| king = | |||
| shield = | |||
| black = | |||
| propeller = | |||
| mole = | |||
| treasure = | |||
| polar = | |||
| tinker = | |||
| enchantress = | |||
| baz = | |||
| reize = | |||
| hat = | |||
| phantom = | |||
| mona = | |||
| dreize = | |||
| goldarmor = | |||
| liquid = | |||
}} | |||
== Misc. == | |||
=== Taunts === | |||
* Down: Polar Knight pulls out a cooked chicken leg, rips a piece with his teeth and chows it down. He continues to eat it as long as DOWN is held. | |||
* Up: Polar Knight raises a wooden tankard full of frothy substance and takes a drink. He occasionally takes a drink as long as the button is held. | |||
< | === Colors === | ||
put colors here | |||
<gallery> | |||
[[File:SKS_Polar_1.png]] | Default | |||
[[File:SKS_Polar_2.png]] | Color 1 | |||
</gallery> | |||
=== Win Quotes === | |||
* ''"Begone. The bitter cold claims the weak."'' | |||
* ''"Hmph. Rookie."'' | |||
* ''"Behold... true power."'' | |||
* ''"...And stay down."'' | |||
{{Navbox-SKS}} | |||
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Story
"...... Hmph."
Not much else is known about Polar Knight, other than that he is a huge, reclusive and short-spoken warrior who views strength and power as the be-all and end-all of everything, and that Shovel Knight and Black Knight were his friends at some point. He is always ready to show his strength and test others' with a snow shovel as big as himself.
Overview
test
Playstyle
File:SKS Polar marker.png Polar Knight is a X who does Y | |
Pros | Cons |
Move list
Jump
JUMP |
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Shovel Slam
DOWN while in air |
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Snow Slash
ATTACK |
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Polar Plow
Hold ATTACK, then release |
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Avalanche Kick
SPECIAL |
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Parry
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Strategies
Parry Sliding
Parry Sliding is a technique in which Polar Knight will slide a long distance while parrying. It is performed by doing Polar Plow, jumping, and parrying within the nine frames of jump startup.
This can be used as a surprise punish against projectiles or long range attacks.
Matchups
Character | Matchup info |
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Shovel Knight | write matchup info in these boxes for every character (except for itself, of course) |
Plague Knight | |
Specter Knight | |
King Knight | |
Shield Knight | |
Black Knight | |
Propeller Knight | |
Mole Knight | |
Treasure Knight | |
Polar Knight | |
Tinker Knight | |
The Enchantress | |
Baz | |
Reize | |
Mr. Hat | |
Phantom Striker | |
Mona | |
Dark Reize | |
Goldarmor | |
Liquid Samurai |
Misc.
Taunts
- Down: Polar Knight pulls out a cooked chicken leg, rips a piece with his teeth and chows it down. He continues to eat it as long as DOWN is held.
- Up: Polar Knight raises a wooden tankard full of frothy substance and takes a drink. He occasionally takes a drink as long as the button is held.
Colors
put colors here
Win Quotes
- "Begone. The bitter cold claims the weak."
- "Hmph. Rookie."
- "Behold... true power."
- "...And stay down."