Parabola

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Parabola
Type	Umbrella
Attribute	Electric
Weight	Medium
Default Fighter	Dr. Coyle
Brand

The Parabola is an Umbrella-type ARMS weapon with the Electric attribute.

Description

Appearance

The Parabola is a folding rice-paper umbrella with an electricity motif. It seems to have some sort of electrically charged bauble at the end.

Function

"A true DIY gem made out of an umbrella, some infrared sensors, and an outdated electrode. Low cost, but highly effective."

—Official Description

The Parabola moves slowly when close to an opponent, but is faster at further range, giving it more utility against approaching enemies. It also unfolds when decelerating, giving the ARM a considerable girth. The Parabola has a Medium weight normally, but is Heavy when used during a rush attack.

Technical Data

Damage

Parabola
		Normal				Plus
Uncharged		90				100
Charged		90				100
Rush		175 (5 total hits)				175 (5 total hits)

Frame Data

Parabola
Status Duration (Electric)		75 frames (1.25 sec. approx)
Standard		Grounded		Aerial
		Extension speed	Retraction speed	Extension speed	Retraction speed
Max duration (uncharged)		96 frames (1.6 sec. approx)	20 frames (0.33 sec. approx)	98 frames (1.63 sec. approx)	21 frames (0.35 sec. approx)
Max duration (charged)		96 frames (1.6 sec. approx)	20 frames (0.33 sec. approx)	98 frames (1.63 sec. approx)	21 frames (0.35 sec. approx)
Grab		Grounded		Aerial
		Extension speed	Retraction speed	Extension speed	Retraction speed
Max duration (uncharged)		68 frames (1.13 sec. approx)	20 frames (0.33 sec. approx)	70 frames (1.17 sec. approx)	21 frames (0.35 sec. approx)
Max duration (charged)		69 frames (1.15 sec. approx)	20 frames (0.33 sec. approx)	70 frames (1.17 sec. approx)	21 frames (0.35 sec. approx)
Rush		Grounded		Aerial
		Extension speed	Retraction speed	Extension speed	Retraction speed
Max duration		65 frames (1.08 sec. approx)	19 frames (0.32 sec. approx)	66 frames (1.1 sec. approx)	19 frames (0.32 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.

Version History

Version history
5.0.0	Added to the game.
5.2.0	▲ Increased rush attack speed.
5.3.0	▲ Increased expansion rate while extending. No change to expansion during charge.

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	パラライザ Pararaiza	Paralyzer
German	Parabola	Parabola