Guardian

Guardian
Type	Shield
Attribute	Electric
Weight	Heavy
Default Fighter	Helix
Brand

The Guardian is a Shield-type ARMS weapon with the Electric attribute.

Description

Appearance

It looks like a white-faced tiki with red highlights and green frills around the edge.

Function

"These shield ARMS are steadily advancing stalwarts that can support a wide range of both offensive and defensive fighting styles!"

—Official Description

• A Shield type ARM that travels at a very slow rate but can block any ARMS no matter the weight.
• The ARM requires two punches before it returns to the user. The first punch sends out the Guardian, dealing moderate damage on contact. The second punch causes it to move forward slightly faster, turning its lights purple from the standard blue appearance.
• A Rush sends the shield forward as it opens up then travels forwards at a slightly faster speed, dealing multiple hits; weight class of the projectiles is increased to Super Heavy for the duration of the attack.

Technical data

Damage

Guardian
		Normal				Plus
Uncharged		80				90
Charged		100				110
Rush		155 (5 total hits)				155 (5 total hits)

Frame data

Guardian
Status Duration (Electric)		105 frames (1.75 sec. approx)
Standard		Grounded		Aerial
		Extension speed	Retraction speed	Extension speed	Retraction speed
Max duration (uncharged)		363 frames (6.05 sec. approx)	21 frames (0.35 sec. approx)	372 frames (6.2 sec. approx)	21 frames (0.35 sec. approx)
Max duration (uncharged) [Thrust]		48 frames (0.8 sec. approx)	11 frames (0.18 sec. approx)	48 frames (0.8 sec. approx)	11 frames (0.18 sec. approx)
Max duration (charged)		360 frames (6 sec. approx)	21 frames (0.35 sec. approx)	369 frames (6.15 sec. approx)	21 frames (0.35 sec. approx)
Max duration (charged) [Thrust]		47 frames (0.78 sec. approx)	11 frames (0.18 sec. approx)	47 frames (0.78 sec. approx)	11 frames (0.18 sec. approx)
Grab		Grounded		Aerial
		Extension speed	Retraction speed	Extension speed	Retraction speed
Max duration (uncharged)		64 frames (1.07 sec. approx)	21 frames (0.35 sec. approx)	65 frames (1.08 sec. approx)	21 frames (0.35 sec. approx)
Max duration (charged)		60 frames (1 sec. approx)	21 frames (0.35 sec. approx)	62 frames (1.03 sec. approx)	21 frames (0.35 sec. approx)
Rush		Grounded		Aerial
		Extension speed	Retraction speed	Extension speed	Retraction speed
Max duration		131 frames (2.18 sec. approx)	20 frames (0.33 sec. approx)	133 frames (2.22 sec. approx)	20 frames (0.33 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. Note: The retraction speeds for the thrusts are the minimum amount. Note: Cancelling the Guardian takes 21 frames (0.35 sec. approx) .

Related Badges

Main article: Badge Stash

Description	Reward	Design	Unlock Criteria
You won a battle as Misango using the Guardian. This artifact from the Temple Grounds shows off his homefield spirit!	30		Defeat an opponent using Misango equipped with the Guardian on at least one ARM.
You won a fight using Guardian and Clapback! They say the best offense is a good defense. But who are...they?	30		Win a match with Guardian and Clapback equipped.
You've punched with a Guardian 1,000 times. Safe approach!	60		Punch 1,000 times with the Guardian.

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	ファランクス farankusu	Phalanx
Chinese (Traditional)	強盾拳 Kèuhngtéuhn Kyùhn	Strong Shield Fist
Chinese (Simplified)	强盾拳 Qiángdùn Quán	Strong Shield Fist
Dutch	Falanx	Phalanx
French	Égide	Aegis
German	Phalanx	Phalanx
Italian	Guardiano	Guardian
Russian	Страж Strazh	Guardian
Spanish	Escudo guardián	Guardian shield

Version history

Version history
1.0.0	Added to game.
2.0.0	▲Increased movement speed.
2.1.0	▲ Made it so the electric shock when a charge attack connects lasts longer. Corrected odd behavior that occurred when a rush attack connected with a wall or platform. ▲ Charged damage increased from 80 to 100.
3.0.0	▲ Increased shield bash range. Fixed issue where movement became impossible when both hands were disabled. Fixed issue where it was possible to pass through parts of the stage to attack.
3.2.0	Fixed multiple online play issues.
5.4.0	▲ Increased expansion rate while extending. ▲ Increased expansion rate for charge attacks.

Trivia

• The guardian has an unused clone ARM in the files, this being an explosive version of the Guardian.
• This ARM is based on the Okinawan Guardian Lion, Shisa.