Newcomer Knuckles

The next in the "you know who should be in smash brothers" series is:

New Challenger Approaching!
KNUCKLES FLEXES HIS MUSCLES!


SPECIAL MOVES----------------------------------------

Neutral Special – DEEP IMPACT - Knuckles will wind back his fist slowly then thrust it forward with such force it causes a small explosion this punch is slow moving and can be seen coming- much like a Falcon Punch or Warlock Punch but if the punch connects it can be devastating.
DMG: 22%

Side Special – SCREWDRIVER - Knuckles will dive through the air while spinning leaving a trail of flames that can cause racking DMG to foes before they die out- anyone Knuckles drills into will also deceive racking DMG.
DMG: 1%-11%

Down Special – HAMMER PUNCH - Knuckles gains a bit of height before he throws his fist into the ground creating a small blast around him that can send foes flying but also causing the platform he has struck to shake- knocking foes to their butts causing them to become dizzy and open to attack- only the blast will cause DMG to foes.
DMG: 14%

Up Special – SPIRAL UPPER - Knuckles shoots into the air with his fist extended leaving a trail of flames spinning around him as he ascends delivering an uppercut to any foe above him. the Spiral Uppercut starts off fast and slows down as Knuckles reaches the maximum height of this attack Knuckles will then become helpless until he touches a platform.
DMG: 15%

Final Smash – MAXIMUM HEAT KNUCKLES ATTACK - Purple energy swirls around Knuckles until a burst of red energy surrounds him- at this point Knuckles will move slower than normal but if "B" is pressed Knuckles will unleashed his stored energy and home in on the nearest foe slamming into them as he glides at super speed then veer off to another foe- if they are within striking distance. with each strike the camera will focus on the one attacked much like when the Light Arrow FS is used before the foe is blasted away. Knuckles can strike up to three foes at a time. when charged if Knuckles jumps or attacks using "A" the charge will be lost and will have to store up again.  
DMG: 41%

Kirby Hat - Kirby gains a cap that resembles Knuckles' hair and gains the Deep Impact Ability.

TAUNTS----------------------------------------

Taunt 1 – Knuckles will jab his left fist forward twice then perform a uppercut shadow boxing with himself before entering fighter stance.

Taunt 2 – Knuckles will cross his arms and face away from the camera, he'll look over his shoulder and dust off his arm- then re-enters fighter stance.

Taunt 3 – Knuckles will sigh and close his eyes holding his shoulder he does a couple arm circles before opening his eyes and re-entering fighter stance.

PALUTENA'S GUIDANCE FOR KNUCKLES--------------------------------


PIT: Hey it's Knuckles! you know they say Knuckles is a strong as Sonic is fast!

VIRIDI: Really? I mean does he even lift?

PIT: Hey- you don't want to give him a complex do you?

VIRIDI: Eh.

PALUTENA: Don't judge a book by it's cover- or in this case an Echidna. Knuckles can strike the ground with such force he can knock you down and even make you dizzy!

PIT: Hows THAT for strength!?

VIRIDI: I'm just saying the guy looks like he forgot Leg day- and arm day- and chest day and-

PALUTENA: You can avoid his Hammer Punch by anticipating his attack and jumping before he strikes the ground.

PIT: Of course! Thanks Lady Palutena!

VIRIDI: Now that we're talking about it- Pit you could bulk up some too.

PIT: Hey!


TROPHIES AFFILIATED WITH KNUCKLES---------------------------

1 - Knuckles
2 - Maximum Heat Knuckles Attack (Final Smash)
3 - Vector the Crocodile
4 - Espio the Chameleon
5 - Charmy Bee
6 - Mighty the Armadillo
7 - Tikal the Echidna
8 - Pachacamac
9 - The Master Emerald Altar
10 - Shade the Echidna
11 - Ix
12 - Sticks the Badger
13 - Chaos Rings
14 - Heavy & Bomb

STAGE------------------------------------

ANGEL ISLAND

The floating home of Knuckles the Echidna and resting place of the Master Emerald, Angel Island. The stage takes place deep in the jungles of the floating paradise amidst the ruins of the Master Emerald's altar. the stage is mostly flat- on the left side of the stage several ancient pillars stand in disarray- players are able to stand on some of these derelict structures. the right side of the stage dips down into a bowl like shape a hidden spring is embedded in the wall to spring players back toward the center of the stage. a cliff looms overhead acting as another platform. in the Background, players can see the Master Emerald- is rotates slowly in place upon its altar glistening in the sunlight. eventually something will fly past the stage in the distance- what was it? well were about to find out- a Fire Breather will drop down onto the stage acting as a movable platform / enemy. The Fire Breather has a flame thrower ability that can deal DMG to foes as it floats around the stage. players can attack the Fire Breather but if it is not destroyed in a certain amount of time it will become invincible and launch several dozen missiles into the air- players can be struck by these and be dealt big DMG and knock back as they explode much like a Bob-Omb- the missiles will fall down onto the stage creating a wall of fire to rise up and cover the stage transforming the paradise of Angel Island into a fiery inferno- certain areas of the stage will become engulfed in flames dealing racking DMG to players in that area- at this point the Fire Breather will become vulnerable if it has not been defeated eventually though- the Master Emerald will begin to glow it sends out a pillar of light into the sky and in a blinding flash peace and tranquility returns as if the fiery surroundings never happened. This power will also destroy the Fire Breather.
 

STAGE MUSIC TRACKS---------------------------------

1 - Angel Island Zone - Sonic 3 -
youtu.be/7PBJfbN5UnU
2 - Azure Lake - Sonic 3 -
youtu.be/egzJLFoiK1w
3 - Angel Island Zone - Sonic Advance -
youtu.be/byvJ8NOijLY
4 - Sky Sanctuary - Sonic & Knuckles -  
youtu.be/1FQQhSqO-ms
5 - Diamond in the sky (Instrumental Ver.) - Sonic R -
youtu.be/YVcx17l-T2s
6 - Flying Battery Zone - Sonic & Knuckles -
youtu.be/SzH2e9XDzxY
7 - This Horizon - Knuckles Chaotix -
youtu.be/BR1l5kJWwvI?t=14s
8 - Unknown M.E. - Sonic Adventure -
youtu.be/r8sB8N44eBE

SIDE NOTES------------------------------------------

ENTRANCE - Knuckles Glides onto the stage, landing dramatically he enters fighter stance.

Victory Music - Sonic Series Victory Theme - Super Smash Brothers -
youtu.be/U4crEhOonig

COLORS-----------------------------------------------

RED - Knuckles Red
ORANGE - Tikal Orange
PINK - Echidna Warrior Pink
BROWN - Pachacamac Brown
SILVER - Mecha Knuckles Silver
PURPLE - Fang Purple
BLUE - Sonic Blue
GREEN - Chaos Knuckles Green

ALTERNATE COSTUMES-----------------------------------------------

* Sonic Boom Knuckles
* Metal Knuckles

STATS------------------------------------------------

OFFENSE: 8/10
WEIGHT: 96 lbs (Lightest:60 Heaviest:130lbs)
JUMPS: 2
THROW: 7/10
SPEED: 6/10
SPECIAL ABILITIES: if the jump button is held after Knuckles' second jump Knuckles will glide.

------------------------------------------------------

Knuckles was requested by (kombos257) and (xinbra)