Clapback

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Clapback
Clapback.png
Type Shield
Attribute Attrib-None.png Null
Weight Heavy
Default Fighter Icon-Lola Pop.png Lola Pop
Brand Brand6.svg


The Clapback is a Shield-type ARMS weapon in ARMS. It was introduced in Version 3.0.0, and is one of the default ARMS for Lola Pop.

Description

Appearance

The Clapback appears as a red and black shield that expands when deployed to reveal an net of blue energy.

Function

"It's finally here–a shield that repels ARMS! Any attack that hits this puppy ricochets back at an opponent. How'd we ever live without it?"
Official Description


The Clapback is a shield-type ARM that reflects opponents' ARMS back towards them. When charged, it charges the reflected ARMS as well. These can hit the opponent and deal the same damage to them as normal. When hit, the network of blue energy on the face of the ARM begins to turn red and deplete, eventually breaking.

Similarly to the Guardian, the Clapback requires two punches before retracting. The first punch will send the Clapback out a set distance and the second will make them move quickly towards their target and ram them (a homing attack). Furthermore, whilst the Clapback is out, the player cannot block until it is retracted, leaving them open to a Grab. Unlike the Guardians, the Clapback will not move towards their target automatically when thrown out. Instead, they will remain stationary until they either run out of energy by being hit too many times, hit an opponent or are punched with again which triggers their homing attack.

The Clapback can guard against a Rush attack, however, it is unlikely to last long against the sustained period for which a Rush lasts.

When using a Rush attack, the Clapback grows in size (increased ARM girth) and quickly rams into an opponent, dealing around 200-300 damage. It cannot be destroyed in this period.

Technical data

Damage

Uncharged Charged
80 80

Frame data

Charge state Grounded Aerial
Extension speed Retraction speed Extension speed Retraction speed
Maximum duration (uncharged) 348 frames (5.8 sec. approx) 10 frames (0.17 sec. approx) 348 frames (5.8 sec. approx) 10 frames (0.17 sec. approx)
Maximum duration (uncharged) [Thrust] 43 frames (0.72 sec. approx) 11 frames (0.18 sec. approx) 43 frames (0.72 sec. approx) 11 frames (0.18 sec. approx)
Maximum duration (charged) 348 frames (5.8 sec. approx) 10 frames (0.17 sec. approx) 348 frames (5.8 sec. approx) 10 frames (0.17 sec. approx)
Maximum duration (charged) [Thrust] 43 frames (0.72 sec. approx) 11 frames (0.18 sec. approx) 43 frames (0.72 sec. approx) 11 frames (0.18 sec. approx)
Maximum duration (Rush) 84 frames (1.4 sec. approx) 21 frames (0.35 sec. approx) 85 frames (1.42 sec. approx) 21 frames (0.35 sec. approx)

Note: Cancelling the shield takes 21 frames (0.35 sec. approx)

Grab Grounded Aerial
Extension speed Retraction speed Extension speed Retraction speed
Maximum duration (uncharged) 67 frames (1.12 sec. approx) 22 frames (0.37 sec. approx) 69 frames (1.15 sec. approx) 22 frames (0.37 sec. approx)
Maximum duration (charged) 65 frames (1.08 sec. approx) 22 frames (0.37 sec. approx) 68 frames (1.13 sec. approx) 22 frames (0.37 sec. approx)

Note: ARMS runs at 30 fps when in three or four player split screen, meaning all frame counts are halved.

Note: All frame data shown is tested using Spring Man.

Note: All frame data shown are from punches/grabs that do not contact the opponent and are started at the maximum range possible.

Note: All frame data is used consisting of the ARMS weapon being in both hands.


Gallery

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
 Japanese キックバック
Kikkubakku
Kickback
 Spanish Escudo Pop Pop Shield

Version history

Version history
3.0.0 Added to game.
3.1.0 Decreased Rush attack damage.
3.2.0 Fixed multiple online play issues.
4.0.0 Decreased maximum reflection angle.
4.1.0 Decreased speed of direction changes during rush attacks.
5.0.1 Decreased expansion rate when extending.

Decreased maximum reflection angle.


Trivia

  • If a Clapback is rotating when in the ring, then it has been charged.